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U.S. Navy KC-130T refueling test
Military Aviation

NAWCAD Expands KC-130T Hercules’ Refueling Envelope with EA-18G Growler and CH-53K King Stallion

Following the adoption of the eight-bladed NP2000 propeller, the U.S. Navy launched an effort to regain the air refueling capability across its fleet and allow the C/KC-130T to refuel a…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
February 15, 2025
F-35 Su-57 India
F-35

Trump Offers India the F-35A Lightning II as it Faces the Su-57 Felon at Aero India 2025

In a surprise announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump offered India the opportunity to acquire the F-35 Lightning II. The offer coincided with the jet's first encounter with the Russian Su-57…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 15, 2025
USS Truman damage
Aircraft Carriers

U.S. Navy Releases Image of Damage to USS Harry S. Truman After Collision at Sea

While an investigation is ongoing, the U.S. Navy has released a photo captured in the aftermath of the collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M, showing damage to an observation platform.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
February 14, 2025
Truman collision
Aircraft Carriers

USS Harry S. Truman Collides With Merchant Vessel Off Egypt

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), was involved…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
February 13, 2025
RAF Protector
Drones

Royal Air Force Protector RG1 Completes Further Flight Testing

Following the type’s first UK flight in November 2023, unmanned Protector RG1s, the UK designation for MQ-9B, are now conducting regular flights from their Lincolnshire base. Over the past week,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 13, 2025
Bomber Task Force 25-2
Military Aviation

B-52 Stratofortresses Begin Bomber Task Force 25-2 Deployment at RAF Fairford

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base touched down in the UK on Feb. 11, 2025 to kick off the Bomber Task Force 25-2 deployment.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
February 13, 2025
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