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F-35

Trapani-Birgi To Host First F-35 Training Center Outside U.S.

The airbase in Sicily will become the first location outside the U.S. for international F-35 pilot training, as Italy further consolidates its position as a global leader in advanced training.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
September 12, 2025
Polish Su-22 Fitter Retirement
Military Aviation

Su-22 Fitter Bows Out of Polish Service

This week, over 40 years after entering service, the swing-wing Su-22 Fitter fighter bomber was withdrawn from the Polish Air Force in a farewell ceremony held at Mirosławiec. The Su-22's…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 12, 2025
Second B-21 Raider photos
Military Aviation

USAF Releases New Photos of Second B-21 Raider in Flight Test

The service announced the arrival of the second B-21 bomber, possibly nicknamed "Spartan," at Edwards AFB at the end of its first flight to join the test fleet. The U.S.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 12, 2025
MQ-9 Switchblade 600
Drones

MQ-9 Reaper Launches Switchblade 600 Loitering Munition for First Time

GA-ASI and AeroVironment demonstrate first-ever air launch of Switchblade 600 from MQ-9A, advancing drone mothership concepts for smaller UAS. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and AeroVironment have completed the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 11, 2025
DSEI 2025 News
Military Aviation

DSEI 2025 News Roundup: GCAP Updates, Royal Navy UAVs, Deep Strike Missiles, and More

As this year's Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition prepares for its final day at ExCel London, let's cast our eyes over some of the stories that have emerged…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 11, 2025
Second B-21
Military Aviation

Second B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Takes Flight

The second B-21 conducted its maiden flight and will now join the first one, which has been flying since 2023 at Edwards Air Force Base. The second B-21 Raider stealth…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 11, 2025
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