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  • One of the Royal Australian Air Force's E-7 Wedgetails shows off its distinct radar system.
    By Alec Hively 19 hours ago

    This Boeing 737 Looks Super Strange, But Could Serve An Important Role In Defense

    The E-7 Wedgetail boasts a huge dorsal fin, and could transform the modern battlefield, but questions over survivability put its future in doubt.

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  • PSD members assisting the pilot in putting on the S-1010 suit
    By Eli Shayotovich 1 day ago

    Why U-2 Pilots Wear Space Suits Whenever They Fly

    The U-2 spy plane flies at staggering altitudes for reconnaissance missions. Here's why pilots of these special planes require space suits during flight.

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  • An F-16C fighter about to land after a sortie.
    By Rahul Srinivas 2 days ago

    Which Countries Buy F-16s From The United States Military?

    The F-16 remains a mainstay in the U.S. military, with a high number also bought by foreign militaries.

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  • C-5M Super Galaxy taking off
    By Mike Garrett 2 days ago

    This Is America's Most Massive Military Jet (And How Much It Can Carry)

    The United States Air Forces employs the use of many large transport aircraft, but none compare to this behemoth. In fact, it's one of the largest ever.

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  • F-22 Raptor flying
    By Alex Hevesy 2 days ago

    This Fighter Jet Is So Advanced That Exporting It From The US Is Banned

    Every so often the defense industry develops a weapon that is too valuable to national defense, so the government bars other nations from importing it.

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  • Air Force jet pilot holding control stick, wearing breathing mask
    By Joseph Chidi 2 days ago

    What Does It Mean When Fighter Pilots Say They See A 'Bogey'

    If you've seen any movie about fighter pilots, you've definitely heard the word "bogey" used repeatedly. It might not mean what you think it does.

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  • An Su-35 flying for the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
    By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 days ago

    Which Countries Use Russian Fighter Jets?

    Russia is a major fighter jet exporter, rivaling the United States. Many nations import MiGs and Sukhoi fighters to arm their air forces and defend their skies.

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  • The Boeing logo on the side of a large building
    By Caroline Anschutz 3 days ago

    This 500-Foot-Wingspan Plane Might Be Boeing's Wildest Design Of All Time

    In the early 2000s, Boeing explored building a record-breaking military transport plane. Here’s what made it unique, and why it remained only a concept.

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  • Close-up view of the nose of a C-17 Globemaster.
    By Chris Littlechild 3 days ago

    Why Is C-17 Globemaster Called The 'Moose?' The History Behind The Name

    It's common for fighter jets and other aircraft to receive nicknames, but it's a little odd that an airplane would be referred to as an animal without wings.

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  • A T-72 tank on dusty ground.
    By Chris Littlechild 3 days ago

    Why Some Russian Tanks Explode Spectacularly & Throw Their Turrets In The Air When Hit

    Operating a tank in any military is a risky job, but the lack of a certain safety feature in certain Russian tank makes it considerably more dangerous.

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  • Contra-rotating propellers on the wing of a Russian Antonov AN22 cargo plane.
    By Casey Cooper 3 days ago

    The Genius Engineering Behind Contra-Rotating Propellers

    A contra-rotating propeller system uses two propellers spinning in opposite directions. This impressive feat of engineering changed the course of aviation.

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  • E-4B
    By Bob Sharp 3 days ago

    E-4B Nightwatch Interior: What Does The Inside Of The Doomsday Plane Look Like?

    The E-4B Nightwatch is also known as the Doomsday plane and it's designed to carry our leaders through the most extreme circumstances. Here's what's inside.

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  • Tejas Mark 1A aircraft parked on tarmac
    By Jonathan H. Kantor 3 days ago

    This Is One Of The Smallest Modern Fighter Jets (But It Still Has Quite The Sting)

    There has been a decades-long international race to build the smallest fighter jet; this compact fighter still features the latest tech and weaponry.

