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Italy MQ-9 Block 5 FMS
Drones

US Clears MQ-9 Block 5 Foreign Military Sale To Italy

This FMS will allow Italy to double its MQ-9A fleet, completing the potentiation of the Predator RPA fleet and the modernization to the Block 5 configuration. The U.S. government has…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 16, 2024
Chinese cargo UAV
China

China’s Largest Heavy Transport UAV Performs Maiden Flight

Developed by Sichuan Tengden, the vehicle has a stated cargo capacity of 2,000 kg and is said to be the largest Chinese UAV built to date. The previous holder of…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 15, 2024
Bamboo Eagle Aggressors
Military Aviation

Nellis Aggressors Lead Advanced Red Forces Operations in Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3

During the most recent iteration of Exercise Bamboo Eagle, the Nellis Aggressors squadrons played a crucial role in providing an exceptionally realistic training environment for participating aircrews. On Aug. 10,…

Elia Silvestris Elia Silvestris
August 15, 2024
Northern Lightning 2024
F-35

Focus on Pacific Theater and Agile Combat Employment: Exclusive Interviews with F-35 Pilots of Northern Lightning 2024

The exercise director for Northern Lightning 2024 states this year’s exercise builds on last year’ success, providing exceptional training against DOD’s pacing threat: China. The annual two week long Northern…

Howard German Howard German
August 15, 2024
Tornado 50 years Aeronautica
Military Aviation

Italian Tornados: the Panavia Tornado in Italian Air Force Service

50 years ago, the Panavia Tornado took to the skies for the first time, inaugurating a long, action-packed and impressive career, including 42 years of service with the Italian Aeronautica…

Andrea Daolio Andrea Daolio
August 14, 2024
Rafale collided
Aviation Safety

Two French Dassault Rafales Collide Mid-Air, One Pilot Safe, Two Killed

The jets, from the Rafale Transformation Squadron, were returning from an aerial refueling training mission over Germany, when they collided for unknown causes. Two Dassault Rafales of the French Air…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 14, 2024
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