3 Russian Fighter Jets Violate NATO Member’s Airspace
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YF-23 Black Widow II: The Air Force Stealth Fighter ‘Mistake’ That Still Stings?
Northrop’s YF-23 “Black Widow II” was arguably faster, longer-ranged, and stealthier than the YF-22, but Lockheed’s jet won with superior maneuverability, thrust-vectoring, avionics integration, and a clearer path to production and logistics.
Although the F-117 Nighthawk first saw action during operations over Panama, the aircraft impressively demonstrated its capabilities during the initial
In a bold move that could reshape India’s fighter aircraft roadmap, Russia has urged New Delhi to expand negotiations for the acquisition of its fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter, proposing a jump from 60 aircraft to a fleet of 126.
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Can the F-35 Stealth Fighter Really Replace the A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II was purpose-built for close air support: long loiter, armor, and a 30mm cannon to shred tanks. -But in peer fights with dense, layered air defenses—like those seen over Ukraine—non-stealth jets struggle to survive near the front.
On the opening day of the 2025 Air Force Aviation Open Event and Changchun Airshow, a J-20 stealth fighter jet, after completing its flight performance, was displayed statically on the ground for the first time,
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Last Year, an F-22 Raptor Scored the Longest-Ever AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Hit
Raytheon did not specify the distance of the shot—likely in an attempt to hide the AMRAAM’s true capabilities from potential US adversaries.
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F-35 stealth fighter deliveries have been falling farther and farther behind, watchdog finds
The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter faced worsening delivery delays in 2023 and 2024. A new GAO report said that the average delivery delay in 2024 was 238 late days. The F-35 has struggled with rising costs, delays, and readiness challenges. The US ...
The Eurofighter Typhoon has been lauded for much of the last two decades as one of the most agile and capable multirole combat aircraft in the world. The rise of stealth fighters in recent years has made it grow more outdated in the face of a changing paradigm in air warfare.
A J-20 stealth fighter jet is on static display for the first time at the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force aviation open-day activities and the Air Show
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Speed up B-21 Raider stealth bombers to counter China
The Air Force's B-21 Raider fleet expands as Spartan joins flight testing, addressing America's critical need for more stealth bombers amid global security challenges.
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Canada’s Big F-35 Stealth Fighter Choice Is Almost Here
Key Points and Summary – Canada’s review of its planned purchase of 88 F-35s is nearing conclusion amid rising costs, pilot shortages, and infrastructure delays. -Washington warns that shifting from the F-35—or splitting the buy—could undermine NORAD interoperability and strain ties.