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Drone Swarms Attack U.S. Air Force Base for Weeks

Drone Swarms Attack U.S. Air Force Base for Weeks

Credits: Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly over Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Felker Army Airfield at Fort Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard) TMZ reports that Langley Air Force Base, located in southeastern Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay, “swarmed” for weeks by …

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Turkish KAAN 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Conducts Maiden Flight

Turkish KAAN 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Conducts Maiden Flight

Credits: @Fighterman_FFRC / X Turkey’s aerospace industry achieved a significant milestone on May 1, 2023, with the successful maiden flight of the country’s first homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet, officially named KAAN. Formerly known as MMU (Milli Muharip Ucak) or TF-X, the aircraft’s 13-minute test flight at the Akinci air base …

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Ukraine Uses U.S. VAMPIRE Weapon System to Shot Russian Kamikaze Drones

Ukraine Uses U.S. VAMPIRE Weapon System to Shot Russian Kamikaze Drones

Credits: Ukrainian Navy In a recent development, the Ukrainian Navy has showcased the effectiveness of its air defense units through the successful deployment of a new Counter-Unmanned Air System (UAS) weapon system known as the Vampire. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the Vampire system played a crucial role in intercepting Russian …

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How U.S. Military Aircraft Are Named?

How U.S. Military Aircraft Are Named

A formation of 4th generation fighter jets from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Jan. 31, 2022. The 40th FLTS executes developmental flight tests for fourth-generation fighter aircraft including the A-10, F-15, and F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven) Have …

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50 Years of F-16: From Unplanned Flight to Global Dominance

50 Years of F-16: From Unplanned Flight to Global Dominance

A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the 185th Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard painted shiny gold, overlaid with 50th anniversary markings celebrating the unit’s 50th anniversary in 1996. Credits: U.S. Air National Guard photo Introduction: On January 20, 1974, a momentous event took place at Edwards Air Force Base …

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Futuristic Pilot POD Redefines Remote Flying

Futuristic Pilot POD Redefines Remote Flying

Photo: Natilus The landscape of aviation is rapidly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments is the advent of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. While the concept might seem distant for passenger commercial aviation, companies like Natilus and Ameriflight are spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in the realm of cargo aviation. …

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