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Mirror coating F-35Cs Point Mugu
F-35

U.S. Navy Releases Previously Unseen Photos of Mirror-like Coating on F-35Cs

The photos show two VX-9 F-35Cs with the mirror-like coating during testing at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu in 2022. The U.S. Navy has released photos of two F-35Cs…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 29, 2025
Helicopters

U.S. Army Black Hawk Lands at the Wrong School

A Black Hawk helicopter due to make a community relations visit to Standley Lake High School arrived slightly later than planned after the crew accidentally landed at the wrong school.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
April 29, 2025
Rafale Marine India
Aircraft Carriers

India Signs Contract for 26 Dassault Rafale M Fighters

The Rafale M acquisition meets the immediate capability needs for the Indian Navy’s aircraft carrier until India’s indigenous Twin-Engine Deck-Based Fighter is fielded. India signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 29, 2025
F/A-18 lost at sea
Aviation Safety

F/A-18E and Tow Tractor Lost at Sea During Operations Aboard USS Truman

USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) lost an F/A-18E Super Hornet along with a tow tractor. All personnel have been accounted for, and one Sailor suffered a minor injury. While…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 28, 2025
USAF E-7 takes shape
Military Aviation

USAF’s First E-7 Wedgetail Takes Shape as Service Struggles to Keep E-3 Sentry Flying

The E-3 Sentry is afflicted by acute parts and maintenance issues as the Boeing 707 aircraft it is based on ceased production 30 years ago. Nearly three months after the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 28, 2025
Norway F-35 JSM
F-35

First Joint Strike Missiles for Norway’s F-35s are Ready

The JSM is the only weapon in its class that can be carried internally by the F-35. The Norwegian Armed Forces will celebrate on Apr. 28, 2025, the completion of…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 28, 2025
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