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Philippines F-16 Block 70 FMS
Military Aviation

U.S. Approves Sale of F-16 Block 70/72 to the Philippines

Few days after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Philippines, Washington cleared the sale of 20 F-16s to the country. The U.S. State Department has approved the Foreign Military…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 2, 2025
Orange BUFF complete livery
Military Aviation

Up Close and Personal with the Orange BUFF

The 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron revealed the finished livery of the heritage orange B-52H which pays tribute to the NB-52A and NB-52E. Few months after it was first spotted…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 2, 2025
Taiwan first F-16 Block 70
Military Aviation

Lockheed Martin Unveils Taiwan’s First Newly Built F-16 Block 70

Taiwan’s first new F-16, part of an order for 66 aircraft, was unveiled during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin’s facilities. Lockheed Martin has unveiled Taiwan first newly built F-16…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 1, 2025
F-35 QRA
Military Aviation

Danish F-35s Conduct First QRA Mission, Intercept Russian Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea

RDAF F-35s have started supporting the Quick Reaction Alert service intercepting a Russian Il-20 Coot-A over the Baltics. Last week, Royal Danish Air Force F-35A fighter jets were launched for…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 1, 2025
UJTS new RFI
Military Aviation

U.S. Navy’s Next Trainer Jet Won’t Need to Land on Carriers

The U.S. Navy released a new Request for Information for the T-45’s replacement, which will only be required to conduct Field Carrier Landing Practice (FCLP) to wave off. On Mar.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
March 31, 2025
Lt. Owen Baggett story
Military History

A Pistol, a Parachute, and a Prayer: The Amazing Story of Lt. Owen Baggett

What began as a bombing mission to destroy an enemy bridge turned into a story of heroic bravery and incredible odds for young Lt. Owen J. Baggett on March 31,…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
March 31, 2025
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