The integration of CCAs will transform the profession of fighter pilot
CCA drones are profoundly changing the doctrine, missions, and skills expected of fighter pilots. Analysis of the human and technological challenges. In summary The arrival […]
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Safety and innovation: how the X-59 is paving the way for the return of supersonic flight
NASA’s X-59 is preparing for its first supersonic flight. Redundant systems, real-time data, and digital control ensure the safety of the tests. Summary NASA’s X-59 […]
The limitations of the OLS-35 compared to modern American pods
Technical comparison: OLS-35 on Russian fighters vs. Sniper, LITENING, ATFLIR, and IRST21 pods. Performance, constraints, effects on missions, and consequences. Summary The OLS-35 is the […]
The Rafale and SPECTRA: the invisible weapon of air superiority
SPECTRA on the Rafale: electronic warfare, 360° infrared detection, jamming, decoys, and sensor fusion. Technical analysis and operational impact. Summary The Rafale is one of […]
GE and BETA launch strategic hybrid aircraft project
GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies invest $300 million in hybrid-electric propulsion to transform civil and military aviation. GE Aerospace and BETA Technologies announce a major […]
The USAF is relying on atomic clocks for drone swarms without GPS
The AFRL requires sub-nanosecond synchronization of drone swarms via atomic clocks to operate without GPS. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is issuing a […]
10 innovative things to know about China’s H-20 strategic bomber
Discover the role of China’s H-20, the future stealth strategic bomber, its technical innovations, and its implications for Chinese military power. The Chinese H-20 bomber […]
The French DGA orders Syderal, an anti-drone laser ready for 2030
The DGA signs an order for Syderal, an innovative anti-drone laser system. Background, technical ambitions, budget, and deployment schedule The context of a strategic order […]
Sceptre: a British ramjet shell traveling at Mach 3.5
Testing of the Sceptre: a 155 mm ramjet shell traveling at Mach 3.5, with a range of 150 km, accuracy of less than 5 m, […]
The Chengdu J-20’s canards: controlled agility or sacrificed stealth?
Understanding why the Chengdu J-20 uses canards despite compromises in stealth: aerodynamic design, combat effectiveness, and radar impacts. The Chengdu J-20’s canard design explained in […]