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There Is A Crisis In US Military Aviation Whether Mattis And The Pentagon Admit It Or Not

There Is A Crisis In US Military Aviation Whether Mattis And The Pentagon Admit It Or Not There Is A Crisis In US Military Aviation Whether Mattis And The Pentagon Admit It Or Not

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 10 12:56 PM EDT

Air Strikes Targeting Syrian Military Sites Appear To Have Begun (Live Updating)

Air Strikes Targeting Syrian Military Sites Appear To Have Begun (Live Updating) Air Strikes Targeting Syrian Military Sites Appear To Have Begun (Live Updating)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 10 12:16 AM EDT

Thunderbirds F-16 Pilot Pronounced Dead In Nevada Crash (Updated)

Thunderbirds F-16 Pilot Pronounced Dead In Nevada Crash (Updated) Thunderbirds F-16 Pilot Pronounced Dead In Nevada Crash (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 5 2:40 PM EDT

A USAF F-16 Viper Has Crashed Near The Nevada Test and Training Range

A USAF F-16 Viper Has Crashed Near The Nevada Test and Training Range A USAF F-16 Viper Has Crashed Near The Nevada Test and Training Range

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Apr 5 1:13 AM EDT

One of Afghanistan’s A-29s Has Finally Dropped a Laser-Guided Bomb in Anger

One of Afghanistan’s A-29s Has Finally Dropped a Laser-Guided Bomb in Anger One of Afghanistan’s A-29s Has Finally Dropped a Laser-Guided Bomb in Anger

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 27 9:36 PM EDT

Houthis Film Attempted Downing Of UAE F-16s Amid Claims They’ve Gotten New Iranian Missiles

Houthis Film Attempted Downing Of UAE F-16s Amid Claims They’ve Gotten New Iranian Missiles Houthis Film Attempted Downing Of UAE F-16s Amid Claims They’ve Gotten New Iranian Missiles

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 27 8:11 PM EDT

This Is What the US Air Force Wants You To Think Air Combat Will Look Like in 2030

This Is What the US Air Force Wants You To Think Air Combat Will Look Like in 2030 This Is What the US Air Force Wants You To Think Air Combat Will Look Like in 2030

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 26 4:40 PM EDT

Blue Angels Getting C-130J From Royal Air Force To Replace KC-130T Fat Albert Transport

Blue Angels Getting C-130J From Royal Air Force To Replace KC-130T Fat Albert Transport Blue Angels Getting C-130J From Royal Air Force To Replace KC-130T Fat Albert Transport

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 23 2:36 PM EDT

‘Marillyn Lockheed’ Tells President Trump The F-35 ‘Absolutely’ Is Invisible

‘Marillyn Lockheed’ Tells President Trump The F-35 ‘Absolutely’ Is Invisible ‘Marillyn Lockheed’ Tells President Trump The F-35 ‘Absolutely’ Is Invisible

By Joseph Trevithick

Mar 22 10:30 PM EDT

Aircraft Attacked Over Yemen With R-27 Air-to-Air Missile Modified Into A SAM

Aircraft Attacked Over Yemen With R-27 Air-to-Air Missile Modified Into A SAM Aircraft Attacked Over Yemen With R-27 Air-to-Air Missile Modified Into A SAM

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 22 11:47 AM EDT

The KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Program Is Still A Mess

The KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Program Is Still A Mess The KC-46 Pegasus Tanker Program Is Still A Mess

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 16 8:09 PM EDT

We Finally See The Wings On Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone As Details About Its Genesis Emerge

We Finally See The Wings On Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone As Details About Its Genesis Emerge We Finally See The Wings On Boeing’s MQ-25 Drone As Details About Its Genesis Emerge

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 13 9:32 PM EDT

USAF Officially Retires MQ-1 Predator While MQ-9 Reaper Set To Gain Air-To-Air Missiles

USAF Officially Retires MQ-1 Predator While MQ-9 Reaper Set To Gain Air-To-Air Missiles USAF Officially Retires MQ-1 Predator While MQ-9 Reaper Set To Gain Air-To-Air Missiles

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 10 6:24 PM EST

Here’s A Handy Inventory List Of USAF Aircraft And Their Mission Capable Rates

Here’s A Handy Inventory List Of USAF Aircraft And Their Mission Capable Rates Here’s A Handy Inventory List Of USAF Aircraft And Their Mission Capable Rates

