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Aviation Safety

U.S. Air Force Announces Operational Pause for T-38 Talon Fleet

Following the May 12, 2026, mishap, the U.S. Air Force has announced an operational pause for the entire T-38 Talon fleet, while a T-6A Texan II conducted a belly landing…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 20, 2026
Russia Dangerous Intercept RAF RC-135
Aviation Safety

Russian Fighters Made More ‘Dangerous Intercepts’ of a Royal Air Force RC-135 over the Black Sea

Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance sorties have been the subject of more interceptions over the Black Sea, with the UK Ministry of Defence labelling the actions of the Su-27 and…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
May 20, 2026
MQ-25 Milestone C
Drones

U.S. Navy Clears MQ-25 Stingray Uncrewed Tanker for Production

Following the first flight, the U.S. Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed tanker has reached the Milestone C and has been cleared for the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). Acting Secretary of the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 20, 2026
Iran

Congressional Report on Operation Epic Fury Lists 42 U.S. Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has attempted to collate a report of U.S. aircraft losses during the Iran War, though there are some notable omissions.  An independent report produced for…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
May 20, 2026
Italian F-35B highway operations
F-35

Italian F-35Bs Conduct Highway Operations in Finland

The Italian Air Force deployed its F-35B Lightning IIs to Finland, where they conducted highway operations for the first time as part of the Imminent Field 26 exercise. Italian F-35B…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 19, 2026
Italy A330 MRTT
Military Aviation

Italy Wil Procure Six A330 MRTT Tankers to Replace KC-767

Documents show that Italy has signed in April 2026 a deal to acquire six A330 MRTT tankers which will replace the current fleet of four KC-767s. Italy has reportedly selected…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 19, 2026
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U.S. Navy Clears MQ-25 Stingray Uncrewed Tanker for Production
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