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Italy Evaluating F-35 Highway Operations To Boost Fleet Survivability

Speaking at a geopolitics and aerospace conference in Rome, the Commander of the Italian Air Force’s Operational Forces said the service is evaluating the possibility of operating F-35s from highway…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 13, 2026
GBU-57 Midnight Hammer
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U.S. Air Force Moving to Replenish GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator Inventory

U.S. Air Force acquisition documents show that Boeing is being contracted to replenish the inventory of GBU-57's expended during Operation Midnight Hammer. The U.S. Air Force is requesting the approval…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 13, 2026
Red Wolf missile Skyraider II
Military Aviation

L3Harris Pitches Red Wolf and OA-1K Skyraider II Integration for Standoff Strike Capability

The integration of the Red Wolf missile opens up a host of possibilities for the Skyraider II, as the USAF figures out its future in a high-intensity conventional war. L3Harris…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
February 12, 2026
Radar-less F-35
F-35

Reports Suggest F-35s Are Being Delivered Without Radar Amid APG-85 Delays

According to reports, U.S. F-35 might have been delivered since June 2025 with a ballast in place of the new APG-85 radar which has been suffering from delays. Recent reports…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 12, 2026
Algeria Su-57
Military Aviation

Algeria’s First Su-57E Reportedly Captured in Flight

A grainy video captured in Algeria appears to show an Su-57 flying overhead, following unconfirmed reports about the country becoming the type’s first export customer, while Russia recently received new…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
February 11, 2026
Vermont ANG F-35s Lakenheath Middle East
Military Aviation

F-35As Depart for Middle East After Lakenheath Stopover

Six F-35A Lightning IIs from the Vermont ANG, previously forward deployed to Puerto Rico, have departed RAF Lakenheath on their way to the Middle East.  The six jets are part…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 11, 2026
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