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Check Out This Rare Footage Of Red Eagle MiGs At Tonopah Test Range Airport

Check Out This Rare Footage Of Red Eagle MiGs At Tonopah Test Range Airport Check Out This Rare Footage Of Red Eagle MiGs At Tonopah Test Range Airport

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 15 9:16 PM EST

F-35 Cueing Artillery To Take Out Air Defense Site During Test Is A Glimpse Of The Future

F-35 Cueing Artillery To Take Out Air Defense Site During Test Is A Glimpse Of The Future F-35 Cueing Artillery To Take Out Air Defense Site During Test Is A Glimpse Of The Future

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 13 4:26 PM EST

F-117 Spotted Playing Stealthy Aggressor Against F-15s And F-22s Over Nellis Range

F-117 Spotted Playing Stealthy Aggressor Against F-15s And F-22s Over Nellis Range F-117 Spotted Playing Stealthy Aggressor Against F-15s And F-22s Over Nellis Range

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 10 4:58 PM EST

Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms

Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms Setting The Record Straight On Why Fighter Jets Can’t All Simply Fly Away To Escape Storms

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 7:12 AM EST

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Stuns By Brandishing Full Load Of Missiles At Zhuhai Air Show

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Stuns By Brandishing Full Load Of Missiles At Zhuhai Air Show China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Stuns By Brandishing Full Load Of Missiles At Zhuhai Air Show

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 7:09 AM EST

This Is What A Northrop F-23A Would’ve Looked Like If It Had Beaten Lockheed’s F-22

This Is What A Northrop F-23A Would’ve Looked Like If It Had Beaten Lockheed’s F-22 This Is What A Northrop F-23A Would’ve Looked Like If It Had Beaten Lockheed’s F-22

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 7:07 AM EST

Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract

Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract Why F-5s Beat Out F-16s For The Navy’s Latest Commercial Aggressor Contract

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Dec 1 7:06 AM EST

These Are The Briefings President-Elect Trump Got On The F-35, Air Force One, and Nukes

These Are The Briefings President-Elect Trump Got On The F-35, Air Force One, and Nukes These Are The Briefings President-Elect Trump Got On The F-35, Air Force One, and Nukes

By Joseph Trevithick

Dec 1 6:48 AM EST

The Only Man Who Flew Both The F-22 And The YF-23 On Why The YF-23 Lost

The Only Man Who Flew Both The F-22 And The YF-23 On Why The YF-23 Lost The Only Man Who Flew Both The F-22 And The YF-23 On Why The YF-23 Lost

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:47 AM EST

Enough With The Indian Mig-21 Bison Versus Pakistani F-16 Viper Bullshit

Enough With The Indian Mig-21 Bison Versus Pakistani F-16 Viper Bullshit Enough With The Indian Mig-21 Bison Versus Pakistani F-16 Viper Bullshit

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:46 AM EST

F-35’s Most Sinister Capability Are Towed Decoys That Unreel From Inside Its Stealthy Skin

F-35’s Most Sinister Capability Are Towed Decoys That Unreel From Inside Its Stealthy Skin F-35’s Most Sinister Capability Are Towed Decoys That Unreel From Inside Its Stealthy Skin

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:41 AM EST

Nellis AFB Wing Boss Talks To Us About His Novel Aggressor Paint Job Facebook Contest And More

Nellis AFB Wing Boss Talks To Us About His Novel Aggressor Paint Job Facebook Contest And More Nellis AFB Wing Boss Talks To Us About His Novel Aggressor Paint Job Facebook Contest And More

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:34 AM EST

No, Passive Radar Isn’t Going To Make Stealth Technology Obsolete Anytime Soon

No, Passive Radar Isn’t Going To Make Stealth Technology Obsolete Anytime Soon No, Passive Radar Isn’t Going To Make Stealth Technology Obsolete Anytime Soon

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:02 AM EST

Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does

Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does Here’s What The Ball On The Nose Of UAE’s Block 60 F-16E/F Desert Falcon Does

