Tu-95 Bear: The ‘old’ Russian bomber that can’t be replaced
The production of the Tu-95 and the Tu-22M ended after the 1991 collapse of the USSR, meaning that any of them lost on Sunday couldn’t be replaced.
Branch: Air Force
Spy satellites aren’t nearly as all-seeing as you think
Common perceptions of American spy satellites greatly exaggerate their capability. Here’s the real truth about these eyes in the sky.
Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 1 takes flight marking a big step toward fielding world’s fastest jet
Hermeus has officially taken flight with its Quarterhorse Mk 1 technology demonstrator, marking a significant step toward its goal of fielding a fully reusable uncrewed hypersonic aircraft. This first successful test flight, announced on May 27, was centered on demonstrating the Quarterhorse Mk 1’s high-speed take-off and landing capabilities, which are essential due to Quarterhorse’s […]
The incredible true story of American fighters taking on an Iranian drone swarm and winning
On the night of April 13, 2024, Iranian and proxy forces throughout the Middle East launched “Operation True Promise” a massive aerial attack that would see hundreds of drones and missiles pour into the night sky.
Air Force has revealed world’s first two AI-piloted fighter drones
It’s no longer science fiction.
New details emerge on the F-47, America’s 6th-generation stealth fighter
Thanks to Air Force Chief of Staff General David Allvin, we have learned a few more details about America’s new stealth fighter, the F-47, and the AI-controlled drone wingmen being tested to fly alongside it.
F-35 will be upgraded to the twin-engine F-55, says President Trump. But how realistic is that?
A twin engine F-55 could certainly be useful. Yet, we aren’t confident it could be done.
The F-22 Raptor will get a ‘super’ upgrade, says President Trump
President Donald Trump says the F-22 Raptor stealth air-superiority fighter is getting a “super” upgrade.
How the AR-18 influenced a generation of service rifles
The AR-18 would go on to be one of the most influential assault rifles in the world – it just took it 50 years.
Upgrades ahead across the special operations helicopter fleet
Special operators are upgrading nearly every aspect of their helicopter fleet as they await the Army’s newest addition to the rotary wing section.
These are the US aircraft qualified to carry nuclear weapons
The Russian invasion of Ukraine changed has brought nuclear warfare back to the forefront after many years.
Soldier skills and fieldcraft still matter despite tech advances, as Army’s newest optic shows
Fieldcraft and soldier skills will be a major factor in facing any near-peer enemy.
Death of the Golden Hour in Ukraine might make it harder to save US combat casualties in the future
The war in Ukraine has shown that it will be much more difficult to care for casualties in the future.
Two new American missiles that will make a bang
These new missiles dramatically expand the types of threats American jets will be able to bring down.
Fighter pilot breaks down how aerial refueling works
A pilot talks about his first aerial refueling on the F-16 and discusses the checklist followed to complete the maneuver successfully.
Space Force will get its own special operations element, SOCOM commander reveals
In recent testimony before Congress, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command revealed that the military’s newest service was getting its own special operations element.
SOCOM’s new OA-1K Skyraider II aircraft will make America’s elite units operating far from home more lethal
The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently received its newest attack plane, the OA-1K Skyraider II.
F-16s in Ukraine are putting in the work, according to Ukrainian pilot
F-16s are now flying both offensive and defensive combat operations over Ukraine every day.
China could stop US airpower from achieving air superiority in the first island chain, top commander says
China can prevent the US from achieving air superiority within the key first island chain, America’s top commander in the Indo-Pacific region said.
Why the F-15 couldn’t become a stealth aircraft – and why it doesn’t matter
Some jets weren’t meant to be sneaky. Some jets just want to fight.
Did we just get our first glimpse of America’s new stealth fighter?
On Friday, the Air Force’s chief of staff posted a new Air Force recruiting commercial that includes a brief clip of an unusual new stealth fighter taxiing on a dark runway.
What are the differences between the six generations of fighter aircraft?
What is a “generation?” How many generations are there? And what are the differences between different generations?
The F-22 Raptor is more powerful than you think
Just how powerful is the F-22 Raptor? Well… honestly, probably even more powerful than you think.
America’s new air-to-air missile is a drone’s worst nightmare
American fighter jets now have a new weapon against enemy drones that promises to change the combat arithmetic of these engagements squarely in Uncle Sam’s favor.
The Air Force is now adding AI pilots to combat-coded F-16s
The Air Force is officially installing artificial intelligence fighter pilots into a half dozen combat-coded F-16s.