Ankara speeds up purchase of 40 Eurofighters
Turkey is negotiating the purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoons from the European consortium, including 12 second-hand aircraft, to fill the gap left by the F-35 […]
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Mirage 2000 in interception: a sonic boom shakes eastern Paris
On the night of 16 to 17 October, two Mirage 2000s broke Mach 1 to intercept a non-responsive aircraft. Documented account, procedures, figures and issues. […]
Arrival of JF-17s in the Caucasus: Pakistani exercises or delivery to Baku?
Images of JF-17s on Azerbaijani runways are causing a stir on social media. Deployment for exercises or first deliveries to Baku? Analysis, figures and regional […]
The world’s most expensive fighter jets
Top 10 most expensive fighter jets: purchase cost, training, and support over 10 years. Methodology, assumptions, figures converted into euros, and analysis of differences. Summary […]
The L-39 Albatros, the aircraft that trains fighter pilots
The L-39 Albatros from Aero Vodochody: origins, missions, key figures, L-39NG variants, and civilian uses of L-39 flight. Technical and market analysis. Summary Designed by […]
Zhuk-ME radar: leaked documents reveal faults in Indian MiG-29Ks
A leak has disclosed Russian reports on the failures of the Zhuk-ME radar in the Indian Navy’s MiG-29Ks: reliability well below contractual expectations. Summary Internal […]
Berlin approves purchase of 20 Eurofighters (€3.75 billion), deliveries 2031-2034
The Bundestag approves 20 Eurofighter Typhoons “Tranche 5” for €3.75 billion, with deliveries between 2031 and 2034 and a focus on electronic warfare, training, and […]
The Su-57 and the R-37M missile: a decisive asset for air superiority
The R-37M air-to-air missile integrated into the Su-57 Felon has a range of 200 km and enhances the long-range interception capabilities of Russian aviation. Summary […]
Chinese J-16s reportedly repelled foreign stealth aircraft in the South China Sea
In 2024, PLAAF J-16s reportedly intercepted two foreign stealth aircraft over the South China Sea, illustrating rising regional tensions. Summary A report in the South […]
The AMRAAM contract bolsters Pakistan’s F-16s and exports
The Pentagon awards $41.6 million for AMRAAM C-8 and D-3 missiles. This is a strong signal for Pakistan’s F-16s and the industrial chain, with deliveries […]