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Saudi Gazette May 18
Two US fighter jets collide mid-air during Idaho air show, crew eject safely: Four crew members ejected safely after two US Navy jets collided during an air show ...
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Key FactsNavy Jets Collide During Idaho Air Show
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiaone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asiaone.com
- Two US Navy EA-18G Growler aircraft collided midair during a demonstration at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho.
- All four crew members ejected safely and were reported in stable condition following the crash.
- The air base was immediately locked down and the remainder of the air show was cancelled after the incident.
- Investigations suggest pilot error as the likely cause, with no mechanical malfunctions suspected.
"It's really striking to see," Guzzetti said. "It looks like they struck each other in a very unique fashion to cause them to remain intact and kind of stick to each other and that very well could have saved them."— Aviation safety expert Jeff Guzzetti described the midair collision and how the aircraft appeared to remain stuck together, suggesting that this may have saved the crew.
NATO fighters intercept Russian strike jet over Baltic: Portuguese Air Force F-16M fighters scrambled from Ämari Air Base in Estonia to intercept and escort a ...
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A local air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho was abruptly canceled Sunday after two fighter jets collided in midair and crashed to the ground ... Show more
U.S. Air Force seeks producers for new nuclear cruise missile: The U.S. Air Force published a sources sought notice on May 20, 2026, signaling that the Long ...
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Two fighter jets collided in midair during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho on Sunday ... Show more
Satellite imagery reveals an Iranian RC-130 reconnaissance plane at Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase, sparking US scepticism over Islamabad’s mediation role ... Show more
Key FactsPakistan Hosts Iranian Military Jets Amid Middle East Conflict
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ndtv.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ndtv.com
- Iran moved critical defense aircraft, including an RC-130 reconnaissance plane, to Nur Khan Airbase to avoid US and Israeli strikes.
- Pakistan acted as a mediator between Tehran and Washington while allowing Iranian military assets to be sheltered on its soil.
- US officials and lawmakers questioned Pakistan’s impartiality, urging a reassessment of its diplomatic role amid the conflict.
- Afghanistan acknowledged hosting an Iranian civilian plane but denied any military aircraft presence, alongside Pakistan’s similar denials.
If this reporting is accurate, it would require a complete re-evaluation of the role Pakistan is playing as mediator between Iran, the United States and other parties.— Lindsey Graham, senior Republican senator and close ally of President Donald Trump, on X, reacting to a CBS News report about Pakistan's mediation role in the Iran-US crisis.
defence-blog.com May 19
U.S. Air Force special ops MQ-9 drones now cleared to use GBU-39B glide bomb: U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command's MQ-9 Reaper fleet at Cannon Air Force ...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed drone attacks by Kyiv destroyed a Russian Be-200PS amphibious aircraft at the Yeysk military airfield ... Show more
Ukrainian drone hit Russia's rare amphibious aircraft from 1,000 km away, claims Zelenskyy
Ukrainian drone hit Russia's rare amphibious aircraft from 1,000 km away, claims Zelenskyy
The War Zone May 15
Secretive AIM-260 Air-To-Air Missile Finally Breaks Cover: The AIM-260 has been in development for years as a much-needed longer-range successor to the venerable ...
twz.com/air/secretive-aim-260-air-to-air-missile-finally-breaks-cover
The War Zone May 19
Plan To Test OA-1K Skyraider II’s Rapid Deployability Outlined By Air Force Special Ops Command
twz.com/air/plan-to-test-oa-1k-skyraider-iis-rapid-deployability-outlined-by-air-force-special-ops-command
New armaments aim to defend sovereignty, says Prabowo: New armaments aim to defend sovereignty, says Prabowo - Politics - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2026/05/19/new-armaments-aim-to-defend-sovereignty-says-prabowo.html
Four crew members ejected to safety after two US navy jets crashed in midair at an air show in Idaho.
