National Security Journal on MSN

Forget the F-35: Canada could have flown the F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter

Key Points and Summary – For a decade, Canada has struggled to replace its aging C/F-18 fleet. What about the F/A-18 Super ...
The National Interest

US Air Force F-16 vs. US Navy F/A-18: Which Fighter Jet Rules the Roost?

The two fighters are tailored to the needs of their respective services; the F-16 is fast and lightweight, while the F/A-18 is better suited to carrier operations. The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting ...
Regtechtimes on MSN

A deliberate signal: US F-18 fighters linger over Venezuelan waters despite Russian-built air defenses

Two U.S. F-18 fighter jets entered Venezuelan airspace around noon on Tuesday, creating a dramatic moment that thousands of ...
The Aviationist

USAF Aims for 1,558 Combat Jets by Ten Years, Eyes Higher F-35 and F-15EX Output

An unclassified U.S. Air Force report, mandated by the 2025 NDAA, included figures of the required combat fleet, calling for an increase of nearly 300 jets. The U.S. Air Force needs a total of 1,558 ...
Flightglobal

US Air Force rapidly integrates BAE’s APKWS rockets onto F-15E fighters to counter drone swarms

The US Air Force (USAF) is eyeing a role for Boeing’s F-15E strike fighter in defending against swarms of lethally-armed enemy drones. The Air Force Test Center on 3 September revealed it has ...
Aviation Week

USAF weighing F-16 options for Iraq

The United States Air Force (USAF) is crafting several options designed to meet an Iraqi request for Lockheed Martin Corp F-16 fighter aircraft, according to a senior U.S. Air Force official. Bruce ...
Defense One

USAF won’t resume full F-35 buys until Lockheed wrings problems from upgrade: service chief

ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, England—Lockheed Martin needs to make progress on a host of delayed upgrades to the F-35 fighter jet before the Pentagon will return to buying the jet in planned levels, the ...