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TH-57 Retires to National Naval Aviation Museum
Final flight marks end of Navy training helicopter’s service.
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U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space
Upcoming tabletop exercise will examine response to weapons of mass destruction in orbit The post U.S. Space Command to bring commercial firms into classified wargame on nuclear threats in space appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch
Gen. Stephen Whiting: A space becomes a contested military domain, the Pentagon needs not just rockets but also a sustainment and mobility infrastructure to support satellites The post Space Command’s case for orbital logistics: Why the Pentagon is being urged to think beyond launch appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959
Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17 Staggerwing, through Randy Malmstrom’s detailed walk around of NC50959 at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Learn how this elegant prewar aircraft transitioned into military service and why it remains one of the most iconic designs of its era.
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How Many B-52 Stratofortresses Were Built?
The legendary B-52 Stratofortress, behemoth of the sky built to fight the unthinkable war, nearly a century later the fleet continues to serve.
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Germany awards Polaris contract for reusable hypersonic research vehicle
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has awarded a contract to German… The post Germany awards Polaris contract for reusable hypersonic research vehicle appeared first on AeroTime.
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Earth observation’s adoption gap is a supply design problem
For more than a decade, the Earth observation industry has insisted that commercial adoption is just around the corner. Yet adoption outside defense remains limited, uneven, and difficult to sustain. The question is no longer whether EO is valuable, but whether the industry is delivering it in a form commercial users can actually use. The […] The post Earth observation’s adoption gap is a supply design problem appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Is It True That The F-4 Phantom Is A Long-Range Supersonic Fighter?
For a period the F-4 was the workhorse of US airpower able to fill many roles thanks to its large aircraft, range, and supersonic flight.
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SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force
Mission marks third consecutive GPS launch reassigned from ULA to SpaceX The post SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Why Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Still Has Shortfalls Despite A Record Year Of Deliveries
Record deliveries made 2025 a landmark year for the F-35, but low capability rates still challenge the world’s most advanced fighter.
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RAAF officially opens new MQ-4C Triton facilities at Tindal
Delivered under the $355.7 million Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Facilities Project, the facilities at RAAF Base Tindal will serve as the home of the Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
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EU launches government satcom program in sovereignty push
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s new government satellite communications program, GOVSATCOM, which pools capacity from eight already on-orbit geosynchronous satellites, began operations last week, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius said Jan. 27. The program is designed to provide secure communications capabilities to the EU and its member states and could expand by […] The post EU launches government satcom program in sovereignty push appeared first on SpaceNews.
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EBAD PRM Payload Release Module Family Demonstrates Scalable, Low-Shock Separation Capability on Falcon 9 Twilight Rideshare Mission
SIMSBURY, Conn., January 26, 2026 – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense Company (EBAD) announced the successful flight and actuation of its Payload Release Module, PRM9103, during SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Twilight rideshare […] The post EBAD PRM Payload Release Module Family Demonstrates Scalable, Low-Shock Separation Capability on Falcon 9 Twilight Rideshare Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force to Hold H+STEM Day on January 31
The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force will host an H+STEM Day on January 31, offering hands-on science and aviation activities for families and students as part of its 30th anniversary year.
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Report: U.S. Air Force May Expand E-4C Order
Military branch could double its number of ‘Doomsday’ command-and-control aircraft.
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U.S. Army helicopters covered by heavy snowfall in Germany
United States Army aviation units assigned to the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade staged multiple CH-47F Chinook and AH-64E Apache helicopters at Katterbach Army Airfield in Germany on Jan. 26, 2026, as crews worked to clear flight lines during a heavy winter storm, the service confirmed. According to U.S. Army imagery and unit statements, helicopters from […]
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The “Stealth” Strategy Pays Off: UARX Space Emerges as Europe’s High-Reliability Powerhouse
NIGRÁN, Spain — While much of the European NewSpace ecosystem has spent the last five years in a cycle of public fundraising and prototype announcements, UARX Space took a different […] The post The “Stealth” Strategy Pays Off: UARX Space Emerges as Europe’s High-Reliability Powerhouse appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Commemorative Air Force Partners with CORGI to Launch New Die-Cast Model Series Celebrating Historic Aircraft
The Commemorative Air Force and CORGI announce a new die-cast model series featuring historic CAF aircraft. Museum-quality replicas honor aviation history and the legacy of the crews who flew them.
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Pentagon selects Amazon for Air Force Cloud One program
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Amazon Web Services a $581.3 million contract to provide cloud services for the Air Force’s Cloud One program, according to a contract announcement released this week. The contract was issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, and covers the delivery of […]
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Hawker Sea Fury Wg630 Refurbishment At HARS
Hawker Sea Fury FB.11 WG630 is undergoing refurbishment at HARS Albion Park, returning the former Royal Australian Navy fighter to an accurate museum-quality static display.