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KC-390 Portuguese
Military Aviation

First KC-390 For Portuguese Air Force Enters Service

The first Portuguese Air Force KC-390 arrived at Air Base No. 11 (Beja AB) after a ferry flight from Brazil. On Oct. 19, 2023, the first KC-390 destined to the…

Wonwoo Choi Wonwoo Choi
October 20, 2023
Italy Defense Planning
Military Aviation

Italy Invests In Heavy Modernization Efforts With New Defense Planning

The Italian MoD is committed on the modernization effort started in the last few years, with investments in many areas that will also sustain the national industry, but also some…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 20, 2023
China

DoD Releases Videos Of Chinese Fighters Performing ‘Unprofessional’ Intercepts Of US Spyplanes

The Department of Defense has made public a series of images and videos that would  show "unprofessional" and "reckless" maneuvers performed by the Chinese pilots during the close encounters with…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 19, 2023
HC-27J
Military Aviation

U.S. Coast Guard Tests Missionized HC-27J

The Coast Guard is expanding the capabilities of its HC-27J medium range surveillance aircraft fleet, thanks to the Minotaur mission system architecture developed by the Navy. The U.S. Coast Guard…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 19, 2023
Biden Israel
Gaza

Tracking Air Force One And The Assets Supporting President Biden’s Visit To Israel Today

The visit of the US President to Israel was supported by several assets and prompted an increase in the surveillance, with many ISR assets active in the area well before…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 18, 2023
Italian F-35
Italian Air Force

The F-35 Completely Changed The Mindset For Modern Operations, Italian Air Force Chief Says

Gen. Goretti discussed ItAF priorities with the Mitchell Institute, including F-35, GCAP, the Pacific theater and operational concepts. Recently, the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies hosted Gen. Luca Goretti, the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
October 18, 2023
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