20 Years Ago Today: The Final Operational Flight of the Iconic F-104 Starfighter
The final chapter in the operational career of the legendary F-104 unfolded at Grazzanise Air Base on Oct. 31, 2004. Of the 15 nations that operated one of the 2,580…
China’s Liaoning and Shandong Aircraft Carriers Conduct their First Dual-Carrier Exercises in the South China Sea
The dual carrier exercise, which involved for the first time the new CATOBAR variant of the J-15, was part of the PLA Navy’s annual training plan and aimed at improving…
LITENING Targeting Pod Completes Initial Flight Testing on U.S. Navy Super Hornet
The successful completion of the initial flight testing is a further step towards deploying the LITENING pod to the fleet. The LITENING targeting pod has successfully completed its initial flight…
Brazil Evaluating the M-346FA as a Key Player in the Modernization of its Defense
Leonardo is preparing to make a strong entry into the Latin American market by presenting the M-346 as a valid solution to replace Brazil's outdated AMX and A-4 aircraft, with…
Japanese V-22 Osprey Suffers Partial Damage During Take-Off; No Injuries but Tokyo Grounds Tilt-Rotors
The V-22 was taking part in a MEDEVAC/CASEVAC scenario as part of exercise Keen Sword. It lost balance and swung from side to side when it attempted to take off…
First F-35A Lightning II for Finland in Production
The first F-35 Lightning II for the Finnish Air Force, JF-501, is now in production, with roll out expected in 2025. Finland selected the F-35 in 2021 to replace the…
