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Nov 22 2025

Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System Certified on USMC F/A-18s Posted by RSS Feed

The U.S. Marine Corps will field the ATAWS on its F/A-18 Legacy Hornet fleet starting in early 2026.

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Nov 22 2025

DragonFire Laser Weapon Engages High Speed Drones in Latest Test Posted by RSS Feed

The DragonFire system successfully shot down drones travelling at up to 650km/h at a range in

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Nov 21 2025

U.S. Army AH-64E V6 Apaches Validated in Massive Counter-Drone Drill Posted by RSS Feed

Operation Flyswatter tested the AH-64E Version 6 Apache for its networked, data linked combat

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Nov 21 2025

Saudi Arabia’s F-35 Push Advances After U.S.–Saudi Defense Pact Posted by RSS Feed

Washington signals the will for a fast approval of a Saudi F-35 sale, reflecting a renewed effort

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Nov 21 2025

USAF Selects McGhee Tyson ANGB as Next KC-46A Pegasus Base as Boeing Tests RVS 2.0 Posted by RSS Feed

Boeing is now testing the new Remote Vision System 2.0 for the KC-46A’s troubled telescoping boom

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Nov 21 2025

VIP Movement Notification – Ft Cambell, KY Posted by RSS Feed

November 26, 2025                        Ft Cambell, KY                        5 NMR; SFC –

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Nov 21 2025

IAF LCA Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show, Pilot Killed Posted by RSS Feed

This is the second crash of the LCA Tejas, with the first one in 2024 blamed on an ‘engine seizure.’

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Nov 21 2025

A Second Chance at History: Claim Your Own Piece of the SR-71 Blackbird Before It Vanishes Again Posted by RSS Feed

If you missed out before, don’t worry. Here’s your second chance to own a real piece of the

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Nov 20 2025

OHS EXPANDS AW139 OFFSHORE FLEET WITH ORDER FOR TWO MORE HELICOPTERS Posted by Admin

Cologne, 19 November 2025 - Offshore Helicopter Services UK Ltd (OHS UK - part of the Ultimate Aviation Group) announced today the signing of a contract to procure two more Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The aircraft are expected to be delivered from Italy’s Vergiate final assembly plant in late 2026. These helicopters will join two AW139 SAR (Search and Rescue) which had been ordered by OHS in late 2024 and that are planned to enter service in the second quarter of 2026.

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Nov 20 2025

LEONARDO TO ENHANCE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES IN NORWAY AS REGIONAL COMMERCIAL FLEET GROWS STRONGER Posted by Admin

Cologne, 19 November 2025 - At European Rotors 2025 (17-20 November), Leonardo announced two major steps to further expand the level of proximity and service to its growing customer base in Norway. On top of an existing fleet of over 25 helicopters of various types for emergency medical services, public services, security and long range rescue duties, around 20 more aircraft in a mix of AW139 intermediate twins and AW189 super medium for SAR and energy support missions are expected to be delivered and enter service by 2027 following contracts signed in 2024 and 2025, with a first batch of units already arrived in the country this summer.

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