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 9 4:59 PM EST

Congressman Details Integration Issues With The B-21’s Exotic Air Inlet Design

Congressman Details Integration Issues With The B-21’s Exotic Air Inlet Design Congressman Details Integration Issues With The B-21’s Exotic Air Inlet Design

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 8 12:52 PM EST

B-21 Raider Officially Heading To Edwards Air Force Base For Testing

B-21 Raider Officially Heading To Edwards Air Force Base For Testing B-21 Raider Officially Heading To Edwards Air Force Base For Testing

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 5 4:52 PM EST

Watch This F-22 Raptor Execute A Mind-Blowing Inverted Somersault At Altitude

Watch This F-22 Raptor Execute A Mind-Blowing Inverted Somersault At Altitude Watch This F-22 Raptor Execute A Mind-Blowing Inverted Somersault At Altitude

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 2 12:24 PM EST

Satellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To Syria

Satellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To Syria Satellite Imagery Confirms Russia Deployed Stealthy Su-57 Fighters To Syria

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 24 5:33 PM EST

Airliners And F-15s Involved In Bizarre Encounter With Mystery Aircraft Over Oregon

Airliners And F-15s Involved In Bizarre Encounter With Mystery Aircraft Over Oregon Airliners And F-15s Involved In Bizarre Encounter With Mystery Aircraft Over Oregon

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 19 6:05 PM EST

This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber

This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber This Giant B-2 Replica Is How Airmen Train To Load Weapons Onto A Stealth Bomber

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 19 12:56 PM EST

You Need To Hear These FAA Tapes From That Oregon UFO Incident That Sent F-15s Scrambling

You Need To Hear These FAA Tapes From That Oregon UFO Incident That Sent F-15s Scrambling You Need To Hear These FAA Tapes From That Oregon UFO Incident That Sent F-15s Scrambling

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 15 4:43 PM EST

USAF’s Controversial New Plan To Retire B-2 And B-1 Bombers Early Is A Good One

USAF’s Controversial New Plan To Retire B-2 And B-1 Bombers Early Is A Good One USAF’s Controversial New Plan To Retire B-2 And B-1 Bombers Early Is A Good One

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 12 9:38 AM EST

Flurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)

Flurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated) Flurry Of Aircraft Shoot-Downs And Counter-Strikes Erupt Across Israel And Syria (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 10 12:43 PM EST

New “Digital Eye Piece” Will Allow U.S. Fighter Pilots To Own The Night Like Never Before

New “Digital Eye Piece” Will Allow U.S. Fighter Pilots To Own The Night Like Never Before New “Digital Eye Piece” Will Allow U.S. Fighter Pilots To Own The Night Like Never Before

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 8 8:19 PM EST

Here’s What You Missed From Last Night’s Big North Korean Military Parade

Here’s What You Missed From Last Night’s Big North Korean Military Parade Here’s What You Missed From Last Night’s Big North Korean Military Parade

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 8 9:47 AM EST

Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Jet Shot Down In Syria (Updated)

Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Jet Shot Down In Syria (Updated) Russian Su-25 Frogfoot Attack Jet Shot Down In Syria (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 4 12:19 PM EST

Navy Releases Video Of Russian Flanker Buzzing EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane

Navy Releases Video Of Russian Flanker Buzzing EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane Navy Releases Video Of Russian Flanker Buzzing EP-3E Aries II Spy Plane

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 30 3:01 PM EST

Our First Good Look At The EA-18G Growler That Crashed At Nellis AFB Isn’t Pretty

Our First Good Look At The EA-18G Growler That Crashed At Nellis AFB Isn’t Pretty Our First Good Look At The EA-18G Growler That Crashed At Nellis AFB Isn’t Pretty

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 29 5:20 AM EST

Watch Will Ferrell Lampoon Fighter Pilot Callsigns On Saturday Night Live

Watch Will Ferrell Lampoon Fighter Pilot Callsigns On Saturday Night Live Watch Will Ferrell Lampoon Fighter Pilot Callsigns On Saturday Night Live

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 28 5:28 AM EST

Australian EA-18G Growler Skids Off Runway And Bursts Into Flames At Nellis AFB

Australian EA-18G Growler Skids Off Runway And Bursts Into Flames At Nellis AFB Australian EA-18G Growler Skids Off Runway And Bursts Into Flames At Nellis AFB

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 27 9:30 PM EST

USAF Is Jamming GPS In The Western U.S. For Largest Ever Red Flag Air War Exercise

