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A-50U shot down
Military Aviation

Ukraine Says It Has Shot Down Another Russian A-50U Mainstay

The Ukrainian Air Force has reportedly shot down another Russian A-50U over the Sea of Azov. On Feb. 23, 2024, "as a result of a joint operation of the Main…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 23, 2024
Putin Tu-160
Military Aviation

Putin Flies Aboard Modernized Tu-160M Strategic Bomber

Vladimir Putin took a 30-minute ride in a modernized Tu-160M supersonic bomber as part of the crew yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin flew in a Tu-160M strategic bomber on Feb.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 23, 2024
AB-212
Helicopters

The Italian Air Force Bids Farewell To The AB-212 Helicopter

The AB-212 (HH-212) Twin Huey helicopter made its last flight today ending a 40-year career in the Italian Air Force. The last HH-212 (as the AB-212 is designated in accordance…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 22, 2024
AIM-120C-8 Italy
Weapons

US Approves GBU-53 And AIM-120C-8 Foreign Military Sale To Italy

The weapons will equip the Italian F-35 fleet, with the AIM-120C-8 possibly being a temporary solution until the Meteor BVRAAM is integrated on the 5th gen aircraft. After the U.S.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 22, 2024
Kaan
Military Aviation

Turkish Kaan National Combat Aircraft Flies For The First Time

Formerly known as TF-X, Kaan will replace the F-16 in the 2030s. In the early morning of Feb.21, 2024, a little less than a year from its rollout, the prototype…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 21, 2024
C-2 Greyhound
Military Aviation

U.S. Navy Surging Last C-2 Greyhound Squadron As CMV-22 Osprey Remains Grounded

The last 15 C-2As are surging to meet the carrier onboard delivery mission after all Ospreys were grounded in December, with DOT&E meanwhile reporting that the CMV-22 is not operationally…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 20, 2024
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