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Missiled Up Royal Navy AW159 Wildcat Helicopter Carries Out High Altitude Testing In Italy

The AW159 Wildcat spotted while conducting high altitude tests with a load of 20 Martlet missiles. After completing a testing campaign in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea recently, the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 28, 2022
Steadfast Noon
Military Aviation

Let’s Have A Look At This Year’s NATO Nuclear Strike Exercise In Europe

Codenamed "Steadfast Noon", the yearly NATO drills involve both DCA (Dual Capable Aircraft) as well as non-nuclear aircraft. NATO’s yearly “deterrence” exercise, codenamed “Steadfast Noon”, is currently underway in Europe.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 28, 2022
CL-415 crash
Aviation

Italian Canadair CL-415 Crashes During Firefighting Mission

The "water bomber" aircraft was fighting a fire in the mountains near Catania. A Canadair CL-415 aircraft with registration I-DPCN and radio callsign "Canadair 28", crashed early in the afternoon…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 27, 2022
Aviation

Scaled Composites Model 401 Testing Possible Directed Energy Weapon Payload

The mysterious pod appeared two years ago, but a new artwork might shed some light on its function. One of the most mysterious aircraft currently being used for flight testing…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 27, 2022
The first Portuguese KC-390 after its landing at Beja air base. (Photo: Portuguese Air Force)
Military Aviation

First KC-390 Millennium Cargo Aircraft Arrives In Portugal

Portugal is the first European operator of the Brazilian aircraft. Escorted by two F-16s, the first KC-390 Millennium cargo aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force landed at Beja air base…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
Jorge Ruivo Jorge Ruivo
October 25, 2022
Wildcat trials
Helicopters

British AW159 Wildcat Complete Martlet And Sea Venom Missile Trials

The Royal Navy helicopter has been extensively tested in various configurations, including a heavy 20-missile load. The Royal Navy’s AW159 Wildcat helicopters completed a new round of trials with the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 24, 2022
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