The NGAD fighter program could revolutionize the way aircraft are developed and produced and also redefine the role of a fighter.
Could a stealth makeover save the A-10? How to drag the Warthog into the future
AirpowerAs the legendary A-10 Warthog looks down the barrel of an uncertain future, could the United States field a stealth iteration of this air support titan for use in the contested airspaces of the 21st century? That’s a question I’ve been asked, in various forms, a number of times over the past few months — […]
The 5 craziest planes the US ever tried to fly off aircraft carriers
AirpowerAmerica’s aircraft carriers are the most capable tools of force projection on earth, and they nearly flew these insane aircraft.
Joining the military: How to choose the right branch for you
Basic TrainingIf you’re considering starting a new career in the United States military, how do you choose the best branch for you? The truth is, the vast majority of pay and benefits you’re eligible to receive are the same regardless of the branch you choose, so finding the right fit is more a question of your […]
Can the F-35 dogfight? The truth behind the infamous 2015 report
AirpowerBack in 2015, a report emerged about a series of dogfight trials between America’s newest stealth fighter, the F-35, and the nation’s workhorse 4th generation platform, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the results were damning. The F-35, according to the report, was no match for its own predecessor, losing scrap after scrap between the two […]
Watch this F-16 scare the crap out of some suspected insurgents with a low pass
VideoTactical jets like the F-16 Fighting Falcon are capable of delivering all sorts of firepower, but the truth is, sometimes all it takes to send a message is a well-executed low-pass over a desolate stretch of highway. We first came across this footage in a Reddit post earlier this month, though the footage appears to […]
Are the days of dogfights over? An in-depth air combat analysis
AirpowerWith at least two next-generation fighter programs now drawing funds from Pentagon coffers, there’s one looming question dominating the airspace over internet forums, the world’s military installations and advanced aviation research facilities alike: are dogfights really dead? The most recent air-to-air kill scored by an American aircraft came in 2017, when a U.S. Navy F/A-18E […]
The ultimate Marine Corps Recruit Training Survival Guide 2022
Marine CorpsAll the information you need to succeed during your time at Marine Corps Recruit Training aboard MCRD Parris Island or San Diego.
US scores another hypersonic missile success: What does that mean for the arms race?
AirpowerLockheed Martin and the US Air Force announced the successful test of an air-launched hypersonic missile on Tuesday, marking a notable shift from three previous failures from the same program. This is now the third successful US test of a hypersonic weapon since September. Lockheed Martin’s AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, or ARRW, was launched […]
Did you know the GI Bill pays you to attend school on top of tuition?
CareerEverybody knows the GI Bill pays for college, but you may not realize that it also pays you to attend school (and a whole lot more).
