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UJTS new RFI
Military Aviation

U.S. Navy’s Next Trainer Jet Won’t Need to Land on Carriers

The U.S. Navy released a new Request for Information for the T-45’s replacement, which will only be required to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to wave off. On Mar.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 31, 2025
Lt. Owen Baggett story
Military History

A Pistol, a Parachute, and a Prayer: The Amazing Story of Lt. Owen Baggett

What began as a bombing mission to destroy an enemy bridge turned into a story of heroic bravery and incredible odds for young Lt. Owen J. Baggett on March 31,…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
March 31, 2025
F-35B
Aviation Safety

How 41 Seconds Changed the Life of a Marine F-35B Pilot

U.S. Marine Col. Charles "Tre" Del Pizzo gives his account of the ejection from an F-35B which continued to fly on its own in 2023. More than a year after…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 31, 2025
RAF Puma retirement
Helicopters

Royal Air Force Puma 1971-2025: The End of an Era

After 54 years of continuous service, the RAF’s Puma fleet is set to retire today, ending a remarkably active career. On Mar. 26 and 27, 2025, the RAF Puma HC2…

James Gray James Gray
March 31, 2025
Coyote LE SR helicopter
Drones

Raytheon Test Fires New Coyote LE SR Variant from Helicopter for the First Time

The Coyote LE SR can be fired from the air, ground or sea to detect, identify, locate and defeat threats on the battlefield and perform a variety of missions. Raytheon…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 30, 2025
YA-10B Warthog
Military History

A Lone Two-Seater: The Story of the YA-10B Warthog

Designed for all-weather, night attacks, the two-seat YA-10B was meant to counter Soviet Cold War armor tactics, but only one was built. Project A-X The Vietnam War had demonstrated to…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
March 30, 2025
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