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China’s Y-20 Tanker Intercepted while Refueling J-16 Fighters Near Taiwan

Between May 24 and 26, China flew nearly 60 military aircraft, helicopters and drones in Taiwan’s ADIZ, including a Y-20 tanker which refueled J-16 fighters. A People’s Liberation Army Air…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 27, 2026
EPAWSS Speedline
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Launches Speedline to Accelerate F-15E EPAWSS Upgrade

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has established a dedicated EPAWSS Speedline at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex to accelerate the fielding of the new defensive suite on the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 27, 2026
T-45C crashed
Aviation Safety

T-45C Goshawk Crashed in Mississippi, Pilots Ejected Safely

A T-45C Goshawk assigned to Training Air Wing One has crashed in Mississippi, with the two crew members onboard ejecting safely. A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk training aircraft has crashed…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 26, 2026
A-10 probe
Iran

New Details Emerge On A-10C Probe Refueling Adapter’s Low-Altitude Refueling Capability

Moody AFB says the modification enhances the Warthog’s ability to support combat search and rescue and close air support missions, allowing probe-equipped A-10Cs to refuel from HC-130Js below 10,000 feet,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 26, 2026
ITPS Canada M-346
Military Aviation

ITPS Canada Orders the M-346T Block 20

The ITPS Canada has ordered six M-346T Block 20, with options for six more, to support the expansion of NATO and Allied tactical fighter pilot training. Leonard has announced that…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 26, 2026
new strikes in Iran
Iran

U.S. Launches “Defensive Strikes” in Iran Targeting Mine-Laying Boats and SAM Sites

The U.S. conducted new strikes in Iran, targeting two IRGC boats laying mines and a surface-to-air missile site, with CENTCOM describing the strikes as self-defense. The U.S. military has launched…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 26, 2026
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