The two EA18-G jets exploded when they hit the ground at ... Show more
people.com May 18
An Air Force base in Idaho was forced to lock down after two jets collided mid-air during an air show.
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The War Zone May 13
MQ-9 Reaper Replacement Requirements Stress A Drone Cheap Enough To Risk Losing: The Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper successor will trade survivability for lower cost ...
twz.com/air/mq-9-reaper-replacement-requirements-stress-a-drone-cheap-enough-to-risk-losing
Crew members of two U.S. Navy planes ejected after their jets collided in midair on Sunday afternoon during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in ... Show more
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
Two Military Jets Collide in Midair at Idaho Air Show
UGC images shot on May 17, 2026, show two fighter jets colliding during a demonstration event ,two miles northwest of the Mountain Home Air Force Base in the ... Show more
defence-blog.com May 15
U.S. Air Force hunts for the next-gen of air-launched weapons: The U.S. Air Force is looking for companies that can help build the next generation of ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-hunts-for-the-next-gen-of-air-launched-weapons/
UNITED24 Media May 15
Satellite Images Reveal Full Destruction of Russia’s Be-200 Aircraft After Drone Attack
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/satellite-images-reveal-full-destruction-of-russias-be-200-aircraft-after-drone-attack-18858
Two US fighter jets collided mid-air during a public air show at a US air force base in Idaho in front of spectators.
The collision unfolded during a routine ... Show more
defence-blog.com May 06
DARPA complete first flight of XRQ-73 hybrid stealth drone: DARPA flew a hybrid-electric unmanned experimental aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base in April 2026 ...
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Bluesky May 01
NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com): ❗️This is big. Visual confirmation shows Ukrainian strikes hit Su-57 aircraft and a Su-34 at Shagol airbase in Russia’s ...
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defence-blog.com May 07
U.S. Air Force returns B-1B Lancer from boneyard to active fleet: A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer that had been sitting in the Arizona desert since 2021 flew back ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-returns-b-1b-lancer-from-boneyard-to-active-fleet/
Idaho Air Force base locked down after witnesses report planes collided during an air show
oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2026/05/idaho-air-force-base-locked-down-after-witnesses-report-planes-collided-during-an-air-show.html
Key FactsHantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation Successfully Completed
May 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- The MV Hondius set sail for the Netherlands after the final six passengers and some crew disembarked in Tenerife.
- A total of 94 individuals have been evacuated since the outbreak, with three fatalities linked to the rare hantavirus strain.
- Health authorities recommend a 42-day quarantine and assess the risk to the public as low due to limited contagion.
- Evacuation aimed to protect public safety while addressing passengers’ mental health during prolonged confinement.
"There was even mental breakdown for some of the passengers. It's very difficult to stay for weeks in a small container. This was the best and the only option we had," Tedros said.— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, World Health Organization Director-General, at a press conference in Tenerife
FO terms report claiming Pakistan allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at airbase as 'misleading and sensationalised'
dawn.com/news/1999624/fo-terms-report-claiming-pakistan-allowed-iranian-military-aircraft-to-park-at-airbase-as-misleading-and-sensationalised
Hantavirus-hit ship sets sail for Netherlands as final passengers evacuated in Tenerife
thejakartapost.com/world/2026/05/12/hantavirus-hit-ship-sets-sail-for-netherlands-as-final-passengers-evacuated-in-tenerife.html
Hantavirus patients on their way to Frankfurt - | Special transport with quarantine
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The Aviationist May 08
B-1B Bomber “Rage” Returns to Service After Restoration: The B-1B 86-0115, now renamed “Apocalypse II,” returned to service at Dyess AFB after being previously ...
theaviationist.com/2026/05/08/b-1b-bomber-rage-returns-to-service-after-restoration/
defence-blog.com May 07
Boeing next-gen Air Force One program reaches $4.4 billion: Boeing has received an additional $125 million for the VC-25B program, the next-generation Air Force ...
