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Coast Guard Pilot Flying Kristi Noem Fired Over a Missing Blanket
A pilot was terminated and later reinstated over a personal-item mix-up.
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Saudi Arabia buys armed C-27J MPA aircraft
Saudi Arabia has officially signed a contract for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA), becoming the global launch customer for the armed maritime patrol variant of the C-27J Spartan tactical transport aircraft developed by Italy’s Leonardo. The announcement confirms Riyadh’s acquisition of the new configuration designed specifically for maritime surveillance and combat operations. The aircraft […]
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Inside the U.S. Airpower Reserve
309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group’s vital facility is far more than a ‘boneyard.’
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Phantom and Stratotanker: East Mississippi Veterans Park Expands at Historic Key Field
The East Mississippi Veterans Park at historic Key Field continues to grow with the addition of an RF-4C Phantom II and a restored KC-135 Stratotanker tail, honoring Mississippi’s military and aviation heritage.
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Canada’s Carney confirms new payments tied to 14 additional F-35 fighters
Canada has begun making payments tied to long-lead components for 14 additional F-35A fighters, Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed in Parliament. The… The post Canada’s Carney confirms new payments tied to 14 additional F-35 fighters appeared first on AeroTime.
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Pentagon awards BAE $145M counter-drone contract
The United States Department of War has awarded BAE Systems a contract with a ceiling of $145 million for the development, manufacturing, and delivery of Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems weapon systems, the department announced Feb. 11, 2026. The contract includes an initial delivery order valued at $66,673,298 under FA8681-26-F-B012. Work will be performed in Hudson, […]
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A Look At The Salaries Of Fighter Jet Pilots In Europe In 2026
Fighter pilots in Switzerland earn the most, followed by other Western European states, while Eastern Europe is much lower, but conflicts boost.
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Internal weapons slated for Ghost Bat in Block 3 upgrades
The Australian-designed and manufactured MQ-28A Ghost Bat aircraft program is moving forward after deploying an aircraft to fire an AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile against an Australian-made Phoenix Jet uncrewed aerial target late last year.
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This Is Why The Most Feared Supersonic Bomber Made A Comeback In The US
The story of the Bone.
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L3Harris Pitches Red Wolf and OA-1K Skyraider II Integration for Standoff Strike Capability
The integration of the Red Wolf missile opens up a host of possibilities for the Skyraider II, as the USAF figures out its future in a high-intensity conventional war. L3Harris announced on Feb. 9, 2026, the integration of the Red Wolf kinetic strike missile, part of the Red and Green Wolf family of launched effects, […]
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ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications
The contract will examine the performance of ThinKom’s “portable gateway” for use by dismounted forces The post ThinKom gets military contract to supply portable ground stations for satellite communications appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Which Country Has The Most Superior Stealth Bombers In The World?
The US Air Force remains the only air force in the world to possess stealth bombers, although this may soon change.
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Ondas buys UK-based Rotron to expand long-range strike systems
Rotron, a UK-based advanced defense technology company, has entered into a strategic agreement under which it will be acquired by Ondas, a move the company says will accelerate its global growth as a provider of long-range autonomous defense systems. The agreement positions Rotron to expand its reach across UK, NATO and allied markets while integrating […]
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Dad’s Diorama
By Mike Chiavetta, EAA 1155347 My dad, Frank Peter Chiavetta, and his weathered logbook claimed he flew a B-24 Liberator many times over Iwo Jima. For a Father’s Day gift, about 1990, I built a model airplane diorama of a Navy blue B-24, specifically with the nose art of Easy Maid proudly painted on its […] The post Dad’s Diorama first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Grounded Dreams: US Navy’s P6M SeaMaster and the End of Seaplane Bombers
The Martin P6M SeaMaster was a jet-powered Navy seaplane built for nuclear strike missions, but shifting strategy and new technology ended the program before it entered service.
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Conflicting Accounts Emerge Following El Paso Airspace Shutdown
Officials cite drone incursion, counter-drone testing and mistaken target following Wednesday's airspace closure in Texas.
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Software startup Integrate makes push into defense market following Space Force award
The company developed a collaborative project management platform designed to operate in classified environments The post Software startup Integrate makes push into defense market following Space Force award appeared first on SpaceNews.
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India approves $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron visit
India has approved the $39 billion purchase of 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, in an effort to bolster… The post India approves $39 billion purchase of 114 Rafale jets ahead of Macron visit appeared first on AeroTime.
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Ukrainian cruise missiles hit major Russian arsenal
Ukrainian Defense Forces struck one of Russia’s largest ammunition storage sites overnight on Feb. 12, targeting a comprehensive missile, munitions, and explosives arsenal near the settlement of Kotluban in Russia’s Volgograd region, according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In a statement, the General Staff said units of the Defense Forces […]
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Reports Suggest F-35s Are Being Delivered Without Radar Amid APG-85 Delays
According to reports, U.S. F-35 might have been delivered since June 2025 with a ballast in place of the new APG-85 radar which has been suffering from delays. Recent reports indicate that a number of newly delivered F-35 Lightning II aircraft may be entering service without a fully installed onboard radar. The issue, first reported […]