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Out of all the air forces in the world, the U.S. military is home to the largest with over 13,000 aircraft currently in its fleet. These aircraft span the range of fighters, bombers, transport, and...
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Speed is one of the most important factors when designing combat aircraft today. The first and foremost reason is survivability. Aircraft that cannot effectively maneuver, engage or disengage in...
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The U.S. military constantly seeks to maintain a competitive advantage over its rivals by innovating technology and keeping its assets up-to-date. The main competitive advantage the United States has...
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The Boeing Company is largely known for its commercial jetliners that are widely used around the world, but some of its most exciting aircraft find their place in militaries around the world....
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Lockheed Martin is one of the biggest names in the defense industry today. Many companies manufacture guns or vehicles for militaries around the world, but Lockheed Martin’s specialty is aircraft....
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The F-35 Lightning II is the new face of U.S. military aircraft. It comes as the fifth generation of modern fighter jets is now in play on the world stage. Fifth-generation fighter jets are designed...
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The first widespread effective use of airplanes came in World War I. Initially, planes were used only as scouts, reporting enemy positions. But as the war went on, they were repurposed for aerial...
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Tensions around the globe have been escalating over the past few years, with the ongoing Russia’s war in Ukraine and China’s actions in the South China Sea, claims regarding Taiwan, and its...
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As the war in Ukraine rages on, the U.S. Air Force is helping shield NATO allies from additional aggression. As part of the premier air force in the world, U.S. fighter jets have been deployed along...
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