The Legacy of the U.S. Navy Jolly Rogers
Dating back to the days of sailing vessels and piracy on the high seas, the intimidating black flag with a white skull and crossbones logo has adorned U.S. Navy aircraft…
U.S. Air Force Releases Rendering of VC-25B in New VIP Livery
Despite being posted on Feb. 18 after news broke about the reversal to Trump's preferred VIP livery design, the rendering is in fact identical to one that has been used…
No, You Can’t Just ‘Jailbreak’ the F-35
Claims about modifying the F-35’s software raise legitimate sovereignty questions. But cybersecurity architecture, cryptography, and sustainment realities define strict limits on what can and cannot be done. As we reported…
First U.S. Navy Aggressor F-16 Completes Structural Repair at FRCSW
The Navy has launched a Programmed Structural Sustainment Repair program for the dozens of F-16s acquired from the Air Force, which will allow them to fly through 2035. The U.S.…
Second and Third Prototypes of Turkey’s Kaan Fighter Have Emerged
The two new Kaan airframes are scheduled to begin testing in 2026, while Turkey is also developing its own engine to replace U.S.-made powerplants used by the prototypes. At least…
First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B
A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by President Donald Trump, which is also due to appear on the next generation of Presidential aircraft. Boeing C-32A…
