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Eisenhower Mishap
Aircraft Carriers

[Updated] Two Naval Aviators Eject Following Mishap on USS Eisenhower

The U.S. Navy said that two Naval Aviators ejected from their EA-18G Growler following an arresting gear failure aboard the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier and were promptly recovered by search…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 29, 2026
SR-71 Returning to Flight
Military Aviation

Is An SR-71 Blackbird Returning to Flight 27 Years Later?

NASA quietly removed the SR-71 #844 from static display at the Armstrong Flight Research Center, where it sat since the type’s last flight in 1999, just as NASA Administrator Jared…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 28, 2026
MV-22B Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Test
Military Aviation

Marine MV-22B Osprey Conducts First Sonobuoy Lot Acceptance Test

The test validated the MV-22B’s as an alternative platform to the P-3C Orion for the Navy’s Sonobuoy Quality Assurance Program, while laying the groundwork for expanded tactical employment of the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 28, 2026
RAF Fairford Bomb Threat
Military Aviation

[Updated] ‘Major Incident’ Near RAF Fairford After Arrests Made Under Explosives Act

After U.S. forces at RAF Fairford rapidly stepped up security precautions yesterday, police have now confirmed that arrests have been made and residents evacuated in the adjacent village of Whelford…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 27, 2026
F-15E kill markings
Iran

4th FW F-15Es Return From Iran Air War With Mortal Kombat-Themed Nose Art And Drone Kill Markings

Ten Seymour Johnson F-15Es returning from the Middle East stopped at RAF Mildenhall, revealing new Mortal Kombat-themed nose art and a combined 45 Shahed drone kill markings. The “flow” of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 26, 2026
Canada Negotiations GlobalEye
Military Aviation

Canada Advances Negotiations with Saab for GlobalEye

While not a formal purchase contract, the term sheet agreement establishes the framework for negotiation after Canada identified Saab as the preferred supplier for its future AEW&C system. Canada and…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 26, 2026
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