Why Goose Could Never Have Taken Over Maverick’s F-14
In the F-14 Tomcat, Goose was not a co-pilot. Without a stick or throttles, the RIO directed the radar, weapons, and interception. Summary The F-14 […]
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Russian Su-34s Strike Posts Directing Ukrainian Drones
Russia is deploying its Su-34s and glide bombs against drone control posts to break the network rather than targeting individual aircraft. Summary Russia is adapting […]
FCAS, an Aircraft Never Built but Already Paid For by States
FCAS bogs down after billions committed. States pay for the loss, while industrialists keep revenues, know-how, and options. In Summary The collapse of the Future […]
The F-35 Faces a Availability Crisis Worrying Allies
The 2026 GAO report reveals a critical availability status for the F-35. An industrial, military, and commercial alert for Lockheed Martin. In Summary The latest […]
Canada Eyeing GCAP, the Fighter Jet Capitalizing on European Chaos
Ottawa tracks GCAP as a potential observer, as the collapse of FCAS triggers a fresh battle for the future Western fighter. In Summary Canada is […]
After FCAS, Germany Seeks Its Air Combat Path
Following the failure of FCAS, Berlin is looking for an alternative between GCAP, the F-35, drones, and limited cooperation with France. In Summary The end […]
Supercruise: Flying Supersonic Without Burning Through Fuel
Supercruise allows fighter jets to fly at supersonic speeds without using afterburners, providing a major tactical advantage in range and stealth. Summary Supercruise refers to […]
Ramstein Flag 2026: The Full-Scale Test of a Modern NATO War
Ramstein Flag 2026 tests NATO’s air power against a high-intensity conflict, from Finland to Spain. Summary Ramstein Flag 2026 is not just another air exercise. […]
The speed of fighter jets: engines, altitude, and limitations
How fighter jets gain speed through engines, aerodynamics, materials, and in-flight measurement systems. The evolution of fighter jet speed tells an essential part of military […]
The 6th-Generation Fighter Race Accelerates to Counter China, with Europe Falling Behind
The American F-47, Chinese J-36/J-50 prototypes, and the European GCAP: the race for sixth-generation fighters reveals a profound strategic shift. Summary The race for sixth-generation […]