Being a fighter jet pilot is undoubtedly one of the most demanding roles in aviation, requiring exceptional physical and mental strength, knowledge of technical systems and an astute tactical ...

Fighter pilots go through rigorous training before flying front line fighters like the F-35 or F/A-18. A key part of that process involves lead-in fighter jets such as the Hawk 127. These aircraft ...

Since World War I, aerial combat has changed significantly. Starting from simple reconnaissance and small-scale dogfights with biplanes, aerial warfare today involves complex air combat tactics with ...

Pentagon agrees to build Qatari Emiri Air Force facility in Idaho as part of the ongoing U.S.-Qatar partnership, Secretary of ...

Heather Penney, who flies an F-16, was one of the first female fighter pilots. Herstory Lessons pays tribute to women whose accomplishments are hidden from history, but who have made an impact on the ...

Arthur Van Haren Jr. was one of the top fighter pilots of WWII. He also was my grandfather. I called him “Tata,” a nickname for grandfather in Spanish. He didn’t tell me much about World War II. Tata ...

When U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday morning that the federal government had reached an agreement with ...

DOVER, Delaware (WPVI) -- The F-22 Raptor is a stealth fighter aircraft capable of going faster than the speed of sound without using an afterburning. "You're going to see the airplane doing loops, ...

Top gun fighter pilot from Tibetan plateau describes herself as a 'warrior' in the sky; says ultimate goal is to protect the ...