The AviationistThe AviationistThe Aviationist
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
The AviationistThe Aviationist
Search
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
    • Aircraft Carriers
    • Airshows
    • F-104
    • F-35
    • Italian Air Force
  • Helicopters
  • Drones
  • Global Hotspots
  • Explore
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Contact Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Subscribe to Newsletters
Pilot Ejects from F/A-18E Virginia
Aviation Safety

U.S. Navy Pilot Ejects from F/A-18E Super Hornet off Virginia Coast

The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a pilot from VFA-83 'Rampagers' was safely recovered from the sea after ejecting from an F/A-18E Super Hornet during a training flight. The Navy…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 20, 2025
PAC-3 MSE LTADMS Test
Weapons

Patriot PAC-3 MSE Demonstrates 360-Degree Engagement Capability with LTADMS Radar

The PAC-3 MSE has been coupled with the LTADMS radar to demonstrate a 360-degree engagement capability for the U.S. Army’s modernized IAMD architecture. The U.S. Army’s Patriot air defense system…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 20, 2025
RAT55 at Area 51
Military Aviation

New Footage Shows Secretive RATT55 Radar Testbed Operating from Area 51’s Hangar 18

Photographer Michał Rokita captured video of the elusive Boeing 737 from near Tikaboo Peak, the closest point where civilians can view the test facility at Groom Lake known worldwide as…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 20, 2025
RJ100 QinetiQ ECRS Mk2 Testing
Military Aviation

BAE Systems and QinetiQ Prepare Avro RJ100 Testbed for ECRS Mk2 Radar Flight Trials

A modified Avro RJ100 will support integration of Leonardo UK’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar for RAF Typhoons, reducing costs and accelerating development. BAE Systems and QinetiQ are preparing to modify…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 19, 2025
China Tiltrotor
China

China’ First Manned Tilt-Rotor Takes Flight

The aircraft currently appears to be purely civilian passenger oriented, but it could have military applications in future. An image has emerged showing China’s first crewed tiltrotor aircraft taking flight.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 18, 2025
ITDS Northrop Grumman ATHENA
Military Aviation

Northrop Grumman Advances to Phase II of U.S. Army Aviation New Threat Detection System

ITDS Phase II brings ATHENA sensor to Army aircraft, providing 360° situational awareness and enhanced survivability against evolving threats. Northrop Grumman has been selected by the U.S. Army to continue…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 18, 2025
1 2 … 143 144 145 146 147 … 1,542 1,543

Stay Connected

188kFollowersLike
107kFollowersFollow
285kFollowersFollow
11.3kSubscribersSubscribe
TelegramFollow
9.9kFollowersFollow

Latest News

B-21 pilots
Military Aviation
U.S. Air Force Confirms Two-Pilot Crew For B-21 Raider
Ukraine Rafale
Military Aviation
Ukraine to Receive 16 Rafales and License for SCALP and Aster-30 Production
F-22s Return Home Operation Epic Fury
Military Aviation
Langley F-22s Return Home from Operation Epic Fury Deployment
Rafale rockets
Military Aviation
France Clears Rafale to Use 68 mm Rockets Against Drones

Work With Us

The Aviationist is run by David Cenciotti ([email protected]), a journalist based in Rome, Italy, who launched the blog in 2006: since then, The Aviationist has become one of world’s most authoritative and read military aviation websites.

Website Links

Home

About

Special Reports

Contact

Work With Us

Advertise With Us

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

Ethics-Policy

Other Resources

Military Aviation

Aviation Safety

Helicopter

Drones

Space

Weapons

Information Security

Troubled Areas

Copyright © 2026

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?