Military & Defense Aviation
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US Ally Accelerates F-35 Base Construction Amid China Tensions
Japan is accelerating the construction of a military training base on Mageshima Island for US…
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US Navy invests $448 million in Palantir tech to speed up shipbuilding with AI
The US Navy has invested $448 million in Palantir Technologies to deploy artificial intelligence systems designed to…
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In Defiant Flyover, US F-18 Jets Enter Venezuelan Airspace for 40 Minutes
Two US F-18 fighter jets flew deep into Venezuelan airspace on December 9, 2025, circling…
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Israeli weapons maker says it sees surging European demand for new kits that turn machine guns into drone-killers
European militaries are showing growing interest in technology that turns standard service rifles and machine…
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Cigarette-Smuggling Balloons Disrupting Air Traffic Trigger Lithuanian State of Emergency
Lithuania announced plans on December 9, 2025, to declare a nationwide state of emergency after…
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US F-18 Jet Enters Venezuelan Airspace in Defiant 40-Minute Flyover, Report
Two US F-18 fighter jets flew deep into Venezuelan airspace on December 9, 2025, circling…
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US Navy Successfully Recovers Crashed Aircraft from South China Sea
The US Navy successfully recovered an F/A-18F Super Hornet and an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that…
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Why the New B-21 Raider Will Dominate the B-2 Spirit
The US Air Force is accelerating production of the B-21 Raider, a sixth-generation stealth bomber…
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The US is Building Massive 30-Ton Propellers for the World’s Most Expensive Aircraft Carriers
The United States is manufacturing enormous bronze propellers for its Ford-class aircraft carriers as part…
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Another Big Loss for Russia as AN-22 Military Plane Crashes, Killing Seven
A Russian AN-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region on December 9, 2025,…
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Zane Clark
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.
