F-35 Lightning II

How Fast F-35 Can Fly—and How It Stacks Up Against Faster US, Russian, and Chinese Fighter Jets

The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is the newest fifth-generation fighter fielded by the United States and its allies, yet on paper it looks oddly unimpressive when judged by one of the most intuitive measures of air combat performance: speed....
Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper

U.S.-Upgraded F-16 Viper Silently Tracks Chinese J-16 Amid PLA “Justice Mission 2025” Exercises Around Taiwan, Underscoring Taipei’s Advanced Air Defense Capabilities

Taiwan is demonstrating its ability to respond to Chinese military pressures as Beijing launched the “Justice Mission 2025” joint military exercises around the self-ruled island earlier today. The drills involve live-fire exercises, simulated blockades, and control of key ports and...