Chinese state media attack the F-47 fighter jet on cost, Boeing issues, and rare earths. U.S. experts counter the claims.
Us Fighter jets
Fighter jet pilots represent one of the most elite and highly trained groups in global aviation.
Training a fighter pilot for the United States Air Force (USAF) at bases such as Washington involves multi-year instruction pipelines and millions of dollars in taxpayer investment.
The U.S. Air Force confirms Lot 17 F-35A fighters arrive with radars installed, countering earlier reports while modernization challenges continue.
US Air Force fighter pilot salary is built from multiple components that together form total compensation
Sabena Aerospace will maintain European F-16 fighters destined for Ukraine under a new US DoD contract, ensuring sustained operational readiness as additional aircraft arrive.
The US sixth-generation fighter program, now designated F-47, moved from concept to contract under President Donald Trump’s second term, with Boeing selected as the prime contractor.
A December 19 inspector general audit found that the Department of Defense did not consistently hold Lockheed Martin accountable for poor F-35 sustainment performance under a 2024 contract.
China is accelerating its push into the global combat aircraft export market through 3 active fighter programs: the FC-31, Chengdu J 10C, and JF-17.
Canada advances F-35 and NORAD modernization plans with new bases, tankers, Arctic upgrades, and a layered air defense strategy.