The U-2’s retirement is driven by a complex interplay of operational costs, concerns about its performance in contested airspace, and a strategic pivot towards unmanned and space-based systems.

Facing defense cuts and NGAD setbacks, Lockheed Martin is pitching an enhanced F-35 as a cost-effective “bridge” to sixth-gen fighters, reusing advanced tech while managing significant financial ...

Azerbaijani-Russian relations face their worst crisis in decades, fueled by geopolitical rivalry, energy competition, media warfare, and Russia’s aggression, culminating in a deadly airliner incident ...

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While the announcement comes as a relief, it still signals that Trump envisions a world of high tariff barriers even with ...

MCPON James Honea, the Navy’s top enlisted sailor, will retire after 38 years, capping a career defined by advocacy for enlisted families and leadership across multiple global commands.

However, its conceptual innovations, engineering challenges, and historical context offer a fascinating glimpse into the ...

Until the Houthis see the costs of their aggression the Yemeni Islamist group will continue to threaten stability in the Red Sea.

Despite accolades, the USS Gerald R Ford faces persistent sanitation failures due to a flawed toilet system, raising concerns about design oversight and living conditions during extended deployments.

Royal International Air Tattoo, US aircraft like the B-1B and U-2 showcased American airpower and diplomacy, possibly marking the U-2’s final appearance before retirement.

The bomber nearly collided with a SkyWest jet in North Dakota due to lack of radar at Minot Airport and poor coordination. The FAA and military are now investigating safety protocols.

Taiwan’s military pay reform may ease recruitment woes, but stagnant promotion incentives and underfunded defense goals ...