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USAF Warns Public Against Pointing Lasers At Military Jets

A statement was issued asking for the public's help in reducing laser incidents.

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1,000 Examples Now Built: A Guide To The Variants Of The F-35 Lightning II

Each variant was designed for a specific mission and operating conditions.

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Ouch: F-35 Fighter Jet Ingests Forgotten Flashlight Causing $4 Million Damages

A US Air Force F-35A of Luke Air Force Base takes in a flashlight - costing almost $4 million in damages for lessons learned.

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Why Might The F-35 Price Tag Be Increasing?

The increase in price is less than the inflation rate in the last two years.

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Which Fighter Jets Are In The Royal Canadian Air Force's Fleet?

The Air Force primarily operates two types of fighters.

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Head-Up Displays On Military Aircraft: 5 Fun Facts

From the beginning of military HUDs to the latest advanced features.

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Inside The Mind Of An F-35A Pilot: Major Kristin 'Beo' Wolfe

Simple Flying lands an exit interview with US fighter pilot extraordinaire Major Kristin "Beo" Wolfe.

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The Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II: Everything You Need To Know

The Navy's variant of the next-generation fighter has quite a lot to offer.

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How Much Does An F-35 Cost?

The cost has fallen since launch, but still reached up to over $100 million.

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What Is 'Beast Mode' On The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II?

The Joint Strike Fighter can switch from stealthy to scary, depending on the mission.

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What's The Difference Between A Fighter Jet & An Attack Aircraft?

Though they sound similar, there are notable distinctions.

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What Exactly Is A Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet?

Becoming a dominant force in the air globally, what are some examples of current-gen fighters?

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How Many F-35 Fighter Jet Crashes Have There Been?

With only a handful of crashes throughout the years the F-35 boasts one of the best safety records among fighter jets.

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Everything You Need To Know About The Boeing X-32: The Fighter Jet That Never Was

In the 1990s, the United States sought out a new generation of fighter jets. Boeing's X-32 was one of the proposed designs.

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US Marines Locate Missing F-35 In South Carolina

The Marine Corps has reportedly begun the recovery process of the jet.

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Top 5: The World's Most Advanced Fighter Jets

The world's most advanced fighter jets in 2023 - versatile, persistent, and capable.

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What Are The Primary Fighter Jets Used By The US Air Force In 2023?

The F-16 is currently the USAF combat fighter of choice but is being replaced by the F-35.

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Loved Top Gun Maverick? Now You Can Fly The Mission Yourself

Can you prove yourself in a replicated F-35B fighter jet cockpit?

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Jetstar Workers Swap A320s For F-35s At Australian Air Force

Jetstar Workers Swap A320s For F-35s At Australian Air Force

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