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 6:00 AM EST

This Is What Grumman’s Proposed F-14 Super Tomcat 21 Would Have Actually Looked Like

This Is What Grumman’s Proposed F-14 Super Tomcat 21 Would Have Actually Looked Like This Is What Grumman’s Proposed F-14 Super Tomcat 21 Would Have Actually Looked Like

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 5:58 AM EST

These Images Of An F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

These Images Of An F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating These Images Of An F-22 Raptor’s Crumbling Radar Absorbent Skin Are Fascinating

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 1 5:56 AM EST

Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?

Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays? Is This Mysterious Russian Air-To-Air Missile Tailored To Fit The Su-57’s Side Bays?

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 25 9:35 PM EST

Turkey Tests F-16s And F-4s Against S-400 Radars In Defiance Of U.S. Sanctions Threats

Turkey Tests F-16s And F-4s Against S-400 Radars In Defiance Of U.S. Sanctions Threats Turkey Tests F-16s And F-4s Against S-400 Radars In Defiance Of U.S. Sanctions Threats

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 25 2:29 PM EST

This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning

This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning This Photo Of An F-16 High Over Arizona At Sunset Is Mind Blowingingly Stunning

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 22 2:25 PM EST

Behold The Nellis Air Power Demonstration In All Its Flare Popping Glory

Behold The Nellis Air Power Demonstration In All Its Flare Popping Glory Behold The Nellis Air Power Demonstration In All Its Flare Popping Glory

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 21 5:13 AM EST

Russia Says UAE Could Help Build Su-57s As Gulf Nation Puts F-35 Ambitions On Hold

Russia Says UAE Could Help Build Su-57s As Gulf Nation Puts F-35 Ambitions On Hold Russia Says UAE Could Help Build Su-57s As Gulf Nation Puts F-35 Ambitions On Hold

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 18 3:55 PM EST

Air Force Wants Its XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone To Help F-22s And F-35s Talk To Each Other

Air Force Wants Its XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone To Help F-22s And F-35s Talk To Each Other Air Force Wants Its XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone To Help F-22s And F-35s Talk To Each Other

By Joseph Trevithick

Nov 12 9:24 PM EST

Whoops! First F-35A Based In The Netherlands Got A Foam Bath By Mistake

Whoops! First F-35A Based In The Netherlands Got A Foam Bath By Mistake Whoops! First F-35A Based In The Netherlands Got A Foam Bath By Mistake

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 31 5:01 PM EDT

Japan Cleared To Transform 98 Of Its F-15J Eagles Into “Japanese Super Interceptors”

Japan Cleared To Transform 98 Of Its F-15J Eagles Into “Japanese Super Interceptors” Japan Cleared To Transform 98 Of Its F-15J Eagles Into “Japanese Super Interceptors”

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 30 3:44 PM EDT

U.S. Airpower Makes Show Of Force To Protect Troops In Syria As Security Situation Unravels

U.S. Airpower Makes Show Of Force To Protect Troops In Syria As Security Situation Unravels U.S. Airpower Makes Show Of Force To Protect Troops In Syria As Security Situation Unravels

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 15 10:23 PM EDT

Behold USS America Sailing With A Whopping 13 F-35Bs Embarked Aboard

Behold USS America Sailing With A Whopping 13 F-35Bs Embarked Aboard Behold USS America Sailing With A Whopping 13 F-35Bs Embarked Aboard

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 14 9:26 PM EDT

South Korea Considers Building Large Aircraft Carriers As Country Prepares To Buy More F-35s

South Korea Considers Building Large Aircraft Carriers As Country Prepares To Buy More F-35s South Korea Considers Building Large Aircraft Carriers As Country Prepares To Buy More F-35s

