LHD Trieste, Italian Navy’s Largest Warship Since WWII, Receives Its Battle Flag
The ceremony, held in Trieste, coincided with the 71st anniversary of the city’s return to Italy and marks the ship’s transition toward full operational service. The Italian Navy’s newest amphibious…
China’s Type 076 LHD Sichuan Believed to Have Tested EMALS Catapult for the First Time
The Sichuan is the only amphibious assault Landing Helicopter Dock in the world to feature an Electromagnetic Launch System. The catapult aboard China’s massive Type 076 LHD (Landing Helicopter Dock)…
Wings of Legacy: Naval Aviators Reflect on 250 Years of U.S. Naval Heritage at NAS Oceana Air Show
At the recent 2025 Oceana Air Show, Navy pilots shared stories that link the service’s airborne innovation to a 250-year tradition of courage and adaptability. As the U.S. Navy marks…
Air Force Tanker Fleet Faces Major Restructuring Under 2026 NDAA
House and Senate versions of the FY2026 NDAA offer competing visions for the Air Force’s refueling fleet, threatening to disrupt a newly minted modernization strategy. On Oct. 8, 2025, the…
Russia’s New Jet-Powered Glide Bomb Emerges in Ukraine
Russia’s UMPK guidance kits installed on the FAB-series drop bombs now have a new jet powered variant, which can reportedly extend the range up to 200 km. Russia is now…
Royal International Air Tattoo Announces Fighter Meet Theme for 2026
Organisers of RIAT, the UK's most famous airshow, have announced that the main theme for next year's event will be 'Fighter Meet', celebrating over a century of air to air…
