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Aug 21 2025

Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

Japan’s defense minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey to enhance defense ties and, while there, also

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Aug 21 2025

China’s Compound Helicopter Emerges for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The images, reportedly captured in April, show a compound helicopter with coaxial main rotors and

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Aug 22 2025

Swiss Solar-Powered Plane Sets New Altitude Record Posted by RSS Feed

On 12 August 2025, the HB-SXA aircraft flew to an altitude of 31,288 feet, setting a world record

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Aug 22 2025

New Zealand Selects MH-60R and A321XLR in Major Fleet Recapitalization Posted by RSS Feed

The Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk is New Zealand’s preferred option to replace its ageing SH-2G(I)

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Aug 22 2025

Daytona Beach (DAB) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) in

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Aug 22 2025

Jacksonville (JAX) Airspace Meeting Posted by RSS Feed

The FAA is proposing to modify the airspace over Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) in

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Aug 22 2025

Airbus MQ-72C Helicopter Drone Makes First Autonomous Test Flight with Hivemind AI Posted by RSS Feed

Airbus partnered with Shield AI to integrate the latter’s Hivemind autonomous flight software for

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Aug 22 2025

SNC’s Freedom Trainer Enters U.S. Navy Competition to Replace T-45 Posted by RSS Feed

Sierra Nevada Corporation unveils its clean-sheet Freedom Trainer for the Navy’s UJTS, emphasizing

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Aug 23 2025

Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the

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Aug 24 2025

Last Production U-2 Returns to Flight for First Time Since 2008 Posted by RSS Feed

80-1099 was photographed in flight for the first time in 17 years after being heavily damaged in a

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Aug 24 2025

U.S. Military Seeks Purchase of Fully Operational Shahed-136 Copies Posted by RSS Feed

An RFI was released by the U.S. Government describing the requirement for 1:1 reverse-engineered

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Aug 24 2025

Florida ANG’s 125th FW Receives Air Force’s 500th F-35A Posted by RSS Feed

The 125th FW received its first three F-35As, which will join the ones loaned from sister Air

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Allentown, PA/Bedminster, NJ Posted by RSS Feed

                        29 AUG - 01 SEP, 2025                        Allentown, PA/Bedminster,

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Breathitt, KY Posted by RSS Feed

                        29-30 AUG, 2025                        Breathitt, KY                       

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Lacrosse, WI Posted by RSS Feed

                        28 AUG, 2025                        Lacrosse, WI                       5

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Aug 25 2025

U.S. Approved 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munitions for Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

The air-launched tactical, scalable, cheap air-to-ground weapon was sought by the U.S. Air Force

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Aug 25 2025

VIP Notice - Cincinnati, Ohio Posted by RSS Feed

Notice: Expect VIP movement Aug 30, 2025 thru Sep 01, 2025 in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Aug 25 2025

Three Russian Il-20 Intercepts in a Week off Alaska by NORAD Posted by RSS Feed

NORAD scrambled U.S. Air Force F-16s to intercept Russian Il-20 surveillance aircraft three times in

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Aug 26 2025

Wellington DWI: The RAF’s Ringed Aircraft that Defeated German Magnetic Mines Posted by RSS Feed

With its distinctive ring around its fuselage, the Wellington DWI (Directional Wireless

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Aug 26 2025

Runway Closed at Dyersburg Airport - Repaving Posted by RSS Feed

Attention to all airmen regarding Dyersburg Regional Airport's runway closures due to resurfacing of

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Aug 26 2025

Thailand Signs Gripen E Contract Posted by RSS Feed

The Royal Thai Air Force will be the first user in Asia and the third globally to field the Gripen

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Aug 26 2025

Hydraulic Fluid Contamination and Ice Buildup Led to January F-35A Crash in Alaska Posted by RSS Feed

PACAF’s investigation found water-contaminated hydraulic fluid froze and caused a landing gear

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Aug 26 2025

Pratt & Whitney Awarded $2.8B Contract for New Lot 18 F-35 Engines Posted by RSS Feed

The $2.8B contract funds 141 F135 engines for U.S. services and allies, securing production, spares,

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Aug 26 2025

CHS and Surrounding Areas: Midair Collision Prevention Notice (Revision) Posted by RSS Feed

Watch Out!  Several Near Midair Collisions may have occurred around the Charleston International

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Aug 27 2025

Flight Advisory GPS Interference Testing – Yuma, AZ Posted by RSS Feed

FLIGHT ADVISORY GPS INTERFERENCE TESTING YUMA PROVING GROUND ARIZONA (YPG_AZ) 25-15 (REVISION 1) 01

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Aug 27 2025

NATO Hunts for Russian Submarine as USS Gerald R. Ford Sails in North Sea Posted by RSS Feed

U.S, UK, and Norwegian forces have mounted a significant anti-submarine operation in the Norwegian

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Aug 27 2025

General Atomics’ YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft Takes Flight Posted by RSS Feed

The YFQ-42 becomes the first of the U.S. Air Force’s new Collaborative Combat Aircraft to enter

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Aug 27 2025

Germany Wants Four More P-8A Poseidons Posted by RSS Feed

Germany has already eight P-8A Poseidons on contract, the first of which is expected to be delivered

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Aug 27 2025

Rare Image Shows P-8 Poseidon’s Advanced Airborne Sensor Extended Posted by RSS Feed

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon was intercepted over the Black Sea, with a video recorded by a Russian

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Aug 28 2025

AVL Runway & Taxiway Closure - Overnight September 3, 2025 Posted by RSS Feed

Good afternoon. There will be an overnight closure next week at Asheville Regional Airport (AVL).

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