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Boeing’s X-32 stealth fighter has a message for the US Air Force and US Navy

Last year, National Security Journal traveled to see both of the two Boeing X-32 aircraft that still exist. One sits indoors ...
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Meet the J-35: China’s answer to the F-35 stealth fighter and US Navy aircraft carrier power

China may soon operate its J-35 stealth fighter from all three of its aircraft carriers — a significant upgrade to the PLA Navy. Only the new carrier Fujian, with its electromagnetic catapult, can ...

Pentagon ‘Committed’ to Navy’s New Stealth F/A-XX Warplane

The Pentagon’s leadership is now supportive of the Navy’s next-generation stealth fighter replacing the service’s aging F/A-18 Super Hornet, after previously pushing back against the new program.

The World's Largest Air Forces By Number Of Active Stealth Aircraft

The US leads in stealth aircraft fleet, followed by China and then US allies who have completed much of their F-35 program of ...

China unveils J-35AE fifth-gen stealth fighter for export, Pakistan in line for 40 jets: Should India be worried?

China has unveiled the export-ready J-35AE stealth jet, with reports suggesting Pakistan may acquire around 40 aircraft. The development could deepen China-Pakistan military ties and impact India’s ...

Why Some Countries Still Buy Old Military Aircraft

A closer look at the booming marketplace for used fighters around the world.