Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Summary and Key Points: The dream of a “loyal wingman” is no longer science fiction; it is the operational reality of the U.S. Air...
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Summary and Key Points: The dream of a “loyal wingman” is no longer science fiction; it is the operational reality of the U.S. Air...
Synopsis: The FB-22 “Strike Raptor” was a proposed high-speed stealth bomber variant of the F-22 Raptor, championed in the early 2000s as a solution...
Summary and Key Points: The F-47 NGAD is being framed as a Mach 2+ sixth-generation fighter with supercruise, long range, and the ability to...
Summary and Key Points: Northrop’s YF-23 Black Widow II remains the great “what if” of the ATF competition—praised for stealth shaping, speed, range, and...
Summary and Key Points: The F-15EX Eagle II is framed as a high-capacity, all-weather strike fighter optimized for heavy weapons loads and flexible mission...
Summary and Key Points: China’s J-20 family is becoming a production story as much as a capability story. Estimates cited from RUSI suggest the...
Synopsis: New flight-test footage suggests upgraded J-20A stealth fighters are nearing operational fielding, with visual cues pointing to WS-15 engines and expanded avionics. -The...
Summary and Key Points: The unveiling of the GCAP mock-up sparked a simple question: why are next-generation fighters getting so large? -Size is a...
Summary and Key Points: The X-44 MANTA was a tailless experimental fighter concept built around one big idea: prove full yaw, pitch, and roll...
Summary and Key Points: More than two decades after entering service, the F-22 Raptor remains widely viewed as the most capable dedicated air-to-air fighter...