Iran remains the only country flying the F-14 Tomcat, acquired before the 1979 revolution. After sanctions cut off US support, Tehran kept a limited fleet operational through cannibalisation, reverse ...

In a region shaped by sanctions and isolation, Iran’s F-14s are flying reminders of an earlier alliance and of a military forced to rely on improvisation rather than access.

Over the decades, Iran has struggled to maintain its precious fleet of F-14. This led to cannibalisation of other F-14 in the fleet to ensure at least a decent number kept flying ...

The F-14 Tomcat became famous as a dogfighter, but its real mission was to prevent close-range air combat altogether. This ...

The US Navy’s aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and its escort ships have been moved toward the Middle East in response to rising tensions with Tehran, underlining the classic contest between an ...

The F-14 platform was the US Navy’s long-range, high-endurance interceptor able to better defend larger carrier battle groups. Earlier this summer, Iran’s small fleet of remaining F-14 “Tomcat” ...

Thus far, the F-14 Tomcat’s primary role—fleet air defense—has yet to be fully replicated by any of its successors. In September 2006, the United States lost its need for speed. That was the year that ...

The famous 2-seater F-14 Tomcat has found a permanent resting place in the hearts and minds of US Navy personnel and countless other aviation enthusiasts. The airframe became known for its advanced ...