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F/A-18F Friendly Fire pilots' account
Aviation Safety

Let’s Examine the Pilots’ Accounts Emerged After the Friendly Fire Incident Involving the F/A-18 Over the Red Sea

Unconfirmed accounts from two pilots, including the one shot down, described how the F/A-18F was engaged while recovering on the USS Truman and another missile was launched at a second…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 29, 2024
F-82 Twin Mustang
Military History

The North American F-82 Twin Mustang: A Forgotten Fighter of the Forgotten War

Originally intended for long-range heavy bomber escort missions over Japan during World War Two, the F-82 arrived in service too late but did see action in the next war in…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
December 29, 2024
China

First Visuals of China’s WZ-9 Divine Eagle AEW Drone Surface Online

The unusual design integrates radar arrays in its booms, as well as satellite communication, which would allow the PLA to create a networked mesh of manned and unmanned AEW assets,…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 28, 2024
M-346FA Austria
Military Aviation

Austria Announces Acquisition of M-346FA

The Austrian MoD is currently negotiating the procurement contract with the Italian government, with the 12 aircraft being eyed for both training and air defense roles. Austria has decided to…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 28, 2024
Eurofighter Long Term Evolution
Military Aviation

Eurofighter Partners Sign LTE Contract to Keep Typhoon Effective into the 2060s

The Eurofighter program hit a new milestone on its journey to develop a mid-life upgrade for the Typhoon, as the participant nations signed the contract for part one of the…

James Gray James Gray
December 28, 2024
DC ANG F-16s to Maryland
Military Aviation

Maryland ANG’s 175th Wing to Receive D.C. ANG’s F-16s in Funding Deal Involving the Washington Commanders

Initially slated to lose their A-10s for a cyber mission, the Maryland ANG may now be shifting course. The A-10C Thunderbolt II, the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and the Washington…

Andrew Stover Andrew Stover
December 27, 2024
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