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F-35 Full Rate Production
F-35

F-35 Full Rate Production Finally Approved

After a 5-year delay, the Pentagon approved the Milestone C / Full Rate Production for the 5th gen fighter. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Dr. William…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 13, 2024
Military Aviation

Poland Takes Delivery of Its First Saab 340 AEW

The first of two Saab 340 AEW platforms procured last year has been delivered. As announced by the Armament Agency of the Polish Ministry of Defense (Polish MoD's procurement body)…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
March 13, 2024
Caio Duilio
Maritime Security

Italian Navy Destroyer Caio Duilio Shoots Down Two More Drones In Red Sea

The Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer of the Marina Militare engaged and shot down two more aerial drones in the Red Sea. Few days after shooting down the first drone in support…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
March 12, 2024
Litening
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Upgrading Litening Targeting Pods To New Large Aperture Variant

The upgraded Litening pod incorporates significant enhancements in electro-optical/infrared sensing and processing capabilities. Northrop Grumman disclosed recently that the U.S. Air Force is currently fielding the upgraded Litening Large Aperture…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 11, 2024
CT-155
Military Aviation

Farewell CT-155: RCAF Retires Hawks, Halting Pilot Training Within Canada

Royal Canadian Air Force announced that it will retire its CT-155 fleet and go on a period of hiatus for its pilot training program. On March 8, 2024, the Royal…

Wonwoo Choi Wonwoo Choi
March 11, 2024
Airshows

RAF Red Arrows Celebrate Start Of Their 60th season With Original Folland Gnat In Formation

A vintage Folland Gnat flew in formation with the Red Arrows to mark their 2024 Diamond Season. On March 8, 2024, an ex-RAF Folland Gnat flew in formation with the…

Wonwoo Choi Wonwoo Choi
March 11, 2024
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