Lauren Frias

The Carrier Killer A formidable threat to the US Navy's prized flattop fleet , China's infamous anti-ship Dong-Feng 21 missile has been nicknamed the " carrier killer "; Dongfeng means "east wind" in Chinese.

Lauren Frias,Lakshmi Varanasi · 10-min read Israel has one of the world's most advanced air defense systems.

Madison Marsh has used her reign as Miss America 2024 to highlight similarities between the beauty pageant world and her Air Force service.

Russia's grinding offensive in one eastern sector has come at huge human and material cost, including five divisions' worth of tanks and vehicles.

The F-22 Raptor is the top US fighter, known for stealth, speed and agility. A USAF pilot describes how the jet handles for airshow demos vs. combat.

Maj. Lindsay Johnson, who leads the Air Force's A-10 demo team, recalls exhibiting the Warthog's famed combat prowess as the jet's retirement looms.

The Thunderbirds perform high-speed maneuvers in tight formations at airshows worldwide, demonstrating the speed and agility of the F-16 fighter jet.

The stunts that US Air Force demo teams perform derive from real combat scenarios. Airshows offer a glimpse at the fighter jets' capabilities.

Japan's destroyer-turned-aircraft carrier recently concluded sea trials off California that put Lockheed's F-35B to the test.

China showcased its advancing airpower by debuting its newest stealth fighter, the J-35A, at the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow. See what else was displayed.