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Russian Navy Cuba
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Russian Navy Deployment Arrives in Cuba Under Watchful Eye of NATO Military Forces

A Russian naval deployment to Havana, Cuba comprising a frigate, nuclear submarine and support vessels arrived at its destination on June 12, 2024, after attracting the attention of NATO military…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 13, 2024
8th Fighter Squadron flagship
Military Aviation

8th Fighter Squadron Honors F-117 with Striking New Matte Black F-16 Flagship

The 8th Fighter Squadron has unveiled a new flagship: an F-16 painted matte black to resemble its iconic predecessor, the F-117. On Jun. 12, 2024, the social media account of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
June 12, 2024
China transport UAV
China

China’s HH-100 Unmanned Transport Aircraft Undertakes First Flight

On Apr. 3, 2024 the unmanned aircraft was announced ready for its maiden flight, after it performed a "final high-speed taxi trial". China’s HH-100 unmanned transport aircraft flew its maiden…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 12, 2024
Taiwan Reaper
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Taiwan’s Reaper Look-Alike Drone, Tengyun II, Concludes Testing, Inches Towards Mass Production

The Tengyun II could work in tandem with the four American SeaGuardian UAVs scheduled to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. Taiwan’s own Reaper-like surveillance-strike drone, the Tengyun II, has…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
June 12, 2024
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Military Aviation

USAF B-1B Lancers Join With Multinational Naval Fleet In The Pacific for Ex. Valiant Shield 2024

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bombers deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam have taken part in a major exercise in the Pacific. Exercise Valiant Shield 2024, a…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
June 12, 2024
Manta Ray Video
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Northrop Grumman Releases First 360° Video Of Giant Manta Ray Underwater Drone Testing

The video shows the prototype during in-water testing, performing some diving and resurfacing maneuvers as part of the submerged operations’ testing. After the first photos released last month, Northrop Grumman…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
June 12, 2024
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