Italian Air Force Eyes F-35 Fleet Expansion
The Italian Air Force has emphasized since last year that it requires more F-35A and F-35B jets. Public data indicates that it may eventually acquire 20 additional Lightning II aircraft.…
U.S. Navy F-35s To Be Equipped With BriteCloud Active Expendable Decoys
After the approval for the fielding on the Air National Guard’s F-16s, it appears that that Leonardo’s BriteCloud might soon find its way on the 5th gen fighter. The Naval…
Multiple Factors And Crew Failures Led To January 2024 B-1B Crash At Ellsworth AFB
While the crew's failure to properly manage airspeed and altitude was identified as the primary cause, the Accident Investigation Board report also highlighted several contributing factors, including complacency regarding deteriorating…
Sniper Targeting Pod Will Become Advanced Communications and Computing Node
Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod, a mainstay on fourth generation combat aircraft, will be developed into the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, adding advanced datalink capabilities compatible with fifth generation…
US, Canadian Fighters Intercept Russian, Chinese Bombers Off Alaska
At least six NORAD fighters, including F-35, F-16 and CF-188 jets, intercepted Russian and Chinese bombers inside the Alaska ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On July 24, 2024, NORAD (North…
Watch This Exciting Footage Of An A-10C Thunderbolt II Firing All Its Weapons At The Range
The footage was recorded with the OTTER Cam, an innovative exterior camera system developed in-house by the 59th TES and used to support the testing of external stores on the…