By Joseph Trevithick

Oct 11 12:19 PM EDT

Top Marine’s Force Changing Plans Prompt Talk Of Smaller Ships, F-35 Buy Changes

Top Marine’s Force Changing Plans Prompt Talk Of Smaller Ships, F-35 Buy Changes Top Marine’s Force Changing Plans Prompt Talk Of Smaller Ships, F-35 Buy Changes

By Chris Harmer

Oct 3 9:26 PM EDT

National Security Twitter Is Going Nuts For These Awesome “Tetris Challenge” Memes

National Security Twitter Is Going Nuts For These Awesome “Tetris Challenge” Memes National Security Twitter Is Going Nuts For These Awesome “Tetris Challenge” Memes

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 28 6:47 AM EDT

Watch Russia’s S-70 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Fly With An Su-57 For The First Time

Watch Russia’s S-70 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Fly With An Su-57 For The First Time Watch Russia’s S-70 Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Fly With An Su-57 For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 27 1:17 PM EDT

Navy Super Hornets Hit Big 80 Percent Readiness Goal, But Sustaining It Is Another Question (Updated)

Navy Super Hornets Hit Big 80 Percent Readiness Goal, But Sustaining It Is Another Question (Updated) Navy Super Hornets Hit Big 80 Percent Readiness Goal, But Sustaining It Is Another Question (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 25 10:00 PM EDT

Here’s The Air Force’s Questionably Ambitious Plan To Develop New Fighters In Five Years

Here’s The Air Force’s Questionably Ambitious Plan To Develop New Fighters In Five Years Here’s The Air Force’s Questionably Ambitious Plan To Develop New Fighters In Five Years

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 17 2:20 PM EDT

USAF F-35As and F-15Es Flatten ISIS “Infested” Island In Iraq With 80K Pounds Of Bombs (Updated)

USAF F-35As and F-15Es Flatten ISIS “Infested” Island In Iraq With 80K Pounds Of Bombs (Updated) USAF F-35As and F-15Es Flatten ISIS “Infested” Island In Iraq With 80K Pounds Of Bombs (Updated)

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 11 5:44 PM EDT

The F-35A Is Set To Finally Get Chaff Countermeasures To Confuse Enemy Radars

The F-35A Is Set To Finally Get Chaff Countermeasures To Confuse Enemy Radars The F-35A Is Set To Finally Get Chaff Countermeasures To Confuse Enemy Radars

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 9 2:36 PM EDT

“B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities,” Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat

“B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities,” Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat “B-21s With Air-To-Air Capabilities,” Drones, Not 6th Gen Fighters To Dominate Future Air Combat

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Sep 6 9:58 AM EDT

Upgrades Needed For Sustained F-22 Operations During A Crisis In Europe Axed For Border Wall

Upgrades Needed For Sustained F-22 Operations During A Crisis In Europe Axed For Border Wall Upgrades Needed For Sustained F-22 Operations During A Crisis In Europe Axed For Border Wall

By Joseph Trevithick

Sep 5 8:22 PM EDT

Check Out These Photos Of USAF B-2s And RAF F-35Bs Flying Together For The First Time

Check Out These Photos Of USAF B-2s And RAF F-35Bs Flying Together For The First Time Check Out These Photos Of USAF B-2s And RAF F-35Bs Flying Together For The First Time

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 30 1:34 PM EDT

“We’re Buying This One?” Turkey’s Erdogan Asks Putin In Front Of Su-57 Fighter At Air Show

“We’re Buying This One?” Turkey’s Erdogan Asks Putin In Front Of Su-57 Fighter At Air Show “We’re Buying This One?” Turkey’s Erdogan Asks Putin In Front Of Su-57 Fighter At Air Show

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 27 1:50 PM EDT

Check Out This F-35 Helmet Display Video Of A Rolling Landing On The HMS Queen Elizabeth

Check Out This F-35 Helmet Display Video Of A Rolling Landing On The HMS Queen Elizabeth Check Out This F-35 Helmet Display Video Of A Rolling Landing On The HMS Queen Elizabeth

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 25 9:22 PM EDT

It’s Official! Trump Admin Sends Taiwan F-16 Deal To Congress, Here’s What’s In It (Updated)

