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F-47 NGAD, F-22 Super, and Ferrari F-35: The 3-Layer U.S. Air Force Fighter Masterplan
The U.S. Air Force plans a three-layer fighter force design for operations in contested airspace. Layer one includes the upcoming sixth-generation platform F-47 NGAD, leading deep penetrations and orc...
Russia’s S-500 Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters
Russia claims its long-delayed S-500 Prometheus air defense system is now operational and capable of targeting U.S. stealth fighters, including the F-22 and F-35. The S-500 promises to detect and enga...
Forget the J-20: China’s ‘Mighty Dragon’ Is No Match for the F-22 or F-35 Fighters
China's Chengdu J-20 'Mighty Dragon', a fifth-generation stealth fighter, represents a significant step in Beijing's air power strategy. The aircraft provides the PLA Air Force with advanced capabilit...
F-22s Leave Caribbean as Trump Administration Maps Out Venezuela Strategy
Twelve U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors departed Puerto Rico on January 4th after participating in Operation Absolute Resolve. They flew from their home base at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia to parti...
Su-35 Flanker: Russia’s Best Fighter Has No Stealth Like the F-22 or F-35
The Su-35 Flanker is highlighted as a highly advanced derivative of the Su-27 Flanker, equipped with long-range capabilities, high payload capacity, extreme maneuverability, and advanced Irbis-E radar...
Procedural Failures, Poor Supervision Led to F-22 Maintainer Death: Report
An accident investigation report published in March 2024 has revealed that an Air Force maintenance team's failure to adhere to prescribed procedures while working on the weapons bay of a Lockheed Mar...