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US Air Force takes delivery of 100th KC-46A tanker

The milestone delivery comes as the Air Mobility Command is increasingly relying on KC-46As to support frontline military operations across the globe.

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Thunderbirds F-16 crashes during California training flight

A Lockheed Martin F-16 from the US Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team has crashed during a training flight in California, with the pilot ejecting safely and remaining in stable condition.

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MBDA Meteor missile integration nears flight-test phase with stealthy F-35A

MBDA’s Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has moved a step closer to commencing flight trials with the Lockheed Martin F-35A, following a recent integration test activity.

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Electra launches defence unit targeting military applications for EL9 ‘ultra-short’ concept

US aircraft developer Electra has established a dedicated defence business unit to pursue military applications for its EL9 ultra-short take-off and landing concept, appointing former Boeing executive Donn Yates as general manager.

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US Army launches aerial reconnaissance training with Edge Autonomy VXE30 Stalker

US Army soldiers will begin operating Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker this month as the service fields the vertical take-off uncrewed system in support of aerial reconnaissance instruction courses.

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North Korea displays dubious weapons at air force anniversary

North Korea has celebrated its air force’s 80th anniversary with a display featuring weapons that bear striking resemblance to South Korean systems, raising questions about their authenticity and capabilities.

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Daher hails first flight of EyePulse UAV prototype

French airframer Daher has successfully completed the first flight of its EyePulse prototype, an uncrewed air vehicle (UAV) based on its existing TBM single-engined turboprop.

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UK concludes Carrier Strike Group deployment, declaring full operational capability for NATO

Aircraft embarked aboard Royal Navy vessels during the UK’s recently concluded Carrier Strike Group 25 deployment logged more than a combined 2,500 sorties, the service says.

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