China Commissions the Fujian, Bringing CATOBAR Capability to PLAN Fleet
China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Type 003 Fujian (CV-18), during a ceremony on Nov. 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in the PLAN’s carrier aviation development. China officially…
Shield AI Chooses F110-GE-129 Turbofan Engine for X-BAT VTOL Unmanned Fighter
The F110-GE-129 afterburning turbofan will be equipped with the Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle to provide thrust vectoring during VTOL operations and flight. Shield AI announced on Nov. 5, 2025 it…
Protector RG1s Have Flown First Confirmed Missions Over Middle East
After initial sorties over the sea south of RAF Akrotiri, flight tracking data now confirms that the RAF's MQ-9B Protector RG1s have begun missions over the Middle East, presumably on…
HMS Prince of Wales Hosts 24 UK F-35Bs for First Time
Additional F-35Bs have joined the carrier as it sails through the Mediterranean on the tail end of the CSG 25 deployment, satisfying a major requirement for the declaration of full…
RAF Red Arrows Introduce New Pilots for 2026 Season
2026 will see two new display pilots join the RAF Red Arrows to replace those who have completed their tour with the team, while 2024's Red 6 returns to the…
Blue Angels’ “Fat Albert” to Undergo Center Wing Box Replacement in the UK
The Blue Angels' C-130J will return once again to Marshall Aerospace in the UK to have its center wing box replaced, adding decades to its lifespan. Marshall Aerospace has announced…
