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Super Hornet Near Miss MANPADS
Iran

Video Shows Super Hornet’s Near Miss After Apparent Iranian MANPADS Launch

A U.S. F/A-18 Super Hornet was involved in a near miss after being targeted by an apparent Iranian MANPADS system during a low altitude strafing run with the 20 mm…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 26, 2026
B-2 White Patches
Iran

New Images Show B-2 Spirit Bombers Departing for Iran Mission with Unknown White Patches on Wings

Recently released photos show B-2 stealth bombers preparing to launch for a mission over Iran last week, with multiple unidentified white patches added along the leading edges of their wings.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 25, 2026
A-10 nicknames
Iran

Photos of A-10s Used to Strike Iranian Naval Vessels Show Video Game-Inspired Nicknames

Images shared by U.S. Central Command suggest that at least some A-10s taking part in Operation Epic Fury carry new video game-inspired nicknames, an operationally irrelevant detail but one likely…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 25, 2026
F-35 TR-3
Military Aviation

DOT&E Says No Combat-Capable TR-3-Configured F-35s Were Delivered in FY2025

The latest Director, Operational Test & Evaluation report says no combat-capable F-35 TR-3 aircraft have been delivered to the U.S. military until September 2025 because of the truncated software. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 25, 2026
82nd Airborne Division deployment
Iran

U.S. Considering Deployment of 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East

Senior officials are reportedly considering the deployment of the Immediate Response Force, which includes a Battalion Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division, according to U.S. media. After increasing rumors…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 24, 2026
YFQ-44A Production
Drones

YFQ-44A Fury CCA is Now in Production

Anduril announced the start of the YFQ-44A’s production at its Arsenal-1 factory, with new manufacturing processes allowing to supply a large number of drones to the U.S. Air Force. Anduril’s…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
March 24, 2026
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