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F-35

Why An F-35 Canopy Ending Up In China Is Still A Big Deal

An F-35 canopy won't give away the secrets of the entire aircraft, but its radar-absorbent coating and construction could still provide valuable intelligence about the 5th generation jet's Low Observable…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 24, 2026
French Rafales Japan
Military Aviation

French Rafales Return to Japan for PEGASE 2026

Four Rafale F4s, supported by three A330 MRTTs and two A400Ms, stopped over at Hyakuri Air Base during the latest edition of the PEGASE long-range airpower projection mission. The Armée…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
September 24, 2026
Canada First F-35
F-35

Canada’s First F-35 Conducts Maiden Flight

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II flew for the first time, marking a milestone in Canada’s controversial fighter acquisition program to replace the CF-188 Hornet fleet. The…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 23, 2026
RAF Hawk T2 Crash
Aviation Safety

Royal Air Force Hawk Crash Near RAF Valley, Two Parachutes Seen

A Royal Air Force Hawk T2 has crashed near RAF Valley in North Wales. Two parachutes could be seen descending to the ground as the stricken jet fell out of…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 23, 2026
Hawker Hunter Miss Demeanour Crash
Aviation Safety

Hawker Hunter Formerly Known As ‘Miss Demeanour’ Crashes off California

Hawker Hunter N345AX, operated by red air contractor ATAC but formerly a UK airshow star as G-PSST, went down a few miles off the California coast on Sep. 22. The…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 23, 2026
Rafale AI Technologies
Military Aviation

Dassault Tests Rafale with New AI Technologies for Crew Support

The flight tests support Dassault Aviation’s efforts to integrate AI into the Rafale cockpit as France advances development of the F5 standard. The Rafale fighter has been flight-tested with two…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 23, 2026
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