First “Broken Arrow” incident: loss of a nuclear bomb in 1950
In 1950, an American B-36 dropped an unarmed nuclear bomb off the coast of British Columbia, marking the first “Broken Arrow” incident. On February 13, […]
Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircraft near its territory
Taiwan reports the incursion of 24 Chinese aircraft, 18 of which have crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait, intensifying regional tensions. Taiwan’s Ministry […]
The USA is increasing its arms sales to India, including F-35s
The United States has announced a significant increase in arms sales to India, potentially including F-35 stealth aircraft and the co-production of Stryker armored vehicles. […]
Delays in delivery of fighter planes to India
Persistent delays in the delivery of fighter planes to India raise questions about the efficiency of local production and its implications for national defense. India, […]
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 […]