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Why Do Modern Fighter Jets Still Have Guns?

In the era of sophisticated long-range air-to-air missiles, cannons on aircraft may seem quaint—but they still serve a vital ...
On November 30, 2025, Turkey’s drone manufacturer Baykar announced that the Bayraktar KIZILELMA unmanned fighter jet ...
Türkiye's Bayraktar Kızılelma successfully conducted an air-to-air missile strike, marking a significant advancement in ...
Whether they take you to the danger zone or send you back in time to World War I (or WWII), these airplane battle scenes are ...
India is set to discuss acquiring Russian fighter jets and missile defense systems during Putin's visit, amid ongoing U.S.
Greece has given the official green light to upgrade 38 F-16 Block 50 fighter jets to the advanced Viper configuration. The program—valued at around €1 billion—will modernize the Hellenic Air Force ...