Maya Carlin

The Lockheed Martin SR-71 “Blackbird” still holds the world record as the fastest manned jet aircraft ever constructed, with an official top speed of Mach-3.3 (times the speed of sound).

The B-2 can carry up to 40,000 pounds of weaponry within two separate weapons bays positioned in the center of the aircraft. As a stealth bomber, the B-2 can carry both conventional and nuclear weaponry, as well as a litany of other munitions.

From longer-range anti-surface and strike capabilities to increased survivability and efficiency, the next-generation destroyer will hopefully be more successful than the Zumwalts when in service.

The Israel Defense Forces’ Merkava series of main battle tanks, widely considered to be of the most lethal armored vehicles in service across the globe, has remained the centerpiece of Israel’s armored corps for more than four decades.

When Iran carried out its first direct bombardment of missiles and drones toward Israel in April, the IAF deployed its Adir fleet to help thwart the attack. Israel’s F-35s have played an equally significant role in the IDF’s offensive and defensive operations targeting Hezbollah and the Yemen-based Houthis.

While Ukraine may be facing some setbacks on its home turf, the military’s ability to strike targets nearly 700 miles into Russia is significant.

When the new Stratofortress variant is officially introduced to service, it will feature cutting-edge radars, new internal wiring, engine pylons, a digital backbone, and enhanced communications and navigation capabilities

While the Eagle variant may be one of the Air Force’s oldest jet platforms to continue to fly the skies, upgrades like EPAWSS enables variants like the Strike Eagle to remain relevant in the modern age.

While Moscow and Tehran have shared warmer relations for decades, a revival of the nations’ allyship occurred when the former invaded Kyiv.

As the world’s first-ever fifth-generation jet, the Raptor is a fan favorite among military experts and aviation buffs. The stealth technology incorporated in the platform is so cutting-edge that the United States has prohibited its export in order to safeguard its components.