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No, Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Program Isn’t Dead, At Least Not Yet

No, Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Program Isn’t Dead, At Least Not Yet No, Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Program Isn’t Dead, At Least Not Yet

By Joseph Trevithick and Tyler Rogoway

Jul 18 8:57 PM EDT

TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit

TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit TacAir’s Adversary F-5s Are Getting A Cutting-Edge Cockpit

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 18 5:33 PM EDT

The U.K.’s New ‘Tempest’ Stealth Fighter Project Already Faces Serious Challenges

The U.K.’s New ‘Tempest’ Stealth Fighter Project Already Faces Serious Challenges The U.K.’s New ‘Tempest’ Stealth Fighter Project Already Faces Serious Challenges

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 16 2:48 PM EDT

The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35

The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35 The U.S. Air Force Is Hiding Its Controversial Flyoff Between the A-10 and F-35

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 10 9:50 PM EDT

Wondering About Those Wedge-Shaped Fighter Jets Over Tucson? Here’s Your Answer!

Wondering About Those Wedge-Shaped Fighter Jets Over Tucson? Here’s Your Answer! Wondering About Those Wedge-Shaped Fighter Jets Over Tucson? Here’s Your Answer!

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 9 5:30 PM EDT

Israel Denies It Met With the UAE Over the F-35 Despite Growing Ties Between The Countries

Israel Denies It Met With the UAE Over the F-35 Despite Growing Ties Between The Countries Israel Denies It Met With the UAE Over the F-35 Despite Growing Ties Between The Countries

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 9 2:43 PM EDT

Northrop Grumman Wants In On Japan’s Stealth Fighter Project

Northrop Grumman Wants In On Japan’s Stealth Fighter Project Northrop Grumman Wants In On Japan’s Stealth Fighter Project

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 6 1:58 PM EDT

F-15’s Boarding Ladder Deployed Accidentally During 4th Of July Flyover (Updated)

F-15’s Boarding Ladder Deployed Accidentally During 4th Of July Flyover (Updated) F-15’s Boarding Ladder Deployed Accidentally During 4th Of July Flyover (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 6 1:22 PM EDT

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes China Looks To Replace Its J-15 Carrier Fighter Jets Amid Reports Of Crashes

By Joseph Trevithick

Jul 5 9:56 PM EDT

Check Out These Sweet Aerial Photos From The Royal Air Force’s Centenary Flypast Rehearsal

Check Out These Sweet Aerial Photos From The Royal Air Force’s Centenary Flypast Rehearsal Check Out These Sweet Aerial Photos From The Royal Air Force’s Centenary Flypast Rehearsal

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 3 6:15 PM EDT

The USMC’s F/A-18 Hornets Are Getting New Jamming-Resistant GPS Gear

The USMC’s F/A-18 Hornets Are Getting New Jamming-Resistant GPS Gear The USMC’s F/A-18 Hornets Are Getting New Jamming-Resistant GPS Gear

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 28 10:06 PM EDT

F-15SA Bristles With A Dozen AIM-120 Missiles During Star Wars Canyon Run

F-15SA Bristles With A Dozen AIM-120 Missiles During Star Wars Canyon Run F-15SA Bristles With A Dozen AIM-120 Missiles During Star Wars Canyon Run

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 25 7:13 PM EDT

U.S. Navy Pilot Pronounced Dead In A-29 Super Tucano Crash At White Sands Missile Range

U.S. Navy Pilot Pronounced Dead In A-29 Super Tucano Crash At White Sands Missile Range U.S. Navy Pilot Pronounced Dead In A-29 Super Tucano Crash At White Sands Missile Range

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 24 1:57 AM EDT

Canada May Make It Much Harder For U.S. To Win Its Hornet Replacement Fighter Contract

Canada May Make It Much Harder For U.S. To Win Its Hornet Replacement Fighter Contract Canada May Make It Much Harder For U.S. To Win Its Hornet Replacement Fighter Contract

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 21 11:21 PM EDT

Turkey’s F-35 Rollout Ceremony Got Pretty, Pretty, Weird

Turkey’s F-35 Rollout Ceremony Got Pretty, Pretty, Weird Turkey’s F-35 Rollout Ceremony Got Pretty, Pretty, Weird

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 21 5:21 PM EDT

The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs

The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs The German Air Force Wants To Know If Its Eurofighters Can Carry U.S. Nuclear Bombs

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 21 2:50 PM EDT

Senate Voted To Block Turkey From Getting Its F-35s As Spat Over Russian Missiles Grows

Senate Voted To Block Turkey From Getting Its F-35s As Spat Over Russian Missiles Grows Senate Voted To Block Turkey From Getting Its F-35s As Spat Over Russian Missiles Grows

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 19 2:25 PM EDT

The Marines Are Still Trying To Figure Out When Their F-35Bs Might Literally Fall Apart

The Marines Are Still Trying To Figure Out When Their F-35Bs Might Literally Fall Apart The Marines Are Still Trying To Figure Out When Their F-35Bs Might Literally Fall Apart

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 15 1:06 PM EDT

F-35′s X-Ray Vision System Is Getting An Upgrade, But Will It Actually Save Money?

F-35′s X-Ray Vision System Is Getting An Upgrade, But Will It Actually Save Money? F-35′s X-Ray Vision System Is Getting An Upgrade, But Will It Actually Save Money?

By Joseph Trevithick

Jun 13 4:32 PM EDT

A USAF F-15C Eagle Crashed Off Okinawa, Pilot Rescued Alive After Ejection (Updated)

A USAF F-15C Eagle Crashed Off Okinawa, Pilot Rescued Alive After Ejection (Updated) A USAF F-15C Eagle Crashed Off Okinawa, Pilot Rescued Alive After Ejection (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 11 1:39 PM EDT

It Takes 41,500 Hours Of Labor To Build A Single F-35A According To New Report

It Takes 41,500 Hours Of Labor To Build A Single F-35A According To New Report It Takes 41,500 Hours Of Labor To Build A Single F-35A According To New Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 6 11:10 PM EDT

Florida Air Base Hangar Turns Into A Raptor’s Nest As F-22s Take Refuge From Alberto

Florida Air Base Hangar Turns Into A Raptor’s Nest As F-22s Take Refuge From Alberto Florida Air Base Hangar Turns Into A Raptor’s Nest As F-22s Take Refuge From Alberto

By Tyler Rogoway

May 28 2:52 PM EDT

Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Launches A New Cruise Missile From Its Weapons Bay

Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Launches A New Cruise Missile From Its Weapons Bay Russia’s Su-57 Fighter Launches A New Cruise Missile From Its Weapons Bay

By Tyler Rogoway

May 25 7:03 PM EDT

The USAF Has Added Large Multi-Function Cockpit Displays To Its F-15C Fleet

The USAF Has Added Large Multi-Function Cockpit Displays To Its F-15C Fleet The USAF Has Added Large Multi-Function Cockpit Displays To Its F-15C Fleet

By Tyler Rogoway

May 25 4:37 PM EDT

Here Is Boeing’s Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s Future

Here Is Boeing’s Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s Future Here Is Boeing’s Master Plan For The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet’s Future

By Joseph Trevithick

May 23 8:00 PM EDT

Detailed Official Report On Harrowing Encounter Between F/A-18s and UFO Surfaces

Detailed Official Report On Harrowing Encounter Between F/A-18s and UFO Surfaces Detailed Official Report On Harrowing Encounter Between F/A-18s and UFO Surfaces

By Tyler Rogoway

May 22 9:02 PM EDT

Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder

Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder Israel Says Its F-35Is Have Flown Strikes As The Drumbeat For War With Iran Gets Louder

By Joseph Trevithick

May 22 2:14 PM EDT

The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname

The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname The Air Force’s Elite Weapons School Has Given The F-35 A New Nickname

By Tyler Rogoway

May 17 5:42 PM EDT

The YF-23’s Air Inlet Design Was Its Most Exotic Feature You Never Heard Of

The YF-23’s Air Inlet Design Was Its Most Exotic Feature You Never Heard Of The YF-23’s Air Inlet Design Was Its Most Exotic Feature You Never Heard Of

By Tyler Rogoway

May 15 9:11 PM EDT

F/A-18E Pilot Had Hypoxia Symptoms After Diversion To Incirlik Air Base During Syria Mission

