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Yantar Points Laser at RAF P-8 Poseidon
Aviation Safety

Russian Spy Ship Yantar Points Laser at RAF P-8 Poseidon on the Edge of UK Waters

The UK Defense Secretary said the Russian ship pointed lasers at a RAF P-8 Poseidon while on the edge of UK waters off Scotland. The Russian intelligence ship Yantar is…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 19, 2025
Archer Powertrain Omen
Drones

Archer Aviation to Supply Hybrid Powertrain to Anduril and Edge’s Omen Drone

Anduril previously said a breakthrough in Omen’s development came through collaboration with Archer Aviation, which develops hybrid-electric VTOL systems. Archer Aviation has announced on Nov. 17, 2025, that it will…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 19, 2025
Military Aviation

Air Force Reserve’s 919th SOW Returns to Gunship Mission with First Flight of AC-130J Ghostrider

The 919th Special Operations Wing flew the AC-130A Spectre for 20 years, before transitioning to non-gunship aircraft, and will now operate the new AC-130J. The 919th Special Operations Wing (919th…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
November 19, 2025
F-15E First Diego Garcia Deployment
Military Aviation

F-15E Strike Eagles Complete Kadena Rotation and First Fighter Deployment to Diego Garcia

Of the twelve F-15E Strike Eagles that the 336th FS deployed to Kadena Air Base, six were sent to NSF Diego Garcia for three months in response to tensions in…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
November 18, 2025
Morocco orders Airbus H225M
Helicopters

Morocco Orders 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters

Announced at the Dubai Air Show, 10 H225M helicopters will join the Royal Moroccan Air Force and begin to replace its ageing Puma fleet in the combat search and rescue…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
November 18, 2025
Gen III TacIRST First Flight
Military Aviation

Lockheed Martin Test Flies Gen III TacIRST Sensor

The Gen III TacIRST distributed infrared threat‑warning system will equip the F-22 Raptor, with an evaluation planned in 2026. Lockheed Martin has announced the first flight of the latest iteration…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 18, 2025
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