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China's J-20 vs. The US F-35: Evaluating Modern Stealth Fighters

China's J-20 vs. The US F-35: Evaluating Modern Stealth Fighters

Given the ever-deteriorating relations between the US and China, it begs the question: how do their F-35 and J-20 stack ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Arrives In South Korea For Joint Exercise

US Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider Arrives In South Korea For Joint Exercise

The US Air Force deployed a gunship as part of its latest joint exercises with South Korea as the North launched another...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 US Military Strategies For Combat Air Patrol

5 US Military Strategies For Combat Air Patrol

These are some of the most important strategic missions.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
US To Launch Training Site For Foreign F-35 Pilots In Arkansas

US To Launch Training Site For Foreign F-35 Pilots In Arkansas

Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas is about to become a master F-35 training base for international ...

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
Explained: 3 Conflicting Approaches To USAF F-35 Buy Under Government Review

Explained: 3 Conflicting Approaches To USAF F-35 Buy Under Government Review

Washington seems to have conflicting ideas on whether to approve, slash, or increase the number of F-35s the DoD has req...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
US Air Force General Heads For Critical Meeting In Africa After Loss Of Air Bases In Niger

US Air Force General Heads For Critical Meeting In Africa After Loss Of Air Bases In Niger

Russian paramilitary forces are bolstering their presence in the region.

Luke Bodell 2 years ago
What Aircraft Replaced The C-141 Starlifter In The US Air Force?

What Aircraft Replaced The C-141 Starlifter In The US Air Force?

The C-141 was active for almost four decades before its retirement.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
US Air Force Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Get Outback Test On Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets

US Air Force Hypersonic Cruise Missiles Get Outback Test On Australian F/A-18F Super Hornets

The Air Force's experimental HACM missile will be tested down under before entering service in 2027.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

Which F-15s Did The Government Clear The US Air Force To Retire?

The Air Force is permitted to retire its oldest F-15 variants but is prohibited from retiring its not-so-old F-15 varian...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

History: What Were The Primary Uses Of The C-9 Nightingale In The US Air Force?

The aircraft was primarily designed for aeromedical services.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
B-52 & More: 5 US Air Force Planes To Look For At Boeing Plaza EAA AirVenture 2024

B-52 & More: 5 US Air Force Planes To Look For At Boeing Plaza EAA AirVenture 2024

The Air Force has announced it will send radically different aircraft to the EAA AirVenture show, from bombers to space ...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender

5 Fast Facts On The US Air Force KC-10 Extender

Aerial refueling is invaluable to the US and its military allies' aerial operations. For decades, the KC-10 has been an ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Congress Wants US Air Force B-52 Bombers To Carry Nukes Again

Congress Wants US Air Force B-52 Bombers To Carry Nukes Again

Around 30 B-52s may be reconverted to carry nuclear weapons in a reversal of New START limitations.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
What Are The Key Differences Between The USAF's F-16 And F-22 Fighter Jets?

What Are The Key Differences Between The USAF's F-16 And F-22 Fighter Jets?

Unlike the F-16, the F-22 is deployed solely by the USAF – and costs nearly ten times more!

Nicole Kylie 2 years ago
Could The US NGAD 6th Generation Fighter Jet Be Exported?

Could The US NGAD 6th Generation Fighter Jet Be Exported?

It is not yet known if NGAD will be exported; however, the loyal wingman drones seem more likely to be exported.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
The US Navy's 'Green Hornet' & More: The Odd Race To Make Fighter Jets Sustainable

The US Navy's 'Green Hornet' & More: The Odd Race To Make Fighter Jets Sustainable

Air forces around the world are looking for ways to be more sustainable and run their jets on environmentally friendly f...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

$553 Billion: Military Aircraft Account For More Than Half Of US Defense Acquisition Costs

The DoD is spending big on aircraft acquisition with apparently few large programs for ground combat.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
5 Fast Facts On The T-6 Texan II US Air Force Trainer

5 Fast Facts On The T-6 Texan II US Air Force Trainer

The moniker "Texan" is a proud name in U.S. Air Force Pilot and Naval Aviator training. The Texan II has been carrying o...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
How Does The E-3 Sentry AWACS Enhance USAF Command And Control?

How Does The E-3 Sentry AWACS Enhance USAF Command And Control?

Unlike JSTARS, AWACS is showing no signs of being ready for retirement.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions

Congress Wants USAF B-52 Crew To Be More Comfortable On 30+ Hour Missions

The US Air Force has been instructed to address the issues with the infamously bad work environment onboard the B-52.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago