A few days ago, California-based defense tech firm Anduril concluded the first test flights of its semi-autonomous Fury ...
As we approach the cusp of 2026, one of the most significant avionics trends set to reshape the cockpit isn’t artificial ...
Built in secrecy at Area 51 in the 1990s, Boeing’s YF-118G “Bird of Prey” was a low-cost stealth demonstrator that flew just ...
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5 Fastest Fighter Jets in the U.S. Military in 2025

America still sets the pace in fighter aviation. This rundown highlights the five fastest U.S. jets in 2025—F-15EX Eagle II, ...
Saab has confirmed the Royal Thai Air Force’s choice of the Gripen E/F to replace the force’s F-16s, and the formal procurement process can now begin. The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) announced its ...
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More Fighter Jets Won’t Help the US Air Force Win the Next War

The Air Force continues to rely almost exclusively on manned fighter aircraft—even though these platforms could not be quickly replaced in a major war.
The days where the pilot was forced to interpret multiple data streams simultaneously are over; the aircraft performs the synthesis now. As anyone who has glanced inside the cockpit of an older ...
Actively in service with many European military forces, the Eurofighter Typhoon is one of the best fighter planes and jets of all time. However, if you were suddenly thrown into the cockpit of this ...
An F/A-18E Super Hornet is estimated to cost about $60 million.US Navy photo An F/A-18 Super Hornet fell off the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman on Monday. A defense official said a ...