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The UK Just Admitted It Can No Longer Build The Red Arrows’ Next Jet

With the Hawk production line closed, the UK may have to leverage US/Swedish, Italian, or Korean aircraft designs for its next trainer.

Until now, helicopters have been good at avoiding fighter jet locks while flying low, but this is part of a complicated and changing picture.

Until now, helicopters have been good at avoiding fighter jet locks while flying low, but this is part of a complicated and changing picture.

A closer look at a fascinating financial question.

Portugal became Embraer’s first international customer for the KC-390 Millennium in 2023.

Fighter jets can be retired early for everything from being surplus with a peace dividend, to being a burden during times of rearmament.

Russia’s place as one of the ‘big three’ strategic bomber nations is looking increasingly shaky out to 2030 as its Soviet inheritance disappears.

Congress simply was not willing to send the F-22’s secrets abroad.

Military pilots have financial trade-offs when transitioning to the commercial sector, although loss of seniority can be bigger for seasoned pilots.

Ranking the NATO air forces by highest pilot salaries is difficult, although it clusters around North America and Western Europe.