Ukrainian Yak-52 ‘Drone Hunter’ Is Now Sporting Kill Marks
The piston-prop training aircraft received kill marks for shooting down eight Russian drones, plus other two whose destruction was witnessed by the crew. After multiple instances of air-to-air engagements between…
DARPA Announces New XRQ-73 SHEPARD Hybrid Electric Propulsion Demonstrator
The Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration program aims to develop a novel long endurance unmanned aircraft, with first flight expected by the end of 2024. The Defense Advanced Research…
Airbus Tests NH90 Special Forces Variant As NH Industries Launches Block 1 Upgrade
The two programs are part of the NH90 evolution roadmap and constitute a major upgrade in terms of capabilities for the European helicopter. Airbus announced the beginning of the flight…
U.S. Air Force E-11A Communications Node Supports Gaza Humanitarian Aid Drops
The U.S. Air Force has been using its high-tech E-11A Battle Airborne Communications Node (BACN) to coordinate humanitarian airdrops over Gaza since March 2024. Alongside recently released photos, the U.S.…
Italian Carrier Strike Group Arrives In Singapore As Part Of Indo-Pacific Operational Campaign
The ITS Cavour left its port earlier this month for a five-month cruise that will allow the aircraft carrier to work with multiple regional partners in the Indo-Pacific region. The…
The Crash Of B-52H ‘Czar 52’: The Fairchild Air Force Base Tragedy
The 1994 B-52 crash serves as a stark reminder of the importance of strict adherence to safety protocols and vigilant leadership in aviation. On June 24, 1994, Fairchild Air Force…
