Electronic Warfare

First In, Last Out: America’s “Wild Weasels” Over Vietnam

The Wild Weasel missions were among the most dangerous in the air war over Vietnam, with massive casualty rates due to intense enemy fire and the inherent risks of low-altitude...

The U.S. Air Force Wants Ten New EA-37B Jets. Why?

The EA-37B’s role is not the sort of thing to capture the public’s imagination. Even so, the plane will serve an important function in the Air Force’s future mission profile.

Russia’s “Quiet Giant”: Meet The Tupolev Tu-214R Spy Plane

Russia’s fleet of Tu-214Rs is very small—and shows no sign of increasing. But the bird’s advanced electronics and optical systems offer unique advantages to the Russian military. 

The Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie Is A Real Killer

Systems like the KQ-58A are far more than just drones. They are the advent of an entirely new age of warfare.

Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Is No Joke—Just Ask Ukraine

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

A French Rafale Jet Just Intercepted A Russian Spy Plane Over The Baltic

The IL-20M remains the main star of Russia’s airborne electronic intelligence capabilities.

The F-35 Lightning Just Logged Its Millionth Flight Hour

The F-35 is a true quarterback of the skies due to its unsurpassed interconnectivity capabilities. 

The B-21 Raider Is Moving Forward (Slowly)

When the B-21 Raider is ready to join the fleet, the new bomber will take on a significant role in U.S. strategy, as two of America’s three strategic bombers are...

Lockheed Martin Reportedly Out Of U.S. Navy F/A-XX Program

Navy officials had previously said that a contract could be awarded for the F/A-XX later this year.

Good News For The Air Force: More F-35s Are Coming In 2025

Lockheed Martin announced it would deliver between 170 and 190 of the fifth-generation fighters to the U.S. military and foreign buyers this calendar year.

America Unveils Its First “Collaborative Combat Aircraft”

The two new CCAs are expected to complement the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter. 

San Diego Crash: All About the EA-18G “Growler” Jet

The Navy has been using the EA-18G Growler since 2009 and has approximately 150 aircraft in its fleet.