The most decisive military aircraft today are very much context dependent. For a campaign projecting air power far beyond its borders, aerial tankers are likely to be a critical necessity, while stealth aircraft may be excessive for combating poorly equipped militants in some regions. It also depends on who isContinue Reading
The next-generation Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider is now test flying with the United States Air Force and is expected to enter service in 2027. The first bomber the B-21 is expected to replace is the B-1B, before eventually replacing the B-2 Spirit and operating alongside the B-52 into the 2050s.Continue Reading
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and the Northrop B-2 Spirit are widely considered the world’s most advanced air dominance fighters and strategic bombers, respectively. They are leagues ahead of their 4th-generation fighter and early Cold War bomber counterparts. And yet, these high-end aircraft are set to become obsolete first. ThisContinue Reading
There are some striking differences in how Airbus and Boeing aircraft are piloted and built. Pilots have their preferences, with some preferring the “luxury” of an Airbus cockpit and automation of flying, while others prefer the “real flying” experience of Boeing. Bombardier built the CSeries, now Airbus A220, as aContinue Reading
A future powered by clean energy would be not only more affordable, but potentially more peaceful. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Michael Klare, an emeritus professor of peace andContinue Reading
Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areasContinue Reading
A new novel brings many longtime subscribers together to ponder an age-old question. The post What happens when we die? appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading