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US Army to Replace Black Hawk Fleet with V-280 Valor

After serving in the US Army for nearly three decades, the venerable American H-60 Black Hawk helicopter is set to retire as the assault chopper of the service branch under View More ›

South Korea, India Enter Global Export Bidders for Light-Armed Helicopter

Self-sufficiency, particularly in the defense manufacturing industry, has become a trend in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war that broke out earlier this year, and among the nations stepping up View More ›

Space Race 2.0: US Goes Head-to-Head with China

A new “promising” contender joins the sophisticated race to dominate space. The United States literally leaped ahead of the Space Race after famed astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin landed View More ›

The Importance of the Kadena Readiness Exercise inthe Pacific: US Air Force

Airmen assigned to the 18th Wing recently concluded a routine operational readiness exercise designed to sharpen skills needed to ensure security and stability of the lndo-Pacific in any contested environment. View More ›

US, UK Now Decoding Russia’s Deadly Fighter Jet, Sukhoi SU-35

The Sukhoi Su-35 is an advanced Russian fighter jet that has seen extensive use in military engagements in recent years. It is widely regarded as one of the most sophisticated View More ›

These Marines and Airmen Are Celebrating Aviation Culture in Las Vegas

Every fall, Nellis Air Force Base hosts Aviation Nation on the outskirts of Las Vegas. This event invites children, community members, and aviation enthusiasts to learn about the field of View More ›

Saulsbury, Tate, Bowen Selected as 185th ARW 2022 Airmen of the Year

The Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing announced this week that Senior Airman Charles Saulsbury, Staff Sgt. Tate Phelps, Master Sgt. Jessica Bowen, has been selected as the View More ›

3D-Printed ‘Microvanes’ Are Coming for the C-17s for Fuel Efficiency: Air Force

The Air Force is working on fuel-saving, 3D-printed “microvanes” to improve the C-17’s efficiency. The Air Force is weighing making aerodynamic upgrades to one of its primary cargo aircraft to View More ›

Air Force Unveils the B-21 Stealth Raider

After years of secret development, the United States Air Force has released their latest stealth aircraft, the B-21 Raider. This is as tensions rise over a possible future conflict with View More ›

The Greatest Army Air Corps Fighter Plane of WWII? The Answer May Surprise You

In one of those rambling multi-subject discussions, military guys enjoy having the question arose, “Which was the best US fight plane of WWII?” I knew my answer would cause an View More ›

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