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“The US Alone Will Invest $946 Billion in Nuclear Weapons Over the Next Decade,” Spain PM Sanchez Warns — “This Is a Mistake — a Historic Error That We Cannot Commit… I Beg You: Prevent the Launch of a New Arms Race While It Is Still Possible, Humanity Will Be Forever Grateful”
Read More: “The US Alone Will Invest $946 Billion in Nuclear Weapons Over the Next Decade,” Spain PM Sanchez Warns — “This Is a Mistake — a Historic Error That We Cannot Commit… I Beg You: Prevent the Launch of a New Arms Race While It Is Still Possible, Humanity Will Be Forever Grateful”Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez delivered a forceful warning against renewed nuclear rearmament during remarks at the Munich Security Conference, cautioning that major powers are repeating dangerous mistakes of the past as…
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This Jet Can Refuel Mid-Air Without a Boom or a Hose
Read More: This Jet Can Refuel Mid-Air Without a Boom or a HoseIn a test that turned heads across the defense world, the Navy’s X-47B unmanned jet pulled off something no drone had ever done before—it refueled mid-air, completely on its…
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How the USSR Wasted Billions on a Broken Airplane
Read More: How the USSR Wasted Billions on a Broken AirplaneIn the middle of the Cold War, the Soviet Union poured billions into a high-stakes aerospace race. The goal wasn’t to build a profitable airliner—it was to beat the…
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The B-70 Valkyrie: A Plane Too Fast for Its Own Good
Read More: The B-70 Valkyrie: A Plane Too Fast for Its Own GoodIn the late 1950s, the U.S. Air Force set out to build a bomber that could simply outrun trouble. What they got was the North American XB-70 Valkyrie, a…
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The Supersonic Jet That Could Land on a Carrier—But Never Did
Read More: The Supersonic Jet That Could Land on a Carrier—But Never DidIn the 1950s, the U.S. Navy backed a bold attempt to put supersonic jets on aircraft carriers with the Douglas F5D Skylancer. A follow-up to the F4D Skyray, this…
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The Ugly U.S. Jet That Outlasted the Flashy Ones
Read More: The Ugly U.S. Jet That Outlasted the Flashy OnesSome aircraft are remembered for their sleek lines and blistering speed. The A-7 Corsair II? Not so much. With its blunt nose and boxy profile, it didn’t look like…
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The Jet Built to Launch From a Truck
Read More: The Jet Built to Launch From a TruckDuring the Cold War, U.S. military planners faced a dangerous possibility: airbases might be wiped out in a first strike, leaving fighter jets grounded. Their answer? Launch them from…
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Close Encounter Between U.S. and Russian Aircraft Near Alaska
Read More: Close Encounter Between U.S. and Russian Aircraft Near AlaskaA Russian Tu-95 bomber and Su-35 fighter were recently intercepted by a U.S. F-35 near Alaska, with footage circulating online showing just how tight the formation was. The aircraft…
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Why the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III Still Dominates the Skies
Read More: Why the F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III Still Dominates the SkiesThe F/A-18 Super Hornet Block III is a serious step forward for naval aviation. With extended range, smarter avionics, better survivability, and more flexibility across mission types, it gives…
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Flying Cars Hover Between Hype and Reality
Read More: Flying Cars Hover Between Hype and RealityFlying cars have long captured the imagination, yet they remain absent from our daily commutes. While the technology is no longer science fiction, real-world limitations—from cost to regulation—are what…
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$20 Billion Later, Boeing’s F-47 NGAD Is Set to Lead the Skies
Read More: $20 Billion Later, Boeing’s F-47 NGAD Is Set to Lead the SkiesBoeing just landed a $20 billion contract to develop the F-47, the centerpiece of the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program. This isn’t just about a new…
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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.



















