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A-10 Warthog: Nuclear Bomber

Did you know: that the U.S. Air Force (USAF) considered modifying the A-10 Warthog to deliver tactical nuclear weapons? It’s true.  In 1975, the...

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The U.S. Air Force's B-52J Bomber Problem

The upcoming B-52J variant won’t be operational for another nine years, prompting the question: is the J-variant worth the wait?  B-52: What’s...

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The Navy's F/A-18 Hornet Fighter Can't Be Messed With

What You Need to Know: The F/A-18 Hornet, introduced in 1983, has been a versatile backbone of U.S. naval aviation, excelling in air-to-air and...

26.11.2024 10

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Putin Isn't Bluffing: Could Russia Test a Tactical Nuclear Weapon?

What You Need to Know: Russia's recent changes to its nuclear doctrine and tests of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile are raising...

25.11.2024 10

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Storm Shadow Missiles are Hitting Russia: World War III 'Trigger' for Putin?

What You Need to Know: Ukraine has reportedly deployed UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, a significant escalation given...

25.11.2024 10

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Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia's Aircraft Carrier Hasn't Sailed in 7 Years

What You Need to Know: Russia's only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, has become a symbol of the nation's military struggles. Outdated and...

25.11.2024 10

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NATO's ATACMS Nightmare: Would Russia Test a Tactical Nuclear Weapon?

What You Need to Know: Russia’s modification of its nuclear doctrine to potentially include conventional attacks on Russian soil as justification...

24.11.2024 10

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'Dropping Like Flies': Russia's Su-35 Fighter Nightmare

What You Need to Know: The Sukhoi Su-35, designed for air superiority and precision ground strikes, has struggled during the prolonged war in Ukraine....

23.11.2024 10

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Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Explained in 3 Words

Never Sailing Again?: Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has exposed significant weaknesses in the Russian military, highlighting outdated...

23.11.2024 10

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Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers Explained in 3 Telling Words

Just Not Replaceable? The U.S. Navy is extending the service life of its aging Nimitz-class aircraft carriers due to delays in commissioning new...

23.11.2024 9

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The ATACMS Dilemma

What You Need to Know: In response to an alleged Ukrainian attack using U.S.-made ATACMS missiles on Russian territory, Russian President Vladimir...

23.11.2024 9

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China's JH-XX Bomber Explained in 3 Words

A Big Mystery?: The Chinese JH-XX is a tactical stealth bomber reportedly under development alongside the strategic H-20 bomber, signaling China's...

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Russia's MiG-28 Fighter from Top Gun Explained in 3 Words

A Real Fighter: In the 1986 film "Top Gun," the fictional MiG-28 adversary aircraft was actually portrayed by a black-painted Northrop F-5, adorned...

22.11.2024 10

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Lockheed X-24C: The Hypersonic Mach 8 Plane Explained in 3 Words

What You Need to Know: The Lockheed L-301, also known as the X-24C, was an ambitious experimental hypersonic aircraft project in the 1970s that aimed...

22.11.2024 8

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Air Force B-52J Bomber Can Be Totally Explained in 3 Words

Running Really Late: The B-52J is the latest planned variant of the iconic B-52 Stratofortress bomber, with test flights scheduled for 2028 and...

22.11.2024 10

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The F-14 Tomcat Fighter Question Explained in 3 Words

Retired Too Early? The F-14 Tomcat is one of the most iconic fighter jets in aviation history, largely due to its prominent role in the 1986 film "Top...

22.11.2024 10

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The Air Force's F-22 Raptor Nightmare Explained in 3 Words

Only 186 Fighters: The F-22 Raptor, considered one of the most advanced fighter jets ever built, ended its production in 2011, leaving the U.S. Air...

22.11.2024 10

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Boeing's X-32 Fighter Can Be Explained in 3 Words

A Total Failure: In the 1990s, the U.S. launched the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program to develop a versatile multirole fighter that could...

22.11.2024 10

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North Korea Fighting in Ukraine Could Start World War III

What You Need to Know: North Korean troops, reportedly from the elite 11th Corps "Storm Corps", are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine,...

21.11.2024 8

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Israeli Strikes Reportedly Hit and 'Destroy' Iran’s Covert Nuclear Facility

All the Key Points: Reports suggest an Israeli airstrike destroyed Iran’s secret Taleghan 2 nuclear research facility, significantly hampering...

21.11.2024 10

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Fletcher-Class: The Best U.S. Navy Destroyer?

What You Need to Know: The Fletcher-class destroyers were the most numerous and arguably among the most versatile warships of World War II, with 175...

20.11.2024 10

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Dark Eagle: The Army's New Hypersonic Missile Can Strike from 1,725 Miles Away

What You Need to Know: The Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), or "Dark Eagle," is a hypersonic missile system being developed by the U.S. Army to...

20.11.2024 5

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F-35 Fighter Is Becoming a $2,000,000,000,000 Headache

What You Need to Know: The cost of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is expected to exceed $2 trillion over its lifespan, according to a new GAO report,...

19.11.2024 8

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White Emperor: China's 'NGAD' 6th Generation Fighter Is Just a Mockup

What You Need to Know: China unveiled the White Emperor fighter, a purported sixth-generation aircraft, at the China International Aviation and...

19.11.2024 10

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The U.S. Navy's Zumwalt-Stealth Destroyer Is Making the Ultimate Comeback

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy plans to test the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system aboard the USS Zumwalt by 2027 or...

18.11.2024 6

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5 Worst Fighter Jets To Ever Fly, Explained in 2 Words: Flying Coffins

What a Mess: While fighter jets are iconic symbols of aviation and critical military assets, not all have been successful. This article explores five...

