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Navy Helicopter Makes Hard Landing

Editor’s Note: We’re very thankful both occupants of the helicopter were not seriously injured in this incident. Flying any aircraft, be it rotary wing or fixed wing, can be very View More ›

F-35 Helmet: Tests To Begin On Lighter Version

Editor’s Note: This is a subject we’re watching closely, as a handful of our good friends fly the F-35 in the Air Force and Marine Corps. I remember looking at View More ›

Could Stealth Violate The Geneva Convention?

Editor’s Note: This is an interesting look at the progression of “stealth” or low-observable technology and its possible ramifications from a “legal” standpoint. For those without military background, the Geneva View More ›

USAF: F-22 Production Will Not Be Restarted

Editor’s Note: Not surprising, as we alluded to before. While a new batch of F-22s would be absolutely welcome in Air Combat Command’s ranks, it just doesn’t look like it’s View More ›

Russia Begins Withdrawal From Syria

Editor’s Note: Russia has announced its withdrawal from Syria. Yes, you read that correctly–Russia is pulling out of Syria. A very, very curious turn of events, wouldn’t you say? According View More ›

Trump and BigDon In The Sky Over Oklahoma?

Editor’s Note: If nothing else, this is good for a smile and a laugh. Seems like the Navy guys (and gals) at Tinker Air Force Base are indicating where they View More ›

Will The USAF Buy More F-22s and F-35s?

Editor’s Note: While it’s highly unlikely such a thing would come to pass, we cannot help but salivate at the notion of more Lockheed-Martin F-22A Raptors entering service with the View More ›

U.S. Air Force Is 500 Fighter Pilots Short

Editor’s Note: Once again, this 500-person shortage comes as no great surprise. We have talked at great length in the past about how the Air Force and all of its View More ›

China: Second Aircraft Carrier Being Built

Editor’s Note: China continues to pursue its goal of dominating the maritime battlespace in the South China Sea, embodied by the construction of a second, more sophisticated aircraft carrier. The View More ›

USAF Concerned About Near-Peer Engagements

Editor’s Note: Another entry for our ever-growing, color-us-shocked file. While the U.S. has repeatedly shown its ability to dominate the battlespace in the current COIN (COunter INsurgency) fight with the View More ›

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