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Sorry, F-15EX Eagle II, F-16, and Eurofighter Typhoon: JAS 39 Gripen E Might Be the Best Fighter Not Named F-22 or F-35

The Saab JAS 39 Gripen E Swedish fighter can operate from highways, short runways, and austere bases. Most modern fighters require approximately 2-mile-long groomed...

Harrison KassMay 15, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team pilot and commander, practices at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA, November 12th, 2025. The F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration showcases the unmatched maneuverability of the airframe by executing a series of combat maneuvers to inspire Americans and their allies, and deter foreign adversaries. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Michael Bowman)

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Stealth Fighter Down: $334,000,000 F-22 Raptor Was ‘Shot Down’ By Cheap $43,000,000 FA-50 Fighter

A Philippine FA-50 light fighter reportedly scored a simulated “Fox 2” kill against a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor during Exercise Cope Thunder in...

Harrison KassMay 15, 2026

U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Tosh Peila, 199th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, prepares for a training sortie during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2026. The training demonstrates the capability of the 154th Wing and its partners to lead large-force employment exercises, reinforcing the total force as a vital component of the nation's operational readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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Psychology Suggests F-22 Pilots Show a Specific “Alpha” Personality Pattern That Sets Them Apart From F-35 Pilots

Psychology suggests F-22 Raptor pilots show a specific “Alpha” personality pattern that sets them apart from F-35 Lightning II pilots. F-22 pilots exhibit the...

Steve BalestrieriMay 15, 2026

The Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, was revealed and named during a ceremony April 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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Sorry, F-22, F-35 or J-20: Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II Doesn’t Care About Being ‘Stealth’

The F-15EX Eagle II has a mission-capable rate of 83%. The F-35 has a mission-capable rate of 51%. The F-22 Raptor has a mission-capable...

Harrison KassMay 15, 2026

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The F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Could Fly for Japan

Japan could abandon the UK-Italy-Japan trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) for Boeing’s F-47 6th-generation fighter. U.S. President Donald Trump personally pitched an export...

Georgia GilholyMay 14, 2026

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Stealth F-22 Raptor Fighters Could Have Flown from Navy Aircraft Carriers

The F-22 Raptor fifth-generation warplane is the most potent in America’s arsenal today. Until the sixth-generation warplanes come online (if they ever do), the...

Brandon WeichertMay 14, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, performs an aerial demonstration at Air Dot Show Tour Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 9, 2026. Capt. Le Tourneau showcased the unmatched capabilities of the F-22 by performing a series of combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mary Bowers)

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The U.S. Military Is Preparing to Fight the Last War — A Retired Rear Adm. Says Every War Plan Is Now Obsolete

Retired Rear Adm. Lorin Selby — who served 37 years as a U.S. Navy submarine warfare officer and as the 26th Chief of Naval...

Reuben JohnsonMay 14, 2026

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The U.S. Produces Nearly 200 F-35 Stealth Fighters Per Year — Russia Has Built Only 20-32 Su-57s Total

Russia has built only 20-32 Sukhoi Su-57 Felon stealth fighters total, including prototypes and test aircraft. The U.S. has produced nearly 200 Lockheed Martin...

Brandon WeichertMay 13, 2026

An F-22 Raptor performs an aerial demonstration at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, Sept. 19, 2025. Rapid changes in angle of attack create visible vapor around the aircraft, providing a clear view of its aerodynamic performance. This demonstration highlights the F-22’s advanced maneuvering capabilities, showcasing its speed, agility, and thrust-vectoring performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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The U.S. Has 187 F-22 Raptors — China Already Has 300 J-20 Stealth Fighters and Could Soon Have 1,000

The U.S. Air Force operates 187 F-22 Raptor 5th-generation stealth fighters. China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force already operates an estimated 300 J-20 stealth...

Kris OsbornMay 13, 2026

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Sorry, F-15EX Eagle II, F-16, and Eurofighter Typhoon: JAS 39 Gripen E Might Be the Best Fighter Not Named F-22 or F-35

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Stealth Fighter Down: $334,000,000 F-22 Raptor Was ‘Shot Down’ By Cheap $43,000,000 FA-50 Fighter

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Psychology Suggests F-22 Pilots Show a Specific “Alpha” Personality Pattern That Sets Them Apart From F-35 Pilots

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Sorry, F-22, F-35 or J-20: Boeing’s F-15EX Eagle II Doesn’t Care About Being ‘Stealth’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Could Fly for Japan

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Stealth F-22 Raptor Fighters Could Have Flown from Navy Aircraft Carriers

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Military Is Preparing to Fight the Last War — A Retired Rear Adm. Says Every War Plan Is Now Obsolete

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Produces Nearly 200 F-35 Stealth Fighters Per Year — Russia Has Built Only 20-32 Su-57s Total

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The U.S. Has 187 F-22 Raptors — China Already Has 300 J-20 Stealth Fighters and Could Soon Have 1,000

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