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VMFA-251 CAG bird
F-35

New VMFA-251 Thunderbolts F-35C CAG-Bird Breaks Cover

Take a look at the specially painted aircraft of VMFA-251, the first East Coast operational unit of the U.S. Marine Corps to receive the F-35C. On Sept. 17, 2024, the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 13, 2024
Guam BMD test
China

Standard Missile-3 Intercepts Target in First Live Ballistic Missile Defense Test from Guam

The Ballistic Missile Defense, the first ever from Guam, saw the first use of the AN/TPY-6 radar and the tilting Vertical Launching System. The Missile Defense Agency has been preparing…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 13, 2024
Doomsday plane
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force E-4B Doomsday Planes Replacement Program Progresses

The first B-747-8i to be converted into an E-4C was relocated to Wichita last month for the next phase of work. As we have already reported, 0n Apr. 26, 2024,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 12, 2024
Leonardo Miysis MAIR A330 VIP
Military Aviation

Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM and MAIR Threat Warning System Selected for a Government VIP Aircraft

Miysis and MAIR will equip an Airbus A330 selected by an undisclosed government operator to be used as VIP aircraft. Leonardo has announced that its defensive systems have been chosen…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 12, 2024
Iranian Yak-130 R-73
Iran

First Image of Iran’s Yak-130 with R-73 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges

The Yak-130 is now not only the most modern trainer, but the most current jet in the IRIAF inventory. Reports and observers say it could help in training Iranian pilots…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 12, 2024
Type-12
Weapons

Japan Unveils First Images of Upgraded Type-12 Anti-Ship Missile During Tests

The new Type-12 SSM has ‘improved capability’ to be launched from both ground launchers and ships, and offers a stand-off defense capability to prevent and eliminate invading forces at an…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 12, 2024
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