The air forces of Europe are a complex patchwork of varying size, modernity, and strategic purpose. Most of the strongest European armed forces work together under the North Atlantic Treaty ...

The world of fighter pilots is one of high-stakes decision-making, where split seconds can mean the difference between life and death. From the legendary Erich Hartmann, who scored 352 kills in World ...

Pilots regularly grapple with high “G forces” while in the cockpit—forces that the human body is not meant to handle, and that lead to stress-related injuries over time. Flying a fighter jet is often ...