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  • Fighter jets in flight over Poland
    By Michael Bruton 4 days ago

    13 Of The Most Agile Fighter Jets Flying Today

    These fighter jets make up for what they may lack in size with spell-binding mobility. These are the 13 most agile in the world today.

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  • An F-14 Tomcat landing on an aircraft carrier
    By Tom Clark 4 days ago

    Is The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Fighter Jet Still Flying Anywhere?

    The F-14 Tomcat fighter may have been immortalized by "Top Gun," but its Cold War-era design means it's no longer flying the skies — or is it?

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  • An aircraft carrier at sea with several support ships in the background
    By Jowi Morales 4 days ago

    How Fast Can Aircraft Carriers Travel & Which Country Has The Fastest?

    Aircraft carriers are critical parts of some naval fleets; as such, they need to be fast. But how fast are they, and who has the fastest of them all?

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  • US Air Force F-16 prepares to take off at commander center as two F-16s fly in the sky
    By Mike Garrett 4 days ago

    This Fighter Jet Is The Most Fun To Fly, According To A Fighter Pilot

    The appeal of a fighter jet goes beyond speed or tech, but how joyful it is to take in the air. Here's what one seasoned pilot considers the most fun to fly.

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  • M1A1 tank firing.
    By Chris Littlechild 4 days ago

    Which Tanks Were Used In Desert Storm's Violent Battle Of 73 Easting?

    While it wasn't the biggest or the last tank battle of the 20th century, 73 Easting played an important part in bringing the Gulf War to a close.

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  • PLA Navys missile destroyer Guiyang pulls into port at sunset
    By UmmeAimon Shabbir 4 days ago

    China Vs US Destroyers: How The Naval Warships Compare

    U.S. destroyers are the backbone of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet, though China is rapidly building a modern fleet of warships to compete with them.

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  • Radial engine in aircraft front view
    By Michael Bruton 4 days ago

    5 Of The Most Iconic Radial Engines Ever Put In Tanks Or Planes

    The radial engine may have fallen far out of favor for internal combustion development over time, but some military vehicles got impressive results from them.

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  • The AI-driven X-62A Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft soars with U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall at the helm.
    By Alec Hively 5 days ago

    A Human Pilot Battled An AI-Controlled F-16 In A Real Dogfight - Here's What Happened

    DARPA put its AI-powered fighter jet to the test against a human pilot in a live dogfight. The outcome offers a glimpse into the future of air warfare.

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  • Boeing E-4B Doomsday plane taking off
    By Caroline Anschutz 5 days ago

    How Often Does The Doomsday Plane Fly, And Is One Always In The Air?

    The U.S Air Force operates a fleet of Boeing E-4B Nightwatches, also known as "Doomsday" planes. They are only flown under specific circumstances.

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  • F16 parked on tarmac
    By Michael Sullivan 6 days ago

    5 Fighter Jets That Can Hold Their Own Against The F-16

    Over a half century after the inception of the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon, it remains a world standard other fighters struggle to match.

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  • Test firing of Japan's rail gun.
    By Nadeem Sarwar 6 days ago

    Japan's Massive Ship-Mounted Railgun Just Fired A History-Making Shot

    Railguns seem like something straight out of science fiction, but Japan is had at work making them a reality and just made history with one.

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  • An F-18 fighter jet
    By Caroline Anschutz 7 days ago

    Why Private Companies Buy Old Fighter Jets To 'Fight' Modern Air Forces

    It doesn't seem legal, but the military isn't the only organization with operational fighter jets. There are private companies with them, too.

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  • Aircraft carrier followed by fleet of ships
    By Jordan Wirth 7 days ago

    5 US Aircraft Carriers You Can Visit As A Museum Ship

    Some of the largest and most significant battles in history were fought with aircraft carriers. Here are five historic survivors you can visit.

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  • M1917 tank in museum
    By Jowi Morales 7 days ago

    The Story Of The US Army's First-Ever Tank

    Here's how the U.S. built its first-ever tank, how it served in the army, and how we can still see its design in tanks on today's frontlines.

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