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The US Air Force Is Pouring 20 Acres Of Concrete At Guam's Andersen AFB But Refuses To Build Shelters
How America is investing in air power over the Pacific.
Why The US Air Force Is Quietly Flying Its Retired F-117 Stealth Jets Until 2034
The enduring mission of the world's first operational stealth fighter.
Here's How Much The US Air Force's New F-47 Fighter Jet Actually Costs
The F-47 is slated to be the future of American air dominance. But how much will this new technology cost? Hint, it will exceed the F-22 per unit.
Blue Angels Pilot Behind Viral Low-Altitude Florida Beach Flyover Won’t Be Fired, US Navy Says
The dust has settled overnight after a low flyby kicked up sand.
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The US Quietly Raided Switzerland's F-35 Account To Pay For Patriot Missiles — Here's What Happened Next
A diplomatic debacle bogs down Swiss Air Force plans.
How A Jet Carrying 12 Missiles Became The US Air Force's Answer To This Country's Stealth Numbers Problem
The Air Force is increasing its F-15EX purchase in part to aid the F-35, even as it awards contracts for CCA off-board platforms for the F-35.
The $300 Million Math Problem Behind America's F-47 6th-Gen Fighter Fleet
The back story behind the USAF's next air superiority fighter.
Examined: The 1st NATO Nation To Finish Its F-35 Order While The UK & Canada
Norway is the first country to receive all its intended F-35s, although the details make that accomplishment more complicated.
Here’s How Much US Air Force Fighter Jet Pilots Make In A Year
US Air Force pilots' base salary starts at around $50,000 and then triples with experience and service. Bonuses significantly increase the total.
Canada Has Quietly Funded 14 More F-35s While Publicly Debating Whether To Cancel The Order
Canada’s fighter jet decision is already moving faster than politics: 30 F-35s are in the pipeline while Ottawa still debates the full 88.
Lockheed Martin Delivered Its Last F-22 Raptor In 2012 — And The USAF Is Now Spending $8 Billion To Keep The 187 Airframes It Has Left Combat Ready
The answer lies in the stealth coating that consumes half of every maintenance hour.
The $1.1 Billion Missile Contract That Quietly Arms Every Western Fighter Jet
America and its allies begin rebuilding missile stockpiles.
The Canceled Navy Jet That Never Flew But Secretly Became The F-14 Tomcat
The F6D Missileer Program died due to its expense; however, its conceptual spirit lived on within the F-14 Tomcat.
The $120 Billion Aircraft Carrier Program Now Facing Calls To Rip Out Its Catapults & Start Over
The trouble brewing in America's shipyards.
The Soviet Supersonic Jump Jet That Exploded On A Carrier Deck & Quietly Shaped The F-35B
The F-35B is a thoroughly American aircraft, and while its design is independent, some analysts have noted similarities to the Soviet Yak-141.
The F-35A Flight Test That Could Cut Years Off Every Allied Weapons Certification Cycle
The stealth fighter gets more lethal thanks to joint defense.
Why The US Navy Is Planning A New Carrier Fighter To Replace The F/A-18 Super Hornet
The venerable Super Hornet will be displaced by a sixth-generation fighter, and it couldn't happen soon enough.
"The Best Plane By Far": Trump Eyes F-35 Sales To Turkey 7 Years After Kicking It Out
The prospect of F-35 jets flying for Turkey has raised eyebrows and concerns.
Here Are The Differences Between US & Russian Fighter Jet Radomes
Two different philosophies used to craft the ultimate fighter jets.
Why The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk Has Been Spotted Flying Over Nevada More Than 15 Years After Its Official Retirement
The world's first stealth fighter serves on in 2026.