The F-117: The Stealth Jet Born from a Soviet Equation
How the work of Pyotr Ufimtsev allowed Lockheed to design the F-117, history’s first operational stealth aircraft. In Summary The F-117 Nighthawk was not born […]
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Old Chinese J-6s Become Saturation Drones Facing Taiwan
Beijing is recycling its old J-6 fighters into J-6W attack drones to saturate Taiwan, wear down its defenses, and prepare for mass warfare. In Summary […]
Hypersonic or drone swarms: the strategic dilemma of 2030
Hypersonic missiles or drone swarms: which should be the investment priority for 2030? Technical, strategic, and economic analysis of the best return on investment. Summary […]
How an algorithm can save a fighter fleet hundreds of hours
Innovative mathematical model for planning engine usage in a fighter fleet via stochastic optimization, reducing wear and tear and increasing flight hours. Summary Fighter aircraft […]
The invisible war or the triumph of tactical miniature drones
From biomimetic insects to killer drones, the miniaturization of flight systems is redefining lethality and espionage on modern battlefields. In summary The defense industry is […]
Lethal autonomous weapons: how they work, the risks, and new doctrines
Autonomous weapons are transforming warfare: how they target, learn, attack, and pose serious ethical, military, and geopolitical challenges. Summary Lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) are disrupting […]
Flight control of tailless wings using AFC actuators
Flying wings, Coanda jets, and active control: how Active Flow Control replaces control surfaces, from the 6DoF model to the DEMON and D90 demonstrators. Summary […]
SiVSMD: Stealth Reinvented Through Zero Velocity and Multi-Domain Transitions
The SiVSMD concept revolutionizes military stealth doctrine with autonomous platforms capable of transitioning from air to submarine and using stasis as a weapon of concealment. […]
The mosaic of war: how Mosaic Warfare transforms stealth and dilutes enemy defenses
Technical overview of Mosaic Warfare, dilution and decentralization tactics, and impacts on modern enemy defenses. Summary The era of stealth warfare is evolving. The Mosaic […]
Scramjet and Mach 5: why piloting remains the real problem
Beyond Mach 5, the scramjet promises air-breathing hypersonic flight. But modeling and controlling this aircraft-engine combination remains a minefield. In summary Reaching hypersonic speeds is […]