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‘Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds’ Balances Hype and Danger in Journalistic Contrast

New Netflix Doc on Thunderbirds Waves the Flag, and Lowers it to Half Staff for Fallen Team Members. The new docu-drama and hype film “Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds” from director…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
May 23, 2025
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The Super Starfighter: Story of the Lockheed CL-1200 Lancer

Conceived as a high-performance fighter for the export market, the Lockheed CL-1200 was a company-funded attempt to build an improved and cost-effective version of the Starfighter. From the Skunk Works…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
May 23, 2025
Military Aviation

Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Unveils T-X Jet Trainer Concept at DSEI

Japan has been looking to replace its older T-4 jet trainer, as Tokyo requires more modern aircraft to prepare pilots for the advanced F-35s and the upcoming GCAP. New images…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 23, 2025
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Minuteman III ICBM Test Fired as U.S. Military Upholds Nuclear Modernization Before Lawmakers

U.S. Air Force and Navy leaders reiterated the importance of the nuclear triad and the need to maintain an effective deterrent before adversaries. U.S. military leaders testified the importance of…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
May 22, 2025
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Mass U.S. Airstrike Against ISIS in Somalia Launched from USS Harry S. Truman in February

As the Truman CSG returns home, a huge airstrike against ISIS targets in Somalia was revealed, involving at least 16 F/A-18s and 125,000 lb of munitions. Before the commencement of…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
May 22, 2025
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MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission

The UK’s Ministry of Defence is currently examining a variant of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to replace the Merlin HM2 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft. In a written parliamentary question submitted…

James Gray James Gray
May 22, 2025
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