Air Force
Colombia Opts to Procure Sweden’s Saab Gripen Fighter
The Gripen is widely recognized for its maneuverability, air-to-air combat capabilities, and versatility.
How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft
The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable.
These Upcoming Air Force Projects Have China in a Cold Sweat
The timely introduction of these top-notch programs is essential for U.S. national security interests.
Yemen’s Houthis Are Learning to Fear the U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet
The Super Hornet remains the Navy’s most advanced frontline carrier-based strike fighter.
Philippines Receives Green Light to Purchase U.S. F-16 Fighters
The Philippines’ potential procurement of the F-16 will elevate its ability to defend against threats.
The Fairey Barracuda Bomber Was a Nazi Sailor’s Worst Nightmare
The Fairey Barracuda made history as the first English all-metal aircraft built for dive-bombing and torpedo-bombing purposes.
Portugal May Not Buy the F-35 Stealth Fighter After All
If Lisbon does end up forgoing the F-35, it could look to purchase less capable European options.
A Hypersonic Missile-Armed B-52 Was Spotted Overflying Texas
The importance of the B-52’s hypersonic warfare capabilities cannot be overstated in the current geopolitical moment.
The World War II Bell Airacuda Artillery Plane Was Full of Flaws
In spite of all the safety issues, only two Airacudas were lost in accidents.
Design Flaws Killed the Cutting-Edge B-58 Hustler
The B-58’s eccentric landing and take-off characteristics made it difficult for pilots to master.
France’s Rafale Is Soaring in Popularity
The Rafale’s combat record and advanced capabilities have helped France become the world’s second-largest arms exporter.
A-10 Pilots Kim Campbell and Martha McSally Earned Their Places in History
These American female pilots flew one of the fiercest American warplanes ever made, the A-10 Warthog.