Military & Defense Aviation
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Troops will see an average 4.2% boost in 2026 housing allowance
Service members will see a 4.2% bump, on average, in their monthly Basic Allowance for Housing…
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A Drone War Is More Silent and Deadly — and How America May Be Behind
Nikoletta Stoyanova, a Ukrainian photographer, watched as the six-armed behemoth took flight before soldiers hurried…
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F-35 Fighter Now Equipped With Game-Changing Mach 4 Meteor Missile
Lockheed Martin and European weapons manufacturer MBDA have completed ground integration tests of the Meteor…
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Chevron Cuts Venezuelan Oil Prices After U.S. Tanker Seizure
Chevron Corp has lowered prices for Venezuelan crude oil offered to U.S. refiners following last…
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U.S. Deploys Largest Aircraft Carrier and Strike Group to Venezuela’s Doorstep
The U.S. Navy has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group to the…
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Britain to Invest $25 Million in Laser Weapons to Counter Drone Threats
Britain will invest 20 million pounds ($25 million) in developing new laser weapons to shoot…
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Japan to Deploy F-35 Stealth Fighters at Third Base Amid Regional Tensions
Japan will deploy F-35A stealth fighter jets at a third air base starting in fiscal…
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Texas Military Bases to Receive $629 Million Under Defense Bill
The U.S. Senate advanced a defense bill on Monday authorizing $629 million in construction projects…
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US Military Conducts Strikes on Three Suspected Narco-Trafficking Vessels in Eastern Pacific
December 15, 2025 — The U.S. military conducted lethal strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in…
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Renewed Fighting in Ukrainian City Said to Leave 200 Russian Troops Isolated
Ukrainian forces are conducting careful operations to liberate Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, with approximately 200 Russian…
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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.















