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Helicopters

USAF MH-139 Grey Wolf Reaches Initial Operational Capability

The IOC for the Grey Wolf comes as the U.S. prepares to transition to the Sentinel ICBM from the legacy Minuteman III, where the helicopter’s improved performance and mission systems…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 3, 2026
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Military Aviation

The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time

The U.S. Air Force’s EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades. On September 2, 2026, EC-130H reg. 73-1590…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
September 3, 2026
RAF Boom Refueling
Military Aviation

UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability

In a response to an MP's written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF's existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 3, 2026
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USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for First Full Port Stop Since November 2025

The carrier’s first full port stop of the deployment comes after 286 days at sea and nearly seven months of combat operations, with the ship visibly showing the effects of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 2, 2026
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Russia Behind Drone Attack on Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig Airport, German Government Claims

Explosive-laden drones, including one which hit, but failed to detonate, a Ukrainian Antonov transport aircraft at Leipzig Airport in early August have been publicly identified by German officials as part…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 1, 2026
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Military Aviation

Japan’s Massive US-2 Amphibian Teams Up With USAF CV-22B During Rescue Flag 26-1

Held on Aug 26, Rescue Flag 26-1 brought together forces from the USAF, USMC, JMSDF, and JASDF for a comprehensive simulated casualty exercise. A USAF CV-22B Osprey joined a JMSDF…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
September 1, 2026
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