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US Air Force Confronts Range Disadvantage For F-22 & F-35 Missiles Against China's PL-15

US Air Force Confronts Range Disadvantage For F-22 & F-35 Missiles Against China's PL-15

US fighters face a growing missile range gap as China’s PL-15 outpaces AMRAAM, driving urgent development of next-gen we...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
Why A 70-Year-Old B-52 Is Now Carrying America's Most Advanced $14 Million Stealth Nuclear Missile

Why A 70-Year-Old B-52 Is Now Carrying America's Most Advanced $14 Million Stealth Nuclear Missile

Why the 70-year-old B-52 now carries the $14M stealth AGM-181 missile—and how it keeps the US nuclear deterrent credible...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
USAF C-130 Hercules Sustains 'Extensive Damage' In Hatchet Attack At Shannon Airport

USAF C-130 Hercules Sustains 'Extensive Damage' In Hatchet Attack At Shannon Airport

A man armed with a hatchet infiltrated Shannon Airport, climbing onto a parked USAF C-130 Hercules.

Aaron Bailey 4 months ago
The Real Reasons Why The B-2 Spirit Won't Be Retiring Before The B-1 Lancer

The Real Reasons Why The B-2 Spirit Won't Be Retiring Before The B-1 Lancer

The USAF's Flying Dorito is outlasting the mighty Bone.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
How The F-16 Stacks Up Against The MiG-35 In 2026

How The F-16 Stacks Up Against The MiG-35 In 2026

How does the Viper compare to the Super Fulcrum?

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
How The Eurofighter Typhoon Stacks Up Against The F-15, F-16, & F/A-18 In 2026

How The Eurofighter Typhoon Stacks Up Against The F-15, F-16, & F/A-18 In 2026

Fourth-generation fighters were supposed to disappear. Instead, they still define Western air power in 2026.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
A Look At The Salaries Of US Air Force Pilots In 2026 & Why $50,000 Bonuses Still Can't Keep Them

A Look At The Salaries Of US Air Force Pilots In 2026 & Why $50,000 Bonuses Still Can't Keep Them

The story behind the Air Force's depleted pilot ranks.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
Why The US Air Force Believes 1 Aircraft Can Replace Both The C-17 Globemaster & C-5 Galaxy

Why The US Air Force Believes 1 Aircraft Can Replace Both The C-17 Globemaster & C-5 Galaxy

The USAF’s NGAL aims to replace both the C-17 and C-5 with one aircraft—blending tactical agility and massive lift into ...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
From 19 B-2 Spirits To 145 B-21 Raiders: How Much Bigger America's Stealth Bomber Fleet Is About To Get

From 19 B-2 Spirits To 145 B-21 Raiders: How Much Bigger America's Stealth Bomber Fleet Is About To Get

A $4.5 billion production deal signal the Air Force's commitment to building its next-generation bomber

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
6 Military Aircraft That Were Produced In Lower Numbers

6 Military Aircraft That Were Produced In Lower Numbers

Discover some prominent but rare aircraft, which in small fleets have played vital roles.

Antonio Di Trapani 4 months ago
5 Experimental Aircraft That Never Reached Mass Production

5 Experimental Aircraft That Never Reached Mass Production

From the XB-70 to the YF-23, these 5 experimental aircraft pushed aviation limits—but were cancelled before reaching pro...

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Inside The Largest US Military Transport Aircraft Ever Constructed

Lockheed C-5 Galaxy: Inside The Largest US Military Transport Aircraft Ever Constructed

The C-5M Super Galaxy serves a critical role in the US Air Force logistics around the world.

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
25 Years From Now, This Is The Future Of Military Aviation

25 Years From Now, This Is The Future Of Military Aviation

A glimpse into the next era of air warfare.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
These Are The Highest Paid US Air Force Pilots Based On Their Rank

These Are The Highest Paid US Air Force Pilots Based On Their Rank

Breaking down how much the top brass really earn.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
5 Aircraft That Define Modern Air Combat

5 Aircraft That Define Modern Air Combat

The warplanes at the top of the food chain.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
5 Aircraft Used By The US Military That Are Larger Than Commercial Jets

5 Aircraft Used By The US Military That Are Larger Than Commercial Jets

The largest USAF aircraft are converted Boeing commercial aircraft, although it also operates massive purpose-built bomb...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago
The 5 Fastest Fighter Jets In Service Today

The 5 Fastest Fighter Jets In Service Today

A closer look at the world's highest performance warbirds.

Luke Diaz 4 months ago
US Air Force’s MC-130Js Destroyed In Iran Cost Over $100 Million Each, Special Ops Says

US Air Force’s MC-130Js Destroyed In Iran Cost Over $100 Million Each, Special Ops Says

The latest figures reveal extreme risks, advanced tactics, and rising aircraft losses in contested airspace.

Victoria Agronsky 4 months ago
Easter Miracle: 2nd US F-15E Airman Rescued In Daring Iran Mission

Easter Miracle: 2nd US F-15E Airman Rescued In Daring Iran Mission

The WSO spent around 36 hours on the run behind enemy lines.

Luke Bodell 4 months ago
Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The B-52?

Why Does The US Air Force Still Rely On The B-52?

The B-52 stays relevant thanks to its low operating costs, its plentiful remaining flight hours, and the ability to use ...

Aaron Spray 4 months ago