The Navy Channel on MSN
What It’s Really Like to Be a U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
A day in the life of a U.S. Navy pilot is defined by discipline, precision, and teamwork. Starting with early briefings and detailed pre-flight checks, every step prepares them for demanding missions ...
The National Interest on MSN
Why Do Pilots Still Learn “Air Combat Maneuvering?”
ACM training is not about memorizing a catalog of maneuvers, but ingraining a mindset within the pilot: managing chaos, anticipating geometry, and making split-second decisions under high-G pressure.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges a return to 1990s military standards, citing data on changes in the armed forces' makeup and priorities over decades.
FLYING Magazine on MSN
What to Expect Your First Five Hours as a Student Pilot
The first lesson is foundational. You will learn how to use a checklist for the inspection, engine start, taxi, and run-up.
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Hegseth wants 'male standard' for combat roles. Many female veterans say that's already the case
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in an address to the military’s top leaders waded back into a topic that nearly derailed his ...
General David Allvin, the 23rd Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, had in August 2025 announced his retirement two ...
Opinion
The National Interest on MSNWhy America Is Right to Fear China’s J-20 “Mighty Dragon” Fighter Jet
In addition to its other capabilities, the J-20 will almost certainly enjoy the equivalent of a “home field advantage” in any ...
IAF’s 29 squadrons against the sanctioned 42 amid a ‘two-front’ threat lays bare the government’s failure to replace aging ...
As the MiG-21 fighter craft are set to be phased out, there are reports that the Ministry of Defence will sign a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (Hal) for 97 Tejas fighter jets at an ...
The Aviationist on MSN
This Might Be Our Best Look Yet at the Chinese J-XDS Stealth Jet
For the first time, the J-XDS was photographed at close distance on the ground, revealing new details. Two new photos, ...
Opinion
Opinion
The Print on MSNWhen MiG-21 sets, we have a choice: mourn the ghost or harvest the wisdom
MiG-21 was a demanding mentor that helped build factories from dust, transformed farm boys into fighter pilots, and dragged an entire nation into the brutal reality of modern warfare.
The Indian Air Force is retiring the MiG-21 after more than 60 years of service. From 1971 victories to Kargil, Balakot, and ...
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