As terrible recent conflicts have shown, the fighter aircraft is far from dead and can prove vital for a nation’s survival. The most modern fighters can shoot down an enemy aircraft at a range of 100 ...

When it comes to the contest of air power, many say that the most important system is the pilot in the seat. However, giving that pilot the best tools for the job makes it a lot easier for them to ...

In recent years, the Su-34 has attracted attention outside Russia, including in the United States, for its ability to stay ...

If you were wondering whether U.S. Air Force fighter pilots use the same type of jet, the answer is yes. After earning USAF pilot wings in Undergraduate Pilot Training (flying the T-38 Talon), and ...

Modern fighter jets typically don't fly under the radar as they use to, now they hide from, clutter, confuse, and attack the radar.

The biggest roosts in the RAF.

Europe is not going it alone on next-generation airpower. Instead, it is pursuing a pragmatic hybrid: buying cutting-edge US ...

Pilots regularly grapple with high “G forces” while in the cockpit—forces that the human body is not meant to handle, and that lead to stress-related injuries over time. Flying a fighter jet is often ...