It’s Official! Trump Admin Sends Taiwan F-16 Deal To Congress, Here’s What’s In It (Updated) It’s Official! Trump Admin Sends Taiwan F-16 Deal To Congress, Here’s What’s In It (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 23 9:39 PM EDT

You Have To See The Rest Of This Shot Of An F-22 Tearing Across A Stormy Chicago Skyline

You Have To See The Rest Of This Shot Of An F-22 Tearing Across A Stormy Chicago Skyline You Have To See The Rest Of This Shot Of An F-22 Tearing Across A Stormy Chicago Skyline

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 22 2:34 PM EDT

There Are More Fighters On This Packed Ramp In Wisconsin Than In Some Entire Air Forces

There Are More Fighters On This Packed Ramp In Wisconsin Than In Some Entire Air Forces There Are More Fighters On This Packed Ramp In Wisconsin Than In Some Entire Air Forces

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 19 8:11 AM EDT

Here Is The Lowdown On That F-16 Being Sold In Florida

Here Is The Lowdown On That F-16 Being Sold In Florida Here Is The Lowdown On That F-16 Being Sold In Florida

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 17 7:59 PM EDT

Taiwan Announces It’s Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances Deal

Taiwan Announces It’s Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances Deal Taiwan Announces It’s Getting New Block 70 F-16s As U.S. Government Advances Deal

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 16 6:00 PM EDT

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of The Thunderbirds Nailing A Perfect Bomb Burst Cross

Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of The Thunderbirds Nailing A Perfect Bomb Burst Cross Watch This Crazy Cockpit Video Of The Thunderbirds Nailing A Perfect Bomb Burst Cross

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 16 9:52 AM EDT

Cluster Bomb Toting F-15Es Are Patrolling The Persian Gulf To Counter Small Boat Swarms

Cluster Bomb Toting F-15Es Are Patrolling The Persian Gulf To Counter Small Boat Swarms Cluster Bomb Toting F-15Es Are Patrolling The Persian Gulf To Counter Small Boat Swarms

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 15 12:41 PM EDT

Stealthy Flying Wing Jet Pin Among Others From China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corp Emerges

Stealthy Flying Wing Jet Pin Among Others From China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corp Emerges Stealthy Flying Wing Jet Pin Among Others From China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corp Emerges

By Joseph Trevithick

Aug 13 7:24 PM EDT

You Can Buy Paul Allen’s MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter

You Can Buy Paul Allen’s MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter You Can Buy Paul Allen’s MiG-29 Fulcrum Jet Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 13 6:43 PM EDT

A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Has Crashed In Death Valley’s Famous Star Wars Canyon (Updated)

A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Has Crashed In Death Valley’s Famous Star Wars Canyon (Updated) A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet Has Crashed In Death Valley’s Famous Star Wars Canyon (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 1 4:22 PM EDT

Check Out This Totally Stripped Thunderbird F-16C Taking Off From Hill AFB’s Taxiway

Check Out This Totally Stripped Thunderbird F-16C Taking Off From Hill AFB’s Taxiway Check Out This Totally Stripped Thunderbird F-16C Taking Off From Hill AFB’s Taxiway

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 1 10:09 AM EDT

Here’s Everything We Know About The Ongoing Search For Japan’s Crashed F-35 (Updated)

Here’s Everything We Know About The Ongoing Search For Japan’s Crashed F-35 (Updated) Here’s Everything We Know About The Ongoing Search For Japan’s Crashed F-35 (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 30 1:02 PM EDT

Soar Over Oshkosh In The World’s Only Flying Twin Mustang In This Cockpit Video

Soar Over Oshkosh In The World’s Only Flying Twin Mustang In This Cockpit Video Soar Over Oshkosh In The World’s Only Flying Twin Mustang In This Cockpit Video

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 29 9:39 PM EDT

These Exhilarating F-35 and F-22 Twilight Afterburner Passes Will Start Your Week Off Right