18.11.2024 6

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F-15SE Silent Eagle: 'Stealth' F-15 That Never Joined the Air Force

What You Need to Know: The F-15SE Silent Eagle, introduced in 2009, was Boeing's stealth-enhanced variant of the F-15 Strike Eagle, designed primarily...

17.11.2024 10

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Hiller X-18 Can Only Be Described in 2 Words

What You Need to Know: The Hiller X-18, developed in the late 1950s, was an experimental U.S. Air Force tiltwing aircraft exploring V/STOL technology....

17.11.2024 7

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Russia's MiG-35 Fighter Has Its Ride or Die Moment

What You Need to Know: The MiG-35, a fourth-generation-plus fighter, showcases Russia’s aerospace expertise with advanced avionics, enhanced combat...

16.11.2024 10

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The Navy's Zumwalt-Class Stealth Destroy Has Its 'Ride or Die' Moment

The USS Zumwalt is currently undergoing a two-year modernization process to install the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile system....

16.11.2024 6

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The Houthis Won't Stop Firing Missiles at U.S. Navy Destroyers

What You Need to Know: Houthi rebels launched a multi-pronged attack against U.S. Navy destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Spruance in the Bab al-Mandab...

15.11.2024 6

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China: The Secret Buyer of Russia's Su-57 Felon Stealth Fighter?

What You Need to Know: Russia has announced the first overseas sale of its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter at the Zhuhai Air Show, sparking speculation...

15.11.2024 5

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The Age of Chinese Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers Has Arrived

What You Need to Know: Satellite photos confirm that China has built a land-based nuclear reactor prototype for a large surface vessel, signaling...

15.11.2024 5

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China Would Freak: Why Taiwan Could Get the F-35 Fighter

What You Need to Know: Taiwan is reportedly eyeing a $5 billion U.S. defense purchase, including F-35s, E-2 Hawkeyes, Patriot missiles, and the Aegis...

14.11.2024 7

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Houthis Came Close to Hitting U.S. Navy Nuclear Aircraft Carrier with a Missile

The Problem: In a close call, a Houthi missile came within 200 meters of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower earlier this year, according to a report in CTC...

14.11.2024 9

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China's 'NGAD' White Emperor 6th Generation Fighter Is a Problem for the Air Force

What You Need to Know: China’s Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) recently unveiled the White Emperor (see image above), or Baidi, at the...

14.11.2024 10

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$6,000,000,000 Nuclear Aircraft Carrier 'Sunk' By $100,000,000 Diesel Submarine

The Key Facts: In a 2005 war game, the Swedish diesel-powered submarine HMS Gotland "sank" the U.S. Navy's $6 billion-plus USS Ronald Reagan carrier...

14.11.2024 10

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Russia's Kirov-Class Battlecruisers are the Last 'Battleships' (But Not for Long)

What You Need to Know: The Russian Navy’s decision not to modernize the Pyotr Veliky, one of two remaining Kirov-class nuclear-powered...

14.11.2024 10

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Zumwalt-Class: The 1 Word You Can't Call These 'Stealth' Destroyers

Battleship: The Zumwalt-class destroyer, once heralded as the future of the U.S. Navy, has become a costly misstep. Initially envisioned as a 32-ship...

13.11.2024 10

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Russia and China are Freaked: The AbramsX Tank Is Coming to Take the Crown

What You Need to Know: The AbramsX tank, the latest iteration of the iconic M1 Abrams, promises a major upgrade with 21st-century technology. General...

12.11.2024 8

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Stealth Helicopters: Why Doesn't the U.S. Military Have This Weapon?

What You Need to Know: Stealth technology has reshaped modern air combat, but helicopters remain largely outside this trend due to challenges like...

11.11.2024 10

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Russia's B-21 Raider: Meet the PAK DA, Putin's Stealth Bomber Dream

What You Need to Know: Russia is developing the Tupolev PAK-DA, its first stealth bomber, aiming to rival the American B-2 Spirit and the upcoming...

11.11.2024 8

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China's J-10 Fighter: An F-16 'Copy' with Israeli DNA?

What You Need to Know: The J-10 Vigorous Dragon, often compared to the F-16, showcases Chinese engineering with foreign influence. Though resembling...

11.11.2024 20

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Russia's MiG-41 Mach 4 Fighter Could Smoke the F-35 (On Paper)

What You Need to Know: The Russian aerospace firm Mikoyan is developing the PAK DP or MiG-41, a sixth-generation interceptor and fighter to replace...

09.11.2024 6

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The NGAD Fighter Might Be Set to Crash and Burn Thanks to 1 Word

Cost: The Air Force’s ambitious Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program has been paused due to staggering costs and concerns over...

09.11.2024 9

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Could China's H-20 Bomber Nuke America Undetected?

What You Need to Know: China's developing H-20 stealth bomber could soon reshape global nuclear deterrence. With a design inspired by the U.S. B-2...

09.11.2024 10

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Can Donald Trump Really End the War in Ukraine?

What You Need to Know: Donald Trump’s re-election has raised questions about the future of U.S. support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian...

09.11.2024 9

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The Russian Navy Faces an Uncertain Future

What You Need to Know: Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has suffered severe losses since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with about half of its fleet damaged...

07.11.2024 6

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Is the Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Ready for a Real Battle?

What You Need to Know: The Ford-class aircraft carrier, designed to be the future of U.S. naval airpower, is facing scrutiny over its durability and...

07.11.2024 8

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Nimitz-Class: The Aircraft Carriers the Navy Can't Do Without

What You Need to Know: The U.S. Navy faces significant challenges as it seeks to extend the service lives of Nimitz-class carriers to maintain its...

06.11.2024 8

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