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In the wake of World War II, third generation fighter jets emerged on the scene and took their place in world militaries for several decades. They were soon, however, overshadowed by the fourth...
The third generation of modern fighter jets were developed and introduced in the 1950s and 1960s, roughly two decades after the invention of jet propulsion. These jets, some still in use today, were...
The U.S. Department of Defense has by far the largest budget on the planet, and this budget has likely yielded the strongest and most advanced military the world has ever seen. One of the main...
Modern warfare is now largely waged in the skies, and air superiority is an important factor in ensuring success. Interestingly, in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, fighting has been dominated by...
In the ever evolving landscape of modern warfare, aircraft have become indispensable for the sheer tactical and strategic benefit that they yield. Whether it is a combat aircraft or a tanker, each...
The films “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Top Gun” captured the hearts and minds of audiences across the U.S. with their gripping tale of Tom Cruise playing a Navy fighter pilot. The story of an...
As the war in Ukraine rages on, the U.S. Air Force is helping shield NATO allies from additional aggression. As part of the premier air force in the world, U.S. fighter jets have been deployed along...
Rising tensions in the Pacific near Taiwan and China’s recurring incursions into Taiwan’s airspace has the island nation seeking U.S. cooperation to make the next domestically developed fighter...