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Military Aviation

Reports: Russian Fighters ‘Trying To Dogfight’ U.S. Combat Aircraft Over Syria

The Russian aircraft are aggressively maneuvering against U.S. fighters during close encounters in the skies over Syria. Earlier this month, the U.S. Air Force Central Command released footage of an…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 29, 2023
Falcon 50
Italian Air Force

Falcon 50 In Special Color Scheme Celebrates 150K Hours Of Italian Air Force Dassault Falcon Fleet

The new special colored aircraft was unveiled during a ceremony held at Ciampino Airport, home of the 31° Stormo (Wing) of the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air Force). Earlier this year,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 28, 2023
F-117
Military Aviation

Incredible Footage Shows Two F-117 Nighthawks Flying Low Level Over Eastern California

Two Black Jets spotted training on the Sidewinder low level training route. While officially retired in 2008, the F-117 Nighthawk have continued to fly, unofficially, from Tonopah Test Range (TTR)…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 25, 2023
Evacuation of Sudan
Italian Air Force

Two Italian Air Force C-130Js Have Evacuated Italian Citizens From Sudan

The Italian airlifters, deployed to Djibouti, have evacuated about 200 civilians, including more than 100 Italians out of Sudan. The power struggle between the regular army and a powerful paramilitary…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 24, 2023
DIRCM
Helicopters

BAE Systems And Leonardo Join Forces For New Self-Protection System

The new defensive system will combine BAE Systems’ Common Missile Warning System and Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM in a readily exportable package. BAE Systems and Leonardo received the approval from the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 21, 2023
MC-130H retired
Military Aviation

The Last MC-130H Combat Talon II Special Operations Aircraft Has Been Retired

The final MC-130H flew for the last time earlier this month, retiring at the 309th AMARG in the Arizona desert. Earlier this month, on April 2, 2023, the final MC-130H…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 20, 2023
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