LongShot drones, AIM-120 missiles

X-68A LongShot Air-To-Air Missile-Carrying Drone Moves Closer To F-15 Launch, Opening New Era Of Standoff Air Combat

The United States is moving closer to a potentially transformative shift in aerial warfare as the Pentagon’s cutting-edge LongShot drone program advances toward its long-awaited first flight. Developed under the leadership of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the air-launched...
F-35A Lightning II

How Many Fighter Jets Does US Air Force Really Operate? A Deep Dive into America’s Tactical Airpower in 2026

When people attempt to count how many fighter jets the United States Air Force operates, they are often looking for a clean. This single number captures the scale of American airpower. But that seemingly straightforward question quickly opens into a...
America’s Super Bowl Air Defense Operation: Rapid Scrambles, Civil-Military Coordination, and Standing Guard Over Levi’s Stadium

America’s Super Bowl Air Defense Operation: Rapid Scrambles, Civil-Military Coordination, and Standing Guard Over Levi’s Stadium

This wasn’t an ordinary airshow performance. Classified as a National Special Security Event (NSSE) by federal authorities, Super Bowl LX demanded an integrated aviation safety and defense architecture — a layered shield blending military readiness, Temporary Flight Restrictions, radar surveillance,...
F-15 fighter jets

U.S. F-15 Fighter Jets Patrol Eastern Aleppo as Syrian Army Moves into Deir Hafer and Maskana Following SDF Withdrawal

Eastern Aleppo witnessed heightened military activity on Friday as United States Air Force F-15 fighter jets were spotted flying at low altitude over the region, coinciding with the redeployment of Syrian government forces into the towns of Deir Hafer and...
China’s J-35 Stealth Fighter

China Expands Push Into Global Fighter Jet Market, Challenges F-35, Rafale, and Eurofighter Dominance with Cost-Effective, Advanced, No-Strings-Attached Fighter Jets as U.S. Observes Growing Dragon Influence

China is steadily boosting its influence in the global fighter jet market, banking on competitive pricing, flexible financing options, and minimal political restrictions to attract buyers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. While Beijing still trails dominant exporters...
Turkish fighter jet KAAN

Saudi Arabia Eyes Turkish KAAN Stealth Fighters Amid F-35 Setback and Strategic Realignment

Saudi Arabia’s increasingly assertive pursuit of fifth-generation combat aircraft has taken a significant turn as the Kingdom reportedly explores the acquisition of up to 100 Turkish-built KAAN stealth fighters. The potential procurement marks a major pivot in Riyadh’s defense strategy,...