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DC-3 PH-PBA F-35
Military Aviation

RNLAF F-35As Escort WW2 Veteran Douglas DC-3 Before New Life at Aviodrome Museum

The aircraft, which flew sightseeing tours for tourists with DDA Classic Airlines and was previously part of the D-Day paradrop and Operation Market Garden, was saved from retirement by the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 24, 2024
Italy Tranche 4 Eurofighter
Military Aviation

Italy Orders New Batch Of Up To 24 Eurofighter Typhoons

Fresh on the heels of Spain’s order for 25 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft, Italy has now signed a contract for 24 jets to replace earlier Tranche 1 airframes. The long…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
December 23, 2024
Just Cause AC-130H memories
Military History

35 Years Later, Retired AC-130H Spectre Crews Recount the Action from 1989’s ‘Operation Just Cause’ in Panama

The crew provided Close Air Support and precision fire power to the U.S. land forces on the ground in Panama. The attack also involved a series of precision strikes by…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 23, 2024
BAE Systems STRIX
Drones

BAE Systems Tests Unique ‘Tilt Body’ STRIX VTOL UAS in Australia

STRIX draws on proven technologies used in the MQ-28A Ghost Bat loyal wingman, another all-Australian system developed for the RAAF, and moved from concept to full-scale flight in under two…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 23, 2024
A-10 Philippines
Military Aviation

U.S. A-10s Integrate with Philippine A-29B Super Tucanos in Dynamic Force Employment, CAS Exercise

The exercise enhanced the integration and improved Tactics Techniques and Procedures between the Philippine Air Force and the U.S. Air Force, practicing high-intensity and hub-and-spoke operations as part of the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 22, 2024
China

U.S. and Japanese Air Forces Hold Bilateral Exercise Over Sea of Japan with B-52, F-15Js, F-35As and F-22s

The bilateral exercise, which included formation flight and Defensive Counter Air training, was held following “intensified activities concerning Japan’s national security,” possibly referring to the recent Russian and Chinese bomber…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 22, 2024
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