The U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet will be replaced by the F/A-XX, a sixth-generation fighter jet developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, with the F-35C Lightning II also complementing the transition until the F/A-XX becomes fully operational in the 2030s. Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin are competing to build the F/A-XX, designed for longer range, greater speed, and advanced sensors to dominate future carrier air wings.
First F-47 now being built, will fly in 2028: US Air Force chief. NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Air Force's first F-47 fighter is now being built by Boeing, and the advanced jet is expected to have its initial flight in 2028, Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin said Monday.
Under current Australian Government planning they will be replaced by 72 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters. The Australian Government offered the Hornets for sale after they were retired and 25 were sold to Canada in early 2019. Eight F/A-18s will be preserved for historical purposes in Australia.
Planned to take to the air in 2027, the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator will feed into the design of the Tempest, which is being developed as a stealthy fighter for the U.K.'s Royal Air Force, as well as for Italy and Japan, and is expected to be in service by 2035.
The SR-72 "Darkstar" from Top Gun: Maverick is a fictionalized version of Lockheed Martin's real, but highly classified, hypersonic aircraft program, intended as a successor to the SR-71 Blackbird for intelligence, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions, potentially flying by the 2030s, with prototypes exploring Mach 6+ speeds using advanced Turbine-Based Combined Cycle (TBCC) engines, though official confirmation of flight-ready models remains secret.
The F-16 introduced fly-by-wire controls and can handle up to 9g turns, which still beats many jets. Tejas Mk2 also offers plus 9g capability; because of its advanced flight controls and aerodynamic design, it has an advantage over the F-16.
Yes, Australia is receiving AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with deliveries beginning in September 2025, replacing their older Tiger helicopters to provide enhanced firepower, reconnaissance, and network capabilities for the Australian Army, with all 29 ordered expected by 2029.
Meet the United States Air Force's sixth-generation fighter, the F-47, bringing next-gen technologies to ensure air dominance for decades to come. Meanwhile the F35 and F22 have barely seen combat against equivalent foes as is lol. Alex Lee Jones The F22 has seen combat with a chinese balloon...
Neither the Gripen nor the F-35 is definitively "better"; they excel in different areas, with the F-35 generally superior in stealth, advanced sensors, and networking (fifth-gen tech), while the Gripen E offers lower costs, simpler maintenance, and exceptional ruggedness for dispersed operations, leading to debates over which fits a nation's needs best. In recent evaluations, like Canada's, the F-35 dominated overall military capability scores, but critics argue the Gripen's operational flexibility and cost-effectiveness are often overlooked.
She's a celebrity both for her music and for her extravagance. Lady Gaga owns 3 private jets, no less! Like Kim Kardashian, she opted for Boeing 747 private jets. It's no wonder that, with earnings of $59 million in 2021 alone, the international pop star has been able to equip herself with these VIP aircraft.
After nearly half a century, the A-10 Warthogs are being phased out and the last ones are leaving their longtime home at the Warfield Air National Guard Base in Middle River.
In a direct head-to-head matchup, the J-35 would edge out the American F-35C on speed, with a claimed top speed of up Mach 1.8, potentially allowing the J-35 to engage (or disengage) faster in supersonic fights compared to the F-35C's Mach 1.6.
There's no single "most dangerous" fighter jet, but the F-22 Raptor is often cited for air superiority due to its unmatched stealth, speed (Mach 2.25), supercruise, and maneuverability, making it dominant in air-to-air combat. Other contenders include the multirole F-35 Lightning II, known for connectivity and versatility; the agile Sukhoi Su-57, Russia's stealth fighter; and the powerful F-15EX Eagle II, the most heavily armed.
Musk said in part, “The F-35 design was broken at the requirements level… manned fighter jets are obsolete in the age of drones…” In another post, he said, “… some idiots are still building manned fighter jets like the F-35.”
Sukhoi – legendary and super agile Su-27 Flanker
While comparing Western to Eastern technology and fighter jets we cannot skip over two widely compared aircraft: Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” and the McDonnell Douglas F-15 “Eagle” (now Boeing F-15 Eagle). In the eastern aviation, world Sukhoi stands for a legend.
The SR-72 "Darkstar" from Top Gun: Maverick is a fictionalized version of Lockheed Martin's real, but highly classified, hypersonic aircraft program, intended as a successor to the SR-71 Blackbird for intelligence, reconnaissance (ISR), and strike missions, potentially flying by the 2030s, with prototypes exploring Mach 6+ speeds using advanced Turbine-Based Combined Cycle (TBCC) engines, though official confirmation of flight-ready models remains secret.
China has test-flown two sixth-generation aircraft prototypes, tentatively named the Chengdu J-36 and Shenyang J-50. Russia has been developing the Mikoyan PAK DP since the mid-2010s, as an interceptor to replace its Mikoyan MiG-31.
Ans. Yes, Rafale is better than f-16. We can see that Rafale has a high thrust to weight ratio, and better maneuverability than f-16. It can carry heavy warfare and its canard structure gives it advantages during flying where an f-16 fighter fails.
Australia's most elite military unit is widely considered to be the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR), often referred to as Australia's Tier 1 Special Forces, alongside the 2nd Commando Regiment, both operating under the Special Operations Command (SOCOMD). The SASR specializes in long-range reconnaissance, direct action, and counter-terrorism, while the 2nd Commando Regiment focuses on strike and recovery operations, with both units handling the most demanding missions.
There's no single "most dangerous" helicopter, but the Boeing AH-64 Apache is widely considered the world's most effective and lethal attack helicopter due to its heavy armament (Hellfire missiles, 30mm cannon, rockets), advanced sensors, survivability, and combat record, while the Russian Kamov Ka-52 Alligator is also cited as extremely formidable, noted for its unique coaxial rotors and powerful weaponry. The term "dangerous" often refers to offensive capability in modern warfare, making these formidable gunships top contenders, though older models like the Hiller Hornet were notoriously unsafe.
FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) helicopter pilot salaries in Australia vary significantly by experience and location, ranging from entry-level potential around $100k+ to experienced pilots earning $140,000 to over $180,000 annually, with some roles offering lucrative packages including bonuses and benefits, especially in the mining and resources sectors.
From our "F-16 Hall of Fame": A Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM #J-063 MiG-kill marking. This Dutch F- 16A shot down a Serbian MiG-29 Fulcrum on March 24th, 1999 over Serbia. https://www.f-16.net/aircraft-database/F- 16/airframe-profile/1966/ #rnlaf #mig29 #F16.
The DND assessment suggests the Gripen's results were “systematically inferior” to the F-35 in terms of military capabilities, said Justin Massie, a defence expert at the Université du Québec à Montréal.
Technologically, the Tejas MkII incorporates India's indigenous Uttam AESA radar, featuring more than 900 gallium-nitride (GaN) modules. Analysts say it offers greater power efficiency, detection range beyond 200 km and improved jamming resistance compared to Rafale's gallium-arsenide (GaAs) radar.