The stealthy fighter will offer some exceptional capabilities.

From the F-22 to the T-38, these USAF jets in 2026 are decades older than their pilots—yet remain vital to American airpower ...

The USAF is looking at updated legacy systems, next-generation manned systems, and futurist autonomous systems for its future ...

The future of aerial combat is shifting towards Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also known as loyal wingmen. These AI-equipped, unmanned drones will fly alongside manned fighters, enhancing their ...

fighter jets flying above the clouds, clear sky behind them - Bfk92/Getty Images Chinese scientists may have found a way to turn one of the biggest weaknesses of fighter jets into a strength. For ...

An effort by France, Germany and Spain to define the path forward on their cooperative Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter program will miss a self-imposed year-end deadline and continue into 2026 ...

The US Air Force marked a major milestone as Indiana’s 122nd Fighter Wing completed its three-year conversion from A-10s to advanced Block-40 F-16s, restoring full combat readiness. The shift comes ...

Shield AI's Hivemind AI program piloted Anduril's YFQ-44A uncrewed aircraft for the first time. Hivemind was selected earlier to provide autonomy for the Air Force's drone wingmen. The Air Force ...

Watch as Richard Aboulafia joins the podcast to discuss how 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for two next-generation fighter programs conceived in Europe: FCAS and GCAP. Don't miss a single ...