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Gripen Taurus
Weapons

Swedish Gripen Launches Taurus KEPD 350 Cruise Missile for the First Time

A Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen C launched for the first time a Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile over the Vidsel Test Range. The Swedish Air Force released a…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 21, 2026
Military Aviation

New White House Helipad Shown Off to Reporters Ahead of Completion

President Trump toured the ornate, granite helipad under construction on the White House South Lawn with reporters, adding his signature to a piece of the stonework that could see use…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 21, 2026
F-15EX Seymour Johnson
Military Aviation

F-15EXs Are Headed to Seymour Johnson AFB

The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force confirmed that Seymour Johnson AFB is the planned recipient of the F-15EX Eagle II aircraft included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 21, 2026
Japan Intercepts Chinese TB-001
China

Japan Intercepts Chinese TB-001 ‘Twin-Tailed Scorpion’ Drone Over East China Sea

The TB-001 was intercepted alongside a Y-9Z electronic warfare aircraft as Chinese and Russian aircraft continue to operate in Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone. Japan has said China’s Tengden TB-001…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 20, 2026
E-2D Block II
Military Aviation

Block II Upgrades for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Clear Critical Design Review

The Block II’s open architecture for the E-2D’s mission systems, computers and displays enhance cockpit functionality, support future upgrades and improve sensor fusion. The U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 19, 2026
JASDF F-15 gear collapse
Aviation Safety

JASDF F-15’s Landing Gear Collapses on Landing at Naha Airport

The main landing gear of a JASDF F-15 collapsed during landing, causing the aircraft to slide on the runway and turn 180 degrees as it slowed down. An F-15 of…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 18, 2026
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