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Northrop Grumman’s Beacon Testbed Seen Outside Hangar for the First Time

New Northrop Grumman video offers first unobstructed view of the Vanguard-based uncrewed aircraft that will support AI and autonomy development. On Jul. 22, 2025, Northrop Grumman released a new video…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 22, 2025
Weapons

Lockheed Martin Tested CMMT Low-Cost Cruise Missile

The CMMT (Common Multi-Mission Truck) ‘D’ and ‘X missiles were launched from a Rapid Dragon cell and a test aircraft’s pylon, respectively. Lockheed Martin has tested two of its CMMT…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
July 22, 2025
Military Aviation

Stranded British F-35B Departs India After Repairs

38 days after an emergency landing in India, the repaired F-35B has taken off again, reportedly enroute to join HMS Prince of Wales. The British F-35B from the HMS Prince…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 22, 2025
F-35

Belgian F-35 Fleet Will Reach 45 Jets, Expanding Existing Order by 11

Belgium will shore up its commitment to the F-35 with a follow-on order for more jets and for cruise missiles to arm them, while also seeking an expanded role in…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
July 21, 2025
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JF-17 Thunder Block III Makes RIAT Debut and Wins ‘Spirit of the Meet’ Trophy

The JF-17 Thunder was among the highlights of this year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) took part in this year’s Royal International…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 21, 2025
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Military Aviation

Italy Signs Contract to Acquire EA-37B Compass Call

The Italian government signed a $300 million deal to procure two EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft, after the U.S. approval in 2024. The Italian Air Force is set to…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 21, 2025
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