Daily Archives: Mar 13, 2026
The Data Reveals a Steep Decline in U.S. Air Force Readiness
How is it that the technologically most sophisticated air force ever has fewer than six out of ten planes ready to fly? The statistics are stark: during fiscal 2024, the U.S. Air Force fleet-wide mission-capable rate declined to 62 per cent its lowest level ever, taking some 1,900 planes...
NASA Telescopes Reveal Unusual Chemistry of Rare Interstellar Comet
Astronomers have spotted something extraordinary – a new comet from another star system, named 3I/ATLAS. Discovered in July 2025, it’s only the third interstellar visitor ever seen in our Solar System, comet 3I/ATLAS is the third known interstellar visitor to our Solar System. Its brief visit at least 240...
Why the Navy Picked the F-35C Over a ‘Sea Raptor’ F-22...
Carrier aviation is one of the most stressing environments for a fighter aircraft. At one time, the Navy was thinking of modifying the F-22 Raptor into a carrier-capable version called the "Sea Raptor." But after considering the expense, the difficulties, and the mission requirements, the service decided on the...
