Why Wasn’t the US Air Force Interested in the YF-23…
The YF-23’s emphasis on stealth and long-range engagements over dogfighting cost it the race with…
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Here’s How a US Attack on Venezuela Might Play Out
An actual ground invasion of Venezuela is still unlikely—but the United States could launch a…
F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Resumes Production Post Delays
The F-15EX Eagle II carries more weapons and hosts an array of enhanced capabilities, making it a…
Northrop Grumman Just Got Another $100 Million for SiAW…
The “Stand-in Attack Weapon” air-to-ground missile is likely America’s best chance to break down…
The UH-1N “Huey” Helicopter Was Just Retired. What…
The Huey’s designated successor, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, has suffered from delays and cost overruns…
US Military and Civilian Airliners Narrowly Avoided an…
A JetBlue pilot described the near-collision between his plane and a military aircraft with its…
Will Any Plane Ever Come Close to Beating the F-22…
The F-22 Raptor could be retired well before any US adversary can build a plane that approaches its…
The A-10 Warthog Has Guardian Angels in Congress
Supporters of the A-10 have argued that no other aircraft, notably the F-35 Lightning II, can fill…
Why Does the B-2 Spirit Bomber Cost So Much to Fly?
The small number of B-2s in the Air Force’s inventory—and the labor-intensive process of maintaining…
How the Soviet Union Accidentally Helped America Build…
The groundbreaking “Have Blue” design, which ultimately became the F-117 Nighthawk, relied heavily…
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