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National Security Journal on MSN1d
The SR-72 Darkstar Mach 6 ‘Bomber’ Summed Up in 4 Words
The SR-72 “Darkstar,” the hypersonic successor to the SR-71 Blackbird, is being envisioned not just as a spy plane but also as a bomber, a role its famous predecessor never fulfilled. -While the SR-71 ...
The National Interest2d
How Is Israel’s F-15I Ra’am Different from America’s F-15 Eagle?
Through deep customization, the Israelis have maximized their F-15 fleet to be more surgical and self-reliant, focusing on ...
National Security Journal on MSN2d
The F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Is a Game Changer for the Air Force
The U.S. Air Force has officially retired its last F-15C/D Eagle fighters from Kadena Air Base in Japan, marking the end of an era for the venerable Cold War air superiority workhorse. -The aging jets ...
The Aviationist3d
Former Air Force Chiefs Criticize Proposal to Cancel E-7 and Cut F-35s
Sixteen retired USAF officials joined with the Air & Space Forces Association to issue an open letter to Congress setting out ...
ExecutiveGov5d
Air Force Pilots Test Operating Drones in Aerial Combat
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions developed the experimental XQ-58A Valkyrie in partnership with AFRL, with an initial test ...