Tag: airpower
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Airpower Fails to Secure Hormuz Despite Dominance in Iranian Skies
Despite the Defense Secretary's boast of a historic win, Iranian drones and missiles are still shutting down the Strait of Hormuz to commercial traffic, exposing a gaping hole in airpower's ability to secure the vital waterway. The US military's impressive destruction of Iran's navy and defense infrastructure has failed to translate to control of the skies and seas.
China's J-8I Fighter Marks Maturation of Airpower
Every July 4th, China's J-8I fighter jet celebrates another year of maturity, marking a milestone for the People's Liberation Army Air Force's (PLAAF) trusty Cold War interceptor. Born from China's ambitious pursuit of a high-altitude, high-speed fighter, the J-8I embodies the air-defence demands of the Cold War era.