France deploys the Agile Combat Employment concept
In November, the French Air Force tested the Agile Combat Employment concept with Rafales, demonstrating increased flexibility under NATO command. The French Air Force deployed […]
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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 […]
Israel strengthens its fleet with the purchase of 25 F-15IA fighters
Israel acquires 25 F-15IAs to bolster its air force in the face of regional challenges, complementing the F-35I already in service. After three decades, Israel […]
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 […]
F-35B flies 120km unmanned after ejection
A USMC report analyzes the crash of an F-35B in South Carolina, caused by pilot error and electronic failures. The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing has […]
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, […]
FCAS: towards a new phase despite anticipated delays
France, Germany and Spain refine the project for the future FCAS fighter aircraft, while delays due to elections and complex negotiations are possible. The Future […]
The L-39NG becomes the Skyfox
Aero Vodochody renames its L-39NG to Skyfox as the first deliveries to the Czech military approach. The Czech aerospace manufacturer Aero Vodochody has rebranded its […]
Armaments of Modern Fighter Jets
Discover the armaments used by modern fighter aircrafts: missiles, bombs, cannons, and advanced technologies. Fighter aircraft occupy a central place in modern air forces. Their […]
An UCAV to Accompany Future French Rafale Fighters
France is developing an uncrewed combat air vehicle (UCAV) to complement the Rafale F5, set for missions starting in 2033. France has unveiled its plans […]