Air Force

Boeing’s F-15 Global Strike Eagle: The Fighter Jet That Could Launch Satellites

Boeing’s F-15 Global Strike Eagle: The Fighter Jet That Could Launch Satellites

In 2006, Boeing engineers proposed one of the most ambitious aerospace concepts of the modern era: transforming the legendary F-15 Eagle into a low-cost ...

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Ukraine to Receive U.S. Patriot Air Defense System to Bolster Security

Ukraine to Receive U.S. Patriot Air Defense System to Bolster Security

Ukraine is set to strengthen its air defenses with the arrival of the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system, a move aimed at reducing the ...

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The Day an F-22 Raptor Silently Stopped an Iranian Intercept

The Day an F-22 Raptor Silently Stopped an Iranian Intercept

In 2013, an American MQ-1 Predator drone flying in international airspace became the target of two Iranian F-4 Phantom jets. Unknown to the Iranian ...

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The World’s Largest Air Forces in 2025: A Global Ranking

The World’s Largest Air Forces in 2025: A Global Ranking

In today’s world, military strength is no longer measured by the size of an army alone. Air power has become a decisive factor in ...

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Japanese Officials Protest U.S. Navy Air Wing Training During Holidays

Japanese Officials Protest U.S. Navy Air Wing Training During Holidays

Japanese officials are pressing for a ban on fixed-wing aircraft training at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni after the George Washington Carrier ...

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Air Force Honors Language-Capable Airmen of the Year

Air Force Honors Language-Capable Airmen of the Year

With fewer than two percent of Air Force personnel proficient in a foreign language, linguistic skills are increasingly recognized as critical tools for mission ...

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NORAD Intercepts Russian Warplanes Near Alaska Amid Rising Tensions

NORAD Intercepts Russian Warplanes Near Alaska Amid Rising Tensions

On September 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian Tu-95 “Bear” bombers and two Su-35 “Flanker” fighters after they entered ...

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Calls Surprise Meeting of Global Military Leaders

Defense Secretary Hegseth Calls Surprise Meeting of Global Military Leaders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered top generals and admirals from around the world to convene on Sept. 30 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, ...

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Top General Says It Will Take Years to Fix Air Force Readiness

Top General Says It Will Take Years to Fix Air Force Readiness

New Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink has made restoring readiness a top priority, but leaders say it will take years to see results. ...

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Top 10 Countries Operating the F-35 Lightning II in 2025

Top 10 Countries Operating the F-35 Lightning II in 2025

Few military aircraft have reshaped global airpower as profoundly as the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. First flying in 2006, it has since become ...

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