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The US F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter in the world; however, its combat radius is approximately 500–700 nautical miles (575–800+ miles)...
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The US F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced fighter in the world; however, its combat radius is approximately 500–700 nautical miles (575–800+ miles)...
In 1967, Israel defeated Egypt in Just Six Days. Could Israel do the Same with Turkey? – Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser made no...
Summary and Key Points: Christian D. Orr, a veteran defense expert and former Air Force officer, evaluates the historical “Viper vs. Lightning” dogfights of...
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has reportedly made aviation history during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. On March 4, 2026, an F-35I Adir stealth...
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) entered Operation Epic Fury on March 1, 2026, not as a secondary partner, but as the primary regional "surgical"...
Khamenei’s death creates a power vacuum in Iran: constitutional succession may stall, the IRGC could seize control, and opposition leaders may need protection to...
The F-35I "Adir" represents a unique departure from the standard global F-35 program, serving as the only variant permitted to integrate a sovereign, indigenous...
Summary and Key Points: Israel says it has modified its F-35I Adir with new fuel tanks that extend range without sacrificing stealth, and it...
F-15I Was Built for Long-Range Strikes—and the F-15EX Wasn’t: Summary and Key Points for This Article -The F-15 began as an air-to-air dominance fighter,...
Summary and Key Points: Israel’s F-35I Adir is a rare exception to the standard export model: rather than procuring a standard F-35A with limited...