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China is preparing to unveil a significant array of new air combat drones and advanced weapon systems at its massive upcoming military parade on 3 September — an event that marks the 80th anniversary of its victory over Japan in World War II. Recent imagery emerging from parade rehearsals in Beijing points to the debut […]
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has added one of the most celebrated fighter jets in modern military aviation to its collection – the McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle. This marks the very first F-15 to be officially accessioned by the Smithsonian, and it has now taken its place at the museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy
STENNIS, Mississippi — The US Navy has completed a landmark test of the solar-powered Skydweller drone, achieving 73 hours of continuous flight without refuelling. The demonstration, carried out in partnership with Skydweller Aero, launched from Stennis, Mississippi, and showcased the platform’s ability to operate exclusively on solar energy. Throughout the three-day flight, Skydweller maintained communication
US NAVY’S SOLAR-POWERED SKYDWELLER COMPLETES 73-HOUR NONSTOP FLIGHTRead More »
ROME – Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for an enterprise value of €1.7 billion, reinforcing its role as a leading player in the European land defence sector. The transaction, to be financed through available cash resources, is expected to close in the first quarter of
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When every minute counts, warfighters need instant access to the best data and tools to plan, collaborate and execute missions at the touch of a button. Long before a fighter jet takes flight, a destroyer leaves port, or a heavy-lift helicopter takes off, mission planners rely on critical data to help ensure success. Northrop Grumman
Wichita, Kansas – 28 July 2025 – Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has introduced the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a “ready-now” solution for the U.S. Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS). The announcement positions the aircraft as a modern and operationally-proven option for the next generation of naval aviators. The
BEECHCRAFT M-346N UNVEILED AS ‘READY-NOW’ SOLUTION FOR U.S. NAVY JET TRAININGRead More »
Major Tom Currie has come full circle in a career that has spanned the pioneering years of the CV-22 Osprey. He was the first U.S. Air Force pilot qualified to fly the CV-22—the Special Operations variant of the V-22 tiltrotor—and piloted the first experimental flight in 1997. Today, as Vice President of Flight Operations at
Before any pilot takes the controls of an F-35 Lightning II, they must first conquer the digital battlespace. The F-35 Training Simulator has reimagined modern fighter training, offering pilots an ultra-realistic and mission-critical preparation environment. Beyond its technical sophistication, it’s also undeniably “cool.” Here’s why. Unmatched RealismFrom cockpit layout to flight dynamics, the F-35 simulator
Melbourne, Fla. — July 21, 2025. L3Harris Technologies has secured a $300 million contract from the Italian government to deliver two Gulfstream G550 aircraft configured for advanced electromagnetic warfare (EW) operations. This strategic acquisition marks the first U.S. government-approved sale of the EA-37B system to an international ally, significantly enhancing Italy’s airborne EW capabilities. In
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – July, 2025 — Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has announced the Columbus Division of Police has signed a purchase agreement for two Bell 505 helicopters, reinforcing the Department’s commitment to enhancing public safety operations in Ohio’s capital. The new aircraft were revealed during APSCON 2025 and will join
COLUMBUS POLICE EXPAND AVIATION CAPABILITIES WITH BELL 505 ACQUISITIONRead More »