Glider Squawk Code Recommended After KC-135 Stratotanker Near Miss
Calls for a specific squawk code to be designated for gliders have emerged after a USAF KC-135 Stratotanker came within 15 metres of colliding with a glider over Eastern England.…
Germany Receives First A400M Equipped with DIRCM Protection System
The Luftwaffe is equipping 23 A400Ms with DIRCM systems, supplied by Elbit Systems, to conduct tactical operation in scenarios with MANPADS threat. The first of the German Air Force’s (Luftwaffe)…
Japanese F-15s Depart Chitose for Atlantic Eagles Deployment
A highly anticipated deployment of Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15 Eagles to Europe is now beginning, with aircraft departing Chitose Air Base bound first for Eielson AFB, Alaska. From Alaska,…
F-35Bs Touch Down in Puerto Rico as U.S. Increases Presence in the Caribbean
The first of ten F-35s arrived in Puerto Rico, notably showing their unit insignias removed. A flight of F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters has arrived in Puerto Rico, joining a…
U.S. Army AH-64E Apaches Demonstrate Spike NLOS in CENTCOM AOR
The first live shoot of the Spike NLOS by a conventional aviation unit shows Apache crews can conduct extended-range precision strikes against targets obscured by terrain or distance. U.S. Army…
NATO Launches Operation Eastern Sentry After Drone Incursions
Operation Eastern Sentry boosts NATO’s eastern defenses after Russian drones violated Polish airspace, raising tensions along the Alliance’s flank. Following the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian drones earlier…
