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Me-163
Military History

The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet: Hitler’s Hot Rod Rocket Plane

Dangerous to Allied bombers as well as the ground crews that maintained it and the pilots that flew it, the tiny Me 163 had an amazing climb rate and top…

Darrick Leiker Darrick Leiker
November 22, 2024
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Russia

Russia Launches ‘New’ Ballistic Missile At Ukraine – Reports

Ukraine claims that Russia has used an ICBM to strike Dnipro; other Western sources say it was a "new" ballistic missile. Russia launched what some reports claim was an intercontinental…

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David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 21, 2024
B-52 engine cover
Military Aviation

New Engine Covers Help the Air Force Protect B-52s from Ice, Saving Time and Millions

The new engine pod covers, worth 1.2 million USD, will assist in preventing damage to the B-52 engines. Pilots and maintainers at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) now have…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 21, 2024
TB3 Anadolu
Drones

Turkey’s TB3 UCAV Takes Off, Lands ‘Autonomously’ On TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Ship

The TB3’s second prototype conducted its first flight from the ship, which is expected to serve as a dedicated drone carrier, following land-based ski-jump testing. Manufacturer Baykar stated that the…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
November 21, 2024
UK defense cuts
Military Aviation

UK Announces Retirement of Watchkeeper UAV, 14 Chinooks, 17 Pumas and 3 Royal Navy Ships

Defence Secretary John Healey announced in Parliament that several ‘outdated’ capabilities will be withdrawn from service to address a defence budget ‘black hole’ The entire British Army Watchkeeper UAV fleet…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
November 20, 2024
F-15D IR pod
Military Aviation

F-15D Eagle Spotted with Unusual Infrared Measurement Pod

The pod appears to be previously unseen but closely resembles the Airborne Turret Infrared Measurement System III (ATIMS III), which is used to perform airborne IR signature measurements. A U.S.…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
November 20, 2024
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