Why the bar scene in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is more than just nostalgia The bar scene, while nostalgic, functions as a crucial pivot point that sets up character arcs, thematic depth and emotional stakes.By Clay Beyersdorfer9 days ago
F-35s to get new capabilities with summer software updateFuture Block 4 capabilities are intended to bring the F-35 better sensors, improved sensor integration, and the ability to carry more and deadlier weapons.By Stephen Losey8 weeks ago
Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron DomeTwo senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."By Jen Judson3 months ago
Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rolloutThis is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
T-7 trainer production delayed again as Air Force, Boeing adjust planThe T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.By Stephen Losey3 months ago
Laughlin says goodbye to last T-1 as Jayhawk retirement continuesThe Air Force is retiring its aging T-1 fleet as it moves to a mobility pilot training system that relies more on simulator flights.By Stephen Losey4 months ago