‘This is the Real Darkstar’: We Talked With Stratolaunch Ahead of Talon-A Test
Mojave Spotters Get Thrilling View of Stratolaunch Preparing for New Flights. The only thing faster than a Thunderbird sneak pass at a big airshow is a rumor about what “might”…
HH-60W Jolly Green II Reaches IOC And Departs For First Operational Deployment
The HH-60W is replacing the HH-60G, even if the procurement will be terminated earlier with less helicopters that initially planned. The newest U.S. Air Force combat rescue helicopter, the HH-60W…
EA-18G Growler Damaged In A Mid-Air Collision In 2017 Has Returned To Flight
The EA-18G had only 1,640 Flight Hours when it was damaged. "Viking 515", EA-18G BuNo 168273, assigned to VAQ-129 "Vikings" flew for the first time since 2017, on Oct. 17,…
Poland Will Lease MQ-9A Reapers To Fill The UAV Capability Gap
Poland to lease gap-filler MQ-9As. On Oct. 20, 2022, the Armament Agency of the Polish MoD, and General Atomics – Aeronautical Systems Inc., have concluded a leasing agreement regarding the…
Russian Su-27 ‘Released Missile’ Near RAF Rivet Joint Aircraft Over Black Sea, UK MoD Says
According to the Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, the "release" was the result of a technical malfunction. The Rivet Joints are now escorted by RAF Typhoons over the Black Sea. On…
USAF F-35A Crashes at Hill AFB, Utah. Pilot Ejected.
Pilot of F-35 that crashed at Hill AFB ejected and taken to a hospital for observation. The pilot of a U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II is hospitalized after ejecting…