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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
Drones

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
F-16 Ukraine
Military Aviation

Ukraine Considering Underground Bunkers To Protect F-16s When They Are Delivered

Ukraine is preparing a set of measures to protect the F-16 fighters when they arrive at Ukrainian airfields, including underground bunkers and dispersal. During a national TV broadcast, Ilia Yevlash,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2024
F-16 Holloman AFB crash
Aviation Safety

F-16 Crashes In White Sands Area Near Holloman AFB, New Mexico – Reports

Developing Story: Local News Updating Reports of “Jet Crash”. Reports that an “F-16” has crashed in the White Sands area near Holloman AFB in New Mexico have surfaced in local…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
April 30, 2024
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