News & Perspectives On Global Defense Industry
25th April 2024
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Though she has been out of service for decades, the SR-71 still holds the record for the world's fastest aircraft. During one of her final flights, she even set a…
The F-35 stealth fighter is the most expensive fighter on the planet today. And while many experts complain about the cost, it is capable. A U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning…
The X-44 Manta never made it past a design concept, but its short life influenced later stealth designs like the F-22 Raptor. X-44 Manta. Artist Rendering. The X-44 Manta Design…
Russia's Su-57 and Su-75 stealth fighters look good on paper. However, both have some clear funding and technological problems. Su-75. Image Credit: Creative Commons/Computer Generated Image. One Russian stealth fighter…
If countries can afford the F-35, it is unlikely they would go for a Su-75. That means the F-35 will likely be a sales smash for years. Russia's Su-75 Checkmate…
Meet the North American X-15 The X-15 Flew Really Fast – Simplyput, no manned aircraft has flown faster than the North American X-15. The hypersonic rocket-powered aircraft was developed as…
The Eurofighter Typhoon was devised to provide Europe with an air defense fighter that would be superior to new Soviet warplanes of the time. There was a time when the…
