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Darkstar Palmdale
Military Aviation

Did You Know That The Darkstar Movie Prop Can Be Seen In Satellite Images Of Palmdale?

The famous Darkstar of "Top Gun: Maverick" can be seen on Google Earth at Lockheed's Skunk Works facility in Palmdale. More or less one year ago today, the fictional Lockheed Skunk…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 14, 2023
F-15E Jordan
Gaza

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles Deploy To Jordan Amid Gaza Crisis

The United States is continuing to reinforce its posture to deter additional regional actors from joining the fight between Hamas and Israel. The U.S. Air Forces Central confirmed the deployment…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 14, 2023
TC-135W
Military Aviation

Rare TC-135W Makes First Attendance At European Air Show In Malta

One of the two training-configured TC-135W aircraft made an appearance at the Malta International Air Show 2023, last month. The annual airshow organized by the Malta Aviation Society at the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 13, 2023
31 Sqn Protector
Drones

Disbanded RAF 31 Squadron Reformed To Operate The RG.1 Protector By 2024

On October 11, 2023, the formerly disbanded RAF No. 31 Squadron conducted its reformation parade. It will become the first RAF RG.1 Protector unit. Last Wednesday, a reformation parade was…

Wonwoo Choi Wonwoo Choi
October 13, 2023
Danish F-16
Military Aviation

U.S. State Department Approves Sale Of Danish F-16 And Norwegian P-3 To Argentina

With Argentina looking to modernize its armed forces, Danish F-16s and Norwegian P-3s might soon be on their way to South America. After years of attempts, Argentina might finally be…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 13, 2023
Helicopters

Sikorsky Unveils RAIDER X Prototype For US Army FARA Program

The RAIDER X prototype was unveiled at the annual AUSA 2023 conference. The annual Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2023 conference became the venue where Sikorsky finally released…

Wonwoo Choi Wonwoo Choi
October 12, 2023
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