Maya Carlin

At last week's Zhuhai Air Show, Beijing unveiled its much-anticipated J-35A stealth fighter jet. The J-35A will make China the second nation, after the United States, to operate two different fifth-generation stealth fighters when it joins the existing J-20.

The Navy’s LCS, designed to provide a small, fast, maneuverable, and inexpensive family of surface ships, is capable of taking on many roles. From intelligence and surveillance to anti-surface warfare and special operations, these ships were intended to support the service’s mission to “unman the front lines” when introduced.

Taiwan is reportedly seeking to procure F-35 Lightning II fighters, along with other advanced American defense systems, to bolster its ability to deter a potential Chinese invasion.

For many years, the United States retained air superiority when it came to its bombers. This could soon change with the arrival of the H-20, which is expected to be able to reach targets within the United States.

ATACMS has a range of up to 190 miles, making the weapon system capable of penetrating deep into enemy territory and circumventing even the most cutting-edge air defense systems.

Russia’s Su-57 "Felon" fifth-generation stealth fighter may soon have its first international buyer, according to Russia's arms exporter Rosoboronexport. The announcement, made at the Zhuhai Air Show, claimed the platform is a "proven weapon" sought by foreign nations.

The USS Kentucky (BB-66), initially planned as a Montana-class battleship, was reordered as an Iowa-class vessel in 1940 to prioritize speed and adaptability to carrier task forces. However, shifting priorities during World War II led to repeated construction delays, with the ship never being completed.

The Iowa-class battleships were reactivated in the 1980s to counter the growing Soviet naval threat, particularly the Kirov-class battlecruisers.

Concepts from the X-44 Manta may have influenced the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which is developing a sixth-generation fighter to replace the F-22.

Israel's F-15I Ra’am fighters, while often overshadowed by the F-35I, remain a crucial asset in the Israeli Air Force. These aircraft offer greater range than Israel's F-35s and F-16s, making them essential for long-range strikes and air superiority missions.