The AviationistThe AviationistThe Aviationist
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
The AviationistThe Aviationist
Search
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
Royal Thai Air Force Orders A330 MRTT+
Military Aviation

Royal Thai Air Force Becomes A330 MRTT+ Launch Customer

Thailand has ordered a single example of the new, upgraded Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+). Based on the upgraded A330-800 platform, this order is not only the…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 26, 2025
Hivemind AI BQM-177 DT25
Drones

BQM-177A, Airbus DT25 Target Drones Test Flown with Hivemind AI

Shield AI’s Hivemind powered autonomous BQM-177A threat-representative maneuvers for the U.S. Navy and DT25 counter-UAV tracking trials in Norway. NAVAIR (Naval Air Systems Command) and Shield AI announced on Sep.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
J-XDS Best Look
China

This Might Be Our Best Look Yet at the Chinese J-XDS Stealth Jet

For the first time, the J-XDS was photographed at close distance on the ground, revealing new details. Two new photos, captured off the camera’s screen, show for the first time…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Viper Shield Pod
Military Aviation

L3Harris Unveils Podded Variant of Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System

The Viper Shield pod shares commonality with the internally mounted variant and would offer the same level of protection from evolving threats. U.S. company L3Harris revealed on Sep. 25, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
Helsing CA-1 Europa
Drones

Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa Autonomous UCAV

The CA-1 Europa aims to deliver affordable mass and strategic autonomy through AI-powered air combat and multi-role mission flexibility. German defense technology company Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Europa, a…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Spain 45 Hurjets
Military Aviation

Spain Approves Procurement of 45 Hürjets

The aircraft will be manufactured in Turkey and will undergo customization with Spanish subsystems and components at Airbus’ facilities in Spain. Spain’s Council of Ministers approved on Sep. 24, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
1 2 … 52 53 54 55 56 … 1,470 1,471

Stay Connected

173kFollowersLike
83.1kFollowersFollow
285kFollowersFollow
11kSubscribersSubscribe
TelegramFollow
9kFollowersFollow

Latest News

Danish F-16s Retire
Denmark Retires its F-16 Fleet After 46 Years of Service
Military Aviation
F-14 Tomcat AWG-9 radar system
How the F-14 Tomcat was Top Dog: A Look at the AWG-9 Radar System
Military History
MH-139A Grey Wolf Minuteman III convoy security mission
MH-139 Conducts First Minuteman III Convoy Security Mission
Helicopters
Mysterious ‘Dorito-Shaped’ Aircraft Spotted at Night Near Area 51
Military Aviation

Work With Us

The Aviationist is run by David Cenciotti ([email protected]), a journalist based in Rome, Italy, who launched the blog in 2006: since then, The Aviationist has become one of world’s most authoritative and read military aviation websites.

Website Links

Home

About

Special Reports

Contact

Work With Us

Advertise With Us

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Ethics-Policy

Other Resources

Military Aviation

Aviation Safety

Helicopter

Drones

Space

Weapons

Information Security

Troubled Areas

Copyright © 2026

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?