Lakenheath F-15E Strike Eagles Deploy to the Middle East
12 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th Fighter Squadron, based at RAF Lakenheath under the 48th Fighter Wing, have been dispatched to the Middle East. After U.S. President Donald Trump…
Czech Government Blocks Plan to Send L-159 Light Fighters to Ukraine
Czech Republic President Petr Pavel proposed sending four L-159 to Ukraine, but Prime Minister Andrej Babiš later announced that the plan had been rejected. Opposing camps within Czech politics have…
Poland Moves to Arm FA-50PL With AIM-9X
Poland formalized the integration of the AIM-9X Sidewinder on the FA-50PL, enhancing air policing capabilities as deliveries of the light fighter shift to 2027-2029. Poland has taken another step toward…
Italy Establishes New National Helicopter Training Hub
The Italian Air Force has officially activated its New Helicopter School at Viterbo airport, relocating the 72° Stormo and creating a joint national rotary-wing training hub. The Italian Air Force…
P.180 Avanti Will Drive Piaggio’s Revival in New Major Push
Baykar acquired Piaggio Aerospace last year and will now invest heavily in the latter’s flagship P.180 Avanti to regain the market share of the popular aircraft. The Italian Piaggio Aerospace,…
Denmark Retires its F-16 Fleet After 46 Years of Service
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been an important part of the Royal Danish Air Force since 1980, and will now pass the torch to the F-35A Lightning II. The Royal…
