China has deployed both of its aircraft carriers—CNS Liaoning and CNS Shandong —to the east of the first island chain since June 7. Japan's military reported that its patrol aircraft was intercepted by fighter jets launched from the Shandong while conducting surveillance.

The YF-22 had the edge over the YF-23 and the Air Force prioritized maneuverability for close-range combat. The USAF believed Lockheed had a stronger team, too.

Israel sent 200 fighter jets to conduct its operation in Iran and has dropped more than 330 different types of munitions so far, Israeli military spokesman Effie Defrin said.

Iran's Army (Artesh) has reported the downing of three Israeli F-35 fighter jets, likely by Iranian-made air defenses, Iranian media has claimed. A statement by the Army added that the pilot was captured after ejecting over western Iran,

Most fighter jets have fixed wings, meaning they don't move. A notable feature developed for some fighter jets was the swing-wing, a design seen on the F-14.

The U.S. Air Force slashed its request to Congress for Lockheed Martin’s most advanced fighter jet in half, dealing a

Indonesian and South Korean officials have signed a revised deal that significantly lowers Jakarta’s financial commitment to the joint KF-21 fighter jet program, a move aimed at reviving long-stalled progress on the multibillion-dollar project.

The president is no stranger to saying questionable things, and he had some scratching their heads when he claimed there were plans to make a twin engine F-35.