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How Internal Weapons Bays Replaced Hardpoints on Modern Aircraft
Internal bays are far harder to use than simple hardpoints—but can help to keep a stealth plane stealthy, while external weapons light up on enemy radar.
NASA’s X-59 QueSST (a low-boom demonstrator) made its first flight on October 28, 2025. It is hoped that when it flies ...
Modern aircraft carriers rely on advanced navigation tech, but the U.S. Navy still trains for scenarios where GPS and radar ...
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Are Today’s Airplanes Still Safe to Fly
Despite aviation’s long-standing reputation for safety, recent headline-grabbing incidents have led many travelers to wonder whether modern airplanes remain as secure as they once were. It’s ...
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Combat kings: 7 most powerful military aircraft dominating skies in service today
In military aviation, raw speed is no longer a benchmark for domination over the ...
Uncrewed aircraft like MQ-9B and Gambit are no longer support tools. They are reshaping how modern airpower sees, decides, ...
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The 10 Biggest Aircraft Carriers to Ever Set Sail
Although “aircraft carriers” come in many sizes and shapes, the largest and most advanced supercarriers all fit a ...
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