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By Jamie Hunter Aug 3, 2021

The Truth About The Air Force's Biggest Changes To Pilot Training Since The Dawn Of The Jet Age

General Wills faces a pilot shortage while saddled with a training system that's stayed largely the same for 60 years. Here's how it could change.

By Jamie Hunter Jul 10, 2021

War Games In California And Florida Linked To Test Massive "Kill Web"

Test pilot explains how the Air Force linked two major developmental exercises that included cutting-edge long-range targeting and autonomous drones.

By Jamie Hunter Jun 21, 2021

U.S. Navy Adversary Unit Reveals Super Hornet Masquerading As Russia’s Top Fighter

Navy adversary squadron VFC-12 has unveiled a newly painted F/A-18E that looks like a Su-57 Felon as it commences the overhaul of its fleet.

By Jamie Hunter May 18, 2021

How The Air Force Fires Live Missiles To Make Sure Pilots And Weapons Function In Actual Combat

Live-fire training is about giving aircrews vital experience outside of the heat of combat and making sure the weapons they would use actually work.

By Jamie Hunter Mar 15, 2021

Top British F-35 Pilot On How His Fledgling Team Is Forging Its Own Path Forward

A senior F-35 commander explains the triumphs and tribulations of operating the UK's first stealth fighter.

By Jamie Hunter Mar 11, 2021

Air Force Combines Wargames To Make The Mother Of All Airpower Testing Events

The Air Force has melded its Orange and Black Flag test events, and their exotic participants, to bring new capabilities to the fight even faster.

By Jamie Hunter Feb 8, 2021

Boeing's Chief F-15 Test Pilot Talks Flying The Air Force's New Eagle On Its Maiden Flight

The F-15EX went to 40,000 feet and flew at twice the speed of sound on its first flight.

By Jamie Hunter Feb 4, 2021

Sweden's Bigger Badder Gripen Fighter Packs A Lot Of Punch In An Incredibly Efficient Package

Sweden took an evolutionary approach for its next fighter, carefully picking the features that would make it not just relevant, but also affordable.

By Jamie Hunter Jan 26, 2021

Fighter Pilots Reveal Why You Don't Want To Mess With The A-10 Warthog In A Dogfight

Pilots discuss how the A-10 Warthog's tight turning radius coupled with its big gun means it can sting even the best fighters in a dogfight.

By Jamie Hunter Jan 15, 2021

How British Tornados Used A Special Weapon To Ravage Saddam’s Airfields In Daring Desert Storm Raids

Slamming Iraq’s bases at ultra low level with JP233 runway denial weapons was among the riskiest Royal Air Force combat actions since World War II.

By Jamie Hunter Jan 13, 2021

Black Flag Rises: New “Super Bowl Of Test Exercises” Pushes USAF’s Top Weapons To Their Limit

The full story behind the Air Force’s new war games that will ensure interoperability and get new capabilities and tactics to front line units faster.

By Jamie Hunter Dec 23, 2020

Fighter Pilots Are Taking Full Advantage Of The Air Force's Lifted Ban On Custom Helmet Art

While it's long been a fixture of naval aviation, recently relaxed Air Force rules mean its flyers now have some of the coolest helmet art we've seen.

By Jamie Hunter Dec 21, 2020

Why The Navy Is Looking To End Carrier Qualifications Entirely For Its Pilots In Training

The Navy wants to overhaul how it trains its pilots due to recent innovations that have hit the fleet and the prospect of a new jet trainer.

By Jamie Hunter Dec 14, 2020

Inside The Air Force's Elite Aggressor Program With One Of Its Top Pilots

Journey into the shadowy world of the aggressors—where they came from, where they're going, what it takes to become one, and what it's like being one.

By Jamie Hunter Nov 30, 2020

What It Is Like Flying The Most Advanced F-15 Eagle Ever Built

A test pilot's perspective on Qatari F-15QA trials that will pave the way to deliveries in 2021, and help the development of the USAF’s new F-15EX.

By Jamie Hunter Nov 20, 2020

America's Elite Flying Unit That Made The Recent Long-Range Hostage Rescue In Africa Possible

The Nigerian rescue mission shows how CV-22B Ospreys and MC-130J Commando IIs based in the UK are truly America's "9-1-1" force.

By Jamie Hunter Nov 16, 2020

These Are The Proposed Paint Schemes For The Navy's New Adversary Super Hornets

Many of the paint jobs replicate those worn by Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Iranian fighter aircraft.

By Jamie Hunter Nov 13, 2020

Inside The Navy's Top Aggressor Squadron That Is About To Trade Its Hornets For Super Hornets

The Navy's “Fighting Omars” aggressor squadron will receive its Super Hornets in 2021. Here's how they plan to use them.

By Jamie Hunter Oct 31, 2020

Pilots Provide Fascinating Commentary On Video Of America's Secret Red Eagles MiG Squadron

The presentation provides firsthand insights into the Red Eagles' activities during the twilight of the Cold War.

By Jamie Hunter Oct 30, 2020

New Aggressor Squadron At Nellis Air Force Base Will Have Both F-16s And F-35s

65th Aggressor Squadron will be re-established in 2021 and it will feature newer F-16s to complement its F-35s.

By Jamie Hunter Oct 23, 2020

The A-10 Warthog Is Preparing For Its Biggest Upgrade In Over A Decade

A new large-area cockpit display and additional weapons are all in the grand plans to get the A-10 ready for higher-end missions.

By Jamie Hunter Oct 16, 2020

Britain Banks On Tempest Future Fighter Program As Its Next Great Hope In Combat Airpower

Britain has new data to help make crucial decisions as to its pathway to future air dominance and a healthy indigenous aerospace and defense sector.

By Jamie Hunter Oct 15, 2020

The EA-18G Growler Has Its Own Topgun School For Electronic Attack Instead Of Dogfighting

An inside look at how 'Havoc' turns U.S. Navy EA-18G crews into wizards of the invisible art of electronic warfare.

By Jamie Hunter Sep 28, 2020

Strike Eagle Pilot Gives A Detailed Walk Around Tour Of An F-15E

Video from the flightline at RAF Lakenheath includes details of the important relationship between the F-15E's pilot and weapon systems officer.

By Jamie Hunter Sep 16, 2020

The Plan For Making Aging USMC F/A-18 Hornets Deadlier Than Ever For A Final Decade Of Service

Major upgrades and a smart fleet management plan will give the Marines the most potent Hornets ever during the twilight of the type's service.