Landing a plane on an aircraft carrier is hard, especially if you're flying the jet aviators have declared the most difficult to set down on a carrier.
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As part of an ongoing effort to increase its defense strategy, Japan will be adding American-designed missiles to its Destroyers. Here's what you need to know.
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A Navy wreck from World War I was officially discovered this year, despite technically being found before. Here's how modern teams located it.
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Aircraft carriers are the most formidable ships ever created and changed the face of military combat, but how many jets can their decks actually hold?
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After World War II, the U.S. Navy was looking for ways to expand its capabilities at sea. The USS United States had potential but was ultimately cancelled.
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The US Air Force has been training its pilots with aircraft from the 60's. Now, it's getting ready to upgrade to the T-7 fighter jet to modernize learning.
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The U.S. Navy plans to replace its long-lived T-45 Goshawk trainer with a newer model. Here's a quick rundown of some of the planes in contention for the honor.
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During the Vietnam War, an plane was made that was so quiet, you wouldn't even realize it was flying over your head. Only 11 were made and they're rare now.
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While fighter pilots often stick to the same airframe throughout their careers, some specialized pilots may stick to one aircraft for prolonged periods of time.
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Military air bases around the world don't let just anyone through the gates and generally driving on the runway is prohibited for safety reasons.
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The U.S. government can cover the cost of sending a vehicle overseas if a service member wants to bring it, but one type of truck is not allowed in Germany.
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The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been serving in the Maryland Air National Guard since 1979, flying both domestically and overseas in places like Bosnia.
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The Freedom-class LCS isn't a large warship like the Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, designed to stay near the coast while on deployment.
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Ukraine looks to be getting a big boost to its aerial warfare capabilities soon, with new planes from its allies bolstering the nation's fleet of fighters.
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The war in Ukraine and the prodigious use of drones in that war could make enforcing a no-fly zone very complicated. Here's what you need to know.
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Big planes are nothing new, but a Colorado startup unveiled plans for a 109-meter long cargo plane that can carry fully assembled fighters and helicopters.
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The second Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS John F. Kennedy, experienced some delays in construction. However, it's now nearing completion.
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Why can’t DJI shake off its Pentagon watch-list label? A recent court decision reveals how deep the concerns over its military ties really run.
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Air Force One aircraft are designed to move as swiftly and as long as possible, meaning its General Electric jet engines are designed with durability in mind.
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The C-17 Globemaster and C-5 Galaxy are two iconic cargo planes currently serving in the United States military, transporting troops and equipment worldwide.
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Boeing may be best known by the general public for passenger jets like the 747, but it also has a long history of developing important military aircraft too.
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Over the past 120 years or so, General Dynamics has become one of the biggest names in the world of defense and military equipment. Who owns the company today?
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With San Francisco's Fleet Week well underway, there has been some concern about who would headline the air show with the U.S. government shut down. Oh, Canada!
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Russia’s newest fighter jets show how its Cold War legacy still shapes modern airpower, combining proven designs with updated tech and stealth features.
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San Francisco’s iconic Fleet Week might look a little different this year — and one major crowd favorite could be missing from the skies. Find out why.
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Spotting an aircraft carrier is easy thanks to its island superstructure, but why is it almost always on the right side? The answer lies in aviation physics.
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At first look, it may seem that an aircraft carrier is unorganized, but don't be fooled, as planes can be launched at a rapid rate per minute.
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