The U.S. Airstrike on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Was 15 Years in the Making
According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Operation Midnight Hammer, the precision B-2 raid that hit key Iranian nuclear sites, had its roots in a classified mission that began over…
British F-35s Will Carry Nuclear Weapons, But Where Are Their Conventional Weapons?
The now planned purchase of F-35As, which will join the NATO nuclear mission, has led headlines, but the UK’s F-35Bs still lack any standoff strike weapons. As UK carrier strike…
French Mirage 2000s and Rafales Shoot Down Stratospheric Balloons During Test
French officials expressed concern over high-altitude objects beyond 20 km, an area which is becoming increasingly contested. France announced on Jun. 24, 2025 that it has tested the engagement of…
The Bizarre German Aircraft with an Identity Crisis: The BV 155
First conceived by Messerschmitt as a carrier-borne fighter, the Me 155 morphed into a high-speed attack plane and later a high-altitude interceptor known as the Blohm & Voss BV 155.…
Pratt & Whitney XA103 Engine Promotional Video Shows Canard-Equipped NGAD Rendering
Although reminiscent of the official F-47 renderings, the model in RTX's video is actually based on a notional design by artist Rodrigo Avella. A new promotional video released by RTX,…
United Kingdom to Buy F-35A Lightning for Tactical Nuclear Strike Role
The British government has announced it will purchase 12 new F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to contribute to NATO’s tactical nuclear forces. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to make…