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NF-16D VISTA
Military Aviation

NF-16D VISTA (Variable In-flight Simulator Aircraft) Changes Name To X-62A Ahead Of Skyborg Testing

The NF-16D VISTA aircraft is currently being upgraded to remove some limitations and better support autonomy testing for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Skyborg program. The NF-16D VISTA (Variable In-flight…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 6, 2021
AARGM-ER
Weapons

U.S. Navy Launched An AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile – Extended Range For The First Time

The live fire event is the first in a series of development test events that will ensure AARGM-ER can meet required objectives as it is about to enter Low Rate…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 5, 2021
ARRW
Weapons

First Flight Test Of Hypersonic AGM-183A ARRW (Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon) Fails, Again.

The ARRW missile’s rocket motor failed to ignite after it was released by the B-52 over Point Mugu Sea Range. The U.S. Air Force conducted its second AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 4, 2021
Hannah Szenes commemoration
Military Aviation

Israeli Paratroopers Perform Multiple Jumps Over Slovenia To Commemorate WWII Hero Hannah Szenes

Some 150 soldiers and two C-130s of the Israel Defence Forces visited Slovenia to commemorate Hannah Szenes and the Israeli paratroopers that fought in WW2. An Israeli delegation landed in…

Aljoša Jarc Aljoša Jarc
August 3, 2021
Tempest
Military Aviation

United Kingdom Signs Contract To Formally Start Tempest’s Concept And Assessment Phase

With this new contract the Tempest programme will now progress to the next phase that will shape the final design and capabilities of the 6th gen aircraft. The British Ministry…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 2, 2021
Military Aviation

French Air Force Completes Upgraded Mirage 2000D Test Campaign In Djibouti

The 20-day-long campaign allowed to validate the French Mirage 2000’s Mid-Life Upgrade and the new podded cannon in realistic conditions. The Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 2, 2021
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