Drone mystery solved? This little-known government program may explain New Jersey’s drone sightings
After weeks of drone sightings over New Jersey, one little-discussed but public NASA program may explain at least some of the large and unusual platforms witnesses... Read more.
With NGAD uncertain, will America’s next air superiority fighter be the F-35?
In a world full of budget overruns and political compromise, the F-35 may not be the air superiority fighter we deserve… but it might just be the one that we need. ... Read more.
Why China’s new J-35 jet could mean trouble for America
How the J-35 would fare in a fight with an American F-35 is less important than how it could enable China’s military to advance its strategic objectives in the... Read more.
Is Elon Musk right saying that fighter jets have become obsolete?
Elon Musk recently stirred up a frenzy in the airpower community with a handful of posts about the future of military aviation.... Read more.
How does China’s new J-35 stealth fighter compare to America’s F-35?
Last week, China officially unveiled its second domestically developed 5th-generation fighter, known officially as the J-35.... Read more.
Where do NATO reporting names come from?
Ever wonder where NATO reporting names come from? There's a lot more to it than you might think.... Read more.
SiAW: Air Force receives a wildly capable new air-to-ground missile for testing
On Monday, Northrop Grumman announced the delivery of the Air Force's newest air-to-ground missile, known as the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW), for testing.... Read more.
Stolen stealth fighter: Why China’s J-20 has both US and Russian DNA
China has a long and established history of borrowing (or outright stealing) designs, technologies, and even entire aircraft from its competitors, and evidence suggests... Read more.
Anduril’s mini-cruise missile is like a Hellfire on steroids
The M-100, on the other hand, can carry its 40-pound warhead to targets 138 miles away – or 20 times the Hellfire's range.... Read more.
Why can’t the US stop drone swarms from penetrating restricted airspace?
Multiple drone swarms have penetrated the airspace over sensitive U.S. installations in recent years. This is why it's hard to stop them.... Read more.