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F-15E Lakenheath
Iran

Lakenheath F-15Es Return From Middle East Combat Deployment With Striking Nose Art

Eleven 48th Fighter Wing Strike Eagles have returned home from the Iran air war sporting interesting nose art and bomb markings. On Jul. 1, 2026, eleven F-15E Strike Eagles belonging…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 2, 2026
Italian Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit
Military Aviation

Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit

An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force's Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying and progressive tactical training. Grosseto Air Base has been…

Elia Silvestris Elia Silvestris
July 2, 2026
MH-60S Seahawk ditched
Aviation Safety

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Makes Emergency Water Landing In Arabian Sea, One Crew Member Missing

Three crew members were recovered alive after an MH-60S assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush ditched in the Arabian Sea, while search and rescue operations continue for a fourth…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 2, 2026
VC-25B
Military Aviation

Trump Flies Aboard The New Air Force One For The First Time

On its maiden flight as Air Force One, the new VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft brought President Donald Trump to North Dakota. On Jul. 1, the U.S. Air Force's VC-25B Bridge aircraft,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 1, 2026
Gripen E contract Ukraine
Military Aviation

Ukraine’s Gripen E Contract Finalized

The contract enables the procurement of 16 Gripen E jets by Ukraine, with the first deliveries expected in 2029-2030, and prepares the planned donation of 16 JAS 39 C/D aircraft.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 1, 2026
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Plans Major Investment into UK Bases

Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Fairford will all receive a portion of a $4.2 billion investment into U.S. bases in the UK, according to documents seen by The Guardian. A presentation given…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 30, 2026
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F-15E Lakenheath
Iran
Lakenheath F-15Es Return From Middle East Combat Deployment With Striking Nose Art
Italian Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit
Military Aviation
Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit
MH-60S Seahawk ditched
Aviation Safety
U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Makes Emergency Water Landing In Arabian Sea, One Crew Member Missing
VC-25B
Military Aviation
Trump Flies Aboard The New Air Force One For The First Time

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