Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver is a journalist, essayist, and film critic, who is also a contributor to Philly Voice, Philadelphia Weekly, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Living Life Fearless, Backstage magazine, Broad Street Review, and Splice Today. The co-founder of the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, Stephen lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @StephenSilver.

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Mach 3.55: How Fast Can the SR-71 Blackbird Really Fly?

Key Points and Summary – The SR-71 Blackbird, the world’s fastest air-breathing manned aircraft, held its speed record not because of its airframe’s limits,...

Stephen SilverOctober 20, 2025

Capt. Ryosuke Sugimoto, a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force F-35 Lightning II pilot, sits in an ejection seat wearing his new pilot gear after completing the 1,000th fitting in the pilot fit facility at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, May 22, 2024. This milestone fitting underscores the strong international partnership and commitment to pilot readiness and safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jymil Licorish)

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How Do Pilots Actually Eject From a Fighter Jet?

Key Points and Summary – A civilian-owned Hawker Hunter fighter jet, acting as a “red air” adversary for the U.S. Navy, crashed into the...

Stephen SilverOctober 18, 2025

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing returns home to Barksdale Air Force Base following a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 20, 2023. BTF missions demonstrate the credibility of the United States forces to address a global security environment that is more diverse and uncertain than at any other time in history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Seth Watson)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Bomber and F-35 Fighter Have A Message for Venezuela

Key Points and Summary – The Trump administration is escalating military pressure on Venezuela, signaling a potential move toward regime change. In a major...

Stephen SilverOctober 18, 2025

F-35A Lightning II's from the 34th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, land at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2017. The aircraft arrival marks the first F-35A fighter training deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Matthew Plew)

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A First: F-35 Stealth Fighters are Leading NATO’s Nuclear Strike Exercise

Key Points and Summary – NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise, “Steadfast Noon,” is underway with 70 aircraft from 14 nations. -The routine drill, which...

Stephen SilverOctober 17, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Germany Wants a Fleet of New Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters

Key Points and Summary – Germany has approved a €3.75 billion purchase of 20 new Tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoons, set for delivery in the...

Stephen SilverOctober 16, 2025

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler assigned to the USS Carl Vinson breaks away from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after conducting in-air refueling May 3, 2017, over the Western Pacific Ocean. The 909th ARS is an essential component to the mid-air refueling of a multitude of aircraft ranging from fighter jets to cargo planes from different services and nations in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

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The EA-18G Growler Has A Message for the U.S. Navy

Key Points and Summary – The EA-18G Growler is the U.S. Navy’s premier electronic attack aircraft, designed to jam enemy radars and communications to...

Stephen SilverOctober 15, 2025

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II, assigned to 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, lands at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 16, 2025.This short-term visit marked a key milestone in the Department of Defense’s ongoing effort to modernize U.S. airpower in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

Dollars and Sense

It’s Official: Boeing Strike Is Delaying New F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets

Key Points and Summary – The two-month-long strike at Boeing’s St. Louis facility is now officially delaying deliveries of new F-15EX Eagle II fighter...

Stephen SilverOctober 15, 2025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Marydith Stidham, a 125th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals Capt. Steven Fleming, a 125th Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagle pilot, while taxiing on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 16, 2024. Units assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing participated a two-week exercise in support of the USAF Weapons School. During the exercise, the wing operated in both daytime and nighttime vulnerability periods in a contested degraded environment, preparing students for real-world conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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A Fighter Jet ‘Headbutt’ Isn’t What You Think It Is

Key Points and Summary – In this article, we attempt to explain the “headbutt” maneuver, a fighter jet tactic that the U.S. Air Force...

Stephen SilverOctober 13, 2025

An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2025. The rapid change in angle of attack causes visible vapor to form around the aircraft, giving spectators a clear view of the jet’s aerodynamic performance. This demonstration highlights the unique thrust-vectoring capabilities of the F-22, allowing it to achieve extreme agility unmatched by other fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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The New F-22 ‘Super’ Fighter Is Coming

Key Points – President Trump has announced plans for a “beautiful” and extensive “super” upgrade for the F-22 Raptor, reversing a previous plan to...

Stephen SilverOctober 13, 2025

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Mach 3.55: How Fast Can the SR-71 Blackbird Really Fly?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

How Do Pilots Actually Eject From a Fighter Jet?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Bomber and F-35 Fighter Have A Message for Venezuela

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A First: F-35 Stealth Fighters are Leading NATO’s Nuclear Strike Exercise

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Germany Wants a Fleet of New Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The EA-18G Growler Has A Message for the U.S. Navy

Dollars and Sense

It’s Official: Boeing Strike Is Delaying New F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A Fighter Jet ‘Headbutt’ Isn’t What You Think It Is

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The New F-22 ‘Super’ Fighter Is Coming

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