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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, conducts a falcon turn during Misawa Air Fest at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 8, 2024. The demonstration team’s primary mission is to inspire goodwill and promote positive relations between the U.S. and partner nations across the Indo-Pacific region by showcasing displays of F-16 combat prowess and dedication to U.S. Air Force core values. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Ukraine Just Got Hit with Another Painful Loss: A Fourth F-16 Is Gone, and Only About Half the Promised Jets Have Even Arrived

Steve Balestrieri reports Ukraine's Air Force confirmed the loss of a fourth F-16 after an in-flight emergency on a frontline mission — the pilot...

Steve BalestrieriAugust 3, 2026

A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II flies over the 56th Fighter Wing during Luke Days 2026, March 22, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Luke Days 2026 highlights the precision and professionalism required to generate combat airpower and sustain the nation’s defense. Currently in operational service, the F-35A integrates stealth technology and advanced sensors to detect and defeat threats while maintaining air dominance. Opportunities for the public to see military aviation up close helps build appreciation for the readiness of the joint force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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A Seven-Year-Old US Air Force F-35A Is About as Available as a 36-Year-Old F-16, According to the Congressional Budget Office

The sticker price on an F-35A is $82.5 million, and it does not describe the aircraft. A flyaway figure is not a combat-worthy aircraft,...

Isaac SeitzJuly 31, 2026

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NATO Is Weighing the Biggest Expansion of Its Nuclear Weapons Sharing Since the Cold War, Driven by Russia and Doubts About Trump

The United States already stores nuclear bombs in five NATO countries, weapons European allies could deliver in wartime but cannot arm without Washington's permission....

Caleb LarsonJune 26, 2026

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Ukraine Just Got Hit with Another Painful Loss: A Fourth F-16 Is Gone, and Only About Half the Promised Jets Have Even Arrived

Aerospace & Defense

A Seven-Year-Old US Air Force F-35A Is About as Available as a 36-Year-Old F-16, According to the Congressional Budget Office

Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security

NATO Is Weighing the Biggest Expansion of Its Nuclear Weapons Sharing Since the Cold War, Driven by Russia and Doubts About Trump

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