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Honduras orders more H145 helicopters from Airbus
The Ministry of Defense of Honduras has contracted Airbus to supply two additional Airbus H145 helicopters.
According to a press release from Airbus, these versatile...
Russia appears to shoot down its own gunship helicopter
A Russian Hind gunship helicopter was mistakenly shot down by Russian air defenses, according to reports from the HelicopterPilot channel on Telegram, known for...
Russian forces get new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS, to give its Russian acronym) recently received its new batch of Su-34 Fullback fighter-bombers, according to the Rostec state...
Hezbollah downs Israeli spy drones over Lebanon
Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group, claimed responsibility on Saturday for shooting down two Israeli spy drones flying over Lebanese airspace.
The downing of the advanced...
New generation of Mi-8 helicopter spotted in Russia
The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing a new generation of...
US Air Force deploys F-22 Raptors to Japan
The U.S. Air Force has initiated the deployment of F-22 Raptor fighter jets to Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan.
The Air Force said in...
US Marine Corps clears MV-22 for flight operations after safety review
The 1st Marine Aircraft Wing has announced the resumption of flight operations for its MV-22 Ospreys, effective March 14, following a comprehensive safety assessment...
Lockheed Martin secures $11M contract to upgrade F-35 helmet
Lockheed Martin has been awarded an $11 million contract to redesign the relay optical assembly on the F-35 Gen III Helmet Mounted Display System,...
Drone strikes Myanmar’s military stronghold in capital
Myanmar's civilian National Unity Government and its armed wing have claimed responsibility for drone attacks on two military bases in the country's capital city...
Ukrainian pilots land in field to hand candy to child
Ukrainian pilots made a spontaneous landing in the middle of a field near a young boy proudly waving the Ukrainian flag upon their return...
Australian radar jet returns home after Ukraine support mission
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft is set to begin its journey back to Australia this...
Pentagon deploys F-35 to NATO’s Eastern flank
Four advanced F-35 Lightning II aircraft from the U.S. Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing, stationed at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, U.K., have commenced operations...
DARPA aims to develop trustworthy AI for defense purposes
The Deputy Director of DARPA's Information Innovation Office, Matt Turek highlighted in a recent statement the pivotal role of developing trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI)...
Ukrainian strike hits Russia’s Shahed-136 drone factory
A series of drone strikes rocked the city of Yelabuga in Russia's southeastern Tatarstan region, targeting a factory involved in the license production of...
US Air Force tests drone mesh network
Easy Aerial, a leading drone technology company, has recently demonstrated its capabilities at the Wings Over Solano airshow, marking significant progress in the integration...
Russia returns aircraft from boneyard for war in Ukraine
Russia returns heavy transport planes from the airplane cemetery, known as the “boneyard,” due to a dearth of transport capabilities necessary for its ongoing...
Russian air defense downs own cruise missile targeting Ukraine
Early Sunday morning, Russian air defense systems intercepted a Kh-101 (AS-23 Kodiak) modern, stealthy, subsonic cruise missile launched from a Tu-95 bomber, aimed at...
Russia upgrades deadly Kh-101 missiles for strikes on Ukraine
Russia has upgraded its Kh-101 (AS-23 Kodiak) modern, stealthy, subsonic cruise missile, reportedly increasing its warhead to deliver even more lethal strikes on Ukraine.
According...