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Photos Of Italian Eurofighters Taken By Russian Pilots In The Baltics Spark Sensationalist Reactions Some relatively ordinary photos, of a routine close encounter sparked sensationalist reports in the Italian media. Story: https://lnkd.in/dfejwwaq

First Wedgetail AEW1 Receives Royal Air Force Paint Scheme The Royal Air Force's first E-7A Wedgetail, designated Wedgetail AEW1, has now been painted in full military colors, although the fin flash appears to have been applied backward. Story: https://lnkd.in/d3wUzi8E

Two Highly Modified L-29 Jets Deploy to Edwards AFB To Support United States Air Force Test Pilot School's Activities Despite being nearly 60 years old, the two L-29 jets were critical to advancing the student curriculum and gathering vital data for ongoing research in machine learning and autonomy. Story: https://lnkd.in/dViwBZ-J

Lockheed Martin to Upgrade U.S. Army’s Apache Helicopters with New Electronic Warfare Capability Intel’s Altera developed the MCP-2 that can be customized to different functions. The Gen 3 RFI systems will be powered by this ‘state-of-the-art microelectronics and modern software capabilities,’ offering ‘improved sensor performance in a smaller, lighter package for the Apache’. Story: https://lnkd.in/d2JK8BXz

Nebraska Air National Guard Honors WWII P-38 Pilot with Special Heritage KC-135 Stratotanker The KC-135 heritage jet will remain in service with its WWII-inspired paint scheme until 2025. Story: https://lnkd.in/dmqysAgB

Royal Navy Releases Stunning Photos of HMS Prince of Wales and F-35Bs As Exercise Strike Warrior 24 Kicks Off Excellent images showcasing HMS Prince of Wales and its air wing’s preparations for the Exercise. Story: https://lnkd.in/dFST2ajh

Conti Federal Contracted to Build Fuel Cell Hangar for the B-21 Raider at Ellsworth AFB worth $31 Million In addition to the Fuel Cell Hangar, the company is presently constructing four other facilities in support of the B-21 Raider at the base. Story: https://lnkd.in/dKym4Zy5

Search Still Underway For Missing Crew Members After U.S. Navy EA-18G Crashes Near Mt. Rainier The EA-18G Growler belonging to VAQ-130 crashed on October 15, 2024 during a training flight. Story: https://lnkd.in/dpFZGWDq

Breaking: B-2 Stealth Bombers Take Part in Strikes Against Houthi Rebels in Yemen For The First Time First operational use of the B-2 Spirit bomber in Yemen. Story: https://lnkd.in/dydfBbja

U.S. Navy T-45 Goshawk Jets Start Receiving Glossy Gray Paint The new glossy gray finish will replace the traditional orange-and-white livery of the U.S. Navy T-45 trainer aircraft. Story: https://lnkd.in/dnd8yH44