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Forget the J-20 Mighty Dragon: The J-20S Has a Double Trouble ‘Surprise’

Key Points and Summary – China’s twin-seat J-20S turns the Mighty Dragon from a pure air-superiority stealth jet into a networked battle manager thanks...

Isaac Seitz5 hours ago

F-35 Demonstration Team members sprint to their positions during the ground show at the Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 17, 2019. The team’s ground show consists of pre-flight inspections with sharp, quick-paced movements that showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Alexander Cook)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Stealth Fighter Block 4 Update Is Worth the ‘Pain’

Key Points and Summary – After a bruising decade, the F-35 is poised for a meaningful leap. Block 4—enabled by the TR-3 hardware/software refresh—adds...

Brent M. Eastwood6 hours ago

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, parks on a runway for a forward armed and refueling point (FARP) for ARCTIC EDGE 2025, August 18, 2025, at Cold Bay Airfield, Alaska. AE25 provided Special Operations Command North the opportunity to test a range of capabilities and response options to deter, disrupt, degrade, and deny competitor activity in the Arctic in support of globally integrated layered defense of the homeland. AE25 is a NORAD and U.S. Northern Command-led homeland defense exercise designed to improve readiness, demonstrate capabilities, and enhance Joint and Allied Force interoperability in the Arctic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)

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NATO First: F-35 Fighters Help Down Russian Drones Over Poland

Key Points and Summary – A mass Russian strike on Ukraine spilled into NATO airspace as more than a dozen drones crossed into Poland,...

Stephen Silver8 hours ago

An F-22 Raptor creates vapor trails during a high-speed maneuver during a training flight at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 13, 2025. The aircraft’s design allows it to remain highly maneuverable while maintaining low observability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adisen Smith)

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Stop Saying the F-22 Raptor Fighter Has a ‘Cloaking Device’

Key Points and Summary – That dramatic “smoke” around the F-22 isn’t a sci-fi cloaking device—it’s a vapor cone. -During high-G or near-transonic maneuvers...

Jack Buckby10 hours ago

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China’s J-20A Stealth Fighter Has Just 1 Mission

Key Points and Summary – Born from the J-XX effort, China’s J-20 has matured into Beijing’s centerpiece air-dominance jet. The latest J-20A pairs thrust-vectoring...

Isaac Seitz10 hours ago

British soldiers with the Queen’s Royal Hussars move a Challenger II main battle tank down range during the Strong Europe Tank Challenge at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, June 4, 2018. The U.S. Army Europe and the German Army co-host the third Strong Europe Tank Challenge, which is an annual training event designed to give participating nations a dynamic, productive and fun environment in which to foster military partnerships, form Soldier-level relationships, and share tactics, techniques and procedures. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

RANKED: NATO’s 5 Best Main Battle Tanks in 2025

Key Points and Summary – Despite Ukraine’s drone-saturated battlefield, the tank isn’t dead—it’s evolving. Our 2025 NATO Top 5 shows why: #5 Challenger 2...

Steve Balestrieri11 hours ago