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F-15C Mach Loop
Military Aviation

Watch Two F-15Cs Of The 493rd FS Carry Out The ‘Grim Reapers’ Last Low Level Flight In The Mach Loop

The last two F-15Cs from RAF Lakenheath's 493rd Fighter Squadron flew through the famous Mach Loop for the last time. And they did it in style. On Apr. 21, 2022,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 22, 2022
Italian Eurofighter
Iraq

The Italian Air Force Has Carried Out Over Iraq Its Longest Sortie With The Eurofighter Typhoon

The Italian Air Force F-2000s have successfully completed a +8-hour mission in support of the anti-Daesh coalition in Iraq and Syria. On Apr. 14, 2022, during a mission in support…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 21, 2022
Weapons

U.S. Navy Conducts Historic Layered Laser Defense Demonstration

The test marked the first time the Navy used an all-electric, high-energy laser weapon to defeat a target representing a subsonic cruise missile in flight. The Office of Naval Research…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 21, 2022
Hypersonic Aircraft
Military Aviation

We Got A New Look At The Mysterious Hypersonic Aircraft Of ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

A new press release by Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., features the mysterious hypersonic test aircraft teased by "Top Gun: Maverick" trailer. New details about the upcoming, long-awaited "Top Gun" sequel…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2022
F-35 flagships
Military Aviation

493rd and 495th Fighter Squadrons Have Received Their Flagship F-35A Aircraft

The commanders' jets are the latest additions to the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. At around 18.00LT on Friday Apr. 15, 2022, two F-35A aircraft, both sporting the squadron…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 19, 2022
Y-20 Serbia
China

Let’s Talk About The Chinese Y-20 Delivering Weapons To Serbia Recently

The six Y-20 cargo aircraft landed in Belgrade to deliver FK-3 surface-to-air missiles as the Serbian military continues to rearm. During the night between April 8 and 9, 2022, six…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 19, 2022
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