New Airbus aircraft will be used for jungle training, medical evacuation, troop transport, and operational support missions, replacing part of the roles previously performed by the Puma HC2
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Chilean Air Force Refuels USAF F-35 Fighters in Flight for the First Time
Operation involving a KC-135 in international airspace marked a first for the Chilean Air Force and reinforced interoperability with the United States ahead of FIDAE 2026
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U.S. blows up its own aircraft in Iran after rescuing F-15E crew member
The United States reportedly destroyed four of its own aircraft on Iranian soil after a search and rescue operation linked to the rescue of the crew of a downed F-15E fighter jet.
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Second U.S. combat aircraft crashes in the Persian Gulf region
A second United States Air Force combat aircraft crashed on Friday, April 3, in the Persian Gulf region.
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Aurora and DARPA accelerate the X-65, a demonstrator that uses air jets to maneuver
CRANE program enters a decisive phase as the fuselage reaches system integration; first flight of the demonstrator is scheduled for 2027
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Embraer brings KC-390 Millennium and A-29 Super Tucano to FIDAE 2026 in Chile
The Brazilian manufacturer will showcase its two main defense aircraft at Latin America’s leading aerospace fair, reinforcing its regional presence and promoting its full security and defense portfolio.
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F-15EX: U.S. advances in testing and evaluates 4 key systems of the new military fighter
The United States Air Force continues to advance in testing the F-15EX Eagle II, its newest multirole fighter, with evaluation flights recently conducted over the southeastern region of the country.
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The United States deploys F-35A fighters to northern Japan and boosts response capability at a strategic base
The arrival of the fighters at Misawa marks a new phase of the U.S. air presence in the Indo-Pacific and strengthens military integration with Japan.
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Iranian Attack Hits U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia, Damages AWACS and Tanker Aircraft
A missile and drone offensive against Prince Sultan Air Base left American service members injured and struck aircraft critical to surveillance, airborne command, and aerial refueling in the Middle East.
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Japan scrambles fighter jets after flight of two Russian Tu-142 aircraft between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan
Russian maritime patrol aircraft were monitored by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force during another surveillance and rapid response mission around the archipelago.
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AH-64E Apache gains new capability with experimental launch of Altius 700 drone
A demonstration involving the AH-64E helicopter and the Altius 700 launched effect reinforces the U.S. strategy of expanding tactical reach, reconnaissance and electronic warfare through solutions integrated into the existing fleet.
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Historic VH-3A Sea King helicopter is modernized and will be returned to the Egyptian Air Force
Project led by NAVAIR with industrial partners upgraded the avionics, electrical systems and navigation of an aircraft that once served in U.S. presidential missions before being transferred to Egypt.
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