William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet Announced for…
The Air Force competition has taken place sporadically since the 1950s, but its recent…
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“SERE”: How American Pilots Prepare for Being Shot Down
In past wars, captured American pilots were subjected to extreme hardship and used for propaganda…
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…
These American Soldiers Are Going for the Gold in Milan
Around a dozen US military personnel are expected to compete at the upcoming Winter Olympics in…
The F-15 Eagle Is Now America’s “Forever Fighter”
Owing to shortcomings in the F-35 program—and its F-47 successor—the F-15 Eagle will remain in…
Why Air Force One Experienced Trouble This Week—and Why…
Air Force One was forced to turn back on its way to Davos, Switzerland—forcing President Donald…
The US Air Force Will Fly the E-7 Wedgetail, Whether It…
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has repeatedly criticized the E-7 Wedgetail AWACS plane, claiming…
The B-21 Raider Could See Its First Deployment Next…
China can be content that the number of B-21 Raiders will likely remain fairly low—given its cost of…
JDAM Kits: How the US Navy and Air Force Make “Dumb”…
For most of aviation history, bombs were “dumb”—that is, unguided and inaccurate. Precision strike…
Why Do Fighter Jets Land So Much Faster than Commercial…
In commercial aviation, landings are designed to be gentle, with the idea that travelers will avoid…
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