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AIM-120 Longest Shot 2024
Weapons

F-22 Fires Longest Known AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot in History

Recently disclosed tests with the F-22 set a new record for the AIM-120 AMRAAM in 2024, part of the form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development effort. The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 16, 2025
Second Strike Caribbean
Troubled Areas

U.S. Conduct Second Strike on Smuggling Boat in the Caribbean

President Trump announced the second lethal strike by the U.S. military as part of the counter-drugs operations. This is a developing news, we will update it once new details are…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 15, 2025
Greece More F-35s
F-35

Greece Considers More F-35s Over F-16 Block 50 Upgrade – Reports

Talks with Lockheed Martin to upgrade Greece’s 38 F-16C/D Block 50s remain stalled, while new jets won’t arrive before 2031 and will need upkeep soon after. Reports from Greece have…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 15, 2025
KC-135 Glider Near Miss
Aviation Safety

Glider Squawk Code Recommended After KC-135 Stratotanker Near Miss

Calls for a specific squawk code to be designated for gliders have emerged after a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker came within 15 metres of colliding with a glider over Eastern England.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 15, 2025
Germany First A400M DIRCM
Military Aviation

Germany Receives First A400M Equipped with DIRCM Protection System

The Luftwaffe is equipping 23 A400Ms with DIRCM systems, supplied by Elbit Systems, to conduct tactical operation in scenarios with MANPADS threat. The first of the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe)…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 15, 2025
Japanese F-15s Europe Deployment
Military Aviation

Japanese F-15s Depart Chitose for Atlantic Eagles Deployment

A highly anticipated deployment of Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagles to Europe is now beginning, with aircraft departing Chitose Air Base bound first for Eielson AFB, Alaska. From Alaska,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 15, 2025
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