AI Pilots a Fighter: 27 Autonomous Interceptions with an Infrared Sensor
On August 4, 2026, Skunk Works revealed that the X-62A VISTA executed 27 autonomous interceptions driven by AI using the infrared Legion Pod. A technological […]
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Japan Tests Interceptor Drones to Counter Mass Attacks
Tokyo is preparing accelerated trials of autonomous interceptor drones to protect its bases against Shahed-type systems at a sustainable cost. In Summary Japan aims to […]
How Italian F-35s intercepted a Russian An-124 using EOTS and DAS
Italian F-35s intercept a Russian An-124 over the Baltic Sea. Technical focus on the use of EOTS and DAS for identification. Two F-35As from the […]
Chinese fighter jet harasses Philippine aircraft over Scarborough Shoal
A Philippine aircraft carrying journalists was intercepted by a Chinese fighter jet at a distance of 60 meters amid rising tensions in the South China […]
Air Interception Procedures: United States, France, Russia
Detailed analysis of air interception procedures in the United States, France, and Russia, illustrated with concrete examples and precise data. The interception of an unidentified […]
The interception of fighter planes: from 1914 to the present day
Evolution of fighter plane interception tactics since 1914: technical analysis, doctrine, armaments and air capabilities. Since the first air missions of the Great War, the […]
American B-52s intercepted by Russian fighters in the Baltic Sea
Two American B-52s intercepted by Russian fighters near Kaliningrad during an exercise involving Finland and Sweden. Analysis of the stakes. Last Monday, two American B-52H […]
Europe: responding to a Russian hypersonic missile attack
Analysis of Europe’s ability to detect and intercept a Russian hypersonic missile attack, and the associated technical and strategic challenges. Russian hypersonic missiles, capable of […]
Interceptor aircraft
In-depth analysis of interceptor aircraft, their strategic and technical missions, and examples of notable intercepts by the world’s major powers. An interceptor aircraft is a […]
NATO mission : French Rafales on Baltic Patrol
Detailed analysis of the mission of French Mirage 2000 fighter jets on patrol in Baltic airspace for NATO, their challenges and implications.” Four French Mirage […]