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The National Interest on MSN13h
The Soviet Union’s MiG-21 Jet Fighter Defined an Aircraft Era
Compared to contemporaries like the American F-4 Phantom II, the MiG-21 was less complex and far cheaper to produce—but could ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN2d
F-4 Phantom: America’s First True Multi-Role Jet Fighter
The F-4 Phantom is one of the most iconic and versatile fighter jets in aviation history. Born in the Cold War era, this twin ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN1d
Cold War-era fighter jets F-4 Phantoms could launch satellites for US firm
Starfighters International, a company with a long history in research and test flights, is working on the acquisition of retired F-4 Phantoms from South Korea.
Modern Engineering Marvels on MSN3d
From Cold War Icons to Digital Warriors: How the F-15EX and F-16V Block 70 Redefine the High-Low Doctrine in Modern Air Combat
The F-15EX can carry more air-to-air missiles than any fighter in U.S. history. Fact, as highlighted by the E3 Aviation ...
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China and Russia’s nuclear escalation
During the Cold War, the United States maintained a diverse arsenal of nuclear weapons to support deter Soviet aggression. This arsenal included land-based, theater-range missiles operated by the U.S.
Lockheed to Boeing: How India’s Operation Sindoor may loosen the grip of US defence giants
Indias recent military advances and cost-effective innovations expose critical weaknesses in the US defence system. As ...
Racism couldn't stop San Antonio colonel from making his mark
In his 30-year career, retired Col. Edward Young Jr. navigated segregation, witnessed history and helped reshape the Air ...
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Ukrainian MiGs strike hard with French bombs and Cold War tactics
The Ukrainian Air Force continues its attacks on Russian targets, with MiGs remaining as the main strike aircraft. We provide ...
The National Interest3d
Air Power in the Second Nuclear Age
Results from today’s battlegrounds strongly suggest that drones, AI, and other novel technologies favor the defender, with ...
Union-Bulletin1dOpinion
Commentary: How can Europe deter Putin? Revive the ‘Reforger’
When I was a junior officer during the Cold War, the biggest North Atlantic Treaty Organization military training exercises — ...
The return of the nuclear threat
Humanity has lived with nuclear weapons for so long — 80 years, this year — without destroying itself, that we sometimes take ...
James Stavridis: How can Europe deter Putin? Revive the ‘Reforger.’
When I was a junior officer during the Cold War, the biggest North Atlantic Treaty Organization military training exercises — ...