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MQ-25 USS Nimitz
Aircraft Carriers

MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Seen Embarked on USS Nimitz

The Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T1 demonstrator has been embarked on the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier during the recent Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic Ocean. Photos released by the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 29, 2026
OA-1K crash Accident Investigation Board
Aviation Safety

Pilot’s Accidental Fuel Shutoff Caused OA-1K Skyraider II Crash

The Accident Investigation Board found that a trainee OA-1K pilot inadvertently shut off fuel, with task saturation, communication issues and crew resource management shortcomings being contributing factors. The U.S. Air…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 29, 2026
Yak-130M first flight
Russia

Russia’s Yak-130M Light Attack Variant Completes Maiden Flight

Two years after it was first unveiled, the Yak-130M light attack aircraft has conducted its first flight as Russia aggressively pushes the jet and other fighters for international sales.  The…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 29, 2026
U.S. strikes against Iranian coastal targets
Iran

U.S. and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks after New Round of Airstrikes

After the U.S. strikes against Iranian coastal targets in response to the attack on a commercial vessel, the two sides agreed once again to halt further hostilities ahead of new…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 29, 2026
56th Fighter Wing
F-35

Training the World’s F-35 Pilots: Inside the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke AFB

Brig. Gen. David Berkland discusses training philosophy, interoperability, simulation, and the continuing evolution of the F-35 mission. The 2026 Luke Days airshow packed the ramp with an impressive lineup of…

Howard German Howard German
June 28, 2026
China Russia Joint Patrol
China

U.S. F-35As and Japanese F-15Js Intercept Massive Russian and Chinese Bomber Patrol

The eleventh Joint Strategic Patrol announced by Russia and China saw Tu-95s, Tu-142s and H-6s escorted by Su-30SMs, Su-35s and J-16s in a six hour flight over the Sea of…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 28, 2026
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MQ-25 USS Nimitz
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MQ-25 Stingray Demonstrator Seen Embarked on USS Nimitz
OA-1K crash Accident Investigation Board
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Pilot’s Accidental Fuel Shutoff Caused OA-1K Skyraider II Crash
Yak-130M first flight
Russia
Russia’s Yak-130M Light Attack Variant Completes Maiden Flight
U.S. strikes against Iranian coastal targets
Iran
U.S. and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks after New Round of Airstrikes

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