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KC-135
Aviation Safety

KC-135 Goes Down in Western Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Operation Epic Fury

The KC-135 was reportedly lost after an incident involving another aircraft in friendly airspace; the second aircraft landed safely. A KC-135 was lost during Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command…

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Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 12, 2026
USS Ford
Aircraft Carriers

Fire Breaks Out Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier in the Red Sea

The non-combat-related blaze started in the carrier’s main laundry spaces and was quickly contained, and the ship remains fully operational while supporting Operation Epic Fury. A fire broke out aboard…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 12, 2026
EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer official photos
Military Aviation

Japan Releases First Official Photos of EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft

Japan’s Aviation Development and Testing Group has released official photos of the JASDF’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft which was first spotted last month at Gifu Air Base. The Japan Air…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 12, 2026
Il-20M intercepted by Norwegian F-35s
Military Aviation

Russian Il-20M Spy Plane Intercepted Two Days in a Row by Norway

A Russian Il-20M surveillance aircraft was intercepted two days in a row by Norwegian F-35s in international airspace around the country while NATO’s Exercise Cold Response is ongoing. The Norwegian…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 12, 2026
Serbian MiG29 CM-400 missiles
Military Aviation

Serbian MiG-29 Now Flying with Chinese CM-400 Missiles

An upgraded Serbian MiG-29 was recently photographed with Chinese CM-400 supersonic standoff missiles. Images appeared on Mar. 10, 2026, on social media showing a Serbian Air Force and Air Defense…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 11, 2026
Military Aviation

USAF Seeks Rapid Acquisition of SiAW-Equivalent Missile

The U.S. Air Force is seeking companies that can offer a weapon with similar or improved capabilities compared to the Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW). The U.S. Air Force is now…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 11, 2026
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KC-135
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KC-135 Goes Down in Western Iraq After Mid-Air Incident During Operation Epic Fury
USS Ford
Aircraft Carriers
Fire Breaks Out Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier in the Red Sea
EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer official photos
Military Aviation
Japan Releases First Official Photos of EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft
Il-20M intercepted by Norwegian F-35s
Military Aviation
Russian Il-20M Spy Plane Intercepted Two Days in a Row by Norway

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