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Summary and Key Points: During the July 2023 Exercise Cope Thunder in the Philippines, a Philippine FA-50PH light fighter reportedly “downed” a U.S. F-22...
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Summary and Key Points: During the July 2023 Exercise Cope Thunder in the Philippines, a Philippine FA-50PH light fighter reportedly “downed” a U.S. F-22...
The F-22 Raptor remains the undisputed king of the skies in 2026, but its crown is forged thank to a lot of cash.
Summary and Key Points: The J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is no longer just a stealth fighter; it is the cornerstone of China’s strategy to achieve...
Synopsis: The U.S. Air Force is considering pursuing an unprecedented three-tiered air dominance strategy: the upgraded “Super” F-22, the modernized Block 4 F-35, and...
Summary and Key Points: The MiG-35 Fulcrum-F is often described as a “zombie program”—a sophisticated fourth-generation “+++” fighter that possesses the technical DNA to...
Summary and Key Points: Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation recently delivered a new batch of “upgraded” Su-57 Felon stealth fighters to the Aerospace Forces, featuring...
Summary and Key Points: Between 2008 and 2011, the F-22 Raptor fleet was hit with a “hypoxia-like” crisis, leading to high-profile groundings and public...
Summary and Key Points: The deployment of F-22 Raptors, F-35As, and U-2 “Dragon Lady” spy planes to the Gulf marks a return to the...
Summary and Key Points: The F-22 remains a top-tier air superiority fighter, but modernization is constrained by physics and architecture. -Designed with tightly integrated...
Summary and Key Points – The Weapon No Fighter Can Match – The Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, known as the “Mud Hen” sequel, revitalizes...