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Model 437
Military Aviation

Northrop Grumman Releases First Air-to-Air Footage Of Model 437 Vanguard

A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. On August 29, 2024, Scaled Composites' new Model 437 aircraft, named Vanguard and registered as…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 5, 2024
MC-130J
Military Aviation

MC-130J Crews Earn Award for Supporting Longest US Army Helicopter Mission Relying on Aerial Refueling

MC-130J Commando II Crews Honored for Historic Aerial Refueling Mission During Contingency Operation. Two MC-130J Commando II crews from the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 5, 2024
F-35 Finland
Military Aviation

U.S. F-35A Jets Land On A Highway Strip In Finland For The First Time

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets take part in Finnish Baana24 exercise underway in Finland. On Sept. 4, 2024, two F-35A jets belonging to the 495th Fighter Squadron…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 4, 2024
MEDEVAC
Military History

Angels with Rotors: The Early use of US Medical Evacuation Helicopters

The use of helicopters at the end of World War Two for medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) proved the machine’s usefulness in getting into tight spots in isolated and rugged terrain, increasing…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
September 4, 2024
Australian F-35
Aviation Safety

Footage of Australian F-35’s Low-Level Maneuver Draws Media Attention and Scrutiny

Video of RAAF F-35 rolling inverted over Kosciuszko National Park sparks media hype, but similar tactical maneuvers are standard training for fast jet pilots worldwide. An incident involving a Royal…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 4, 2024
Austria Italy M-346
Military Aviation

Austria Considering Joint M-346 Acquisition With Italy

Austria plans to acquire new trainers to replace the Saab 105 retired in 2020, and the military is in talks with Italy to explore the possibility of a joint purchase…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 4, 2024
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