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J-XDS Best Look
China

This Might Be Our Best Look Yet at the Chinese J-XDS Stealth Jet

For the first time, the J-XDS was photographed at close distance on the ground, revealing new details. Two new photos, captured off the camera’s screen, show for the first time…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Viper Shield Pod
Military Aviation

L3Harris Unveils Podded Variant of Viper Shield Electronic Warfare System

The Viper Shield pod shares commonality with the internally mounted variant and would offer the same level of protection from evolving threats. U.S. company L3Harris revealed on Sep. 25, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
Helsing CA-1 Europa
Drones

Helsing Unveils CA-1 Europa Autonomous UCAV

The CA-1 Europa aims to deliver affordable mass and strategic autonomy through AI-powered air combat and multi-role mission flexibility. German defense technology company Helsing has unveiled the CA-1 Europa, a…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 25, 2025
Spain 45 Hurjets
Military Aviation

Spain Approves Procurement of 45 Hürjets

The aircraft will be manufactured in Turkey and will undergo customization with Spanish subsystems and components at Airbus’ facilities in Spain. Spain’s Council of Ministers approved on Sep. 24, 2025…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 25, 2025
RAF P-8 US KC-135 Refueling
Military Aviation

RAF P-8A Poseidon Tests Mid-Air Refueling for the First Time

The RAF notoriously lacks a boom air-to-air refueling capability to support the Poseidon, and the simulated refueling with a KC-135 signals steps are being taken to address the issue. A…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 24, 2025
U.S. STRATCOM Nuclear Skymaster Exercise
Military Aviation

In Depth Look at Tuesday Night’s U.S. STRATCOM Exercise

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers launched from Whiteman AFB on a transatlantic round-trip sortie, supported by an E-6B Mercury flying from Ramstein. Let's look at what happened. The appearance on Sept.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 24, 2025
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