China’s two-seat J-20S stealth fighter has just transformed from a demonstrator into a “carrier killer” capable of hunting ...
The armed forces of the United States have competed amongst themselves for generations, so it would be surprising if they ...
The USAF is looking at updated legacy systems, next-generation manned systems, and futurist autonomous systems for its future ...
The future of aerial combat is shifting towards Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), also known as loyal wingmen. These AI-equipped, unmanned drones will fly alongside manned fighters, enhancing their ...
From the F-22 to the T-38, these USAF jets in 2026 are decades older than their pilots—yet remain vital to American airpower ...
An effort by France, Germany and Spain to define the path forward on their cooperative Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter program will miss a self-imposed year-end deadline and continue into 2026 ...
Watch as Richard Aboulafia joins the podcast to discuss how 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for two next-generation fighter programs conceived in Europe: FCAS and GCAP. Don't miss a single ...