Military & Defense Aviation
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Russia’s Bulletproof Su-25 Frogfoot—Built to Survive Anything
The Sukhoi Su-25 was engineered as a rugged close air support aircraft, built around heavy…
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F-35 vs. Gripen Fighter Jet Debate May Already Be Decided in Canada
A leaked 2021 scoring chart reveals the F-35 Lightning II crushed Sweden’s Gripen fighter jet in…
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Mechanical blind spot causes F-16 crash near Alamogordo, New Mexico
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the U.S. Air Force’s 49th Wing crashed shortly after…
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Ukraine’s F-16s Get Cheap Anti-Shahed Missiles That Cost 90% Less Than Traditional Options
Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets have been equipped with low-cost laser-guided rockets designed to counter Russian…
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US Approves $301 Million JASSM-ER Missile Sale to Italy
The US State Department approved a $301 million sale of advanced long-range cruise missiles to…
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Poland Scrambles Fighter Jets as Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine
Poland activated its air defense systems and scrambled fighter jets on December 6, 2025, as…
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China’s Rapid Expansion to 300 J-20 Fighters: A Message to the Air Force
China has rapidly expanded its J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter fleet to over 300 aircraft…
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Ukraine’s Crimea strike cuts $150M pharma supply line at region’s sole bromine producer
On November 21, 2025, Ukrainian drones struck the Brom chemical plant in Krasnoperekopsk, occupied Crimea, hitting…
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SpaceX veterans’ hypersonic missile startup raises $350 million as U.S. races to close gap with China and Russia
On December 5, 2025, Castelion announced a $350 million Series B funding round to mass-produce hypersonic missiles…
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China Deploys Over 100 Warships Across East Asian Waters in Largest Naval Show of Force
China deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters in December…
About Author
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.
