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Artist’s rendering of the U.S. Air Force’s future Boeing F-47 sixth-generation stealth fighter, developed under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to provide extended combat range, enhanced survivability, and advanced air superiority capabilities in heavily contested airspace. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War/Defense)

F-47 Sixth-Generation Fighter: How 1,000-Nautical-Mile Range Could Reshape U.S. Air Force Superiority

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The U.S. Air Force's future F-47 sixth-generation fighter is being developed with a planned combat radius exceeding 1,000 nautical miles (1,852 kilom…
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KAAN and F-35A highlight two different stages of fifth-generation fighter development. Turkey’s twin-engine KAAN is advancing through flight testing with a projected Mach 1.8 speed, internal weapons bays, integrated sensors and nationally controlled weapons and electronic warfare systems, while the U.S. F-35A remains the operational benchmark with mature stealth, sensor fusion, networking and combat-proven service.

Turkey’s KAAN Takes Shape as Twin-Engine Fifth-Generation Fighter Counterpart to U.S. F-35

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Turkey’s KAAN is taking shape as a twin-engine fifth-generation fighter jet counterpart to the U.S. F-35, with a projected Mach 1.8 maximum speed, in…
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U.S. Air Force F-15EX Eagle II fighter: the service now plans to procure 149 aircraft through 2031, expanding the non-stealth fighter’s role as a high-payload, long-range missile carrier alongside the F-35 and future F-47.

U.S. Air Force Expands F-15EX Eagle II Fleet to 149 Fighter Jets With Production Through 2031

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The U.S. Air Force is moving to expand its F-15EX Eagle II fleet well beyond earlier plans, with the 2026 defense budget outlining 149 aircraft throu…
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A UAE Air Force Mirage 2000-9 multirole fighter aircraft armed with HALCON's Thunder precision-guided bomb conversion kit. The EDGE Group-developed smart weapon transforms standard Mk 81 and Mk 82 bombs into low-cost precision-guided munitions, significantly enhancing the aircraft's strike capability for sustained combat operations. (Picture source: EDGE Group/X)

UAE Mirage 2000-9 Fighter Jet Used in Iran Oil Strikes Gets New EDGE Thunder Guided Bomb Kit

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The United Arab Emirates' EDGE Group has revealed that the UAE Air Force's French-made Mirage 2000-9 multirole fighter aircraft are now equipped with…
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BAE Systems unveils its Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, highlighting the growing role of autonomous human-machine teaming in future air combat operations.

Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA): The Future of Human-Machine Teaming in Air Combat

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The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) 2026 confirmed that Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) have become one of the most important development…
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The Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat is an AI-powered stealth drone designed to fly alongside F-35 fighters and future combat aircraft, providing reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and force-multiplying capabilities in contested airspace.

Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Stealth Combat Drone Passes Key Radar Tests for Fighter Teaming

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Boeing’s MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft has successfully validated its stealth performance through radar cross-section testing, reinforcing its…
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Images showing the latest fifth-generation fighter aircraft worldwide, illustrating the global race for air dominance driven by stealth, sensors, and networked warfare. Picture source: Army Recognition, protected illustration, reproduction prohibited without permission.

Most Modern 5th Generation Fighter Jets as U.S. China Russia and Allies Compete for Air Dominance

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The race for air dominance has become a global competition, driven by fifth-generation fighters designed to operate in heavily contested airspace thr…
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Side-by-side comparison: China’s sixth-generation fighter prototypes – the Chengdu J-36 (left) optimized for long-range air superiority, and the Shenyang J-50 (right) designed for future carrier-based operations.

China accelerates development of sixth-generation fighters J-36 & J-50 ahead of US Next-Gen Air Dominance

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China has quietly advanced its next-generation combat aviation efforts, according to a U.S. Department of War report published in December 2025, whic…
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The United States B-21 Raider (right) and China’s H-20 (left) represent the next generation of long-range stealth bombers, signaling a global shift in strategic airpower.

Analysis: China’s H-20 Competes with U.S. B-21 Raider to Become the World’s Leading Stealth Bomber

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Emerging from decades of strategic bomber development and technological rivalry, the United States’ Northrop Grumman B‑21 Raider and China’s Xi’an H‑…
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The AN/APG-81 AESA radar is housed in the nose of the F-35, providing simultaneous air and ground threat detection with precision tracking capabilities.

U.S. F-35 fighter jet with AN/APG-81 radar invisible destroyer before visual contact

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The U.S. F-35 Lightning II’s edge in air combat now extends to the sea. Defense officials note that the jet’s Northrop Grumman-built AN/APG-81 Active…
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Exclusive: South Korea KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Enters Mass Production to Rival International Fifth Gen Competitors

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South Korea's defense aerospace industry has entered a transformative era with the official signing of the second production batch for the KF-21 Bora…
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Technology: U.S. Raytheon Successfully Flight Tests PhantomStrike Radar Offering Real-Time Multi-Target Detection and Tracking

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American company Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, announced on May 6, 2025, a significant achievement and pivotal milestone in radar technology with…
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