USAF Is Jamming GPS In The Western U.S. For Largest Ever Red Flag Air War Exercise USAF Is Jamming GPS In The Western U.S. For Largest Ever Red Flag Air War Exercise

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 26 12:00 PM EST

French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April

French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April French Rafale Fighters Will Deploy Aboard An American Supercarrier This April

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 12 9:35 PM EST

Russia Says January 5th Attack On Its Syrian Air Base Was By A Swarm Of Drones

Russia Says January 5th Attack On Its Syrian Air Base Was By A Swarm Of Drones Russia Says January 5th Attack On Its Syrian Air Base Was By A Swarm Of Drones

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 8 9:44 PM EST

Houthi Rebels Release FLIR Video Showing Shoot Down of Saudi F-15S Over Yemen (Updated)

Houthi Rebels Release FLIR Video Showing Shoot Down of Saudi F-15S Over Yemen (Updated) Houthi Rebels Release FLIR Video Showing Shoot Down of Saudi F-15S Over Yemen (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Jan 8 6:57 PM EST

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Seems To Be Under Regular Attack Now

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Seems To Be Under Regular Attack Now Russia’s Air Base In Syria Seems To Be Under Regular Attack Now

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 7 9:13 AM EST

Report Says Multiple Aircraft At Russia’s Air Base In Syria Destroyed In Attack (Updated)

Report Says Multiple Aircraft At Russia’s Air Base In Syria Destroyed In Attack (Updated) Report Says Multiple Aircraft At Russia’s Air Base In Syria Destroyed In Attack (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 4 2:11 PM EST

Israel Is Treating America’s Throwaway F-15D Eagles As New Found Treasure

Israel Is Treating America’s Throwaway F-15D Eagles As New Found Treasure Israel Is Treating America’s Throwaway F-15D Eagles As New Found Treasure

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 19 7:48 PM EST

Russian Su-25 Almost Hits US F-22 During Intercept Over Syria, But Is There More Going On?

Russian Su-25 Almost Hits US F-22 During Intercept Over Syria, But Is There More Going On? Russian Su-25 Almost Hits US F-22 During Intercept Over Syria, But Is There More Going On?

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 14 10:18 PM EST

Watch This Russian Flanker Buzz Another At High Altitude In This Crazy Cockpit Video

Watch This Russian Flanker Buzz Another At High Altitude In This Crazy Cockpit Video Watch This Russian Flanker Buzz Another At High Altitude In This Crazy Cockpit Video

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 11 5:27 AM EST

How Sly RAF Tornado Crews Repeatedly Killed U.S. Navy F-14s And F/A-18s In Training

How Sly RAF Tornado Crews Repeatedly Killed U.S. Navy F-14s And F/A-18s In Training How Sly RAF Tornado Crews Repeatedly Killed U.S. Navy F-14s And F/A-18s In Training

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 9 6:39 PM EST

Trump Just Provided More Evidence That He Thinks The F-35 Is Actually Invisible

Trump Just Provided More Evidence That He Thinks The F-35 Is Actually Invisible Trump Just Provided More Evidence That He Thinks The F-35 Is Actually Invisible

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 24 3:05 PM EST

Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range

Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range Take A Very Rare Look Inside The Secretive Tonopah Test Range

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 22 3:23 PM EST

Document Confirms B-21 To Be Delivered Optionally Manned And Nuclear Capable

Document Confirms B-21 To Be Delivered Optionally Manned And Nuclear Capable Document Confirms B-21 To Be Delivered Optionally Manned And Nuclear Capable

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Nov 8 6:27 PM EST

Take A Rare Peek Inside China’s Expansive Joint Battle Command Center

Take A Rare Peek Inside China’s Expansive Joint Battle Command Center Take A Rare Peek Inside China’s Expansive Joint Battle Command Center

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 7 6:32 PM EST

We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated)

We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated) We Finally Know Where Those Surplus Jordanian F-5 Tiger IIs Ended Up (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 1 1:39 PM EDT

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of An Aussie Hawk Weaving Between High-Rises

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of An Aussie Hawk Weaving Between High-Rises Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of An Aussie Hawk Weaving Between High-Rises

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 25 4:21 PM EDT

The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities

The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities The B-21’s Three Decade Old Shape Hints At New High Altitude Capabilities

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 6 4:56 PM EDT

USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution

USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution USAF May Dump Its E-8C JSTARS Replacement Program For A Shadowy “Distributed” Solution

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 5 12:56 PM EDT

All The Revelations From Hours Of Testimony By The Pentagon’s Top Uniformed Officer

