Italian Vipers: The Story Of The F-16 Fighting Falcon In Italian Air Force Service
Under Peace Caesar program, the Italian Air Force operated a fleet of F-16A Block 15 ADF (Air Defense Fighter) jets upgraded with the “Falcon Up” and “Falcon 2020” modifications. Here's…
Amid Uncertainty, U.S. Air Force Orders Additional MH-139 Grey Wolf Helicopters
A total of 26 MH-139 helicopters are now on order, although it's not known if the service will complete the 74-helicopter fleet or stop at 36 helicopters as mentioned in…
Spotter Climbs Hill To Shoot F-117s And Get Unprecedented View Of Secretive Tonopah Airport
Aviation spotter and photographer Michał Rokita reached a yet undisclosed spotting point near Tonopah Test Range from where he shot the local-based F-117s and also a mysterious aircraft. Last year…
DARPA Releases First Images Of Manta Ray Underwater Drone During In-Water Testing
We get a closer look a the Northrop Grumman Manta Ray UUV prototype during in-water testing off the coast of Southern California. As we have already reported here, on April…
Ukraine Considering Underground Bunkers To Protect F-16s When They Are Delivered
Ukraine is preparing a set of measures to protect the F-16 fighters when they arrive at Ukrainian airfields, including underground bunkers and dispersal. During a national TV broadcast, Ilia Yevlash,…
F-16 Crashes In White Sands Area Near Holloman AFB, New Mexico – Reports
Developing Story: Local News Updating Reports of “Jet Crash”. Reports that an “F-16” has crashed in the White Sands area near Holloman AFB in New Mexico have surfaced in local…