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Reverse refueling
Military Aviation

A C-5M Super Galaxy Refueled A KC-10 Tanker In First Reverse Flow Air Refueling Test

As part of a Proof of Concept, for the first time, the U.S. Air Force turned a C-5M Super Galaxy into an aerial refueler for a KC-10 tanker. On Dec.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 19, 2023
drones Middle East
Troubled Areas

Warships Respond To Wave Of Drone Attacks Disrupting Maritime Trade In The Red Sea Area

After Houthis said they will target all ships headed to Israel, regardless of nationality, U.S., U.K. And French Forces are responding to the drone attacks. On Dec. 18, 2023, Yemen’s Houthi…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 18, 2023
P-8A video
Aviation Safety

Amazing Timelapse Video Shows How The Navy Raised Its P-8A Poseidon From The Sea In Hawaii

An interesting timelapse video shows the P-8A salvage operation at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. On Dec. 2, 2023, the U.S. Navy completed the recovery of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft 169561…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 16, 2023
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Aviation

GE Aerospace Demonstrates Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet

The Hypersonic Dual-Mode Ramjet test, believed to be the first of its kind, exploited rotating detonation combustion technology. General Electric Aerospace announced a successful demonstration of hypersonic dual-mode ramjet (DMRJ)…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 16, 2023
Poggio Dart 23
Military Aviation

Turkish Phantoms, U.S. F-16s Integrate With Italian Air Force And Navy During Poggio Dart 2023

The Turkish Air Force Phantoms joined U.S. F-16s and other Italian assets for Exercise Poggio Dart 23 (PODA 23). On Dec. 15, 2023, the two-week combined NATO exercise Poggio Dart…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 15, 2023
AW101 Polish Navy
Helicopters

Polish Navy Introduces The New AW101 Merlin Helicopter

The new Leonardo AW101 helicopters will replace the Mi-14PŁ (ASW), and Mi-14PŁ/R (SAR) platforms in the Polish Naval Aviation. On Dec. 8, 2023, the Polish Navy started the commissioning process…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
December 15, 2023
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