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USAF Looks To Retire The F-15C Eagle And Replace It With Upgraded F-16s

USAF Looks To Retire The F-15C Eagle And Replace It With Upgraded F-16s USAF Looks To Retire The F-15C Eagle And Replace It With Upgraded F-16s

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 23 12:17 PM EDT

Lockheed to Move F-16 Production From Texas to South Carolina

Lockheed to Move F-16 Production From Texas to South Carolina Lockheed to Move F-16 Production From Texas to South Carolina

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 22 5:32 PM EDT

Vietnam Eyes Israel’s Delilah Standoff Missile, and F-16s Could Be Next

Vietnam Eyes Israel’s Delilah Standoff Missile, and F-16s Could Be Next Vietnam Eyes Israel’s Delilah Standoff Missile, and F-16s Could Be Next

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 10 2:35 PM EST

Check Out This Pic of an F-35B Firing its Gun Pod in the Air for the First Time

Check Out This Pic of an F-35B Firing its Gun Pod in the Air for the First Time Check Out This Pic of an F-35B Firing its Gun Pod in the Air for the First Time

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 6 6:48 PM EST

Conan O’Brien Touts “Fan-TASTIC!” New F-35 Spot

Conan O’Brien Touts “Fan-TASTIC!” New F-35 Spot Conan O’Brien Touts “Fan-TASTIC!” New F-35 Spot

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 3 4:14 PM EST

Spec Ops MC-130 Provides Forward Arming And Refueling Point For F-22 Raptors

Spec Ops MC-130 Provides Forward Arming And Refueling Point For F-22 Raptors Spec Ops MC-130 Provides Forward Arming And Refueling Point For F-22 Raptors

By Tyler Rogoway

Mar 2 11:07 AM EST

Four F-5E Tiger IIs Can Fit Inside a Boeing 747

Four F-5E Tiger IIs Can Fit Inside a Boeing 747 Four F-5E Tiger IIs Can Fit Inside a Boeing 747

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 23 5:49 PM EST

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Photographed Toting Massive External Fuel Tanks

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Photographed Toting Massive External Fuel Tanks China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Photographed Toting Massive External Fuel Tanks

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 22 2:56 PM EST

Let’s Talk About Those F-35 Kill Ratio Reports From Red Flag

Let’s Talk About Those F-35 Kill Ratio Reports From Red Flag Let’s Talk About Those F-35 Kill Ratio Reports From Red Flag

By Tyler Rogoway

Feb 8 8:37 PM EST

Secretary of Defense Mattis Orders Reviews Of F-35, Air Force One Replacement Programs

Secretary of Defense Mattis Orders Reviews Of F-35, Air Force One Replacement Programs Secretary of Defense Mattis Orders Reviews Of F-35, Air Force One Replacement Programs

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 27 4:30 PM EST

Royal Air Force Typhoons Buzz Russia’s Carrier

Royal Air Force Typhoons Buzz Russia’s Carrier Royal Air Force Typhoons Buzz Russia’s Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 25 3:51 PM EST

EA-18G Growler Crew Saved By Portland-Based PJs After Canopy Explosion

EA-18G Growler Crew Saved By Portland-Based PJs After Canopy Explosion EA-18G Growler Crew Saved By Portland-Based PJs After Canopy Explosion

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 16 4:48 PM EST

F-35s Head To Japan As Chinese Bombers and Carrier Make Big Moves

F-35s Head To Japan As Chinese Bombers and Carrier Make Big Moves F-35s Head To Japan As Chinese Bombers and Carrier Make Big Moves

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 12 2:20 AM EST

60 Minutes Does an Infomercial On Drone Swarms For The Pentagon

60 Minutes Does an Infomercial On Drone Swarms For The Pentagon 60 Minutes Does an Infomercial On Drone Swarms For The Pentagon

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 9 6:05 PM EST

The Navy’s F-35C Has A Major Nose Gear Problem

The Navy’s F-35C Has A Major Nose Gear Problem The Navy’s F-35C Has A Major Nose Gear Problem

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 5 8:30 PM EST

Take a Virtual Ride in the Cockpit on the F-4 Phantom’s Retirement Flight

Take a Virtual Ride in the Cockpit on the F-4 Phantom’s Retirement Flight Take a Virtual Ride in the Cockpit on the F-4 Phantom’s Retirement Flight

