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The Airbus A330 MRTT, the Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and the KC-135 Stratotanker represent different generations and philosophies of aerial refueling. The A330 MRTT is the largest and most modern, offering superior fuel and passenger capacity, making it best for long-range and high-volume strategic missions.

Over 100 U.S. military aircraft have arrived in the Caribbean, including fighter jets, stealth F-35s, electronic warfare Growlers, combat rescue planes, and aerial refueling tankers, signaling a massive buildup in a region already under high tension.

New photos released to Newsweek offer a glimpse at a new aerial drone that is designed to fly alongside advanced fighter jets. The images, which have not previously been publicly available, are the latest look at U.S. defense giant Northrop Grumman's Project Talon drone, which the company says it developed in just 15 months.

As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the U.S. Navy has recently added new combat aircraft to its ever-growing arsenal. As the most lethal sea power in the world, the U.S. Navy must continue innovating in this field to maintain its dominant position.

F-15E and A-10 retirements, accelerates F/A-XX and F-47 oversight, and demands a concrete plan for post-E-6B nuclear

It seems like autonomous aircraft makers are indulging in a bit of oneupsmanship as Shield AI rolls out its X-BAT VTOL Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) that combines the ability to land and take off without a runway with long-range endurance. Autonomous ...

The V-22 Osprey is a highly versatile aircraft that experienced a significant rise in serious accidents in 2023 and 2024, the GAO reported Friday.

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Government has confirmed that it will permit United States military aircraft to transit local airports in the coming weeks, as part of ongoing bilateral security cooperation between the two countries.