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fighter

[fahy-ter] / ˈfaɪ tər /


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As Europe ramps up its rearmament drive, US aerospace giant Boeing is seeking a foothold in the emerging market for autonomous fighter aircraft, showcasing its capabilities at the Farnborough airshow this week.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

"The fight against Makhmudov was perfect, it was the dream fight for a fighter after a long break," Bunce says.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Asked about criticism, White has pointed to UFC fighter pay rising since 2001.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Among the company’s business segments, second-quarter sales for aeronautics, which includes the F-35 fighter jet, rose 9.3% to $8.11 billion, besting the FactSet consensus of $7.61 billion.

From MarketWatch Jul. 23, 2026

But Larisa kept mistaking the antiaircraft searchlights on the ground for the headlights of enemy fighter planes.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

US President Donald Trump meanwhile threatened the Iran-backed fighters with "major military punishment".

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

Pakistan, which has experience fighting mountain rebels of its own, deployed jet fighters and troops to Saudi Arabia a few months ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The buildup includes special-operations forces, jet fighters and more than 150 medics sent to Landstuhl hospital in Germany.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

To play Aemond, Mitchell looked at MMA and cage fighters to hone in on the character’s agile, brutal fighting style.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Constance bravely stood her ground on the parapet, as did her small band of picked fighters.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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