F/A-18E Pilot Had Hypoxia Symptoms After Diversion To Incirlik Air Base During Syria Mission F/A-18E Pilot Had Hypoxia Symptoms After Diversion To Incirlik Air Base During Syria Mission

By Tyler Rogoway

May 8 9:47 AM EDT

The Five Coolest Military Aviation Videos From Around Social Media This Week

The Five Coolest Military Aviation Videos From Around Social Media This Week The Five Coolest Military Aviation Videos From Around Social Media This Week

By Tyler Rogoway

May 5 4:43 PM EDT

Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed Off The Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew

Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed Off The Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew Russian Su-30SM Fighter Jet Crashed Off The Syrian Coast Killing Its Crew

By Tyler Rogoway

May 3 1:31 PM EDT

Let’s Talk About This Rumor That Israeli F-15s Mimicked US Jets To Strike At Iran In Syria

Let’s Talk About This Rumor That Israeli F-15s Mimicked US Jets To Strike At Iran In Syria Let’s Talk About This Rumor That Israeli F-15s Mimicked US Jets To Strike At Iran In Syria

By Joseph Trevithick

May 3 10:31 AM EDT

No, The Su-57 Isn’t ‘Junk:’ Six Features We like On Russia’s New Fighter

No, The Su-57 Isn’t ‘Junk:’ Six Features We like On Russia’s New Fighter No, The Su-57 Isn’t ‘Junk:’ Six Features We like On Russia’s New Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 30 8:50 PM EDT

Senate Bill To Ban F-35 Sales To Turkey An Unprecedented Attempt To Check Erdogan’s Actions

Senate Bill To Ban F-35 Sales To Turkey An Unprecedented Attempt To Check Erdogan’s Actions Senate Bill To Ban F-35 Sales To Turkey An Unprecedented Attempt To Check Erdogan’s Actions

By Tyler Rogoway and Joseph Trevithick

Apr 26 11:15 PM EDT

F-16 From Luke AFB Has Crashed Near Lake Havasu (Updated)

F-16 From Luke AFB Has Crashed Near Lake Havasu (Updated) F-16 From Luke AFB Has Crashed Near Lake Havasu (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 24 9:10 PM EDT

F-15E Crew And KC-10 Boom Operator Talk The Merits Of Coffee While Refueling

F-15E Crew And KC-10 Boom Operator Talk The Merits Of Coffee While Refueling F-15E Crew And KC-10 Boom Operator Talk The Merits Of Coffee While Refueling

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 24 8:52 PM EDT

Video Shows Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet Spewing Fire After Bird Strike

Video Shows Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet Spewing Fire After Bird Strike Video Shows Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet Spewing Fire After Bird Strike

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 24 4:00 PM EDT

Iraq’s An-32 Cargo Planes Turned Bombers Flew Nearly Twice As Many Strikes As its F-16s

Iraq’s An-32 Cargo Planes Turned Bombers Flew Nearly Twice As Many Strikes As its F-16s Iraq’s An-32 Cargo Planes Turned Bombers Flew Nearly Twice As Many Strikes As its F-16s

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 23 3:44 PM EDT

This F/A-18F Pilot Rattling Off His Launch Checklist Will Make You Want To Join The Navy

This F/A-18F Pilot Rattling Off His Launch Checklist Will Make You Want To Join The Navy This F/A-18F Pilot Rattling Off His Launch Checklist Will Make You Want To Join The Navy

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 21 4:18 PM EDT

Lockheed Should Restart the Raptor Line If Japan Wants An F-22-F-35 Hybrid

Lockheed Should Restart the Raptor Line If Japan Wants An F-22-F-35 Hybrid Lockheed Should Restart the Raptor Line If Japan Wants An F-22-F-35 Hybrid

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 20 8:49 PM EDT

Another F-22 From Alaska Had A Catastrophic Engine Failure Days Before NAS Fallon Crash

Another F-22 From Alaska Had A Catastrophic Engine Failure Days Before NAS Fallon Crash Another F-22 From Alaska Had A Catastrophic Engine Failure Days Before NAS Fallon Crash

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 19 7:40 PM EDT

Israel Halts Plans For F-15s To Train In Alaska As Iranian Air Defenses Appear In Syria

