The curse of the Tigershark: when two crashes sealed its fate
Promising and supported by Chuck Yeager, the F-20 Tigershark crashed twice during demonstrations. A look back at a crash that changed everything. Summary The Northrop […]
Russian strikes on Odessa: the battle for access to the Black Sea
Russian missiles and drones strike Odessa. Moscow targets Ukraine’s maritime access. Kiev reorganizes its air command to hold the Black Sea. Summary Between December 20 […]
In the Sahel, the FU-AES wants to regain control in a never-ending war
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger launch the FU-AES. The goal: to strike faster against JNIM and ISIS in the Sahel. But the real battle will […]
The PA-NG: a costly but vital gamble for the French Navy
A new French aircraft carrier is being launched to replace the Charles de Gaulle. Challenges, current limitations, budget, drones, and manufacturers: the real debate. In […]
Air saturation: China’s strategy to wear down Taiwan
Air incursions, crossing the median line, risk of accidents: Beijing is wearing down Taiwan through daily, measured pressure. In summary China is pursuing a low-key […]
Situational awareness, the fighter pilot’s invisible weapon.
Perceiving, understanding, anticipating: situational awareness decides the outcome of a dogfight. Endsley model, OODA loop, data fusion, and cognitive traps. In summary In aerial combat, […]
Electronic warfare: EA-18G Growler vs Shenyang J-16D
EA-18G Growler vs Shenyang J-16D: a duel of electronic warfare, sensors, jamming, range, and survivability, with OSINT figures and limitations. Comparing the Boeing EA-18G Growler […]
T-7A Red Hawk: the ejection seat that nearly brought down the program
Safety, size diversity, testing, and delays: why the ACES 5 seat in the T-7A Red Hawk became the breaking point for the program. In summary […]
F-35 in Europe: countries that have resisted the American aircraft
While the F-35 is gaining ground in Europe, some countries have rejected the American aircraft. This is a strategic choice with serious industrial and budgetary […]
United Kingdom: RAF pilot training on the brink of collapse
The RAF is experiencing a profound crisis in pilot training, marked by record delays, a shortage of instructors, and costly outsourcing abroad. Summary The Royal […]