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A-10 Thunderbolt IIs deploying to Middle East
Iran

Michigan ANG A-10s Depart Lakenheath to Bolster Middle East Forces

After arriving in late March, twelve A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from Michigan's 107th Fighter Squadron successfully departed RAF Lakenheath on Apr. 8 towards the U.S. Central Command region.  The twelve attack…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
April 8, 2026
Chilean KC-135 refueled U.S. F-35s
Military Aviation

Chilean KC-135 Tanker Refuels USAF F-35As on their Way to FIDAE 2026 Expo

For the first time, a Chilean KC-135 refueled two U.S. F-35s that will take part in FIDAE 2026, marking the traditionally strong strategic ties between Chile and the U.S.  A…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 7, 2026
Probe Refueling Adapter A-10
Military Aviation

The A-10C Can Now Use Probe and Drogue Refueling

A new Probe Refueling Adapter, developed in response to an urgent combatant command requirement, allows the A-10 to significantly expand its refueling options as it is currently dependent on the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 7, 2026
DUDE 44 rescue
Iran

New Details Emerge About Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran

New details were released during a White House press conference which described the rescue of the crew of DUDE 44, the F-15E Strike Eagle that went down in Iran. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 7, 2026
YFQ-42A Crashed
Aviation Safety

YFQ-42A Dark Merlin CCA Crashes in California During Test

GA-ASI confirmed a YFQ-42 crashed during take-off and testing has now been paused temporarily, with an investigation already launched. A prototype of the YFQ-42A Dark Merlin Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA),…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
April 7, 2026
RQ-180 Stealth Drone Best View Ever
Drones

Lady of Larissa Flies Again: Incredible New Footage Emerges of the Secretive RQ-180 Spy Drone

New videos give an even clearer view - unquestionably our best ever - of the legendary classified stealth drone, previously seen landing in Greece last month. Last month, we reported…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
April 6, 2026
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