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China unveils new sixth-generation stealth fighter jets
On December 26, 2024, in broad daylight, China took to the skies with the test flights of two presumed sixth-generation delta-wing fighter jets. The more documented of the two, the Chengdu delta-wing craft,
What Is 'Next-Generation' Fighter Aircraft in US-China Air Power Race?
Meanwhile, the U.S. Air Force told Newsweek that the Next Generation Air Dominance fighter jet, which is intended to be the successor of its fifth-generation stealth fighter jet,
SEE IT: China stuns with maiden flight of sixth-generation aircraft
China appeared to unveil it's newest sixth-generation fighter aircraft after social media video and photos showed the tailless aircraft soaring above.
Air Force acquires 12 new fighter aircraft, 50 more expected
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced the acquisition of 12 additional fighter aircraft to enhance its operational capabilities. The new additions to the
China’s Tailless Next Gen Fighter: What we know so far
Spotted during test flights over Chengdu in China’s Sichuan province, the J-36’s futuristic design represents a bold departure from traditional fighter configurations. The absence of a vertical stabilizer—a hallmark of most previous stealth aircraft—further reduces radar cross-section,
Why do China’s sixth-gen stealth fighters have different designs?
The smaller of the advanced jets is expected to be carrier-based while the larger plane could become a fighter-bomber, observers say.
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Details remain murky on why a Navy cruiser launched a missile at a US aircraft in the Red Sea
The Dec. 22 missile attack from the USS Gettysburg is the first friendly fire incident in decades. The crew members of the ...
NATO Fighter Jets Scrambled Twice To Intercept Russian Aircraft
NATO fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea at the end of last year, as Moscow's violations ...
I flew in a Cold War-era jet that trained US fighter pilots. It showed how far military aviation has come.
Flying in Lockheed's T-33 Shooting Star transported me to the past, showcasing early fighter jet capabilities and how ...
Air Force Sent More A-10s to the Boneyard in 2024, But It Continues to Use the Aircraft Overseas
The hefty 57-foot, 6-inch wingspan close-support aircraft known as the "Warthog" has been in service since the 1970s, and was ...
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Having same fighter aircraft will bring our navies closer: Top French Navy officer on Indian plans to buy Rafale-M
With India looking to finalise the Rafale Marine shortly, a top French officer said on Saturday that having the same fighter aircraft will bring two forces together. The French Carrier Strike Group ...
China unveils new futuristic fighter jets in surprise flyby
Viral images on Chinese social media show the sophisticated jets flying at low altitude. Analysts say it could mark a ...
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Air chief: We have acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft for NAF operations
The Nigerian air force (NAF) has acquired 12 additional fighter aircraft to boost its operational capabilities further.
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6th gen combat aircraft ‘bit of a dream’ right now: French Navy pilot on new Chinese fighter jets
Amid a debate on reports about the Chinese sixth-generation fighters, a French Navy officer on Saturday said these planes are a bit of a dream right now as it will take a long time for them to be ...
China's mysterious 6th-generation fighter J-36 creates panic among world's experts, its name is…, it is dangerous because...
Beijing: China caused a flutter and confusion by flying two sixth-generation stealth fighter jets simultaneously last month, ...