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How Does The US F-35's Presence In Asia-Pacific Alter Power Dynamics In The Region?

How Does The US F-35's Presence In Asia-Pacific Alter Power Dynamics In The Region?

The F-35 is here to stay. And that should be a comforting thought for America's allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
1st USAF Air Combat Command EA-37B Compass Call Delivered To Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

1st USAF Air Combat Command EA-37B Compass Call Delivered To Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

The Air Force expects to have six EA-37B's in service by the end of 2025.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
How Does The F-35’s Distributed Aperture System Improve Pilot Situational Awareness?

How Does The F-35’s Distributed Aperture System Improve Pilot Situational Awareness?

Despite the technical difficulties and controversies, the F-35 is here to stay. The DAS system gives it a major edge.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Reasons The US Has Banned Countries From Buying The F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet

5 Reasons The US Has Banned Countries From Buying The F-35 Lightning II Fighter Jet

The United States goes to great lengths to protect its allies and the technology in its prized F-35 fighter jets.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Air Superiority Missions Of US Fighter Jets

5 Air Superiority Missions Of US Fighter Jets

The United States Air Force has carried out many air superiority missions with a high degree of mission success.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Donald Trump Vows To Create Space Force National Guard & Build Anti-Missile 'Iron Dome' Around US

Donald Trump Vows To Create Space Force National Guard & Build Anti-Missile 'Iron Dome' Around US

Trump says he would establish a new Space Force National Guard while the Biden Administration wants to transfer units fr...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
10 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them

10 Cool Nicknames For Military Aircraft & How They Got Them

From clever to comical, the stories behind ten great nicknames for US military aircraft.

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
Why Is The A-10 Thunderbolt Called The "Warthog" By Many?

Why Is The A-10 Thunderbolt Called The "Warthog" By Many?

The Warthog is one of the most famous names in the USAF combat aircraft arsenal. But where exactly does that nickname co...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Experimental US Fighter Jets That Never Made it to Production

5 Experimental US Fighter Jets That Never Made it to Production

Many advanced and eye-catching experimental US fighter jets have flown, only to be discarded and fall by the wayside.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force Wants Stronger Defense Bases Across The Pacific

US Air Force Wants Stronger Defense Bases Across The Pacific

The US wants to strengthen air base defenses while also dispersing its air bases in the Asia-Pacific region.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
QUICKSINK: How & Why A USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber Took Out USS Tarawa In The Gulf Of Mexico

QUICKSINK: How & Why A USAF B-2 Spirit Bomber Took Out USS Tarawa In The Gulf Of Mexico

Can the US military's latest weapon change the landscape of maritime warfare?

Michael Scanlon 2 years ago
The Singing Cowboy & The Hump: Gene Autry's WWII Service As A C-109 Pilot

The Singing Cowboy & The Hump: Gene Autry's WWII Service As A C-109 Pilot

The country legend with 100 million records operated the C-109 in one of the toughest missions of the war.

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
How Do Military Aircraft Adapt To Electromagnetic Pulse Threats?

How Do Military Aircraft Adapt To Electromagnetic Pulse Threats?

EMP is an existential threat to US military and civilian infrastructure alike. How do military aircraft protect themselv...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

Why Does The B-52 Need 8 Engines?

The B-52 dates from a time when it needed eight engines and now it is easier to roll with its existing eight-engine desi...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

"Broken Arrow": 6 Alarming Nuclear US Military B-52 Crashes Of The Cold War

B-52 crashes are responsible for many of the most worrisome nuclear accidents during US Air Force Cold War history.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

Cause Of Deadly US Air Force Osprey CV-22B Crash In Japan Was 1st Reported A Decade Ago

A new report suggests that warnings about the issue that caused the CV-22 to crash in 2023 have been issued since 2013.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

What Will Replace The E-8C JSTARS?

The E-8C was used to track ground vehicles and some aircraft.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

5 Game-Changing Technologies In US Military Aviation

Developing and incorporating new technologies has enabled the US to remain unchallenged in the air.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

UFOs In Palmdale: Secretive US Air Force Plant 42 & Home Of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Clocks Aerial Intruders

The classified aerospace facility has reportedly experienced drone incursions.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago