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Operation Midnight Hammer
Iran

Operation Midnight Hammer: How U.S. B-2 Bombers Struck Iran Undetected

More than 125 aircraft, including 7 B-2 stealth bombers, snuck into Iran while other B-2s were sent to Guam as decoys. Details continue to emerge after the United States struck…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
June 22, 2025
B-2s Strike Iran
Iran

[Updated] B-2 Spirit Bombers Struck Iranian Nuclear Sites

While most reporters were focused on the B-2 heading to Guam, the actual strike package was already flying east over the Atlantic Ocean toward its targets in Iran. Few days…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
June 22, 2025
Lithuania Choses Embraer C-390
Military Aviation

Lithuania Choses Embraer C-390 Millenium as ‘Next Generation’ Military Cargo Aircraft

The C-390 will supplement the C-27J, strengthening the Lithuanian Air Force and supporting interoperability with NATO partners. Lithuania announced on Jun. 19, 2025 the selection of the Embraer C-390 Millenium…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 21, 2025
MICA NG live fire
Weapons

First Test Fire of the MICA NG Air-to-Air Missile

France conducted the first live fire test of the MICA Next Generation, the evolution of the MICA air-to-air missile in service with the French Air and Space Force. The French…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 21, 2025
B-2 Iran
Iran

B-2 Stealth Bombers Depart Whiteman AFB for Andersen AFB, Guam, Amid Iran Conflict

Following a large number of tanker positioning movements over the previous few days, aviation enthusiasts have now confirmed the departure of B-2 Spirits from Whiteman AFB en route to Guam.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 21, 2025
AI MQ-20 Avenger simulated kill
Drones

AI-Powered MQ-20 Avenger Achieves First Simulated Air-to-Air Kill

The second test of the MQ-20 Avenger with Shield AI’s autonomy software saw the UCAV conducting more complex missions with both live and virtual aircraft. A “first-of-its-kind” test of a…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 20, 2025
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