Why Do Modern Fighter Jets Still Have Guns?
In the era of sophisticated long-range air-to-air missiles, cannons on aircraft may seem quaint—but…
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How Do Aircraft “Jamming Pods” Work?
Jamming pods are designed to mimic and confuse enemy radar, helping a fighter jet to enter and…
The C-17 Could Stay a “Globemaster” for…
An Air Force general speculated that the C-17 Globemaster III would remain in service until 2075,…
Is China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet Stronger…
The F-35 has aerodynamic advantages over the J-20, and also outperforms it in stealth. But in any…
What Are B-52 Bombers Doing Near Spain?
Considering geopolitical tensions in Europe, the B-52s’ presence in Spain is appropriate. Earlier…
America’s B-52 Stratofortress Bombers Have Come Home…
The BTF mission to Spain was likely the final such mission of 2025—but this is not known for…
Boeing’s X-Planes Laid the Groundwork for the F-47…
Production of the sixth-generation fighter component of the NGAD F-47 is advancing nicely, Boeing…
America’s Next Giant Airlifter Gets an Official Arrival…
The service expects NGAL to enter service in fiscal year 2038 and become operational by fiscal year…
Air Force Unveils New Drone Swarm for Special Ops
The project aims to equip larger drones with smaller drones to take out battlefield targets. The Air…
J-20 v. F-22: How Do China’s and America’s Greatest…
For now, the F-22 Raptor remains the greatest air superiority fighter ever built. But China is…
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