Kelly Johnson: Skunk Works, U2, SR-71, and Area 51
Portrait of Kelly Johnson, aerospace genius, creator of Skunk Works, and head of iconic aircraft development for Lockheed Martin. Clarence “Kelly” Johnson is recognized as […]
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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 […]
Secret crash near Area 51: a drone, a TFR… and the FBI arrives!
A crash involving an aircraft from the 432nd Wing near Area 51 led to a Temporary Flight Restriction and a joint investigation with the FBI. […]
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 […]
China deploys its GJ-11 stealth drones in Tibet to counter India
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword operates from Shigatse: capabilities, use against India, role with the J-20S, and China’s rise in stealth UCAVs, figures and analysis. Understand […]
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 […]
S-512 Diplomat – The supersonic jet of the future: quiet, windowless, and ultra-fast
The Spike S-512 Diplomat innovates with low-boom technology, a windowless digital cabin, and efficiency designed for viable civil supersonic flight. In summary The Spike S-512 […]
US spy plane circles Russia
A US RC-135U reconnaissance aircraft, taking off from RAF Mildenhall, was spotted conducting a surveillance mission around Kaliningrad, heightening tensions in the region. Summary An […]
The Pentagon orders 148 F-35s ($12.5 billion) for $12.5 billion
A modified $12.5 billion contract finalizes batch 18 and launches batch 19 of the F-35s. Breakdown by variant, operational implications, and supply chain. Summary The […]
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 […]