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Tu-22 hijack
Russia

Russia Claims It Foiled Ukrainian Attempt To Steal Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber

Russian pilot allegedly offered $2 million and Italian citizenship to land the bomber in Ukraine. But several details don't add up. Claims have emerged of Russia foiling a Ukrainian intelligence…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 12, 2024
A-10 Jordan
Military Aviation

U.S. Senate Directs Pentagon to Explore Transferring Retired A-10s to Royal Jordanian Air Force

The legendary “Warthog” may find a new home in the Middle East. The United States Senate Committee on Armed Services has directed the Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin III, to…

Andrew Stover Andrew Stover
July 12, 2024
VTOL drones RIMPAC
Drones

U.S. Navy Tests VTOL Drones For Ship-to-Ship Small Cargo Delivery During RIMPAC

The responsibility of ferrying small cargo between ships falls on large aircraft like the MH-60 helicopter or the V-22 Osprey The RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific) exercise this year saw…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
July 11, 2024
Kizilelma prototype
Military Aviation

New Prototype Of Kizilelma UCAV Seen At Baykar Facility During Saudi Delegation Visit

The new design marks what appears to be a departure from the streamlined wing and body design that characterized the original prototype. Turkey has unveiled a new prototype of the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
July 11, 2024
F/A-18 readiness
Military Aviation

U.S. Navy Awards $420M Contracts To Address F/A-18 Readiness Gaps

The contracts are for the sustainment of spares and repairs crucial for the F/A-18 aircraft’s flight control surfaces (FCS). Logisticians and contracting professionals from NAVSUP (Naval Supply Systems Command) Weapon…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 11, 2024
Drones

Northrop Grumman XRQ-73 SHEPARD Demonstrator Breaks Cover

The SHEPARD vehicle, recently designated the XRQ-73, represents a significant step forward in the evolution of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), leveraging hybrid electric propulsion technologies to enhance performance and operational…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 10, 2024
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