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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
Indonesia will not co-produce the KF-21
Military Aviation

Indonesia Won’t Produce the KF-21 Locally

Contrary to the original plans, Indonesia will not co-produce the KF-21 Boramae locally, opting for a direct procurement from South Korea. The old differences between South Korea and Indonesia over…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 30, 2026
Shadow R1 Retirement
Military Aviation

UK Defence Investment Plan Confirms Shadow Withdrawal

The Royal Air Force's fleet of Beechcraft B350ER Shadow ISR aircraft will be retired from service in the near future, a move anticipated since the cancellation of the troubled R2…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 30, 2026
Wildcat AH1 Retirement
Helicopters

British Army Wildcat Helicopters to Retire From Next Year

The now-published Defence Investment Plan includes an unexpected and shocking announcement that the British Army's fleet of Wildcat AH1 helicopters, which entered service in 2014, will begin to be withdrawn…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 30, 2026
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