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First C-130 for conversion to E-130J revealed
Military Aviation

First C-130 Airframe Set to Be Converted Into E-130J Phoenix II Emerges

The first C-130J earmarked for conversion into the new E-130J Phoenix II has rolled out of the factory, as shown in an image released by NAVAIR. Naval Air Systems Command,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 5, 2025
E-4C SAOC Flight Testing
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force E-4C SAOC Begins Flight Testing

Sierra Nevada’s first test flight of the Survivable Airborne Operations Center marks a major step in replacing the aging E-4B “Nightwatch” fleet introduced in the 1970s. The E-4C Survivable Airborne…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 4, 2025
Patriot $9.8 billion contract
Weapons

U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin Record $9.8B Patriot Missile Deal

The multi-year contract covers 1,970 PAC-3 MSE interceptors for the U.S. and Allies, marking the largest award in Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control history. The U.S. Army has awarded…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 4, 2025
Protector RG1 Prepares for Operational Deployment
Drones

Royal Air Force Prepares Protector RG1 for Operational Deployment

The Royal Air Force has begun assurance testing and operational training for its MQ-9B Protector RG1 UAVs ahead of the new aircraft replacing its MQ-9A Reaper predecessor on operational sorties.…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
September 4, 2025
US Strike Drug Boat
Troubled Areas

Everything We Know About the U.S. Strike on Alleged Venezuelan Drug Boat

The strike, the first of its kind in the Caribbean, destroyed a suspected drug vessel, killing 11, but raised questions on legality and escalation. The United States military has carried…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
September 3, 2025
China Parade UCAVs
China

China’s New UCAVs Come into Full View at Parade

Parade reveals China’s latest UCAV designs, ranging from ISR and strike drones to large stealthy platforms hinting at future PLAAF roles. A few weeks after we reported about a new…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
September 3, 2025
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