Smart Bombs: Military, Defense and National Security
Key Points: The F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s stealthiest fighter jets, is receiving a $1 billion upgrade by RTX to enhance its sensors,...
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Key Points: The F-22 Raptor, one of the world’s stealthiest fighter jets, is receiving a $1 billion upgrade by RTX to enhance its sensors,...
Key Points: The B-2 Spirit bomber, despite its high unit cost of $2.1 billion, remains a significant asset in the U.S. Air Force due...
Key Points: The Lockheed Martin X-35 was selected over the Boeing X-32 in the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) competition due to superior performance, adherence...
Key Points: The F-15EX Eagle II, while not stealthy, plays a critical role in modern air combat as a high-capacity, high-performance reserve fighter. -Designed...
Key Points: The Lockheed Martin X-44 MANTA (Multi-axis, No Tail Aircraft) was a late-1990s proposal for a tailless delta-wing stealth fighter. -Designed for increased...
Key Points: The B-21 Raider could potentially take on air superiority roles traditionally reserved for fighter aircraft, challenging the necessity of the costly Next...
Key Points: The F-35 Lightning II remains a polarizing but essential component of modern aerial combat, with over $2 trillion invested in its development....
Flying in 2033: The B-52J upgrade program, aimed at modernizing the iconic U.S. Air Force bomber with new Rolls-Royce F130 engines and advanced AESA...
Too Expensive? The U.S. Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program faces challenges, including a pause in research and development due to high costs (estimated...
Key Points: The Mako hypersonic missile, developed by Lockheed Martin, is a versatile and cost-effective weapon capable of being deployed from a wide range...