How do bombs explode? In the air or on the ground.
How do bombs explode? Whether in the air or on the ground, each strategy maximizes effectiveness in different ways. Explanation of the different types of […]
Technology
The Pentagon’s AATIP program
An in-depth look at the Pentagon’s Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) and its technical and military implications. The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) […]
Europe: responding to a Russian hypersonic missile attack
Analysis of Europe’s ability to detect and intercept a Russian hypersonic missile attack, and the associated technical and strategic challenges. Russian hypersonic missiles, capable of […]
Chinese hypersonic vehicle capable of autonomous weapon delivery
China’s GDF-600 concept promises advanced hypersonic capabilities with extended strategic potential thanks to a variety of submunitions. The GDF-600 is an unpowered hypersonic weapon concept […]
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 achieves Mach 0.82 in test flight
Boom Supersonic advances towards Mach 1 with its XB-1 aircraft, reaching a record speed of 1,012 km/h on its seventh test flight. Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 […]
The evolution of maximum thrust in fighter aircraft
Technical analysis of the increase in maximum thrust of fighter aircraft, with and without afterburner, over time. Maximum thrust is an essential criterion for assessing […]
LEVCON: key aerodynamic devices for fighter aircraft maneuverability
LEVCONs improve fighter aircraft maneuverability by controlling air vortices on the leading edges of the wings. Leading-Edge Vortex Controllers (LEVCON) are aerodynamic devices installed on […]
The combat drone revolution: DARPA’s LongShot
DARPA’s LongShot, a stealth drone capable of air-to-air firing, marks a crucial milestone in modern air strategies and global technological competition. The LongShot, developed by […]
Nuclear fusion for limitless energy
Nuclear fusion, long elusive, promises clean, inexhaustible energy. A look back at recent advances and technical challenges. Nuclear fusion, the energy source of the stars, […]
What happens when a fighter pilot ejects from his plane?
What happens when a fighter pilot ejects from his aircraft? The technical stages and the human and economic consequences explained. When a fighter pilot ejects, […]