A '60s-Era SR-71 Flew So Fast It Broke The Radar Screen Of A Jet Trying To Track It
The SR-71 Blackbird can fly faster than just about anything — so fast, in fact, that it broke the radar system of a jet trying to observe it in the 1960s.
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The Best Places To Catch The Blue Angels Before The Summer Ends
The Blue Angels are flying around the U.S. this summer, and we've rounded up some of the best and most popular places to see the shows. Here's the list.
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The Strange Reason SR-71 Blackbird Parts Made In Summer Were So Prone To Fail
The SR-71 Blackbird was an incredibly complex plane, requiring the use of cutting-edge materials that were very sensitive to manufacturing conditions.
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What Are The Green Lights On Fighter Jets For?
A lot of modern fighter jets have green lights on their bodies, especially around the fuselage and the tail. What are these lights actually for?
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How Israel Plans To Take Its 'Iron Beam' Laser Airborne
Irsael's Iron Beam uses a 100-kilowatt laser to zap drones cheaply and quickly. Now, the country has plans to get this system working off the ground.
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New Air Force One Makes Its Debut At Joint Base Andrews
The latest iteration of Air Force One has been revealed for the first time. The plane, donated by Qatar, is only intended to be used temporarily.
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Why Don't F-13 And F-17 Fighter Jets Exist? Exploring The Rumors
When it comes to designations for U.S. fighter planes, they generally follow a logical pattern. The U.S. has flown the F-14, F-15, and F-16, but not F-13 or 17.
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Turkey Still Relies On This US Engine To Power Its Homegrown F-35 Replacement
Turkey makes its own fifth-generation fighters, but it relies on U.S. engines to power them -- for now. Here's why that is and when that might change.
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Inside The Secret CIA-Soviet Mission That Built The SR-71 Blackbird
Long before AI, drones and satellites, a groundbreaking spy plane emerged from an extraordinary mission filled with intrigue, risk, and irony.
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The First F-16 Block 70 Built For Taiwan'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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