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Massive Ordnance Penetrator
Military Aviation

New Photos Of Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bunker Buster Bomb At Whiteman AFB Emerge

The shots give an idea of the size of the GBU-57 MOP (Massive Ordnance Penetrator). The B-2 Spirit stealth bombers of the 509th Bomb Wing based at Whiteman Air Force Base,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 3, 2023
Drone attack on Kremlin
Drones

Russia Says It Has Foiled A Ukrainian Drone Attack On The Kremlin

According to Russia, Kyiv on Wednesday night launched a drone attack on the Kremlin to kill President Vladimir Putin. A night attack with two drones against Vladimir Putin's residence in…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 3, 2023
Airship China
China

Possible Military Airship Spotted At Chinese Base In Satellite Photos

The photos were captured months before the Chinese spy balloon incident over the United States, but it is not possible to know if they could be related. BlackSky, a private…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 2, 2023
T-7A Red Hawk
Military Aviation

Boeing T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet Delayed Again, Now Targeting IOC In 2027

Issues in the testing of the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk's ejection seat forced the postponement of the production’s start, which in turn will delay the expected Initial Operational Capability. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 2, 2023
F-104S/ASA-M
Military Aviation

Almost 20 Years Since Its Last Flight Former Italian Air Force F-104S/ASA-M Flies Again In Florida

Almost two decades since its last flight in the Italian Air Force an F-104S/ASA-M has just flown again in Florida thanks to Starfighters Aerospace. On Apr. 27, 2023, a former…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 1, 2023
Pony 5
Aviation Safety

Frecce Tricolori Pilot Dies In Ultralight Crash In Northeast Italy

Capt. Alessio Ghersi was flying with a relative on an ultralight aircraft when the aircraft crashed killing both occupants. An Alpi Aviation Pioneer 300 ultralight, registration I-8548, crashed for unknown…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
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May 1, 2023
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