The Flying Wings of Jack Northrop that Led to the B-2 Spirit – Part One
From his youth, Jack Northrop imagined efficient all-wing aircraft so advanced that technology and power plants needed to support them efficiently were not yet available. Jack Northrop John “Jack” Northrop…
B-1B Lancer Arrivals at Misawa Air Base Mark First Bomber Task Force Deployment to Japan
Aircraft and personnel assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess AFB, Texas, landed at the base in northern Japan on Apr. 15, 2025. A number of B-1B Lancer…
UK and France Conduct Joint Surveillance Mission Over the Black Sea
The joint surveillance operation follows a joint British-French declaration vowing to continue supporting Ukraine and deter Russia. The United Kingdom and France were part of an unusual mission over the…
UK ‘Reluctant’ to Share Technology Within GCAP Partnership, Italian Defense Minister Claims
Guido Crosetto, Italy’s Minister of Defense, has accused the GCAP partner of neglecting to share unspecified technologies with other program members. Speaking to Reuters, Crosetto discussed the Global Combat Air…
New Side Image of China’s Next Gen J-XDS Stealth Jet Surfaces, Confirms Canopy Design
New photo from recent flight offers clearest view yet of the stealth aircraft’s profile, providing fresh insights into its cockpit configuration. New photos that surfaced online on Apr. 16, 2025,…
B-2 Stealth Bombers Are Using GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators in Yemen – Reports
The B-2 bombers operating out of Diego Garcia have been reportedly using 30,000 lb GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators against underground Houthi targets. Since late March 2025, six B-2A Spirit stealth…
