Why You (Probably) Won't See The Blue Angels At This Year's SF Fleet Week
San Francisco’s iconic Fleet Week might look a little different this year — and one major crowd favorite could be missing from the skies. Find out why.
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Why The U.S. Military Can't Replace Its Aging C-17 Globemaster Just Yet
The USAF utilizes many cargo planes, but few measure up to the C-17 Globemaster's capabilities. There are larger, but it's not just about its payload capacity.
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Who Made The Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet And Where Was It Manufactured?
While the United States is known for its many fighter jets, the country's allies have made some equally capable fighter jets, including the Mirage 2000.
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This Is The Only F35 Variant That's Nuclear Capable: Here's What Makes It Different
The F-35 Lightning II has three variants catered to fit very specific needs for different militaries and branches, but only one of them can carry nuclear bombs.
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The US Military's New Cargo Plane Has 12 Times More Space Than A C-17
A new plane designed by a company called Radia has a ton of capacity and can carry just about anything the military needs. Here's what you need to know.
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12 Of The Most Complicated Engines Ever Made
From Bugatti’s W16 to Saab’s variable compression, these engines redefined performance with brilliant, complex, and sometimes disastrous results.
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F-35 Pilot Explains Why Fighter Jets Can't Turn At Fast Speeds
The F-35 may be slower than older jets, but there’s a good reason why speed isn’t the secret to winning in the skies. A pilot explains the physics behind it.
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Jimmy Buffett's Famous Plane Is Open For Fans - Here's Where To See It
Jimmy Buffett was widely known for his music, but he also had a pilot's license and a small collection of private airplanes, with one on display for tourists.
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This Clever Design Made Boeing's YC-14 The King Of Short Runways
The Boeing YC-14 is one of the most bizarre planes to have ever been built, but the unique design made it one of the best planes to have on a short runway.
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Russia Now Has Jet-Powered Attack Drones Immune To Electronic Warfare
Jet propulsion drones, similar to the Shahed ones used in Iran, are being deployed by Russia against Ukraine. However, Ukraine may already have an answer.
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Which Countries Use Chinese Fighter Jets?
No longer a nation that exclusively imports, China has become a leading fighter jet exporter in the world, rivaling the United States and Russia.
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5 Intriguing Military Helicopters Used For Rescue Missions
Military helicopters are a key part of emergency response. Here are some of the more interesting helicopters used by the military for lifesaving missions.
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What Aircraft Could Replace The A-10 Warthog?
The A-10 Warthog is a legendary attack plane first introduced in 1976. It's still unclear which aircraft will replace it, but there are several contenders.
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Why The F-35 Lightning Hides Its Weapons Inside
The F-35 Lightning II is one of the most advanced fighter jets in the air today and part of what makes it so advanced is the ability to hide weapons internally.
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Ukraine Is Putting American Decoy Missiles On Russian Fighter Jets
In modern warfare, deception can be as critical as firepower. Ukraine’s latest tactic highlights how decoys can reshape the battle for airspace.
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Ukraine Is Using A Soviet-Era Prop Plane To Hunt Down Russian Drones
The war between Russia and Ukraine is now more than a decade old, and Ukraine has chosen an interesting tactic to fight Russian air attacks.
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This WW2 Bomber Spent Over 6 Decades On A Gas Station Roof - Now It Might Fly Again
You wouldn't think that a World War II bomber would have any place as a gas station's decoration, but because of that, it might have a chance to fly again.
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The F-22 Raptor Strikes Again With The 'Longest Known' AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot
The F-22 Raptor ensures it's still relevant by improving upon its previous longest shot made. Here's how it happened and how the jet is still being upgraded.
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UK Deploys RAF Typhoon Fighter Jets To Defend Poland From Russian Drones
Rising drone incursions into Polish airspace have sparked a new NATO mission, with the UK stepping in to bolster European defense efforts.
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Canada Is In An F-35 Dilemma And It's Anything But Stealthy
Back in 2022, Canada ordered 88 F-35 fighter jets from the U.S. for $19 billion. However, they are so delayed that it's causing a major dilemma.
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Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Project Is No Longer A Secret: Meet The Vectis Combat Drone
The Lockheed Martin Vectis drone is a combat-ready aircraft revealed in an uncharacteristically public manner, and is also reportedly headed for open market.
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Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing Military Truck And Illegally Landing Plane On Base (Twice)
A man pled guilty to charges that he illegally landed a plane on a Navy base and stole a truck after the second landing. His motives are still unknown.
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What Makes The Lockheed U-2 One Of The Most Difficult Spy Planes To Fly
The general public remembers military aircraft because of their appearance. Pilots, on the other hand, remember certain aircraft by the way they handled.
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Joint Base Andrews Finally Brought Back Air Shows - And It Didn't Go Well
While many were able to attend and enjoy the show, several attendees - including those who paid for VIP tickets - had to be turned away at capacity.
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Don't Get Too Close To Air Force One Or An Air Traffic Controller Will Embarrass You
Audio from the air traffic controller, who spoke to a Spirit Airlines flight on the runway, showed how tense things get when Air Force One is passing through.
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Venezuela's Military Put Its Russian Fighter Jets On Display To Intimidate Trump & The US
Venezuela recently dispatched a military display, including an array of Sukhoi Su-30 "Flanker" fighter jets, in the Caribbean amid rising tensions.
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NATO Intercepts 'Brazen' And 'Reckless' Russian Jets In Estonian Airspace
Russia sent in several MiG-31 'Foxhound' jets within Estonian airspace this past week, prompting the country and other NATO partners to discuss their options.
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