On Dec. 4, 2024, C-146A Wolfhound 10-3077 arrived at RAF Mildenhall to begin a new permanently deployed presence in the European theatre. It will join MC-130J Commando II and CV-22B Osprey aircraft operated from RAF Mildenhall by the 352nd Special Operations...
The new stealthy nozzle has been installed on the left engine of the T-50-2 prototype, the same used to test the new AL-51F engine. A Russian Su-57 fighter has been finally equipped with a new stealthy flat 2D thrust vectoring nozzle...
The U.S. Air Force and Navy adhered to the operational pause called by NAVAIR after a precautionary landing in November caused by an engine failure. Flight operations of the V-22 Osprey tiltrotor have been paused once again on Dec. 9, 2024,...
Trieste is the largest combat vessel delivered to the Italian Navy since World War II. On Dec. 7, 2024, the Italian Navy commissioned its new Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Trieste, the largest combat vessel built in Italy since World War II....
Raytheon has won a $590M contract for the production of Next-Generation Jammer – Mid Band pods to equip U.S. Navy’s and Royal Australian Air Force’s EA-18G Growler fleets. Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, has received a follow-on contract for the...
The Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system will be installed on the 14 new extended-range Chinooks which will replace the Royal Air Force’s 14 oldest Chinooks. Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract to equip the newest Chinook helicopters of the Royal...
Following earlier rumors, Turkey has reportedly purchased twelve C-130J Hercules transport aircraft which have been in storage since their retirement from Royal Air Force service. The C-130J Hercules was retired from the Royal Air Force in June 2023 after 24 years...
Armée de l’Air et de l’Espace Rafales will begin to be equipped with AI-enhanced TALIOS targeting pods starting in 2026. Thales is working to integrate AI (Artificial Intelligence) into the TALIOS (TArgeting Long-range Identification Optronic System) laser designation pod for the...
The networking with the Gripen gives the Super Tucano accurate airborne threat movements thanks to the Swedish jet’s advanced radar. The Brazilian Air Force uses its Super Tucanos to combat drug cartels and perform slow mover intercepts. Brazil is looking to...
Two PrSMs were launched in a mid-range flight against a set target proving the system’s continued accuracy and readiness. Meant to eventually replace the MGM-140 ATACMS, PrSM is the Army’s next-generation, long-range tactical guided surface attack weapon capable of neutralizing targets...
