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YF-23A Black Widow II on Display at Museum

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YF-23 Black Widow II ‘Stealth Fighter’ Summed Up in 4 Words

Key Points and Summary – The YF-23 “Black Widow II” lost the 1991 Advanced Tactical Fighter fly-off to what became the F-22 Raptor and...

Reuben JohnsonNovember 26, 2025

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The U.S. Military Made a Top Secret Purchase of 21 Russian-Made Mach 2 MiG-29 Fighters

Key Points and Summary – In the late 1990s, Washington quietly bought Moldova’s surplus MiG-29s not to fly them, but to keep them out...

Andrew LathamNovember 26, 2025

The new F-35 Lightning II stands on display at the First Aircraft Arrival ceremony on Nov. 2, 2024, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. The delivery of the F-35 ushered in a new era of modern-day warfighting for the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Moser)

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F-35 Stealth Fighters Went ‘Hundreds of Miles’ Into Iran to Guard America’s B-2 Bombers

Key Points and Summary – Operation Midnight Hammer was not just a showcase for the B-2 bomber; it was a proving ground for the...

Kris OsbornNovember 26, 2025

(ILLUSTRATION) -- An artist illustration shows a flight of unmanned weapons carriers escorted by a sixth generation air dominance fighter during a combat mission over an undisclosed location. Mike Tsukamoto/staff; Airman 1st Class Erin Baxte.

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The Mach 2 F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force

Article Summary and Key Points – The F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance fighter (NGAD) is worth its eye-watering $300 million price tag. -After a...

Christian OrrNovember 26, 2025

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Lewey from the 8th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, after returning from a training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 09-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on April 20, 2009. RED FLAG-Alaska provides training for deployed maintenance and support personnel in sustainment of a large-force deployed air operation.

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What’s the Difference Between the US F-14 Tomcat & F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighters?

Article Summary and Key Points – The F-14 Tomcat and F-16 Fighting Falcon were built for different wars inside the same Cold War. -The...

Isaac SeitzNovember 26, 2025

The 187th Fighter Wing unveiled the new Alabama Air National Guard’s F-35 Lightning II fighter jet during an event at Dannelly Field, Alabama, today. The red tails are a historic tribute to the Tuskegee Red Tails, the famed WWII squadron, which lives on as the 100th Fighter Squadron within the wing. “The red tail you will see is a reminder to all that through excellence we will overcome any obstacle and threat regardless of gender, race, or religion, “ said Col. Brian Vaughn, the wing’s commander, during the ceremony. “We are all here for the same mission: to protect our nation, defend our constitution, and to form a more perfect union as the Tuskegee Airmen did.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. William Blankenship)

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What’s the Difference Between the US F-35 & Swedish JAS 39 Gripen Jet Fighters?

Article Summary – Canada’s decision to revisit its original plan to buy 88 F-35s has thrust Sweden’s Saab JAS 39 Gripen back into the...

Isaac SeitzNovember 26, 2025

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The F-35 Fighter Is In More Trouble Than You Think

Key Points and Summary – A new report from the UK Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee delivers a harsh verdict on Britain’s F-35 program. -MPs...

Stephen SilverNovember 25, 2025

Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. (Sept. 25, 2004) - An F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Black Lions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213), conducts a high-speed pass at the conclusion of the tactical air power demonstration at the 2004 "In Pursuit of Liberty," Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The demonstration showcased multiple F-14 Tomcats and F/A-18 Hornets displaying various maneuvers and simulated bomb and staffing passes in front of the crowd. The air show, held Sept. 24-26, showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)

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China’s J-35 vs. the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 1 Word

Article Summary – The F-14 Tomcat was built to defend U.S. carriers from Soviet bombers with long-range radar and Phoenix missiles, not to duel...

Isaac SeitzNovember 25, 2025

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The ‘Mystery’ YF-118G: Bird of Prey Stealth Aircraft No One Knows About

Article Summary – Developed in secret at Area 51 in the 1990s, the McDonnell Douglas/Boeing YF-118G Bird of Prey was never meant for combat....

Steve BalestrieriNovember 25, 2025

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YF-23 Black Widow II ‘Stealth Fighter’ Summed Up in 4 Words

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Military Made a Top Secret Purchase of 21 Russian-Made Mach 2 MiG-29 Fighters

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

F-35 Stealth Fighters Went ‘Hundreds of Miles’ Into Iran to Guard America’s B-2 Bombers

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Mach 2 F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Message for China’s Air Force

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

What’s the Difference Between the US F-14 Tomcat & F-16 Fighting Falcon Fighters?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

What’s the Difference Between the US F-35 & Swedish JAS 39 Gripen Jet Fighters?

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-35 Fighter Is In More Trouble Than You Think

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China’s J-35 vs. the U.S. Navy’s F-14 Tomcat Fighter: Who Wins Summed Up in 1 Word

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The ‘Mystery’ YF-118G: Bird of Prey Stealth Aircraft No One Knows About

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