How the MiG-23 corrected the flaws of the Soviet MiG-21
The MiG-23 occupies a special place in the history of Soviet military aviation. It is not just a successor to the MiG-21. It marks a change in the way the…
Small nations: can we do without fighter aircraft?
Summary The idea of a “kit air force” is appealing to more and more countries with limited budgets. The principle is simple: replace some of the functions of fighter aircraft…
How Gospel and Lavender select targets in Gaza
In summary Since 2023, the Israeli military has increasingly relied on artificial intelligence to select targets in Gaza, using systems such as Gospel and Lavender. These platforms aggregate massive amounts…
The Su-57 relaunched in 2026, but still hampered by its engine
Summary In early February 2026, Russia delivered its first annual batch of Su-57 Felons to the Russian Aerospace Forces. According to Rostec and UAC, the aircraft received feature a new…
Flying in a fighter jet: preparing for your flight
Flying in a fighter jet: an experience available to civilians Fighter jet flights, once reserved for the military, are now available to civilians in France. Aircraft such as the L-39…