defence-blog.com/boeing-next-gen-air-force-one-program-reaches-4-4-billion/
The Prince of Wales returned to his former air base in Anglesey #NewsForYou The Prince of Wales returns to his former air base ... Show more
UNITED24 Media May 01
Ukrainian Forces Strike Russian Su-57 Jets and Su-34 Aircraft At Airbase 1700 Km Deep Inside Russia
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Key FactsUkrainian Forces Hit Russian Jets Deep Inside Territory
May 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: united24media.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: united24media.com
- Ukrainian forces targeted the Shagol airbase in Russia’s Chelyabinsk region on April 25.
- Multiple Su-57 fighter jets and a Su-34 aircraft were reportedly damaged by unmanned systems.
- The strike aims to reduce Russia’s ability to attack civilian targets across Ukraine.
- Assessment of the extent of damage to the aircraft is currently ongoing.
First US Navy MQ-25A Stingray completes maiden test flight: Boeing and the US Navy have completed the first test flight of an operational MQ-25A Stingray ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/first-us-navy-mq-25a-stingray-completes-maiden-test-flight/
Map Shows US Troop Levels in NATO After Germany Withdrawal: The U.S. has tens of thousands of troops in Europe, although it has previously stationed nearly 250 ...
newsweek.com/map-us-troop-levels-nato-germany-withdrawal-11907922
The Aviationist Apr 27
Boeing Releases Images of First Operational MQ-25’s Maiden Flight: The U.S. Navy’s first production representative MQ-25 Stingray flew for the first time on ...
theaviationist.com/2026/04/27/boeing-releases-images-of-first-operational-mq-25s-maiden-flight/
Live Updates: War returns to Iran with Israel, US strikes: Live Updates: The US and Israel on Feb 28 launched what they described as a “pre-emptive” joint strike ...
dawn.com/live/iran-israel-war
US adopts cheap Ukrainian anti-drone tech: Ukraine has become a leader in anti-drone countermeasures.
semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/us-adopts-cheap-ukrainian-anti-drone-tech
The Aviationist Apr 26
Report Claims Iranian F-5 Bombed U.S. Base in Kuwait During Opening Phase of War: NBC News says over 100 U.S. targets across 7 countries were hit by Iran ...
theaviationist.com/2026/04/26/report-claims-iranian-f-5-bombed-us-base/
A fire has broken out at the RAF Fairford airbase in the United Kingdom’s Gloucestershire, which was being used by the US in the war against Iran ... Show more
Pentagon just deployed Ukrainian anti-drone system at Saudi air base — less than month after Trump said Ukrainian help wasn’t needed
euromaidanpress.com/2026/04/22/pentagon-just-deployed-ukrainian-anti-drone-system-at-saudi-air-base-less-than-month-after-trump-said-ukrainian-help-wasnt-needed/
The War Zone Apr 22
F-15EX Buy Was Just Doubled By The USAF, Which Makes Perfect Sense: While it is initially replacing the F-15C, more F-15EXs will provide a ready successor to ...
twz.com/air/f-15ex-buy-was-just-doubled-by-the-usaf-which-makes-perfect-sense
Meteor F-35 integration shows no signs of urgency: The UK has been trying to arm its F-35s with Meteor since 2019. The US-led programme has now pushed the ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/meteor-f-35-integration-shows-no-signs-of-urgency/
FBI arrest Glasgow student for taking 'illegal pictures' at US airbase
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defence-blog.com Apr 11
Pentagon approves nuclear microreactors for missile and space warning bases: The Department of the Air Force announced on April 8 that it has chosen Buckley ...
reuters.com/technology/israeli-firm-black-cube-confirms-cyprus-sting-expose-corruption-2026-04-11/
NATO Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept Russian Military Planes: NATO jets intercepted Russian bombers and fighters over the Baltic Sea in a routine ...
newsweek.com/nato-jets-intercept-russian-military-aircraft-baltic-sea-11859871
The War Zone Apr 17
YFQ-44 Fury Fighter Drone Wraps Contested Operations Test That Could Accelerate Its Fielding
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defence-blog.com Apr 17
U.S. Air Force tests YFQ-44A ‘fighter drone’ with minimal crew using laptop: The U.S. Air Force and Anduril Industries completed the first experimental testing ...
