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The National Interest on MSN23h

New Concept Art of F/A-XX Reveals Details and Questions

The F/A-XX fighter series is expected to reach operational capacity sometime in the early 2030s. While the US Air Force’s ...
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN11h

Why the F-22’s $90M Upgrade Is More Than a Stopgap

It is not often that a 1990s-designed fighter jet receives a lifeline of more than $90 million but the U.S. Air Force’s recent action to upgrade the F-22 Raptor is just that, and it means much more ...
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The US Military's Most Expensive Weapons Programs Right Now

The U.S. Department of Defense recently released details related to its budget in fiscal 2026. Totaling nearly $962 billion, ...
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Does the Biden Version of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft Make Sense for Air Superiority?

The United States Air Force is making a major commitment to the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA, formerly called Loyal Wingman), planning to procure 1,000+. These unmanned aircraft (drones) would ...