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Explore how F-22 vs F-35 cockpit design, helmet tech & VTOL shape radically different pilot experiences in modern stealth fighters.
Officials says commercial data and software can sharpen space threat detection The post Space Force opens secretive space tracking to commercial firms appeared first on SpaceNews.
The Typhoon avoids jamming by hopping frequencies and more while fighting back, using it as a firing solution.
United States Central Command said Sunday that U.S. B-2 stealth bombers struck hardened ballistic missile facilities in Iran overnight, employing 2,000-pound bombs against what officials described as fortified military targets. The command announced the operation in an official statement, declaring, “No nation should ever doubt America’s resolve.” The strike comes amid ongoing U.S. military efforts […]
The Sikorsky S-67 Blackhawk was a fast, experimental attack helicopter that pushed design limits but arrived too early to find a place in military service.
Radio communications on ATC frequencies revealed that four B-2A Spirit stealth bombers flew a round trip mission from CONUS for night strikes on Iranian targets. As expected, the U.S. Air Force employed the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber during the first night of the strikes against Iranian targets as part of Operation Epic Fury. Four bombers […]
On March 1, 1932, the Berliner-Joyce P-16 entered service with the USAAC, marking the debut of the two-seat pursuit fighter that blended endurance and firepower despite operational limitations.
The United States Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life support systems of the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft, one of the longest-serving intelligence platforms still in operational use. The notice, published February 26, 2026, by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, launches market research […]
The United States Air Force has awarded a $32.4 million contract to KIHOMAC to provide contractor logistics support services for the AN/FPS-117 long-range radar system, according to an official award notice published February 27, 2026. The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The award covers sustainment services for the Atmospheric […]
Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities claimed on March 1, 2026, that they thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air… The post Afghanistan says it repelled Pakistan’s jets near Bagram air base appeared first on AeroTime.
The Israel Defense Forces said Israeli Air Force aircraft struck Iranian F-4 Phantom II and F-5 Tiger II fighter jets prepared for takeoff at an airbase in Tabriz, western Iran, as part of ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure. The strikes were presented by Israeli officials as part of a broader campaign aimed at degrading […]
Even the smallest of these big hitters has more than 7,000 troops at its disposal.
Israel’s defense minister said the Israeli military will continue conducting “powerful” air strikes against Tehran, as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed ongoing operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure during the current conflict. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the continuation of the campaign in a public statement, saying Israeli forces are “carrying out intensive strikes […]
Belgian defense forces intercepted and boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the North Sea overnight, with French Navy… The post Belgium, France use NH90 helicopters to board sanctioned “shadow fleet” tanker appeared first on AeroTime.
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula criticized U.S. policy on military assistance to Ukraine during a Substack Live podcast hosted by military historian Phillips P. O’Brien, arguing that Washington delayed providing key combat capabilities early in the war because American leaders were deterred by Russian rhetoric. Deptula said “one of the biggest mistakes […]
How the RAF and Italy prove the F-35 and Eurofighter Typhoon are rivals on paper — but partners in 2026’s networked battlespace.
How does the successor of the first stealth bomber compare?
A Bolivian Air Force plane, carrying an undisclosed amount of unissued banknotes, crashed into the streets of El Alto, La Paz, killing at least 20.
NATO vs Russia in 2026:Fighter fleets size, and the real balance of air power in Europe explained.
On February 28, 1949, the Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan completed its first flight, marking France’s return to jet fighter development and introducing a widely exported early jet fighter-bomber.