National Security Journal on MSN

The F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter has made the ultimate comeback

The U.S. Air Force revived approximately 45 F-117 Nighthawk stealth aircraft after their 2008 retirement. The U.S. Air Force ...
National Security Journal on MSN

Stealth grandpa is back: The Air Force now has its very own J-20 and Su-57 stealth fighter (thanks to the F-117 Nighthawk)

Remember the F-117 Nighthawk? This was the warbird that ushered in the new era of stealth flight in the 1980s. It was the ...
The National Interest

Why Is a ‘Retired’ Stealth Fighter Practicing Aerial Refueling?

Even as the F-117 Nighthawk is officially retired, it continues to serve various purposes with the US Air Force. Freelance photographer Matt Hartman, who regularly watches for such unique aircraft ...
The National Interest

How the Soviet Union Accidentally Helped America Build the F-117 Nighthawk

In the 1970s, Soviet radar and missile technology was becoming increasingly sophisticated and increasingly lethal. The US Air Force, seeking a way to destroy high-value targets deep within Soviet ...
SlashGear

Speed Makes Some Fighter Jets Easier To Track, Not Harder: Here's Why

Military fighter jets are among the fastest aircraft in the history of aviation. But for some of these planes in the early 1990s, their incredible speed made them a target for enemy radar. One example ...