Putin Flies Aboard Modernized Tu-160M Strategic Bomber
Vladimir Putin took a 30-minute ride in a modernized Tu-160M supersonic bomber as part of the crew yesterday. Russian President Vladimir Putin flew in a Tu-160M strategic bomber on Feb.…
The Italian Air Force Bids Farewell To The AB-212 Helicopter
The AB-212 (HH-212) Twin Huey helicopter made its last flight today ending a 40-year career in the Italian Air Force. The last HH-212 (as the AB-212 is designated in accordance…
US Approves GBU-53 And AIM-120C-8 Foreign Military Sale To Italy
The weapons will equip the Italian F-35 fleet, with the AIM-120C-8 possibly being a temporary solution until the Meteor BVRAAM is integrated on the 5th gen aircraft. After the U.S.…
Turkish Kaan National Combat Aircraft Flies For The First Time
Formerly known as TF-X, Kaan will replace the F-16 in the 2030s. In the early morning of Feb.21, 2024, a little less than a year from its rollout, the prototype…
U.S. Navy Surging Last C-2 Greyhound Squadron As CMV-22 Osprey Remains Grounded
The last 15 C-2As are surging to meet the carrier onboard delivery mission after all Ospreys were grounded in December, with DOT&E meanwhile reporting that the CMV-22 is not operationally…
Belgian Air Force Unexpectedly Cancels F-16 Solo Display Team
The service decided to cancel the 2024 season and focus on the transition to the F-35. The Belgian Air Force unexpectedly announced on Feb. 19, 2024, that the F-16 Solo…
