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Wings, Wars & Milestones

From combat losses over Iran to historic training graduations

Apr 30, 2026 · 10 min read · 0 claps #aircraft #aviation #military

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Operations, incidents, and milestones

From drone wars over the Strait of Hormuz to a nuclear reactor airlifted across California — a month that tested every corner of American…

Apr 18, 2026 · 6 min read · 0 claps #aircraft #military-aviation #usaf

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Key developments across global Air Power

From historic bomber restorations to new stealth export fighters

Jun 17, 2026 · 5 min read · 0 claps #aircraft #usaf #military

Key developments across global Air Power

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The US Navy awarded a $554M contract to ATAC to provide airborne threat training for both USN and…

The US Navy awards a contract to ATAC for training for both USN and USMC aviators

Sep 09, 2025 · 4 min read · 0 claps #aviation #aircraft #military

The US Navy awarded a $554M contract to ATAC to provide airborne threat training for both USN and…

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PACAF’s first C-130J Super Hercules was delivered to Yokota

The C-130J incorporated state-of-the-art technology to reduce manpower requirements, lower operating and support costs, and provide…

Aug 07, 2023 · 3 min read · 0 claps #c-130 #aircraft #military

PACAF’s first C-130J Super Hercules was delivered to Yokota

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India approved the purchase of 114 Rafales

India approved the purchase of 114 Rafales in 2026

Feb 27, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #indian-air-force #aircraft #rafale

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USAF used a quadcopter drone to perform a C-17 post-flight inspection

The use of a drone was expected to help cut the inspection time from 45 minutes to an hour to just minutes

Jun 26, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #c-17 #military-aircraft #aviation

USAF used a quadcopter drone to perform a C-17 post-flight inspection

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First flight for X-59 QueSST X-plane

First flight for X-59

Oct 31, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #aviation #military-aviation #aircraft

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Kadena KC-135 Stratotankers conducted their first refueling of USMC F-35Bs

Stratotankers have provided the core aerial refueling capability for the USAF for nearly 60 years and have empowered fighter aircraft for…

Oct 10, 2024 · 2 min read · 0 claps #kc-135 #f35b #military

Kadena KC-135 Stratotankers conducted their first refueling of USMC F-35Bs

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Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage

1,500th F-35 Center Fuselage delivered

Feb 01, 2026 · 2 min read · 0 claps #aviation #f-35 #aircraft

Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 center fuselage

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Why Boeing’s appeal of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber contract was rejected by the U.S.

The new stealth bomber for the US Air Force developed by Northrop Grumman has “substantial structural benefits” over competing designs by…

May 05, 2023 · 2 min read · 0 claps #b-21 #aviation #grumman

Why Boeing’s appeal of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bomber contract was rejected by the U.S.

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The US Navy may order more F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter planes in the near future

The US Navy will be short of around 70 fighter jets in the future due to delays in the deployment of the Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning…

May 14, 2023 · 2 min read · 0 claps #aviation #military #navy

The US Navy may order more F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter planes in the near future

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Picture of USAF C-17 airlifters during formation flight system testing

The system enables pilots to monitor and fly the large transport with other C-17s at the same altitude and distance in any weather…

Nov 25, 2023 · 1 min read · 0 claps #c-17 #usaf #aviation

Picture of USAF C-17 airlifters during formation flight system testing

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A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet beneath a gorgeous starry sky

The Navy’s only forward-deployed F/A-18F Super Hornet squadron is VFA-102’s Diamondbacks

May 16, 2023 · 1 min read · 0 claps #navy #super-hornet #aircraft