The Last Cat: The F-14 Tomcat and its Fleet Air Defense Role
The final member of the Grumman cat family, the F-14 Tomcat, with its signature variable-geometry wings and twin-engine design, became an iconic symbol of the Cold War. Creating the Cat…
General Atomics and Saab Join Forces for MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning Capability
Pairing Saab’s AEW sensors with the long-range, high-endurance MQ-9B allows persistent surveillance at low cost even from aircraft carriers. General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Sweden’s Saab have announced a…
Breaking: Footage Shows Israeli Air Force Destroying Iranian F-14 Tomcat Jets
The Israeli Air Force has just released footage showing the destruction of two F-14 Tomcats (likely non-operational) on the ground. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have released footage showing precision…
[Updated] Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions
Around 30 KC-135 and KC-46 tankers departed the U.S. headed to Europe, but their final destination is unknown. In the night between June 15 and 16, 2025, multiple U.S. Air…
2,300-Kilometer Israeli Airstrike Destroys Iranian Aerial Refueling Tanker
The longest range raid of Israel’s attacks on Iran so far has destroyed an Iranian Air Force refueling aircraft, the Israeli Air Force has claimed. Thick smoke and flames could…
AFGSC Commander Talks B-21 Raider, B-52J, ICBMs and AI in Nuclear Command In Recent Interview
In a wide-ranging conversation, Gen. Bussiere, head of Air Force Global Strike Command, shared key updates on U.S. bomber modernization, strategic deterrence, and the future of nuclear command and control.…
