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“The Vessel Tried to Defy President Trump’s Quarantine,” U.S. Military Captures Tanker in the Indian Ocean That Was “Hoping to Slip Away,” Department of War Says — “We Tracked It From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, Closed the Distance, and Shut It Down”
Read More: “The Vessel Tried to Defy President Trump’s Quarantine,” U.S. Military Captures Tanker in the Indian Ocean That Was “Hoping to Slip Away,” Department of War Says — “We Tracked It From the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean, Closed the Distance, and Shut It Down”U.S. forces seized an oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean, saying the vessel attempted to evade a U.S. quarantine order issued by President…
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Mechanical blind spot causes F-16 crash near Alamogordo, New Mexico
Read More: Mechanical blind spot causes F-16 crash near Alamogordo, New MexicoAn F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 49th Wing crashed shortly after takeoff from Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico on April 30, 2024. The…
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JetBlue Plane Possibly Hit by Cosmic Rays, Made Emergency Landing—Expert
Read More: JetBlue Plane Possibly Hit by Cosmic Rays, Made Emergency Landing—ExpertA JetBlue flight that suddenly plunged 100 feet in October, injuring passengers and forcing an emergency landing, was likely struck by cosmic rays from space, according to experts investigating…
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Ukraine’s F-16s Get Cheap Anti-Shahed Missiles That Cost 90% Less Than Traditional Options
Read More: Ukraine’s F-16s Get Cheap Anti-Shahed Missiles That Cost 90% Less Than Traditional OptionsUkrainian F-16 fighter jets have been equipped with low-cost laser-guided rockets designed to counter Russian Shahed drones and cruise missiles, according to recent reports and images.[1] The New Capability…
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US Approves $301 Million JASSM-ER Missile Sale to Italy
Read More: US Approves $301 Million JASSM-ER Missile Sale to ItalyThe US State Department approved a $301 million sale of advanced long-range cruise missiles to Italy on December 5, 2025, strengthening the NATO ally’s strike capabilities.[1] The Deal Italy…
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Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine
Read More: Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russia Launches Massive Attack on UkrainePoland activated its air defense systems and scrambled fighter jets on December 6, 2025, as Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.[1] Poland’s Response…
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China’s Rapid Expansion to 300 J-20 Fighters: A Message to the Air Force
Read More: China’s Rapid Expansion to 300 J-20 Fighters: A Message to the Air ForceChina has rapidly expanded its J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter fleet to over 300 aircraft as of October 2025, marking the largest fifth-generation fighter fleet outside the United States.…
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The F-111 Aardvark: The Jet That Could Change Shape Mid-Air
Read More: The F-111 Aardvark: The Jet That Could Change Shape Mid-AirThe F-111 Aardvark wasn’t just fast—it was revolutionary. With variable-sweep wings, terrain-following radar, and a fully ejectable cockpit, this Cold War marvel pushed the boundaries of what military jets…
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How the X-1 Rocket Plane Saved America’s Space Program in 1947
Read More: How the X-1 Rocket Plane Saved America’s Space Program in 1947When the American rocket program hit a wall in the 1940s, the answer wasn’t a bigger missile—it was a tiny, orange rocket plane with a daredevil pilot. The Bell X-1,…
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Father Dies in Tragic Model Plane Accident in Tucson, Arizona
Read More: Father Dies in Tragic Model Plane Accident in Tucson, ArizonaIn a devastating incident that shocked the radio-controlled aviation community, Roger Wallace, a 60-year-old father of two, lost his life in 2002 after being struck by his own model airplane…
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Wrongful death lawsuits filed over UPS jet crash in Louisville, Kentucky
Read More: Wrongful death lawsuits filed over UPS jet crash in Louisville, KentuckyThe first wrongful death lawsuits have been filed in Kentucky state court following the November 4 crash of a UPS MD-11F in Louisville. The suits were filed on December 4…
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Zane Clark is a writer whose interest in national affairs began at age 11, during a birthday ride in a 1966 Piper 180C that sparked an early curiosity about history and current events. That first moment of perspective grew into a lasting fascination with the people, conflicts, and decisions influencing the nation’s direction. Today, Zane brings clear, informed storytelling to Altitude Post, covering everything from major events to the individuals helping shape the country’s future. When he’s not writing, he’s researching history, following current developments, spotting aircraft, attending airshows or exploring the stories behind the headlines.



