By Tyler Rogoway

Jan 5 7:02 PM EST

Israel Retires The F-16A/B “Netz” And Puts 40 Up For Sale

Israel Retires The F-16A/B “Netz” And Puts 40 Up For Sale Israel Retires The F-16A/B “Netz” And Puts 40 Up For Sale

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 29 12:26 AM EST

China’s Highly Evolved FC-31 Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight

China’s Highly Evolved FC-31 Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight China’s Highly Evolved FC-31 Stealth Fighter Makes Its First Flight

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 23 10:36 PM EST

Trump Tells Boeing To Price A Comparable F/A-18 To The F-35—There Isn’t One

Trump Tells Boeing To Price A Comparable F/A-18 To The F-35—There Isn’t One Trump Tells Boeing To Price A Comparable F/A-18 To The F-35—There Isn’t One

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 23 12:53 AM EST

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Flew For the First Time 10 Years Ago Today

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Flew For the First Time 10 Years Ago Today The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Flew For the First Time 10 Years Ago Today

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 15 11:22 PM EST

Two Major Fighter Deliveries to Middle East Mark Big Changes in Region

Two Major Fighter Deliveries to Middle East Mark Big Changes in Region Two Major Fighter Deliveries to Middle East Mark Big Changes in Region

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 13 8:32 PM EST

Donald Trump Spanks F-35 Program, Talks Ban On Industry Hiring DoD Decision Makers

Donald Trump Spanks F-35 Program, Talks Ban On Industry Hiring DoD Decision Makers Donald Trump Spanks F-35 Program, Talks Ban On Industry Hiring DoD Decision Makers

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 12 4:25 PM EST

Pilot Killed In Yet Another Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crash

Pilot Killed In Yet Another Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crash Pilot Killed In Yet Another Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crash

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 8 7:20 PM EST

Another Russian Jet Crashed Into the Med While Landing On Carrier

Another Russian Jet Crashed Into the Med While Landing On Carrier Another Russian Jet Crashed Into the Med While Landing On Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway

Dec 5 8:45 PM EST

Russian Carrier Jets Move To Syrian Land Base As Aleppo Begins To Fall

Russian Carrier Jets Move To Syrian Land Base As Aleppo Begins To Fall Russian Carrier Jets Move To Syrian Land Base As Aleppo Begins To Fall

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 28 3:13 PM EST

Canada To Purchase 18 Super Hornets While Future Fighter Competition Looms

Canada To Purchase 18 Super Hornets While Future Fighter Competition Looms Canada To Purchase 18 Super Hornets While Future Fighter Competition Looms

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 22 11:44 PM EST

Here’s Why the Russian MiG-29KR Crashed Into the Sea, According to Report

Here’s Why the Russian MiG-29KR Crashed Into the Sea, According to Report Here’s Why the Russian MiG-29KR Crashed Into the Sea, According to Report

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 21 9:54 PM EST

Shadowy New Missile Appears Under the Wing of Chinese J-16 Fighter

Shadowy New Missile Appears Under the Wing of Chinese J-16 Fighter Shadowy New Missile Appears Under the Wing of Chinese J-16 Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 21 3:12 PM EST

F-35 Caught Blasting Through California’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’

F-35 Caught Blasting Through California’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’ F-35 Caught Blasting Through California’s ‘Star Wars Canyon’

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 16 3:25 PM EST

MiG-29KR Crashes Off Syria During Maiden Cruise Aboard Russian Carrier

MiG-29KR Crashes Off Syria During Maiden Cruise Aboard Russian Carrier MiG-29KR Crashes Off Syria During Maiden Cruise Aboard Russian Carrier

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 14 7:24 PM EST

Video Shows China’s Newly Constructed And Enhanced FC-31 Stealth Fighter

Video Shows China’s Newly Constructed And Enhanced FC-31 Stealth Fighter Video Shows China’s Newly Constructed And Enhanced FC-31 Stealth Fighter

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 4 9:19 PM EDT

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Roars Onto The International Stage

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Roars Onto The International Stage China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Roars Onto The International Stage

By Tyler Rogoway

Nov 1 7:45 PM EDT

No, The Fight To Save The A-10 Warthog Has Not Been Won

No, The Fight To Save The A-10 Warthog Has Not Been Won No, The Fight To Save The A-10 Warthog Has Not Been Won

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 31 9:28 PM EDT

Tom Cruise Recounts A Wild Ride In An F-14 With ‘Bozo’ At The Controls

Tom Cruise Recounts A Wild Ride In An F-14 With ‘Bozo’ At The Controls Tom Cruise Recounts A Wild Ride In An F-14 With ‘Bozo’ At The Controls