Israel Halts Plans For F-15s To Train In Alaska As Iranian Air Defenses Appear In Syria Israel Halts Plans For F-15s To Train In Alaska As Iranian Air Defenses Appear In Syria

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 18 5:02 PM EDT

F-22 Raptor Came To A Rest On Its Belly During Major Mishap Friday At NAS Fallon (Updated)

F-22 Raptor Came To A Rest On Its Belly During Major Mishap Friday At NAS Fallon (Updated) F-22 Raptor Came To A Rest On Its Belly During Major Mishap Friday At NAS Fallon (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 15 4:35 PM EDT

Navy F/A-18 Legacy Hornets Have Taken Their Last Cruise Aboard A U.S. Aircraft Carrier

Navy F/A-18 Legacy Hornets Have Taken Their Last Cruise Aboard A U.S. Aircraft Carrier Navy F/A-18 Legacy Hornets Have Taken Their Last Cruise Aboard A U.S. Aircraft Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 14 5:46 PM EDT

The F-35 Hits A Key Developmental Milestone, But With Watered-Down Requirements

The F-35 Hits A Key Developmental Milestone, But With Watered-Down Requirements The F-35 Hits A Key Developmental Milestone, But With Watered-Down Requirements

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 12 7:18 PM 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

‘Like Playing a Video Game’: Carrier Crew Flies Hornet Through Touch-and-Gos Remotely

‘Like Playing a Video Game’: Carrier Crew Flies Hornet Through Touch-and-Gos Remotely ‘Like Playing a Video Game’: Carrier Crew Flies Hornet Through Touch-and-Gos Remotely

By Joseph Trevithick

Apr 2 2:35 PM EDT

A Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 In Iron Eagle

A Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 In Iron Eagle A Definitive Audit Of How Many Weapons Doug Masters Launched From His F-16 In Iron Eagle

By Tyler Rogoway

Apr 2 1:12 PM EDT

This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Intercepted By An F-15C Eagle

This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Intercepted By An F-15C Eagle This Is What It Looks Like When You Get Intercepted By An F-15C Eagle

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 29 8:51 PM EDT

Qatar’s F-15s Will Feature New ‘Low Profile’ Heads Up Display And New Cockpit Qatar’s F-15s Will Feature New ‘Low Profile’ Heads Up Display And New Cockpit

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 29 5:43 PM EDT

Croatia Will Replace Its MiG-21s With Second-Hand F-16Ds From Israel

Croatia Will Replace Its MiG-21s With Second-Hand F-16Ds From Israel Croatia Will Replace Its MiG-21s With Second-Hand F-16Ds From Israel

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 28 6:12 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

‘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 Best Of The USMC’s Aging F/A-18 Hornets To Receive Lethal Radar Upgrade

The Best Of The USMC’s Aging F/A-18 Hornets To Receive Lethal Radar Upgrade The Best Of The USMC’s Aging F/A-18 Hornets To Receive Lethal Radar Upgrade

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 21 10:08 PM EDT

The United States Could Offer Taiwan Leased F-15C Eagles According To Report

The United States Could Offer Taiwan Leased F-15C Eagles According To Report The United States Could Offer Taiwan Leased F-15C Eagles According To Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 19 9:22 PM EDT

This Could Be Your Only Chance To Buy A Flyable Phantom Fighter Jet

This Could Be Your Only Chance To Buy A Flyable Phantom Fighter Jet This Could Be Your Only Chance To Buy A Flyable Phantom Fighter Jet

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 16 6:43 PM EDT

U.S. Pacific Command Boss Mentions Potential Sale Of F-35 To India

U.S. Pacific Command Boss Mentions Potential Sale Of F-35 To India U.S. Pacific Command Boss Mentions Potential Sale Of F-35 To India

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 14 11:18 PM EDT

Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Belonging To VFA-213 ‘Black Lions’ Crashed Off Key West (UPDATED)

Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Belonging To VFA-213 ‘Black Lions’ Crashed Off Key West (UPDATED) Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet Belonging To VFA-213 ‘Black Lions’ Crashed Off Key West (UPDATED)

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 14 10:33 PM EDT

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

Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets

Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets Officials Admit Japan’s ‘Helicopter Destroyers’ Were Also Designed For Jets

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 27 8:51 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