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Highly Versatile Multi-Mission Bomber: Why The B-1 Lancer Was Resurrected From The Dead

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February 10, 2026
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The B-1B came back from the dead thanks to a doctrinal shift in how US bombers should operate and the need for a bridge ahead of the B-2 Spirit.

How Can Fighter Jets Evade Radar?

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February 10, 2026
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Modern fighter jets typically don’t fly under the radar as they use to, now they hide from, clutter, confuse, and attack the radar.

Inside The B-2 Spirit Bomber’s Secret Crew Rest Areas

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February 8, 2026
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Why the B-2’s rest areas are functional, not comfortable and the tales of a “mini-fridge” are overblown.

Lockheed Martin Vs. Airbus: Which Manufacturer Produces More Military Aircraft?

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February 3, 2026
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Lockheed produces more fighter jets than Airbus, but Airbus wins on the number of military helicopters shipped.

How America’s Most Prolific Fighter Jet Designed A New Age Of Combat

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January 30, 2026
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The F-4 Phantom II came with flaws, but its flexibility meant it became the muscle of US air power and helped pave the way for later 4th-gen fighters.

How Many B-1 Bombers Are Left?

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January 27, 2026
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Around 45 B-1B bombers remain in service, giving the USAF 45% of its peak strength, while another 27 are in varying condition in storage.

How Many B-1 Bombers Are Left?

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January 27, 2026
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Around 45 B-1B bombers remain in service, giving the USAF 45% of its peak strength, while another 27 are in varying condition in storage.

Why The B-52 Stratofortress Is Poised To Reach A Century Of Flying

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January 26, 2026
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The B-52 might not be retiring until the 1960s meaning it will likely set a new record for the longest in service US combat aircraft.

Why The Air Force Is Suddenly Doubling Its ‘Nightwatch’ Doomsday Fleet

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January 26, 2026
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The Air Force is making some big moves.

Why The B‑2 Spirit Is The 1st Stealth Bomber Of Its Kind

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January 25, 2026
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The B-2 was a generational leap in strategic stealth bombing capabilities and is not be superseded until 2027 when the B-21 is to enter service.