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Tanker Fleet Strain: Five More US Air Force KC-135s Out Of Action After Saudi Air Base Strikes

Five US Air Force KC-135 tankers damaged in a surprise Iranian missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

The B-21 represents a generational leap over the aging B-2 and offers a new way of fighting in most heavily contested of space.

The B-21 represents a generational leap over the aging B-2 and offers a new way of fighting in most heavily contested of space.

Evacuation operations are undoubtedly underway.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

The Northrop B-2 lacks a tail because it emphasizes stealth over maneuverability and is designed for deep penetration strikes.

Most well-funded air forces offer their pilots compensation in a similar ballpark with fighter pilots making the same as other pilots in base salary.

US Air Force pilots’ base salary starts at around $50,000 and then triples with experience and service. Bonuses significantly increase the total.

While the lack of a production line may make the F-22 future look grim, the bigger threat is being replaced by the F-47.

While the lack of a production line may make the F-22 future look grim, the bigger threat is being replaced by the F-47.