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There are only 15 remaining F-16’s to be built, but Lockheed Martin expects to keep the life of one of the most well known jets going for a long time. As with many older fighters, the current trend is to maintain the shell airframe but upgrade the electronics, radars, and other mission equipment. International customers […]
So there I was…. Late on a Sunday morning, just trying to get back home to Enid, Oklahoma to see the wife and kiddo for dinner after a long, 3-day cross country spanning Denver, Colorado to Omaha, Nebraska and back to home-base. My student and I took off uneventfully from Omaha and we were on the […]
The new Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) has yet to be tested with a live aircraft and has had a troubled development past. A recent DoD Inspector General report questioned whether the system should continue and noted reliability of the system is uncertain. Advanced Arresting Gear, the brand new system for catching aircraft on Ford Class […]
Editor’s Note: We are pleased to have former F-16 pilot Nate “Buster” Jaros join us for a discussion on how fighter pilot tactics can help general aviation (GA) pilots. He has written a book called Engine Out Survival Tactics. Below is the first part of a two part series. We hope you enjoy. I think […]
Dean “Diz” Laird is the only known US Navy pilot to shoot down both German and Japanese planes during the Second World War. The World War II Ace flew his 100th plane this past weekend at age 95. Dean “Diz” Laird is a legend in naval aviation. If you have ever been to Coronado, California, you […]
A Delta flight mistakenly landed at Ellsworth air force base in South Dakota instead of Rapid City Regional located 10 miles way. Every pilot probably has a story like this–or at least a really close call. Landing at the wrong airport is certainly not a good thing, but not the worst event in the world. However, it is […]
The Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the F-35 Lots 9 & 10 might be announced later this week at the Farnborough International Air show. Joint program office officials may have two things to brag about this weekend. The F-35 finally makes its debut at the Farnborough International Air Show. Also, it appears the […]
A cable used to catch a landing E-2C Hawkeye snapped on the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower back in March. 8 sailors were injured, but the pilot of the E-2C Hawkeye was able to maintain control and keep the plane airborne. Let me tell you what folks, this is scary stuff and […]
F-35 aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin has not been approached by the joint program office to weigh alternatives for replacing the F-35’s current ejection seat. Jeff Babione, Lockheed’s executive vice president and general manager of the F-35 program said the company would be willing to look into changing the seat if the government deems replacement necessary. However, that type […]
Things are heating up with the fight against ISIL in Syria. Russia is deploying its only aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean sea in a show of force. The Russians are doing their best to match the United States in the war in Syria. Russia’s state run media TASS reports that Vladimir Putin is now sending Russia’s only […]
The Marine Corps has hired an independent review team lead to look at Class C aviation mishaps. Class C mishaps, the lowest class, have doubled over the last year amid the current aviation readiness crisis. FighterSweep community, we had a recent article regarding the state of military aviation readiness. Now it appears the Class C […]
Everyone sees the need to help Wounded Warriors. But not many people have the guts, desire, and passion to start their own 501(C)3 organization dedicated to helping those who have been severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Well, one man did. Meet Joe Porrazzo, founder of Warrior Passion (www.warriorpassion.org) and retired USMC F-18 fighter pilot […]
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SIG Sauer is a world-class firearms manufacturer trusted by military, law enforcement, and responsible civilian shooters, delivering precision-engineered weapons, optics, and training systems while maintaining a strong commitment to veteran hiring, American manufacturing, and the professionals who rely on their gear when it matters most.
FightCamp is an at-home boxing and kickboxing training system built around real technique, structured programming, and measurable performance. Members train with fighters and professional coaches while using connected punch and kick trackers that record volume, speed, and power in every round. The result is training that builds conditioning, skill, discipline, and resilience — all from home, on your schedule.
Essential Provisions Field Fuel® meals [ready-to-eat] & sports nutrition products have been developed with the cleanest, high-quality nutrient and energy-dense ingredients available. Research has shown that the whole food nutrients contained in our products have the ability to help.
Have you ever tried to wear a fleece hoodie in bad weather? We don’t recommend it. That’s why we founded BÆRSkin in 2019 – to create the world’s best outdoor gear that’s just as comfortable at home as it is durable outdoors. “Bad fitting, bulky, and boring” is how we felt about 1000’s of regular fleece hoodies we tested.
If you’re 21 or older and use nicotine or tobacco, charge ahead with Black Buffalo, America’s only credible smokeless tobacco alternative. Black Buffalo dips just like the real thing without the tobacco leaf or stem. Find Black Buffalo in Wawa, Circle K, Sheetz, Love’s, Pilot, Racetrac, and many more retail locations across the United States.
Stay Locked In. No Matter What. NEORON is a brain-boosting beverage built for the mission: sugar-free, crash-free, and engineered for clean, tactical focus through long hours and high-stakes operations. Made for those who grind, stay sharp under pressure, and refuse to fold—if failure isn’t an option, NEORON has your six.
Our roots in shooting sports started off back in 1996 with our founder and CEO, Josh Ungier. His love of airguns took hold of our company from day one and we became the first e-commerce retailer dedicated to airguns, optics, ammo, and accessories. Over the next 25 years, customers turned to us for our unmatched product selection, great advice, education, and continued support of the sport and airgun industry.