These Exhilarating F-35 and F-22 Twilight Afterburner Passes Will Start Your Week Off Right These Exhilarating F-35 and F-22 Twilight Afterburner Passes Will Start Your Week Off Right

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 29 6:17 PM EDT

Here’s The F-22 Production Restart Study The USAF Has Kept Secret For Over A Year

Here’s The F-22 Production Restart Study The USAF Has Kept Secret For Over A Year Here’s The F-22 Production Restart Study The USAF Has Kept Secret For Over A Year

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Jul 29 7:48 AM EDT

Here’s What Really Happened When U.S. Marines Brought F-35Bs to Red Flag

Here’s What Really Happened When U.S. Marines Brought F-35Bs to Red Flag Here’s What Really Happened When U.S. Marines Brought F-35Bs to Red Flag

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 29 6:58 AM EDT

South Korea Kicks Off Development Of A New Amphibious Ship Designed To Carry F-35Bs

South Korea Kicks Off Development Of A New Amphibious Ship Designed To Carry F-35Bs South Korea Kicks Off Development Of A New Amphibious Ship Designed To Carry F-35Bs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 25 10:03 AM EDT

Confessions Of A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet Maintainer

Confessions Of A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet Maintainer Confessions Of A U.S. Marine F/A-18 Hornet Maintainer

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 25 1:08 AM EDT

Marines Winding Down Weapon Systems Officer Position, F/A-18Ds To Fly With Pilot Only

Marines Winding Down Weapon Systems Officer Position, F/A-18Ds To Fly With Pilot Only Marines Winding Down Weapon Systems Officer Position, F/A-18Ds To Fly With Pilot Only

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 19 6:21 PM EDT

U.S. F-35s Won’t Hit 80 Percent Mission Capable Goal Amid Spare Parts Supply Problems

U.S. F-35s Won’t Hit 80 Percent Mission Capable Goal Amid Spare Parts Supply Problems U.S. F-35s Won’t Hit 80 Percent Mission Capable Goal Amid Spare Parts Supply Problems

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 17 9:05 PM EDT

Watch F-35s Do A Spectacular Low-Level Flyby Over Photographers At Star Wars Canyon

Watch F-35s Do A Spectacular Low-Level Flyby Over Photographers At Star Wars Canyon Watch F-35s Do A Spectacular Low-Level Flyby Over Photographers At Star Wars Canyon

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 16 1:01 AM EDT

Pentagon Will Raid F-35 Spare Parts Budget To Help Pay For Kicking Turkey Out Of The Program

Pentagon Will Raid F-35 Spare Parts Budget To Help Pay For Kicking Turkey Out Of The Program Pentagon Will Raid F-35 Spare Parts Budget To Help Pay For Kicking Turkey Out Of The Program

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 11 7:42 PM EDT

Nearly All F-15Es Photographed Arriving In Middle East Carried Dragon’s Eye Radar Pods

Nearly All F-15Es Photographed Arriving In Middle East Carried Dragon’s Eye Radar Pods Nearly All F-15Es Photographed Arriving In Middle East Carried Dragon’s Eye Radar Pods

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 10 10:24 PM EDT

U.S. Fighter Jets Are About To Get Infrared Sensors That Could Be Huge For UFO Reporting

U.S. Fighter Jets Are About To Get Infrared Sensors That Could Be Huge For UFO Reporting U.S. Fighter Jets Are About To Get Infrared Sensors That Could Be Huge For UFO Reporting

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 10 2:36 AM EDT

U.S. OKs Sales of M1 Abrams Tanks, Stinger Missiles To Taiwan, But Where Are The F-16s?

U.S. OKs Sales of M1 Abrams Tanks, Stinger Missiles To Taiwan, But Where Are The F-16s? U.S. OKs Sales of M1 Abrams Tanks, Stinger Missiles To Taiwan, But Where Are The F-16s?

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 9 2:28 PM EDT