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B-1 venting fuel
Military Aviation

Check Out These Photos of a “Naked” B-1 Bomber Venting Fuel During a Functional Check Flight

The B-1B is the Lancer 86-0115 "Rage" regenerated from the Boneyard to be returned to active service, during a post-depot functional check flight. On Feb. 26, 2026, aviation photographer Ryan…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 7, 2026
UK Bolsters Middle East Defences Iran
Iran

UK Typhoons, Wildcats, and Merlin Deployed to Bolster Counter-Drone Defences

The UK has dispatched four more Typhoon FGR4s, two Wildcat HMA2s, and a Merlin HM2 ASaC towards the Middle East to strengthen defences as U.S. strategic bombers begin to use…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
March 7, 2026
B-1Bs at RAF Fairford
Iran

B-1B Bombers Deploy to RAF Fairford to Ramp Up Missions Over Iran

Four U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers arrived at RAF Fairford as the U.S. looks to “surge dramatically” the operations over Iran. After the UK allowed the U.S. to use…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 7, 2026
Kuwait F/A-18
Iran

Unverified Video Showing Kuwaiti F/A-18 Engaging U.S. F-15E Raises New Questions About Friendly Fire Incident

While the authenticity of the footage remains unconfirmed, the video appears to show the engagement at close range during the Mar. 2 incident. We break down how such a blue-on-blue…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 6, 2026
Typhoon Rocket Pod APKWS
Military Aviation

Typhoon Spotted Loaded With Rocket Pods for the First Time

An RAF Typhoon was pictured at BAE Systems Warton carrying two seven round LAU-131 rocket pods, which can be used to fire APKWS guided munitions against surface and, importantly, air…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
March 6, 2026
NORAD intercept two Russian Tu-142
Military Aviation

NORAD Intercepts Two Russian Tu-142s in Alaskan and Canadian ADIZs

F-35s, F-22s and CF-18, supported by tankers and AWACS, were scrambled by NORAD to intercept two Russian Tu-142 operating in the Alaskan and Canadian Air Defense Identification Zones. For the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 6, 2026
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B-1 venting fuel
Military Aviation
Check Out These Photos of a “Naked” B-1 Bomber Venting Fuel During a Functional Check Flight
UK Bolsters Middle East Defences Iran
Iran
UK Typhoons, Wildcats, and Merlin Deployed to Bolster Counter-Drone Defences
B-1Bs at RAF Fairford
Iran
B-1B Bombers Deploy to RAF Fairford to Ramp Up Missions Over Iran
Kuwait F/A-18
Iran
Unverified Video Showing Kuwaiti F/A-18 Engaging U.S. F-15E Raises New Questions About Friendly Fire Incident

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