USA's Founding Documents Board 'Freedom Plane' For First Flight Out Of DC
The Freedom Plane is carrying some of the United States' founding documents on a nationwide tour to celebrate the country's 250th birthday. Here's what we know.
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This Boeing Prototype Pioneered The Aerial Refueling Tech America Still Uses Today
Back in the 1950s, Boeing developed a new kind of plane that would shape the future of aviation, including refueling our airplanes today. Here's what we know.
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5 Ways You Might Not Realize The US Air Force Is Using AI
Artificial intelligence has become a part of everyday life for a lot of people and in a lot of industries. How is the U.S. Air Force making use of it?
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Military Helicopters Over Houston Had Citizens Concerned And Confused
Residents were alarmed by Apache helicopters buzzing the skyline amid international tensions. Here is the real reason the military is in town.
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US Air Force Sends B-21 Bomber Production Into Overdrive
The U.S. Air Force wants to replace the aging B-2 bomber as soon as possible and has instructed Northrop Grumman to kick production of the B-21 into high gear.
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We Just Got Our First Look Ever At The B-21 Raider Performing This Risky Maneuver
While the U.S. Air Force's B-21 Raider isn't even technically in service yet, it has just been spotted performing a difficult maneuver for the first time.
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The US Military Is Getting A New Experimental Plane, And It Looks Seriously Cool
As science fiction technology quickly continues becoming real, the U.S. military now has plans for an experimental plane taken straight out of video games.
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US Air Force National Guard Worries Grow After Aircraft Removed From Units
Several U.S. Air National Guard units face uncertainty as aging F-16 fighter jets are retired with no confirmed replacement aircraft in sight.
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Does A Torpedo Have To Hit A Ship To Sink It?
Naval combat seems complicated enough, but if torpedoes have to directly impact their target to do damage, it'd be even harder. Do they require accuracy?
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4 Of The Weirdest Aircraft The US Air Force Has Ever Flown
The U.S. Air Force has some iconic aircraft among its ranks, but it has also flown some truly unique, elusive, and plain weird-looking ones over the decades.
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This American Fighter Jet Has Never Lost An In-Air Battle, But Was Just Shot Down
In its decades of service, this U.S. fighter jet has never lost, and yet three were just shot down. Details are still murky, but here's what we know so far.
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US Air Force Names Location For A New Innovative (And Expensive) Facility
The U.S. Air Force has licensed 16 acres of land for a facility that aims to nurture future generations of STEM talent. Here's where it's located.
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3 Of The Most Powerful Non-American Fighter Jets In Service Today
The USA leads the world in military aviation, but fighter jets in Europe and Asia also pack breathless speed, fierce armaments, and advanced technology.
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Lockheed Martin Tests Fighter Jet AI To Spot Enemies Humans Can't See
The F-35 could eventually get an AI-powered upgrade, as Lockheed Martin has been testing an AI threat detection system for the 5th-gen fighter.
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Why Some Missiles Have Wings (But Others Don't)
Missile design has been honed over decades of warfare. Whether a missile has wings is largely determined by the role it's meant to play on the battlefield.
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Iran Is Still Flying These American-Built Fighter Jets Decades Later
While the United States and Iran have been at odds for many years, the Middle Eastern nation does own some American fighter jets. How did that happen?
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Unmanned Fighter Plays Wingman For F-22 Raptor Pilots In US Air Force Test
At a California test range, an advanced combat jet teamed up with next-gen technology in a flight that signals a dramatic shift in air warfare strategy.
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What's The Average Lifespan Of The F-35 Fighter Jet?
Modern military aircraft can be phenomenally expensive to build, so it makes sense to have them in service as long as possible.
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This US Air Force Base Has The Most Fighter Jets In The Country
While the U.S. Air Force doesn't exactly publicize the numbers of aircraft it owns and where they're at, we can still determine which base has the most.
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China's New Aircraft Carrier Looks Powerful – But It Has A Major Problem
China's naval capabilities have been expanding in recent years, but its newest aircraft carrier lags behind U.S. counterparts in some important ways.
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The NJ Night Sky Will Soon Be Full Of Fighter Jets – Here's Why
In the next few days, New Jersey residents may see and hear some fighter jets flying around. Here's when and where you might be able to spot them.
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Europe's Next-Gen Fighter Jet Dream Might Be Dead In The Water
Europe's efforts to develop a next-gen fighter independently of the United States may be at risk of falling apart, as tensions continue unabated.
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US Air Force Rolls Out Fresh New Look For Jets Carrying Government VIPs
A decades-old presidential jet tradition is being upended as Air Force One VIP aircraft debut a bold new look. We look at what's changed and why.
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The US Navy Has Now Officially Approved Use Of This Lethal Smart Weapon
The U.S. Navy is adding a new smart weapon to its arsenal, with its fleet of F/A-18-E/F Super Hornets slated to receive an impressive boost in combat prowess.
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China Shows Off Plans For Aircraft Carrier That Deploys Ships From Space
Chinese media released a video of a massive mothership that hovers near space. Here is the truth behind the viral clip and if the tech is actually real.
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The US Navy's New Flight Helmet Does A Lot More Than Protect Pilots
The high-tech carbon fiber helmet is destined to replace older models that have been in military service for around four decades.
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Everything You Need To Know About The 'Air Drake' Private Jet
Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake, has accrued significant wealth, allowing him to maintain his own well-furnished private jet.
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