Jan 31 2025

Northrop Grumman Receives Second B-21 Raider LRIP Contract Posted by RSS Feed

Details about the new B-21 Low-Rate Initial Production contract have not been released, however

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Feb 01 2025

U.S. Approves Standard Missile-6 Sale for Japan’s Aegis Destroyers Posted by RSS Feed

While Japan is in the process of massively up-gunning itself with other U.S. weapons, the SM-6

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Feb 01 2025

XQ-67 Will Get New Capabilities with Demon Ape Program Posted by RSS Feed

With Demon Ape, General Atomics’ XQ-67A drone will leverage its modular architecture to provide

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Feb 01 2025

Airbus, Navantia to Explore SIRTAP UAV’s Flight Operations from Spanish Juan Carlos I Carrier Posted by RSS Feed

The integration of SIRTAP of the Juan Carlos I will focus on command and control, combat system

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Feb 02 2025

Moroccan AH-64E Apache Guardians’ Delivery is Reportedly Imminent Posted by RSS Feed

Three AH-64Es in the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s livery were spotted flying in the United States as

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Jan 31 2025

February1-14, 2025 Kalaeloa Military Exercise Posted by RSS Feed

All Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) Tenants  and Users should expect an increased number of military

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Feb 03 2025

U.S. F-16 Fighters Shot Down Drones with Laser-Guided Rockets in Combat Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Air Force confirmed that F-16 fightes used Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System 70mm

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Feb 03 2025

Ukraine Is Now Using New 1,000 lb JDAM-ER Bombs Posted by RSS Feed

Ukraine employed since 2023 the 500 lb JDAM-ER, whose existence was well documented, while the new

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Feb 03 2025

‘Franken-Lightning’ Built From Two Damaged F-35s Returns to Operational Fleet Posted by RSS Feed

After a lengthy restoration started with a feasibility study in 2020, the F-35 AF-5269 was sent to

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Feb 04 2025

U.S. Air Force Expands Work on Sixth-Generation Fighter Engines Posted by RSS Feed

The USAF increased the funding for the development of advanced engines earmarked for

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Feb 04 2025

Viper Shield EW Suite Flies on F-16 for the First Time Posted by RSS Feed

The first flight of the new AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper All-Digital Shield Electronic Warfare suite was

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Feb 04 2025

Lockheed Martin Delivers Bulgaria its First F-16 Block 70 Posted by RSS Feed

The first two F-16 Block 70s now officially delivered are expected to arrive in Bulgaria between

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Feb 05 2025

JASDF Reveals Stunning Kawasaki C-1 Commemorative Livery as the Type Nears Retirement Posted by RSS Feed

The JASDF, historically famous for the stunning liveries of its aircraft, has revealed a brand-new

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Feb 05 2025

Thunder in the Heavens: A Brief History of the Aircraft of the USAF Thunderbirds Posted by RSS Feed

Entertaining crowds since 1953, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds are one of the world’s best

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Feb 05 2025

Philippines FA-50s and U.S. B-1B Lancers Fly in Joint Air Patrol over West Philippine Sea Posted by RSS Feed

U.S. and Philippines aircraft have been involved in a series of bilateral exercises, which this time

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Feb 06 2025

Iran’s Infamous F-313 ‘Stealth Jet’ Makes a Comeback As a Naval Drone Posted by RSS Feed

The questionable F-313 Qaher, presented in 2013 as “Iran’s first stealth jet”, reappears in drone

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Feb 06 2025

Airbus Commences A321 Maritime Patrol ‘Flying Frigate’ Study for French Navy Posted by RSS Feed

After many years of special mission A320 proposals, a contract has been signed between Airbus and

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Feb 06 2025

Breaking: First Mirage 2000s Delivered to Ukraine Posted by RSS Feed

Less than a year after the transfer was announced, the French Defense Minister announced the

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Feb 07 2025

First MEWSIC Next Generation Electronic Warfare System for Royal Navy Ships Delivered Posted by RSS Feed

The Maritime Electronic Warfare System Integrated Capability (MEWSIC) will be integrated onto Type

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Feb 07 2025

U.S. Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability for IRST Pods on F/A-18 Super Hornets Posted by RSS Feed

The IRST Block II enhances ‘situational awareness by supplementing air-to-air detection and track

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Feb 08 2025

F-35 Completes First Dual External GBU-54 Laser JDAM Drop Posted by RSS Feed

An F-35C of VX-9 assigned to the United Operational Test Team at Edwards AFB performed the first

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Feb 08 2025

First German Navy P-8A Poseidon Unveiled Posted by RSS Feed

The first German P-8A Poseidon has received the complete German Navy livery and is expected to be

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Feb 09 2025

U.S. Approves Massive $7 Billion Arms Sale to Israel Posted by RSS Feed

Israel got the go-ahead to buy, among the others, over 2,100 GBU-39 SDBs and 3,000 AGM-114 Hellfire

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Feb 09 2025

The “Black Bunny” Aircraft of the U.S. Navy’s VX-4 Posted by RSS Feed

Painted in distinctive black schemes with a Playboy Bunny adorning the tail, mimicking an aircraft

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Feb 10 2025

VIP Movement Notification - Daytona Beach, FL Posted by RSS Feed

16 February 2025Daytona Beach, FL10/30  NMR – 17,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are

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Feb 10 2025

USAF Puts MH-139A Grey Wolf Through Nuclear Missile Base Guarding Drills in Initial Operational Tests Posted by RSS Feed

The rigorous testing and evaluation process saw the MH-139A helicopters responding to a simulated

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Feb 10 2025

‘Tornado 2 Tempest’ Aircraft Recycling Project Begins Posted by RSS Feed

Parts from former Royal Air Force Tornado GR4 aircraft have been ground down and converted into 3D

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Feb 11 2025

NOTAMs: Notices to AIRMEN Are Back Posted by RSS Feed

Trump Administration Renames NOTAMs Back To Original Name Over the past few weeks, the Trump

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Feb 11 2025

Russian Company Developing Billboards in Space Posted by RSS Feed

Companies Pursue Space Advertising While Scientists Object The idea of space advertising may seem

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Feb 11 2025

China Airlines Launches Valentine’s Day Sale for North American Travelers Posted by RSS Feed

China Airlines is bringing the love with a special sale for North American markets. Those looking

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