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Europe Drone Incursions Russia
Drones

New Report Blames Russia’s Shadow Fleet for Europe Drone Incursions

A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) assesses that it is ‘highly likely’ many of recent drone incidents throughout Europe were ordered by Moscow as part of…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
July 3, 2026
F-15EX MQ-28 Valiant Shield
Drones

F-15EX Eagle II and MQ-28 Ghost Bat Fly Together During Valiant Shield 2026

The MQ-28 Ghost Bat took part in a flight with the F-15EX and a proof-of-concept FARP operation as part of the Experimental Operations Unit’s activities during Valiant Shield 2026. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 3, 2026
A-10 Final Range Day
Military Aviation

A-10 Takes Part in Final Public Range Day in Arizona

Airmen and the local community gathered as Davis-Monthan hosted the final public A-10 Range Day at the Barry M. Goldwater Range. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted at the Barry M.…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
July 2, 2026
F-15E Lakenheath
Iran

Lakenheath F-15Es Return From Middle East Combat Deployment With Striking Nose Art

Eleven 48th Fighter Wing Strike Eagles have returned home from the Iran air war sporting interesting nose art and bomb markings. On Jul. 1, 2026, eleven F-15E Strike Eagles belonging…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 2, 2026
Italian Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit
Military Aviation

Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit

An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force's Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying and progressive tactical training. Grosseto Air Base has been…

Elia Silvestris Elia Silvestris
July 2, 2026
MH-60S Seahawk ditched
Aviation Safety

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk Makes Emergency Water Landing In Arabian Sea, One Crew Member Missing

Three crew members were recovered alive after an MH-60S assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush ditched in the Arabian Sea, while search and rescue operations continue for a fourth…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
July 2, 2026
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