The strategic role of French aviation during the Algerian War
Detailed analysis of the use of French military aircraft in the Algerian War, including missions, aircraft used and strategic impact. The Algerian War (1954-1962) saw […]
The astro-inertial navigation system (ANS) of the SR-71 Blackbird
The astro-inertial navigation system of the SR-71 Blackbird combined an inertial unit and stellar tracking for optimal precision at Mach 3. The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird […]
Hypersonic engine technologies
Discover hypersonic engine technologies, how they work, their current performance and future prospects for aeronautics. Hypersonic engines represent a major advance in aeronautical propulsion, enabling […]
China unveils supersonic Mach 4 commercial UAV prototype
Lingkong Tianxing Technology presents a 7-meter UAV equipped with two detonation engines, prefiguring a supersonic airliner by 2030. Chinese start-up Lingkong Tianxing Technology has unveiled […]
NASA: 2024 annual report highlights major concerns
Report highlights safety challenges of Moon to Mars programs, transition to commercial low-Earth orbit stations and ISS operations. NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has […]
Comparison of fighter pilots’ annual flying hours
Detailed analysis of fighter pilots’ annual flying hours in France, the USA, Russia, China, India, the UK and Germany, to assess their combat readiness. The […]
Nordic countries benefit from defense boom
In 2024, Saab, Kongsberg and Patria reached all-time highs in terms of orders, reflecting the significant increase in military spending in Europe in the face […]
Is the F-15 the best fighter jet ever?
There is much debate about the superiority of the F-15 as a fighter and combat aircraft. Its history, performance, variants and missions are examined here. […]
F-15EX Eagle II passes Pentagon tests
The F-15EX Eagle II is proving its operational effectiveness, but concerns remain about its survivability in the face of new long-range air threats. The F-15EX […]
Booby-trapped FPV goggles target Russian drone operators
Explosive devices concealed in FPV goggles target Russian drone operators, reminiscent of Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in 2024. Russian authorities are investigating the shipment of […]