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KC-46 Refuels F-117
Military Aviation

F-117s Spotted While Refueling from KC-46

The U.S. Air Force planned in 2024 to certify the F-117A Nighthawk to be able to refuel from the KC-46A Pegasus, the service’s newest tanker. Two F-117 Nighthawks have been…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 1, 2025
T-260B Crash
Aviation Safety

Italian Air Force T-260B Trainer Crashes, Killing Two Pilots

The T-260B basic trainer, assigned to the 70th Wing, crashed in a national park southeast of Rome. A T-260B basic trainer of the Italian Air Force crashed in the morning…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 1, 2025
Apache Turns 50 Years Old
Helicopters

The Apache Turns 50: A Look at the Iconic Attack Helicopter

Sept. 30, 2025 marks 50 years since the first YAH-64A prototype took to the skies for the first time. Let's look at how the Apache has maintained its sharp edge…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 30, 2025
ROKAF AEW&C II L3Harris
Military Aviation

South Korea Choses L3Harris for ROKAF’s Next Airborne Radar

South Korea initiated the AEW&C II program in 2020 to supplement its fleet of four E-737s that had been experiencing low mission availability rates. South Korea’s Defense Acquisitions and Program…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 30, 2025
KAI EW-SOJ Block I Aircraft
Military Aviation

KAI Reveals Design for RoKAF’s Electronic Warfare Aircraft Program

South Korea aims to develop homegrown airborne EW and stand-off jamming technology as part of the Block-I Electronic Warfare System Development Project. In response to South Korea’s Block-I Electronic Warfare…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 30, 2025
F-35 Lots 18 and 19
F-35

JPO and Lockheed Martin Finalize F-35 Contract for Lots 18 and 19

Lockheed Martin will build up to 296 F-35s as part of Lots 18 and 19, with first deliveries in 2026. Lockheed Martin and the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) announced…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 30, 2025
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