Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Father Time: The F-22 Raptor remains a cornerstone of U.S. air superiority, with modernization plans extending its operational life into the 2060s. -Its unmatched...
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Father Time: The F-22 Raptor remains a cornerstone of U.S. air superiority, with modernization plans extending its operational life into the 2060s. -Its unmatched...
Key Points: The NATF-22 was a proposed naval variant of the Air Force’s highly advanced F-22 Raptor, intended to replace the Navy’s aging F-14...
Key Points: The Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk, the world’s first operational stealth aircraft, was often mislabeled a “stealth fighter,” though it was designed solely for...
Key Points: The FB-22 was a proposed stealth bomber variant of the F-22 Raptor, designed to address the U.S. Air Force’s need for a...
Key Points: The U.S. military showcased the AGM-158C Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) during the RIMPAC 24 exercise, with an F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet successfully...
Total Failure: The RAH-66 Comanche was a stealth helicopter developed in response to Cold War-era threats, designed for reconnaissance and light attack missions with...
Key Points: The A-12 Avenger II, a stealth aircraft intended to replace the Navy’s A-6 Intruder, was ambitious but ultimately failed. Designed with a...
Key Points: The YF-118G Bird of Prey, developed by McDonnell Douglas’ Phantom Works in the 1990s, was a stealth aircraft prototype designed more for...
Is the F-35 worth $2 Trillion over its lifespan? We won’t know until it gets into a fight: The F-35A Lightning II, a fifth-generation...
Key Points: The B-21 Raider bomber, touted as a game-changer by U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, combines cutting-edge stealth, range, and multifunctional capabilities. -Engineered...