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Apache Spike NLOS CENTCOM
Military Aviation

U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Demonstrate Spike NLOS in CENTCOM AOR

The first live shoot of the Spike NLOS by a conventional aviation unit shows Apache crews can conduct extended-range precision strikes against targets obscured by terrain or distance. U.S. Army…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 13, 2025
Eastern Sentry
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NATO Launches Operation Eastern Sentry After Drone Incursions

Operation Eastern Sentry boosts NATO’s eastern defenses after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, raising tensions along the Alliance’s flank. Following the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones earlier…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 13, 2025
B-52s Arrive at RAF Fairford
Military Aviation

B-52s Arrive at RAF Fairford for Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2

Two B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers arrived in the UK from Barksdale AFB on Sept. 12 ahead of Exercise Cobra Warrior 25-2, which kicks off next week. Using the callsigns SCALP…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 12, 2025
F-35

Trapani-Birgi To Host First F-35 Training Center Outside U.S.

The airbase in Sicily will become the first location outside the U.S. for international F-35 pilot training, as Italy further consolidates its position as a global leader in advanced training.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 12, 2025
Polish Su-22 Fitter Retirement
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Su-22 Fitter Bows Out of Polish Service

This week, over 40 years after entering service, the swing-wing Su-22 Fitter fighter bomber was withdrawn from the Polish Air Force in a farewell ceremony held at MirosÅ‚awiec. The Su-22's…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 12, 2025
Second B-21 Raider photos
Military Aviation

USAF Releases New Photos of Second B-21 Raider in Flight Test

The service announced the arrival of the second B-21 bomber, possibly nicknamed "Spartan," at Edwards AFB at the end of its first flight to join the test fleet. The U.S.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 12, 2025
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