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F-22
Ensuring China’s Peaceful Rise
The best approach to China’s increased maritime assertiveness is to reinforce U.S. military alliances in Asia. It’s the most cost-effective way, too.
Oxygen Problems Hit F-22
The US Air Force is having problems with its stealth fighter. It’s a headache for its plans in the Asia-Pacific.
US Mulls Fighter Jet Future
Will the United States’ next fighter jet place more emphasis on energy efficiency than radar evasion?
Stealth Fighter or Bomber?
Is China’s J-20 stealth jet likely to be a bomber or an interceptor? It might not actually matter.
America’s Indian Rebuff
India’s decision not to buy the F/A-18 or F-16 is a big blow to the United States. Will it hurt broader ties?
America’s Indian Rebuff
India’s decision not to buy the F/A-18 or F-16 is a big blow to the United States. Will it hurt broader ties?
China's Jump Jet Mystery
Are Chinese internet rumours about the development of a J-18 jump jet fighter really credible?
Crisis May Scuttle Japan Fighter
Will the earthquake and tsunami, and the resulting economic pain, scuttle plans for the Shinshin stealthy fighter?
China's Fighters Won't Match US
Hype over the J-20 stealth fighter shouldn’t overlook it will be a smaller force than the US F-22 and F-35 fleet.
Pentagon Turns Eyes Toward Asia
The new US military strategy underscores the challenge of a rising China. But there’s more to the plans than just more hardware spending.
At What Cost Stealth?
The biggest obstacle to China developing a fleet of stealth J-20 fighters could be the cost of producing them.
Time to Sell Latest F-16 to Taiwan
Taiwan won’t ever get F-22s. But the US should sell it the latest F-16 fighter to balance Chinese aircraft purchases.