How Internal Weapons Bays Replaced Hardpoints on Modern…
Internal bays are far harder to use than simple hardpoints—but can help to keep a stealth plane…
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In 2011, These US Aircraft Bombed Muammar Qaddafi’s…
The long-term strategic wisdom of NATO’s air campaign over Libya has been questioned, but there is…
The KC-10 Extender: America’s Greatest Tanker Plane…
In spite of the KC-10’s admirable qualities, and its decades of valuable service, the Pentagon…
Another US Air Force Base in Japan Is Getting the F-35…
The US Air Force is expected to station F-35 fighter jets at Misawa Air Base, a major base in…
William Tell Air-to-Air Weapons Meet Announced for…
The Air Force competition has taken place sporadically since the 1950s, but its recent…
“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…
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