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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (June 12, 2019) B-52 out of EDW carries ARRW IMV asset for its first captive carry flight over Edwards Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Okula)

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The U.S. Air Force Wants $296,000,000 to Turn the AGM-183A ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into a Chinese Aircraft Carrier Killer

The U.S. Air Force wants $296,000,000 to turn the AGM-183A ARRW hypersonic missile into a Chinese aircraft carrier killer. The funding is part of...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 13, 2026

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1,806.96 MPH Across the Atlantic: An SR-71 Blackbird Flew From New York to London in 1 Hour 54 Minutes 56 Seconds

The SR-71 Blackbird holds multiple speed and altitude records that have never been broken. On September 1, 1974, an SR-71 flew from New York...

Brent M. EastwoodMay 13, 2026

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A-10 Warthog Pilots Called Their Air Conditioner the ‘Ice Maker’ Because Ice Would Build Up in the Ducts and Shoot Out at Their Body Parts

A-10 Warthog pilots ran their air conditioning at full blast in -20°F Alaska winters. The reason: “dress to egress.” Pilots wore 3 layers of...

Steve BalestrieriMay 13, 2026

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A CIA A-12 Predecessor to the SR-71 Blackbird Hit Mach 3.56 During an Area 51 Test — That’s Just Under 2,400 MPH for 15 Seconds

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most novel aircraft of the Cold War. The reconnaissance jet operated at 85,000+ feet at Mach 3+...

Caleb LarsonMay 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nick “Laz” Le Tourneau, pilot and commander of the F-22 Raptor Aerial Demonstration Team, launches an F-22 Raptor during the night show at EAA AirVenture, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 26, 2025. The afterburners illuminate the night sky, creating a striking visual as the aircraft accelerates into flight. This takeoff gives spectators a front-row view of the F-22’s power, speed, and advanced capabilities, showcasing the skill of Airmen who operate and maintain the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Lauren Cobin)

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F-22 Readiness Crisis: The U.S. Air Force Built Only 187 F-22 Raptors — Their Mission-Capable Rate Has Hovered in the Low 50% Range

The F-22 Raptor has struggled with readiness rates throughout its service life, with numbers in recent years particularly troubling. Readiness has been a perennial...

Caleb LarsonMay 12, 2026

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The U.S. Air Force Cancelled the AGM-183A Hypersonic Weapon After 3 Failed Tests — Trump’s Defense Budget Just Revived It With $1,700,000,000

Turns out the United States Air Force’s AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) isn’t dead after all. Supposedly, the Air Force abandoned the AGM-183A...

Brandon WeichertMay 12, 2026

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The F-22 Raptor Is the Only U.S. 5th-Generation Fighter That Cannot Be Legally Exported

The F-22 Raptor is the only U.S. 5th-generation fighter that cannot be legally exported. U.S. Congress banned F-22 exports in 1998 via the Obey...

Isaac SeitzMay 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean “Rambo” Loughlin, pilot of the F-35A Demonstration Team, conducts aerial maneuvers during a practice demonstration at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 4, 2026. These practice demonstrations maintain the skills required to execute precise maneuvers at airshows worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Rupiper)

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The F-35 Lightning II Was Designed to Replace 5 Different U.S. Fighters: The F-16, F-15, F/A-18, A-10 and More

The F-35 Lightning II is sometimes derided for being a lesser version of the F-22. It is smaller, slower, and less maneuverable than the...

Isaac SeitzMay 12, 2026

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A Russian Pilot Defected With a Mach 2.83 MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter Jet — American Engineers Broke It Apart

The Soviet Union built the MiG-25 Foxbat to counter U.S. bombers and the SR-71 Blackbird. On paper, it could reach Mach 3.2. The realistic...

Christian OrrMay 12, 2026

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The U.S. Air Force Wants $296,000,000 to Turn the AGM-183A ARRW Hypersonic Missile Into a Chinese Aircraft Carrier Killer

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1,806.96 MPH Across the Atlantic: An SR-71 Blackbird Flew From New York to London in 1 Hour 54 Minutes 56 Seconds

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A-10 Warthog Pilots Called Their Air Conditioner the ‘Ice Maker’ Because Ice Would Build Up in the Ducts and Shoot Out at Their Body Parts

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

A CIA A-12 Predecessor to the SR-71 Blackbird Hit Mach 3.56 During an Area 51 Test — That’s Just Under 2,400 MPH for 15 Seconds

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

F-22 Readiness Crisis: The U.S. Air Force Built Only 187 F-22 Raptors — Their Mission-Capable Rate Has Hovered in the Low 50% Range

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The U.S. Air Force Cancelled the AGM-183A Hypersonic Weapon After 3 Failed Tests — Trump’s Defense Budget Just Revived It With $1,700,000,000

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The F-22 Raptor Is the Only U.S. 5th-Generation Fighter That Cannot Be Legally Exported

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The F-35 Lightning II Was Designed to Replace 5 Different U.S. Fighters: The F-16, F-15, F/A-18, A-10 and More

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A Russian Pilot Defected With a Mach 2.83 MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter Jet — American Engineers Broke It Apart

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