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The Navy’s F/A-18 Hornet Is Still Deadly After Nearly 50 Years
The enduring and admirable F/A-18 Hornet has been a staple of U.S. naval ... failed to impress U.S. Air Force reviewers considering bids for the Lightweight Fighter (LWF) program.
Which Plane Does The US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly?
The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's demonstration flying group, and they have specially modified planes to do it.
The Aviationist23d
Swiss F/A-18s to be Moved to Emmen in First Step Towards Retirement
The F/A-18s operated by the Swiss Air Force are slated to be retired in ... Dassault Rafale, and Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet in terms of effectiveness, product support, and overall cost.
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If not F-35, what are Canada's best fighter jet options?
Canada is reviewing its F-35 fighter jet deal, sparking speculation about alternatives like Gripen, Rafale, Super Hornet, and ...
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F-35s Take Over Rotational U.S. Marine Corps Deployments to MCAS Iwakuni
VMFA-214’s F-35s have deployed to Japan in place of long-running F/A-18 Hornet detachments, which reinforce the U.S. Marine ...
Helsinki Times12d
US B-52 bombers drop guided bombs in Finland for first time
Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers conducted their first-ever air-to-ground bombing exercises in Finland on 6 March ...
The National Interest20d
Canada’s CF-188 Hornet Nightmare Is Here
The CF-188 symbolizes the reliance on the United States for just about everything in Canada. Canada’s government was caught unawares by the Trump administration’s peculiar—yet very real ...
Contando Estrelas3d
Canada reconsiders the purchase of the F-35 fighter and could opt for the Swedish Gripen
Yesterday, the CBC reported that Canada has already paid for its first 16 F-35As, with delivery scheduled for early 2026.