Locked On #397 | The best of aviation photography

Boeing’s evolution of the F/A-18 Hornet into the Super Hornet breathed new life into the aircraft. Now, the F-35 looks set for its own reimagining.

Russia’s newest export capable Su-57E fighter jet is undertaking its own “tour de world”, as the fifth generation, high-performance aircraft pushes a global sales pitch despite relatively unknown combat effectiveness.

China has been on a rapid military drone innovation and manufacturing drive, with newer models unveiled in months rather than years. But how do we sort fact from fiction?