We Now Know How Ukraine Lost a Su-25 “Frogfoot” Fighter…
On February 7, 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force lost a Su-25 “Frogfoot” attack jet in action against…
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F-35 or Gripen? Canada’s Fighter Jet Dilemma, Explained
Canada was long expected to buy the F-35 Lightning II to replace its aging CF-18 fighters—but…
Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder: The $30 Million Fighter Jet…
Pakistan’s JF-17 appears to be roughly as effective as Western fighter jets—at a third of the…
The 10 Most Commonly Exported Fighter Jets
One nation historically dominated the fighter jet export market: the Soviet Union, whose simple,…
Do Fighter Jets Ever Fight Helicopters? More Often than…
Helicopters have few ways to fight back against incoming fighter aircraft. Surprisingly, though, it…
Is the Dassault Rafale the Best Non-American Air-to-Air…
The Dassault Rafale is neatly tailored to France’s aerial doctrine—namely an ability to carry out…
US Navy F/A-18 vs. US Air Force F-16: Which Fighter Jet…
In essence, the F-16 is faster and more maneuverable, while the F/A-18 is built for survival. But…
The F-35 Fighter Jet Can’t Maneuver Too Well. That’s…
The F-35 was not built to win dogfights, but to operate smoothly at long ranges and over long…
A British Fighter Pilot Is Now NATO’s Number Two Leader
A British officer has traditionally filled the role of NATO’s deputy supreme allied commander, in…
China’s J-20S Fighter Jet Is Now a Carrier Killer
China’s J-20S—a two-seat upgrade of the J-20 “Mighty Dragon” fighter—has been designed for one, and…
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