fighter

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Taiwan has spent many billions of dollars buying fighter jets, high-tech missiles and drones from the United States to bolster its defences against a potential attack from China.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

And the rise of physical AI applications such as humanoid robots promises to accelerate demand for the rare earth oxides used in everything from Apple iPhones to fighter jets.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

British fighter jets in the Middle East will be equipped with new missile systems to make it cheaper to intercept Iranian drones.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Shahed drones have been shot out of the sky by missiles fired from fighter jets or expensive surface-to-air missile systems.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

All the regiments would need armorers to load bombs and machine guns, and the fighter and dive-bomber regiments would also need radio technicians and parachute packers.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein