- November 15th, 2026
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is exploring new ways to expand the combat capabilities of its J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter, with recently surfaced photographs showing the aircraft carrying eight long-range air-to-air missiles on external wing-mounted pylons. The...
The United States continues to hold a singular position in global military aviation: it is the only nation with operational stealth bombers, a capability that has been at the forefront of its strategic airpower since the late 20th century. The...
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....
In recent years, the Indo-Pacific region has witnessed an intense rivalry between the United States and China in expanding their advanced fighter jet capabilities. While the United States and its allies have steadily increased their fleet of F-35 Lightning II...