Air Warfare

The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio of over 11:1.

The industrial hurdles that will need to be overcome are significant enough to suggest that the Europeans will only achieve a fraction of that demand by 2035. But this is...

President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin place heavy emphasis on their image as protectors and guarantors of security for the Russian people. Ukrainian large-scale strikes directly discredit that image.

The Air Force plans to have the F-15EX accompany fifth-generation aircraft to benefit from their improved sensors.  

The Air Force plans to phase out the B-2 Spirit and replace it with the B-21 Raider. But the replacement is still some years away.

Despite its technical triumphs and support from aviators, the XB-70’s operational future unraveled almost as quickly as it took flight.

The Su-35’s major advantage in combat comes from its supermaneuverability, which few Western aircraft can match.

For America’s military to continue dominating the next century, the future lies in autonomous drone systems that Anduril and others are developing.

Ultimately, France was lucky that the Su-35 that intercepted their MQ-9 only decided to harass the unmanned system. 

The J-35A is a perfect example of how the Chinese military has caught up to the United States military in many important ways.

Fortunately, the “howitzer Huey” never materialized. It was likely an unworkable concept, given the helicopter’s limitations.

When faced with a near-peer rival such as China, the United States military will need offensive weapons that can fight from over the horizon. The LRASM is one such weapon.