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 21 12:19 PM EDT

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Will Likely Look Like This At Its Air Show Debut

China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Will Likely Look Like This At Its Air Show Debut China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Will Likely Look Like This At Its Air Show Debut

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 18 9:26 PM EDT

USAF F-16s Deploy From Italy To The Horn Of Africa As Region Simmers

USAF F-16s Deploy From Italy To The Horn Of Africa As Region Simmers USAF F-16s Deploy From Italy To The Horn Of Africa As Region Simmers

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 14 11:50 PM EDT

Message From Moscow: Armed Russian Su-27s Violated Finnish Airspace Twice In One Day

Message From Moscow: Armed Russian Su-27s Violated Finnish Airspace Twice In One Day Message From Moscow: Armed Russian Su-27s Violated Finnish Airspace Twice In One Day

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 7 8:08 PM EDT

US Navy Adversary Hornet Emerges Wearing Russia’s Latest Combat Jet Scheme

US Navy Adversary Hornet Emerges Wearing Russia’s Latest Combat Jet Scheme US Navy Adversary Hornet Emerges Wearing Russia’s Latest Combat Jet Scheme

By Tyler Rogoway

Oct 6 6:04 PM EDT

This Is What North Korea’s First Air Show Looked Like

This Is What North Korea’s First Air Show Looked Like This Is What North Korea’s First Air Show Looked Like

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 26 8:06 PM EDT

Watch This Fabulous Ride Onboard the Last of the USAF’s F-4 Phantoms

Watch This Fabulous Ride Onboard the Last of the USAF’s F-4 Phantoms Watch This Fabulous Ride Onboard the Last of the USAF’s F-4 Phantoms

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 25 1:33 AM EDT

The Mexican Air Force No Longer Has Any Fighter Aircraft In Its Inventory

The Mexican Air Force No Longer Has Any Fighter Aircraft In Its Inventory The Mexican Air Force No Longer Has Any Fighter Aircraft In Its Inventory

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 20 9:11 PM EDT

The Latest F-35 Grounding Isn’t That Big a Deal

The Latest F-35 Grounding Isn’t That Big a Deal The Latest F-35 Grounding Isn’t That Big a Deal

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 18 12:06 AM EDT

Israel to Receive More Second-Hand F-15 Eagles in Massive New Aid Package

Israel to Receive More Second-Hand F-15 Eagles in Massive New Aid Package Israel to Receive More Second-Hand F-15 Eagles in Massive New Aid Package

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 16 9:37 PM EDT

Cause of the Tragic Loss of Blue Angel Ruled Pilot Error

Cause of the Tragic Loss of Blue Angel Ruled Pilot Error Cause of the Tragic Loss of Blue Angel Ruled Pilot Error

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 16 1:30 PM EDT

Watch a Computer Save this G-Stricken F-16 Pilot from Certain Death

Watch a Computer Save this G-Stricken F-16 Pilot from Certain Death Watch a Computer Save this G-Stricken F-16 Pilot from Certain Death

By Tyler Rogoway

Sep 14 7:42 PM EDT

The Phantastic QF-4 Phantom Full-Scale Target Drone Takes its Phinal Unmanned Phlight

The Phantastic QF-4 Phantom Full-Scale Target Drone Takes its Phinal Unmanned Phlight The Phantastic QF-4 Phantom Full-Scale Target Drone Takes its Phinal Unmanned Phlight

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 31 8:58 PM EDT

Scathing Reports On Both The F-35 Program And The A-10 Divestment Plan

Scathing Reports On Both The F-35 Program And The A-10 Divestment Plan Scathing Reports On Both The F-35 Program And The A-10 Divestment Plan

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 29 8:45 PM EDT

F-22 Raptors Swoop in to Protect US Special Ops Forces in Northwest Syria

F-22 Raptors Swoop in to Protect US Special Ops Forces in Northwest Syria F-22 Raptors Swoop in to Protect US Special Ops Forces in Northwest Syria

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 21 1:52 AM EDT

Here We Go Again: USAF Aims to Stand Up Dedicated F-16 CAS Squadron At Nellis AFB

Here We Go Again: USAF Aims to Stand Up Dedicated F-16 CAS Squadron At Nellis AFB Here We Go Again: USAF Aims to Stand Up Dedicated F-16 CAS Squadron At Nellis AFB