All The Revelations From Hours Of Testimony By The Pentagon’s Top Uniformed Officer All The Revelations From Hours Of Testimony By The Pentagon’s Top Uniformed Officer

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 27 7:06 PM EDT

Top General Confirms White House Axed New Air Force One’s Aerial Refueling Capability

Top General Confirms White House Axed New Air Force One’s Aerial Refueling Capability Top General Confirms White House Axed New Air Force One’s Aerial Refueling Capability

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 26 9:04 PM EDT

VFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise Video

VFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise Video VFA-31 Releases Footage Of Syrian Su-22 Being Shot Down In This Awesome Cruise Video

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 21 11:12 PM EDT

F-35s Were Carrying Live AIM-120 Missiles During Show Of Force Training Flight Over Korea

F-35s Were Carrying Live AIM-120 Missiles During Show Of Force Training Flight Over Korea F-35s Were Carrying Live AIM-120 Missiles During Show Of Force Training Flight Over Korea

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 18 9:02 PM EDT

Report Claims Famed Russian Test Pilot Warned USAF Pilot Before Fatal Crash Near Area 51

Report Claims Famed Russian Test Pilot Warned USAF Pilot Before Fatal Crash Near Area 51 Report Claims Famed Russian Test Pilot Warned USAF Pilot Before Fatal Crash Near Area 51

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 17 5:13 PM EDT

USAF Reveals Mysterious Crash Occurred Just A Day Before Two A-10s Crashed In Same Area

USAF Reveals Mysterious Crash Occurred Just A Day Before Two A-10s Crashed In Same Area USAF Reveals Mysterious Crash Occurred Just A Day Before Two A-10s Crashed In Same Area

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 8 8:55 PM EDT

USAF Has Dispatched Its Air Sprayer C-130s To Texas In Response To Hurricane Harvey

USAF Has Dispatched Its Air Sprayer C-130s To Texas In Response To Hurricane Harvey USAF Has Dispatched Its Air Sprayer C-130s To Texas In Response To Hurricane Harvey

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 8 4:19 PM EDT

DARPA’s “Flying Missile Rail” Seems To Be More About Manufacturing Than Combat

DARPA’s “Flying Missile Rail” Seems To Be More About Manufacturing Than Combat DARPA’s “Flying Missile Rail” Seems To Be More About Manufacturing Than Combat

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 7 6:14 PM EDT

SecDef Mattis Candidly Talks Domestic Social Strife With Troops In Impromptu Speech

SecDef Mattis Candidly Talks Domestic Social Strife With Troops In Impromptu Speech SecDef Mattis Candidly Talks Domestic Social Strife With Troops In Impromptu Speech

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 27 12:32 AM EDT

Head Of Israel’s Air Force States “We Prevented Going To War” In Must Read Interview

Head Of Israel’s Air Force States “We Prevented Going To War” In Must Read Interview Head Of Israel’s Air Force States “We Prevented Going To War” In Must Read Interview

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 25 8:25 PM EDT

Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?

Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber? Is This China’s DF-21D Air Launched Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Toting Bomber?

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 15 6:26 PM EDT

Retired RAF Tristars Will Get New Lives As Contracted Aerial Refuellers

Retired RAF Tristars Will Get New Lives As Contracted Aerial Refuellers Retired RAF Tristars Will Get New Lives As Contracted Aerial Refuellers

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 15 11:51 AM EDT

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters

Russia’s Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters Russia’s Air Base In Syria Is Now Filled With Advanced Multi-Role Fighters

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 1 6:19 PM EDT

Two Tense Regions, Two Potential U.S. Foes, Two Massive Military Parades

Two Tense Regions, Two Potential U.S. Foes, Two Massive Military Parades Two Tense Regions, Two Potential U.S. Foes, Two Massive Military Parades

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 30 7:39 PM EDT

B-1B Wows Oshkosh Crowd With Epic High-Speed Afterburner Passes At Dusk

B-1B Wows Oshkosh Crowd With Epic High-Speed Afterburner Passes At Dusk B-1B Wows Oshkosh Crowd With Epic High-Speed Afterburner Passes At Dusk

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 27 9:45 AM EDT

B-2 Stealth Bomber Flanked By F-15s Stuns At The Royal International Air Tattoo

B-2 Stealth Bomber Flanked By F-15s Stuns At The Royal International Air Tattoo B-2 Stealth Bomber Flanked By F-15s Stuns At The Royal International Air Tattoo

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 16 6:29 PM EDT