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Blohm & Voss BV 155
Military History

The Bizarre German Aircraft with an Identity Crisis: The BV 155

First conceived by Messerschmitt as a carrier-borne fighter, the Me 155 morphed into a high-speed attack plane and later a high-altitude interceptor known as the Blohm & Voss BV 155.…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
June 25, 2025
XA103 Video NGAD Rendering
Military Aviation

Pratt & Whitney XA103 Engine Promotional Video Shows Canard-Equipped NGAD Rendering

Although reminiscent of the official F-47 renderings, the model in RTX's video is actually based on a notional design by artist Rodrigo Avella. A new promotional video released by RTX,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 25, 2025
UK to buy F-35A
Military Aviation

United Kingdom to Buy F-35A Lightning for Tactical Nuclear Strike Role

The British government has announced it will purchase 12 new F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to contribute to NATO’s tactical nuclear forces. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is to make…

James Gray James Gray
June 25, 2025
Edgewing GCAP
Military Aviation

GCAP Partners Announce ‘Edgewing’ Joint Venture

Edgewing will be accountable for the design and development of the next generation combat aircraft and will remain the design authority for the life of the product. The three industrial…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 24, 2025
LBA Systems
Drones

Baykar, Leonardo Advance Memorandum of Understanding with New 50:50 Joint Venture

LBA Systems, to be based in Italy, will be dedicated to the design, development, and production of unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Paris Air Show, Italian based aerospace giant…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 24, 2025
Midnight Hammer photos
Iran

Operation Midnight Hammer: U.S. Air Force Releases Images of Long-Range B-2 Raid

Official images show B-2 Spirit stealth bombers being prepared, departing, and returning to Whiteman AFB as part of the U.S. operation against Iranian nuclear sites. Operation Midnight Hammer involved over…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 24, 2025
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