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F-16 18th FIS
Military Aviation

F-16 Of The 18th Fighter Interceptor Squadron Escorts Russian Tu-95, Su-35 and Su-30 Off Alaska

A video taken from inside one of the Tu-95MS bombers shows one of the F-16s of the 18th FIS (sporting an Aggressor paint scheme) escorting the Bear bomber while chased…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 3, 2024
B-52 chemical attack
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Tests Vapor Purge Times For The B-52 In The Event Of A Chemical Attack

Vapor purge testing provides critical information on how long it takes an aircraft operating in areas at risk of chemical attacks to purge hazardous chemical vapor and replace it with…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 3, 2024
Italian F-16
Military Aviation

Italian Vipers: The Story Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon In Italian Air Force Service

Under Peace Caesar program, the Italian Air Force operated a fleet of F-16A Block 15 ADF (Air Defense Fighter) jets upgraded with the “Falcon Up” and “Falcon 2020” modifications. Here's…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 2, 2024
MH-139
Helicopters

Amid Uncertainty, U.S. Air Force Orders Additional MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopters

A total of 26 MH-139 helicopters are now on order, although it's not known if the service will complete the 74-helicopter fleet or stop at 36 helicopters as mentioned in…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 2, 2024
F-117 Tonopah
Military Aviation

Spotter Climbs Hill To Shoot F-117s And Get Unprecedented View Of Secretive Tonopah Airport

Aviation spotter and photographer Michał Rokita reached a yet undisclosed spotting point near Tonopah Test Range from where he shot the local-based F-117s and also a mysterious aircraft. Last year…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2024
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DARPA Releases First Images Of Manta Ray Underwater Drone During In-Water Testing

We get a closer look a the Northrop Grumman Manta Ray UUV prototype during in-water testing off the coast of Southern California. As we have already reported here, on April…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2024
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