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F-35 BriteCloud
F-35

U.S. Navy F-35s To Be Equipped With BriteCloud Active Expendable Decoys

After the approval for the fielding on the Air National Guard’s F-16s, it appears that that Leonardo’s BriteCloud might soon find its way on the 5th gen fighter. The Naval…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 25, 2024
B-1B crash
Aviation Safety

Multiple Factors And Crew Failures Led To January 2024 B-1B Crash At Ellsworth AFB

While the crew's failure to properly manage airspeed and altitude was identified as the primary cause, the Accident Investigation Board report also highlighted several contributing factors, including complacency regarding deteriorating…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 25, 2024
SNIPER
Military Aviation

Sniper Targeting Pod Will Become Advanced Communications and Computing Node

Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod, a mainstay on fourth generation combat aircraft, will be developed into the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, adding advanced datalink capabilities compatible with fifth generation…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
July 25, 2024
China

US, Canadian Fighters Intercept Russian, Chinese Bombers Off Alaska

At least six NORAD fighters, including F-35, F-16 and CF-188 jets, intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers inside the Alaska ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On July 24, 2024, NORAD (North…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 25, 2024
A-10 OTTER Cam
Military Aviation

Watch This Exciting Footage Of An A-10C Thunderbolt II Firing All Its Weapons At The Range

The footage was recorded with the OTTER Cam, an innovative exterior camera system developed in-house by the 59th TES and used to support the testing of external stores on the…

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Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 25, 2024
RIAT 2024
Airshows

All The Highlights Of Royal International Air Tattoo 2024

F-15QA, CF-188, and many F-16s among the notable attendees of RIAT 2024. Taking place on Jul. 19-21, 2024, this year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) celebrated some historic milestones for…

James Gray James Gray
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 24, 2024
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