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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 419th Fighter Wing, Hill Air Force Base, Utah takes off from the Air Dominance Center during Sentry Savannah on May 11, 2022. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard’s largest air-to-air, joint aerial combat exercise for fourth- and fifth- generation fighters, which tests the capabilities of our warfighters in a simulated environment and trains the next generation of fighter pilots for tomorrow’s fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Erica Webster)

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F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighter Smasher: Russia’s S-400 Air Defenses System Has 1 Mission

Israeli F-35I Adir stealth fighters suppressed Russian-made S-400 air defenses inside Iran without losing a single aircraft during the recent operation. The S-400 Triumf...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 22, 2026

An F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker with the 121st Air Refueling Wing over the skies of Canada, May 20, 2026. The F-16 Fighting Falcon can fly more than 500 miles, but the KC-135 can extend its radius beyond that and deliver airpower anywhere, anytime, globally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Warehime)

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The U.S. Air Force Just Ran A Live-Fire Exercise Designed to Test What An Air War with China Would Look Like Using F-22 and F-35 Fighters

The U.S. Air Force concluded Exercise Checkered Flag 26-2 at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida on May 14, integrating F-22 Raptors, F-35A Lightning...

Jack BuckbyMay 21, 2026

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F-22 Down: America’s Best Stealth Fighter Was ‘Shot Down’ By A French-Made Mirage 2000 Fighter

In November 2009, an Emirati pilot flying a French-built Mirage 2000 notionally shot down a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during a joint wargame...

Steve BalestrieriMay 21, 2026

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The Eurofighter Typhoon Doesn’t Care About Your F-22 of F-35 Stealth Fighter

On May 20, 2026, Airbus Defence rolled out the latest Tranche 4 Eurofighter Typhoon for the German Air Force at its Manching facility in...

Harry J. KazianisMay 21, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team commander, performs an aerial maneuver during the Cocoa Beach air show in Florida, July 12, 2025. The team joined the community in celebrating Cocoa Beach’s 100th anniversary, marking a century of coastal heritage and patriotic spirit, while showcasing the unmatched power, agility, and precision of America’s fifth-generation fighter and reinforcing public trust in the Air Force’s mission to fly, fight, and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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China or Russia Can’t Touch It: The New F-22 Raptor 2.0 Stealth Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

Lockheed Martin’s $11 billion F-22 Raptor 2.0 upgrade adds stealth-compatible conformal external fuel tanks and infrared search and track pods on the outer wings...

Steve BalestrieriMay 21, 2026

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New ‘Ferrari’ F-35 or F-55 Stealth Fighter Might Be In Trouble and Never Fly After All the Hype

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet told investors that the company’s F-35 Ferrari concept — an advanced fifth-generation-plus derivative of the F-35 Lightning II incorporating...

Caleb LarsonMay 21, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team performs a tactical pitch maneuver during a rehearsal flight over Hill Air Force Base, Utah, Jan. 11, 2023. The F-35 Demo Team performs rehearsal flights regularly to maintain flying certifications and to uphold and maintain their mission and Air Force recruiting standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kaitlyn Ergish)

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A French Rafale ‘Shot Down’ An American F-35A Stealth Fighter in A 2025 Exercise — And The Cockpit Video Is Hard to Argue With

A French Dassault Rafale fighter notionally shot down an American F-35A Lightning II at Exercise Atlantic Trident over Finland in 2025. Cockpit video shows...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 21, 2026

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Sorry, F-22 and F-35: China’s J-20A Is Not Just A Stealth Fighter — It Is A Flying Quarterback for Drones, PL-15 Missiles And Warships

The Chengdu J-20A — the upgraded variant of China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter — is being assigned to top-tier PLAAF formations within direct...

Brandon WeichertMay 20, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II flies over the Gulf of America, September 16, 2025. The F-15EX, from the 40th Flight Test Squadron at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is one of the first F-15EXs in the Air Force, and is going through developmental and operational test series at Eglin to confirm its operational capabilities before it is delivered to the combat Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Blake Wiles)

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Psychology Suggests Fighter Aces Are Not Just Aggressive — The Data Says They Are Methodical, Emotionally Calm, And Competitive to A Fault

Only 5% of fighter pilots in World War II achieved ace status — yet that 5% accounted for nearly half of all air-to-air kills...

Steve BalestrieriMay 20, 2026

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F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighter Smasher: Russia’s S-400 Air Defenses System Has 1 Mission

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force Just Ran A Live-Fire Exercise Designed to Test What An Air War with China Would Look Like Using F-22 and F-35 Fighters

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

F-22 Down: America’s Best Stealth Fighter Was ‘Shot Down’ By A French-Made Mirage 2000 Fighter

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The Eurofighter Typhoon Doesn’t Care About Your F-22 of F-35 Stealth Fighter

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China or Russia Can’t Touch It: The New F-22 Raptor 2.0 Stealth Fighter Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force

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New ‘Ferrari’ F-35 or F-55 Stealth Fighter Might Be In Trouble and Never Fly After All the Hype

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A French Rafale ‘Shot Down’ An American F-35A Stealth Fighter in A 2025 Exercise — And The Cockpit Video Is Hard to Argue With

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Sorry, F-22 and F-35: China’s J-20A Is Not Just A Stealth Fighter — It Is A Flying Quarterback for Drones, PL-15 Missiles And Warships

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Psychology Suggests Fighter Aces Are Not Just Aggressive — The Data Says They Are Methodical, Emotionally Calm, And Competitive to A Fault

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