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RAF Protector RG1s Have Begun First Known Overseas Deployment

Activity visible on flight tracking websites reveals that the Royal Air Force's MQ-9B Protector RG1 has been deployed to RAF Akrotiri as the type ramps up operations to replace the…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
October 18, 2025
Su-57 Open Weapon Bay
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First Look Inside the Su-57 Felon’s Weapons Bay

A photo appeared online provides for the first time a look inside the Su-57’s main weapon bays, which so far were only seen closed. We may have our first look…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
October 18, 2025
Indonesia J-10
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Indonesia to Become Next Customer for China’s J-10C Fighter Jet

Indonesia has earmarked $9 billion budget that includes the acquisition of J-10C fighters, with officials indicating that the aircraft will be delivered soon, although it remains unclear whether a contract…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
October 17, 2025
F-35B B-52 Venezuela
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U.S. Air Force Releases Photos Of F-35Bs Escorting B-52s Off Venezuela

U.S. Marine Corps F-35Bs armed with live AIM-9X air-to-air missiles, escorted the B-52s during a bomber attack demonstration mission earlier this week. U.S. Air Forces Southern has just released a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 17, 2025
RNLAF Joins USAF CCA
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Netherlands Joins U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program

The RNLAF becomes the first European air force to join the U.S. Air Force’s CCA initiative, and aims to assume a leading role in the development of the “loyal wingman”…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 17, 2025
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Watchkeeper Withdrawal Now Scheduled for March 2027

The British Army's Watchkeeper UAV, originally intended to leave service in March 2025, has had its troubled service life extended to March 2027, while procurement for successor platforms remains in…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
October 16, 2025
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