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Cargo aircraft play key roles in military operations, and the following are the most iconic in aviation history.

The Most Iconic Cargo Aircraft in Military History

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Militaries around the world are working on planes they hope will represent a generational leap in aviation technology.

How the sixth-generation fighter jet will upend air warfare

As the Second World War neared its end, the Allies escalated their strategic bombing efforts against Germany to weaken its industrial capabilities and undermine civilian morale. On April 8, 1945, disaster struck the US Army Air Forces’ Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, known as Wee Willie, during one of these missions. The bomber was hit by enemy anti-aircraft fire, and the resulting devastation was captured in a dramatic series of photographs.

Rare Photos: Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress’ Final Moments Before Deadly Crash

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24/7 Wall St. Insights: The L-39 Albatros first entered service in 1972, and countries are still adding this aircraft to their military forces The Albatros is powered by a single Ivchenko AI-25TL turbofan engine, which allows for a top speed around 400 mph This jet can equip a 23mm automatic cannon as well as a […]
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World Militaries Are Still Buying This Combat Aircraft From the 1970s

In July 1986, a Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk crashed in California's Sequoia National Forest - two years before it was announced to the public.

The US Air Force Was Caught Red-Handed Trying To Cover-Up The Crash of Its Top-Secret Stealth Fighter

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The aging A-10 Thunderbolt II, built for close-air support and anti-armor missions, has participated in maritime exercises with the US Navy.

Unusual photos show A-10 attack aircraft built to hunt tanks escorting a ballistic missile submarine

The Northrop F-5 is a supersonic lightweight fighter aircraft that continues to see service, despite dating back to the Cold War.

The World Couldn't Get Enough Of The American Fighter Jet The US Air Force Rejected

American flying ace Bruce Carr was so desperate to get out of enemy territory that he tried to fly back in a stolen German Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

This American Pilot's Unbelievable Escape Involved Flying A Stolen German Focke-Wulf Fw 190 to Safety

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An aviator for the United States Navy recently became the first American woman ever to score a victory in air-to-air combat, the service said. The fighter pilot, who was not identified, earned that distinction after knocking down a Houthi drone, one of dozens of attack drones launched by the Yemen-based rebel group that have targeted civilian merchant ships in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, according to the Navy. Houthis say the attacks are a direct response to the devastation in Gaza since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. The Navy said the pilot was flying an F/A-18 Super Hornet, a military...

Navy pilot becomes first U.S. woman to "kill an air-to-air contact"

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Russia said Sunday it scrambled fighter jets to intercept two U.S. military long-range bomber aircraft that approached the Russian border over the Barents Sea in the Arctic."The crews of the Russian fighters identified the aerial target as a pair of U.S. Air Force B-52H strategic bombers," Moscow's defense ministry wrote on the social media platform Telegram, specifying that the planes scrambled were MiG-29 and MiG-31 fighters."As the Russian fighters approached, the U.S. strategic bombers turned away from the State Border of the Russian Federation," the ministry said.Russia has ramped up military operations in the Arctic Circle, including tests of advanced hypersonic...

Russia says its fighter jets intercepted U.S. bombers in the Arctic

In 1998, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was officially retired, concluding its more than 30 years of service with the US Air Force. Throughout its three decades in operation, it set countless records, which Lockheed Martin aims for its secret successor, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird,” to surpass in the future.

Lockheed Martin’s SR-72: The SR-71 Blackbird’s Supersonic Successor

Abu Tahsin al-Salhi was a veteran Iraqi soldier who volunteered to fight ISIS. His impressive record made him the "Sheikh of Snipers."

The Legendary Sniper Who Took Out 384 Enemy Combatants on the Battlefield

Photos show that the jets are primed for air-to-air operations, with each one equipped with multiple Sidewinder and AMRAAM missiles.

Super Hornet fighter jets loaded with supersonic missiles spotted in Middle East ahead of potential Iranian attacks: report

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Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

The M240 machine gun was introduced in the 1970s. Having seen use in a number of conflicts, it's favored by the US Army and Marine Corps.

Why Do Both US Marines and the Army Swear By This One Machine Gun?

The US Air Force and Navy have tested a QUICKSINK live-fire anti-ship attack with a B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bomber aircraft in the Gulf of Mexico. The event saw techniques for neutralizing surface vessels using precision-guided bombs modified specifically to counter maritime systems at low cost. According to the Air...

US Air Force, Navy Demo QUICKSINK Ship-Killer With B-2 Stealth Bomber

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It may surprise you to learn that the Navy's very first aircraft carrier took to sea more than a century ago, with the US Department of Defense commissioning the construction of the vessel in March 1922. It may also surprise you to learn the ship didn't actually start its journey as an aircraft carrier, and when the ship took to sea in 1913, it did so as a cargo vessel under the name Jupiter.

What Happened To The USS Langley, The First American Aircraft Carrier?

While many military bases remain in use for decades, some become abandoned and are left to fall victim to the elements of Mother Nature.

8 Abandoned Top Secret Military Bases From Around the World Revealed

Founded in 2017, Dawn Aerospace is a New Zealand-based company building a rocket-powered aircraft for supersonic flight. The team, which has about 130 employees, wants to build a space transportation network and has built a foundation in the aerospace industry by supplying safe, accessible propellants and propulsion systems that various classes of satellites have used. According to the company, it already has 76 thrusters in space.

Aircraft Prototype Can Now Fly at Unlimited Speeds

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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From Biplanes to Fighters: The 15 Deadliest Aircraft Ever Built

Since the First World War, aircraft have played a key role in military engagements, offering fire support and conducting essential reconnaissance missions. Throughout the past century,...

From Biplanes to Fighters: The 15 Deadliest Aircraft Ever Built

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