The United States Air Force has begun testing a new “hose-and-drogue” refueling adapter for the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft, in a move that could significantly expand the aircraft’s operational flexibility.
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Argentina announces new progress in pilot training to operate F-16 fighter jets
The Argentine Air Force announced that the pilot training program for operating F-16 fighter jets is moving forward, with new flight hours being logged at the Río IV Material Area.
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Textron secures first military contract for the SkyCourier with fleet for Belgian special forces
Order of five aircraft for Belgian Special Operations Forces marks the debut of Textron Aviation’s turboprop in the global defense market
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British Army receives new H145 Jupiter HC Mk2 helicopters in Brunei
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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