Concordski: Cum au încercat sovieticii să fure drumul spre Mach 2

In 1965, Soviet agent Sergei Pavlov was caught attempting to steal technology related to the Concorde project in France. His actions were part of a broader Soviet espionage effort to gain insights into Western advancements in supersonic aircraft. Despite initial successes, the Soviet Tupolev Tu-144 faced significant engineering challenges and never matched the operational success of Concorde. The story highlights the economic stakes of technological espionage, which remain relevant today as companies compete over intellectual property in various fields. The Soviet Union's systematic approach to acquiring Western technology is exemplified by the Farewell dossier, revealing extensive espionage activities.