Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program faces delays and cost reevaluations, with estimates once at $300 million...
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Key Points: The U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program faces delays and cost reevaluations, with estimates once at $300 million...
Key Points: The F-16 Fighting Falcon, affectionately called the “Viper,” revolutionized air combat with its focus on agility, affordability, and combat versatility. -Emerging from...
Key Points: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, or BUFF, remains a cornerstone of the U.S. nuclear triad and a versatile bomber for conventional missions. -First...
Key Points: The F-22 Raptor, renowned as the world’s most advanced air superiority fighter, has faced notional defeats in training exercises, including dogfights against...
Key Points: The U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle, a surface-launched hypersonic missile system, is nearing operational readiness after a successful end-to-end flight test in June...
Key Points: Northrop Grumman recently delivered the U.S. Air Force’s Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) for testing, designed for internal carriage on F-35A fighters. -Derived...
Key Points: Elon Musk’s claims that drones will soon replace crewed fighter jets like the F-35 have sparked debate in the airpower community. While...
Key Points: Anduril Industries is expanding into precision-guided munitions with its Barracuda M line of air-breathing cruise missiles, including the M-100, M-250, and M-500....
Key Points: The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, despite its widely publicized cost overruns and delays, remains the most advanced and successful stealth fighter...
F-35 Copy? China’s J-35, its second 5th-generation stealth fighter, aims to rival the U.S. F-35 and strengthen Beijing’s air power. Developed from the Shenyang...