The First F-16 Block 70 Built For China's Air Force Was Seen Flying The Skies Of Texas
Sometimes, the military planes you see in the air aren't ours, but test flights of craft intended for other countries, like this F-16 spotted in Texas.
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US Air Force Kicks Off B-21 Raider Combat Testing Far Ahead Of Schedule
The U.S. Air Force is pushing hard to get the B-21 Raider ready for 2027, with combat testing of the stealth bomber beginning much sooner than usual.
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US Marine Corps Retires Legendary 'Jump Jet' After 55 Years In Service
With VSTOL capabilities way ahead of their time, the AV-8B II Harrier "Jump Jet" will go down in history as one of the Marine Corps' most legendary aircraft.
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The US Air Force's Tanker Fleet Is Facing Big Changes In 2027
The USAF needs to build up its tanker fleet significantly, but production issues mean that the fleet will have a different look than expected in 2027.
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3 Dangerous Situations Every Apache Helicopter Pilot Trains For
Pilots in the U.S. military go through some of the most strenuous flight training on the planet, but Apache pilots have other special training routines as well.
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US Navy Blue Angels Break Tradition - They Won't Fly Over Chicago This Summer
Planning to watch the Blue Angels in Chicago this summer? Discover the latest schedule update that has left local aviation fans disappointed.
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What Does 'Call The Ball' Mean For Navy Pilots Landing On Aircraft Carriers?
Military jargon can get quite quirky. U.S. Navy pilots, for example, have to "call the ball" when landing on aircraft carriers. Here's what that means.
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This Navy Fighter Jet Had The Weirdest Ejection System Ever
The ejector seat has been the standard escape method for military jets, but early aircraft design sometimes meant these technologies couldn't be used.
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KC-46 Pegasus: The Troubled History Of The Air Force's Largest Tanker
Built to revolutionize aerial refueling, this next-generation tanker promised big gains — but its path to service has been anything but smooth.
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F-4E Fighter Jets May Be Faster, But The F-16 Is Still Superior In Other Ways
There are clear strengths and weaknesses to the F-4E and F-16 fighter jets, but while top speed is a strength the F-4E boasts, the F-16 has its merits too.
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Canada's Next-Gen Spy Planes Won't Be Coming From The USA
Canada is no stranger to purchasing U.S.-made aircraft, but the nation's next-gen spy planes will be coming from much further afield than usual.
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6 Of The Coolest Jet Maneuvers You'll Ever See
Fighter jets are capable of extreme maneuvers, and our best pilots can make planes do the impossible. Here are some the most breathtaking aerobatics you'll see.
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British Man Built A Replica WW2 Bomber Cockpit By Hand – Now It's Headed To A Museum
Léon Ellison spent 20 years building a picture-perfect replica of a WWII-era bomber in his back yard. Now, after his passing, it's being put on museum display.
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A Simple Container Full Of 100 Deadly Drones Could Be The Future Of Warfare
Drone warfare is changing the warfare landscape. This container can contain up to 100 drones that can be deployed in minutes. Here's what we know.
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Why The A-10 Warthog Still Hasn't Been Replaced Yet
Despite decades of retirement plans, the A-10 keeps surviving. A closer look reveals surprising challenges standing in the way of its successor.
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Fighter Pilot Ordered To Pay Nearly $60K After Selfie Caused An F-15K Crash
Flying a fighter plane is no small task, and taking selfies while flying may cause accidents. That's what happened to these F-15K pilots from Korea.
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What Is The US Military's Longest Range Air-To-Air Missile And How Far Can It Go?
Air-to-air missiles have improved by leaps and bounds since they first emerged, with the U.S.' current leader boasting a range of hundreds of miles.
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The US Air Force Just Paused Its Entire T-38 Fleet - Here's Why
The Air Force's T-38 jet has had a fleet-wide operational pause. It's the only jet that branch of the military uses to train pilots. Here's what happened.
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New US Defense System Uses Sound To Target Drones In Full 360 Degrees
Picket Defense Systems introduced a new solution to combat coordinated drone swarm attacks, and it's equipped with an innovative targeting architecture.
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Only 2 Of These US Fighter Jets Were Ever Built
Specialized aircraft is nothing new when it comes to military aviation, but this particular variant of an otherwise common plane only produced two aircraft.
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Japan Hopes This Hypersonic Engine Can Make 2 Hour Flights To The US A Reality
Aviation hasn't seen passenger speeds like this since the Concorde. Discover the extreme aerospace technology that could revolutionize global travel.
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18 'Swiss Army Knife' Turboprop Aircraft Join The US Air Force Fleet
You wouldn't expect the latest aircraft added to the U.S. Air Force's fleet to be propeller planes, but that's exactly what the Skyraider II is.
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The Reason Air Force One Needs Nearly Twice The Wiring Of A Regular 747
A regular 747 can’t compare to Air Force One’s enormous wiring system. And it's all down to its unique mission and the extreme scenarios it could face.
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South Korea's New Fighter Jet Is Cleared For Combat Duty
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has been working on this fighter jet for more than 10 years. The first iterations are finally ready for combat.
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This WWII Plane Is Still Flying After Being Found Under 268 Feet Of Ice
A WWII plane crashed into the ice decades ago and was recovered. After a lot of work and restoration, it was once again able to take to the skies.
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How A Rural Ohio High School Scored A Retired Thunderbirds F-16 Fighter Jet
Few U.S. school campuses can boast the presence of one of the most iconic fighter aircraft of the previous century on their front lawn.
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The 'Maverick Act' Could Lead To The US Flying F-14D Tomcat Fighter Jets Again
A new bill moving through Congress could see a legendary retired fighter jet return to the US sky. Discover the "Maverick" plan to save this icon.
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