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Forget the F-22: The YF-23 Black Widow II Stealth Fighter Almost Flew for the U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force awarded the Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) Program contract to the Lockheed YF-22 (F-22 Raptor) in April 1991 — beating the...

Isaac SeitzMay 16, 2026

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft flies in a seven-ship formation during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show at Miami Beach, Florida, May 24, 2025. The flyover represented the Air Force’s total force, integrating active duty, guard, and reserve pilots flying the B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, F-22 Raptor, A-10 Thunderbolt II, B-52H Stratofortress, F-16C Fighting Falcon, and F-15C Eagle aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Bailee A. Darbasie)

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The B-52 LRSO Can Strike at 1,500 Miles — Chinese HQ-9 SAMs Have a 200-km Range

The B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber will be able to hold Chinese targets at risk from approximately 1,500 miles using the Long Range Stand-Off (LRSO)...

Kris OsbornMay 16, 2026

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‘We Would Blow Up’: An SR-71 Blackbird Suffered Catastrophic Engine Failure at Mach 2.88 and 68,000 Feet Over Oklahoma

An SR-71 Blackbird suffered catastrophic right engine failure at approximately Mach 2.88 and 68,000 feet over Oklahoma in July 1968. The SR-71 Blackbird was...

Stephen SilverMay 16, 2026

Marines with Bravo Company, 4th Tanks Battalion, fire the M1A1 Abrams tank during a live-fire exercise as part of Exercise Arrow 18 in Pohjankangas Training Area near Kankaanpaa, Finland, May 15, 2018. Exercise Arrow is an annual Finnish multi-national exercise with the purpose of training with mechanized infantry, artillery, and mortar field training skills in a live-fire exercise. This is the first year the Marine Corps is participating in this exercise and the first time the M1A1 Abrams tanks have been in Finland. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Marcin Platek/Released)

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The Pentagon Has Failed Every Annual Audit for 7 Consecutive Years

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld testified to Congress that approximately $2.3 trillion in Pentagon receipts was “missing” from the defense budget the...

Brandon WeichertMay 16, 2026

(DoD photo by Master Sgt. Val Gempis, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

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Most Expensive Aircraft Loss in Aviation History: A B-2 Stealth Bomber Was Destroyed Due to ‘Moisture’

A B-2 Spirit “Spirit of Kansas” stealth bomber was destroyed at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam on February 23, 2008. The B-2 was...

Brandon WeichertMay 15, 2026

Shown is a graphical artist rendering of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) Platform. The rendering highlights the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. The NGAD Platform will bring lethal, next-generation technologies to ensure air superiority for the Joint Force in any conflict. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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The U.S. Air Force’s New F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Math Problem

The U.S. Air Force is buying 267 F-15EX Eagle II fighters — up from 129. The Mitchell Institute’s research director, Heather Penney, and retired...

Andrew LathamMay 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

Exercise Artemis Strike is a German-led tactical live fire exercise with live Patriot and Stinger missiles at the NATO Missile Firing Installation in Chania, Greece from Oct. 31-Nov. 09. Over 200 U.S. soldiers and approximately 650 German airmen will be participating in the realistic training within a combined construct, exercise the rigors associated with force projection and educate operators on their air missile defense systems. The 10th Army Air Missile Defense Command will deploy, operate and fire live missiles within a tactical scenario, under Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe operational readiness evaluation criteria.

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Iran Destroyed 42 U.S. Military Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury: Lessons Must Be Learned

In the rubble of key infrastructure losses to the U.S. military in the Middle East as a result of Iranian retaliation in Operation Epic...

Mackenzie EaglenMay 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

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Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Forget the F-22: The YF-23 Black Widow II Stealth Fighter Almost Flew for the U.S. Air Force

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The B-52 LRSO Can Strike at 1,500 Miles — Chinese HQ-9 SAMs Have a 200-km Range

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

‘We Would Blow Up’: An SR-71 Blackbird Suffered Catastrophic Engine Failure at Mach 2.88 and 68,000 Feet Over Oklahoma

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Pentagon Has Failed Every Annual Audit for 7 Consecutive Years

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Most Expensive Aircraft Loss in Aviation History: A B-2 Stealth Bomber Was Destroyed Due to ‘Moisture’

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The U.S. Air Force’s New F-47 NGAD Stealth Fighter Has a Math Problem

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

Iran Destroyed 42 U.S. Military Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury: Lessons Must Be Learned

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

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