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Aircraft Carriers

US F-35Bs Board Japan’s Aircraft Carrier Becoming First Fixed-Wing Aircraft To Operate From Japanese Ship Since WWII

The U.S. Marine Corps F-35s are the first fixed-wing aircraft to operate from a Japanese ship since WW2, following the decision to convert the JS Izumo from helicopter carrier to…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 5, 2021
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Italy And UK Are Integrating New European Weapons On The F-35 Lightning II

The two countries will complete the integration of the Meteor air-to-air missile and SPEAR 3 air-to-surface missile on both the F-35A and F-35B. BAE Systems and MBDA have been awarded…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 5, 2021
F-35 Valkyries
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Officially Activates 495th Fighter Squadron At RAF Lakenheath

The “Valkyries” will be the first Europe-based USAF F-35 squadron, with the first aircraft expected to arrive at their new home later this year. During an official ceremony at RAF…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 4, 2021
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Aviation Safety

U.S. Clears Australia To Buy One EA-18G Growler To Replace Aircraft Damaged Beyond Repair At Nellis in 2018

The total for the new EA-18G Growler for the Royal Australian Air Force is estimated at 125 million USD. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 1, 2021
RSAF RE-3A
Military Aviation

Super Rare Royal Saudi Air Force Boeing RE-3A Spy Plane Makes Stopover At RAF Waddington

The Royal Saudi Air Force Boeing RE-3A TASS (Tactical Airborne Surveillance System) supported by a Saudi A330 MRTT is reportedly on its way to the U.S. for rework. A Royal…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 30, 2021
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Let’s Focus On The Aerobatic Teams That Took Part In The Frecce Tricolori’s 60th Anniversary Airshow In Rivolto

Although some had to cancel their participation at the last minute, Rivolto airshow featured teams from all over Europe, As we reported few days ago, an international airshow was held…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 30, 2021
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