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 19 7:48 PM EDT

F-22 Raptor Grounded By Swarm

F-22 Raptor Grounded By Swarm F-22 Raptor Grounded By Swarm

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 11 9:57 AM EDT

The Oregon Air National Guard Celebrates Its 75th Birthday With Amazing Formation Photos

The Oregon Air National Guard Celebrates Its 75th Birthday With Amazing Formation Photos The Oregon Air National Guard Celebrates Its 75th Birthday With Amazing Formation Photos

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 6 8:07 PM EDT

The USAF Declares Initial Operating Capability For The F-35A, But it Still Has a Long Way to Go

The USAF Declares Initial Operating Capability For The F-35A, But it Still Has a Long Way to Go The USAF Declares Initial Operating Capability For The F-35A, But it Still Has a Long Way to Go

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 3 8:30 PM EDT

Marine Hornet Squadron Loses Two F/A-18s In One Week And Three In Less Than A Year

Marine Hornet Squadron Loses Two F/A-18s In One Week And Three In Less Than A Year Marine Hornet Squadron Loses Two F/A-18s In One Week And Three In Less Than A Year

By Tyler Rogoway

Aug 3 2:19 PM EDT

Watch The F-35 Fire Its Gun Pod For The Very First Time

Watch The F-35 Fire Its Gun Pod For The Very First Time Watch The F-35 Fire Its Gun Pod For The Very First Time

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 29 7:45 PM EDT

These Photos From The UK’s Two Most Massive Airshows Will Blow Your Mind

These Photos From The UK’s Two Most Massive Airshows Will Blow Your Mind These Photos From The UK’s Two Most Massive Airshows Will Blow Your Mind

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 23 7:54 AM EDT

Watch This F-16 Fly Down A City Street at Night As a Possible Coup Begins In Turkey (Updated)

Watch This F-16 Fly Down A City Street at Night As a Possible Coup Begins In Turkey (Updated) Watch This F-16 Fly Down A City Street at Night As a Possible Coup Begins In Turkey (Updated)

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 15 8:36 PM EDT

Just Allow The F-22 To Be Exported To Japan Already

Just Allow The F-22 To Be Exported To Japan Already Just Allow The F-22 To Be Exported To Japan Already

By Tyler Rogoway

Jul 8 3:38 PM EDT

F-35 Gets the “Pot Of Gold” Treatment After Landing in the UK for the First Time

F-35 Gets the “Pot Of Gold” Treatment After Landing in the UK for the First Time F-35 Gets the “Pot Of Gold” Treatment After Landing in the UK for the First Time

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 30 2:39 PM EDT

Israel Wants to Buy at Least 75 F-35s, and Some of Those Could be B Models

Israel Wants to Buy at Least 75 F-35s, and Some of Those Could be B Models Israel Wants to Buy at Least 75 F-35s, and Some of Those Could be B Models

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 23 9:30 PM EDT

Was Russia’s Brazen Air Strike On US-Backed Anti-ISIS Fighters A Ploy?

Was Russia’s Brazen Air Strike On US-Backed Anti-ISIS Fighters A Ploy? Was Russia’s Brazen Air Strike On US-Backed Anti-ISIS Fighters A Ploy?

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 20 6:15 PM EDT

EA-18G Growlers Appear In The Philippines As China Shadows US Carrier Group Nearby

EA-18G Growlers Appear In The Philippines As China Shadows US Carrier Group Nearby EA-18G Growlers Appear In The Philippines As China Shadows US Carrier Group Nearby

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 16 8:48 PM EDT

30 Hornets Pulled From Boneyard, Navy Eyes Ditching New Carrier Arresting Gear

30 Hornets Pulled From Boneyard, Navy Eyes Ditching New Carrier Arresting Gear 30 Hornets Pulled From Boneyard, Navy Eyes Ditching New Carrier Arresting Gear

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 14 3:12 PM EDT

Jets From Both The Russian Knights and The Patrouille Suisse Jet Display Teams Crashed Today

Jets From Both The Russian Knights and The Patrouille Suisse Jet Display Teams Crashed Today Jets From Both The Russian Knights and The Patrouille Suisse Jet Display Teams Crashed Today

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 9 8:05 PM EDT

New Video Appears To Show Deadly Blue Angels Crash In Tennessee

New Video Appears To Show Deadly Blue Angels Crash In Tennessee New Video Appears To Show Deadly Blue Angels Crash In Tennessee

By Tyler Rogoway

Jun 8 6:08 PM EDT