Military & Defense Aviation
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The Massive Floating Radars Watching Missiles, Rockets, and Satellites at Sea
Far out at sea, a handful of unusual ships serve as roaming guardians and silent…
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Repurposed Peacekeeper Missile Launches Secret US Reconnaissance Satellites from California
A Northrop Grumman Minotaur IV rocket launched the NROL-174 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California…
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Iranian Navy Fires Ballistic and Cruise Missiles in Persian Gulf Drills
Iran’s military conducted large-scale exercises in December 2025, firing ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets…
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How the B-2 Spirit Flies 33-Hour Missions at Extreme Altitudes
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit is one of the most advanced strategic bombers ever built, combining stealth…
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Navy Releases Investigation into USS Harry S. Truman Fighter Jet Losses
The US Navy released its investigation report on December 4, 2025, detailing the loss of three F/A-18…
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How the Navy’s Electromagnetic Railgun Went from World Records to Cancellation
The US Navy’s electromagnetic railgun program represented one of the most ambitious weapons development efforts in modern…
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Ukrainian Strike Destroys Russia’s Experimental A-60 Laser Aircraft at Taganrog
On the night of November 24-25, 2025, Ukrainian forces destroyed Russia’s rare A-60 airborne laser aircraft in…
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America Can’t Fly Lockheed’s Best F-16—The F-21 Was Built Exclusively for India
The Lockheed Martin F-21 is a heavily upgraded variant of the F-16 Fighting Falcon designed exclusively for…
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US Air Force Begins Testing Budget-Friendly Uncrewed Fighter Prototypes
The US Air Force has officially begun ground testing of its next-generation uncrewed fighter jets, marking a…
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How the F-47’s Revolutionary Engine That Shifts Between Fuel Economy and Raw Power
The Boeing F-47 is America’s first sixth-generation fighter, and at its heart lies a revolutionary propulsion…
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.
