This is a nearly flawless propaganda movie that fits in the 2020s. Its a clean advertisement for lockheed martin and the military aircraft industry. Comparing it to the first Top Gun, there are some differences: The military is now woke and not only consists of white men, but also of other ethnies and women, though they are only allowed in the second row. The sexualised relationship in the first movie is toned down and replaced with family values and also hints of homo erotism between the male characters. The enemys are never shown as in the first movie, you never see their faces, its just briefly mentioned, that this is a nato operation against a nuclear plant - you could also argue that this is an aggressive act of war, not covered by the UN. But politics are not discussed, the military is just a tool - and the heros just work for the hegemonic position of the usa and dont bother committing a war crime. But as the soldiers the viewers are not allowed to think about it, because if you think, you are dead. Thats the main message of the movie.