Aviation

The Black Hawk’s getting an upgrade! Sikorsky’s adding autonomous tech, pushing the iconic helicopter into the future.

The recent deployment of B-2 stealth bombers to obliterate underground Houthi weapons caches showcases the Pentagon’s unmatched ability to locate and destroy fortified targets with precision, even those hidden deep beneath layers of concrete and rock.

China’s new H-20 bomber may look like a carbon copy of the B-2, but it’s a reminder that in the race for air dominance, mimicry can still pose a real threat to U.S. defenses.

The US F-22 fighter fleet was cut short, but software upgrades now keep it ready for air dominance with first-strike capabilities.

The A-29 Super Tucano just found a new home at the Air Force Test Pilot School, marking a big change for test pilot training after 30 years!

Russia’s Su-27 Flanker and its advanced variants, like the Su-35, continue to shape the nation’s airpower, blending older design elements with cutting-edge 5th-generation-inspired technologies, but still fall short of achieving air superiority.

Israel’s F-35I Adir jets are equipped with domestically produced electronic warfare systems and weapons, designed to counter regional threats like Iran’s advanced air defenses and guided weapon systems, giving the Israeli Air Force a distinct advantage in modern warfare.

Today’s Pic of the Day gives spotlights to the ever-iconic, the legend—B-1B Lancer, still a top player in modern air combat.

The future of air warfare will not just be about cutting-edge machines, but about the seamless integration of AI-driven drones and human decision-making in a “family of systems” that outmaneuvers any adversary before they even see it coming.

Benjamin Rich didn’t just build planes—he redefined the very concept of modern warfare by making the impossible task of invisibility a reality, and in doing so, gave the U.S. military an edge no enemy could see coming.

The Su-27’s influence on modern Russian fighter jets, from the Su-30 to the Su-35, is undeniable, proving that even a Cold War-era design can continue to shape the future of aerial combat.

The prospect of China launching its stealthy GJ-11 drone from a Type 075 amphibious assault ship may still be more of an aspiration than a reality, but its potential to challenge U.S. naval superiority certainly raises alarms at the Pentagon.