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F-35

Italy Will Get GBU-53/B StormBreaker For Its F-35s

The weapon, also known as Small Diameter Bomb II, is currently being integrated on the F-35 as part of the Block 4 upgrades. Italy is acquiring the GBU-53/B StormBreaker, also…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 19, 2024
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Helicopters

Dutch Say Farewell To AH-64D Apache Helicopters

After almost 25 years, the old AH-64D 'Delta' will be replaced by the Echo version, also called the 'Guardian'. The Royal Netherlands Air Force is about to retire its last…

Edwin Schimmel Edwin Schimmel
January 18, 2024
Poland helicopters
Helicopters

Poland Eyes Procurement of Training Helicopters

Poland seeks a training system in anticipation of growth of its helicopter fleets. The Armament Agency of the Polish MoD announced on Jan. 16, 2024, that a market research consultation…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
January 18, 2024
F-35

Lockheed Martin Has Built The 1000th F-35

The 1000th F-35 Lighting II jet will be delivered once it receives the necessary TR-3 hardware and final TR-3 software. Lockheed Martin confirmed it has built the 1000th F-35, an…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 17, 2024
HH-101
Aviation Safety

Italian HH-101 Helicopter Lands In A Field After Hitting Power Lines

The HH-101 performed a precautionary landing in a field for further assessments before returning to base. An Italian Air Force HH-101 Caesar helicopter struck power lines during a night training…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 17, 2024
F-35 Red Tail
Military Aviation

Alabama ANG Continues Red Tail Legacy With F-35

The Alabama ANG recently received its first F-35 jets, and the flagship has been applied a red tail honoring the Tuskegee Airmen legacy. The Alabama Air National Guard’s 187th Fighter…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
January 17, 2024
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