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Air Force Two Spotted With New Presidential Livery
Similar designs are appearing on other government aircraft.
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Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle regarding U.S. preparations for potential offensive action against Iran. The Langley Air Force Base (AFB) jets landed at the UK base shortly before 1830 UTC, with their arrival well documented by local […]
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Why The F‑35A Is Perfect For United States Air Force Multirole Missions
The pedigree of the Lightning II.
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Repainted Air Force Two aircraft signals start of VIP fleet makeover
After more than 60 years, the robin’s egg blue paint scheme that defined the US presidential aircraft fleet… The post Repainted Air Force Two aircraft signals start of VIP fleet makeover appeared first on AeroTime.
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Italy’s Second Ace: The 26 Victories of Silvio Scaroni
Silvio Scaroni, Italy’s second-highest WWI ace, scored 26 victories through steady combat flying rather than legend, representing the professional fighter pilot.
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Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover
The new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, based on the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, will replace the unique EC-1 which has been in service since 1986. The latest in a number of Japanese with unusual modifications, the EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ), just broke cover. The aircraft, which has been in development since 2021, has been spotted […]
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This Is How Fast The B‑2 Spirit Bomber Can Fly
The military aircraft is not as fast as you might think.
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Pentagon designates LongShot air-launched drone X-68A
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Pentagon’s research and technology arm, has designated its air-launched missile-carrying uncrewed aircraft developed under the LongShot program as the X-68A, moving the system toward flight testing expected by the end of 2026, the agency confirmed in an official update. According to DARPA, the milestone follows completion of multiple […]
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Raytheon launches U.S.-based TFLN wafer manufacturing program
Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to establish a domestic production capability for thin film lithium niobate (TFLN) wafers, a material used in high-speed communications and advanced sensing systems critical to defense technology, the company announced. The effort aims to create a secure U.S.-based supply chain for TFLN, […]
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Grounded Dreams: Inside the XF5U, the Navy’s Strangest Fighter That Never Flew
The Vought XF5U “Flying Pancake” was a radical Navy fighter that promised extreme performance but arrived just as jet aircraft took over, ending one of aviation’s boldest experiments before it ever flew.
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Divergent Technologies, Mach Industries unveil Venom autonomous strike aircraft
Two California defense startups designed, built, and flew a new rapid-build autonomous strike aircraft in just 71 days, a timeline that… The post Divergent Technologies, Mach Industries unveil Venom autonomous strike aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.
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SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds
Earth observation startup SatVu said Feb. 17 it has raised $41 million in a funding round that included the NATO Innovation Fund, as commercial space-based thermal imagery gains traction with defense and intelligence agencies. The post SatVu to expand thermal imaging constellation with NATO-backed funds appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Today In Aviation History: First RCAF Hurricanes Accepted
On February 17, 1939, the RCAF accepted its first Hawker Hurricanes, marking a major step in modernizing Canada’s fighter force before WWII.
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Ukraine’s Air Force denies report of ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron
Ukraine’s Air Force has rejected claims that a ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron, allegedly composed of Ukrainian, US and Dutch pilots,… The post Ukraine’s Air Force denies report of ‘secret’ cross-national F-16 squadron appeared first on AeroTime.
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U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots is flying combat missions on Ukrainian F-16s. New reports which are quickly going viral claim that Ukraine has stood up a new mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots flying combat missions together un the country’s F-16s. The reports, which we […]
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Ukraine denies reports of secret multinational F-16 squadron
Ukraine’s Air Force on Tuesday rejected media reports claiming that a secret multinational F-16 fighter squadron composed of Ukrainian, American, and Dutch pilots had been established to defend Kyiv’s airspace, calling the information inaccurate and unsupported by evidence. The denial followed a report published by French outlet Intelligence Online, which alleged that a covert unit […]
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Denmark establishes MQ-9B drone squadron for Arctic surveillance
Denmark’s Air Force on Monday formally established Squadron 729 to operate newly acquired MQ-9B long-range remotely piloted aircraft, marking a step in expanding surveillance capabilities across the Arctic, North Atlantic, and Baltic regions. The new unit will be based at Aalborg Air Base under the Air Transport Wing, according to an announcement from the Danish […]
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SNC buys Global 6500 jet to support HADES surveillance fleet
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has purchased a Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft at its own expense to support the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program, marking a new step in the development of next-generation aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, the company announced. The acquisition, completed at the close of 2025, provides […]
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Denmark stands up new Air Force squadron for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones
Denmark has created a new Royal Danish Air Force unit to operate its incoming long-range drones, formally standing… The post Denmark stands up new Air Force squadron for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones appeared first on AeroTime.
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Video appears to show Patriot intercepting Zircon hypersonic missile
Video footage credited to Ukraine’s Air Command Center appears to show a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system intercepting… The post Video appears to show Patriot intercepting Zircon hypersonic missile appeared first on AeroTime.