Attack Jets Vs. Fighter Jets: What's The Difference?

When it comes to military aviation, there are key differences between attack jets and fighter jets. Here's everything you need to know.

CENTCOM launches fighter jets, among other forces for 'large-scale' strike on Syria

CENTCOM released a video showing the deployment of fighter jets and attack helicopters for a "large-scale" strike on Syria. The strike follows an attack on U.S. forces in the country on Dec. 13, 2025.

Ukraine said it sneaked into a guarded Russian airbase and destroyed 2 jets worth up to $100 million combined

Ukraine said a resistance agent was able to sneak into a Russian hangar and destroy two Russian fighter jets.

Unknown Source Fires Laser at US Fighter Jets Landing at NATO Ally Base

Authorities warn pointing lasers at aircraft can be very dangerous for those both in the air and on the ground.

Nato scrambles fighter jets as Putin blitzes Ukraine with pre-Christmas missile & drone strikes killing girl & pensioner

NATO has scrambled fighter jets in response to a savage missile and drone strike from Vladimir Putin on Ukraine – just two days before Christmas. Polish and allied war planes were deployed

KF-21 fighters to be fitted with ground attack capabilities starting 2027

Korea's homegrown KF-21 fighter jets under development will be fitted with air-to-ground capabilities starting in 2027, ahead of schedule, the
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Nigeria to acquire 24 Italian M-346 fighter jets in $1.2bn defence deal

Nigeria is set to strengthen its air capabilities with the acquisition of 24 M-346 fighter jets from Italy, marking the largest
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