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The War Zone Apr 14
Air Guard Warns Of Dire Consequences If At Least 72 Fighters Aren’t Bought Annually
twz.com/air/air-guard-warns-of-dire-consequences-if-at-least-72-fighters-arent-bought-annually
Serco set for direct award for naval air station support: The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract worth approximately GBP 15 million to Serco for ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/serco-set-for-direct-award-for-naval-air-station-support/
Chinese university student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
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US deploys Ukrainian anti-drone tech at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia to counter Iranian UAV attacks that previously caused losses of aircraft and ... Show more
Italy refuses to let US military aircraft land at Sigonella air base amid Iran war
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Key FactsItaly Denies US Military Landings at Sigonella Base
Mar 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wantedinrome.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: wantedinrome.com
- Italy refused landing permission to several US military planes at Sigonella Air Base because prior authorization was not obtained.
- Flight plans arrived after the aircraft were already airborne, violating established agreements between Rome and Washington.
- Defense Minister Guido Crosetto based the refusal on legal frameworks governing US military use of Italian bases.
- The move aligns with broader European restrictions amid unease over involvement in the ongoing Iran conflict.
The Aviationist Apr 15
U.S. Air Force Releases First Official Photos Of B-21 Raider During Aerial Refueling Tests
theaviationist.com/2026/04/15/usaf-b-21-aar-photos/
Keir Starmer has said there's a 'sense of real relief' at the ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict - but a lot of work still needs to be done to ... Show more
defence-blog.com Apr 02
Ukraine hits An-72P patrol jet at Crimea air base: Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces said its units, working with military intelligence ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-hits-an-72p-patrol-jet-at-crimea-air-base/
The War Zone Apr 07
Everything We Now Know About The Operation To Rescue The F-15E WSO: We have gotten many new details about how the high-risk extraction effort deep in Iranian ...
twz.com/news-features/everything-we-now-know-about-the-operation-to-rescue-the-f-15e-wso
Pakistan Army is reportedly upgrading Nur Khan Airbase with new hangars and security enhancements, aiming to strengthen its strategic and surveillance ... Show more
US loses fighter jet over Iran: report: Search and rescue is underway after the first US combat aircraft loss over Iran, reports say ...
businessinsider.com/us-combat-aircraft-over-iran-2026-4
Air base hit: At least twelve US soldiers injured in heavy Iranian attack: Israel and the USA hit thousands of targets in Iran during the war that has been going ...
n-tv.de/politik/Mindestens-zwoelf-US-Soldaten-bei-schwerem-iranischen-Angriff-verletzt-id30523324.html
Destruction of vital US radar aircraft could hamper ability to spot Iran threats, analysts say
edition.cnn.com/2026/03/30/middleeast/us-air-force-awacs-jet-destroyed-saudi-arabia-intl-hnk-ml
The Aviationist Apr 12
Battle Scarred Stratotanker Transits Through UK Towards the U.S. for Repairs: The visibly patched-up KC-135R Stratotanker that arrived at RAF Mildenhall on Apr ...
theaviationist.com/2026/04/12/battle-scarred-stratotanker-transits-through-uk/
Zelenskyy: Russia took satellite images of US air base in Saudi Arabia three times before Iranian strike
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Key FactsRussia’s Satellite Reconnaissance Aided Iran’s Strike
Mar 29, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Surveillance satellites operated by Russia repeatedly monitored the U.S. airbase in Saudi Arabia shortly before the assault.
- Iran launched an attack on March 26 that resulted in injuries to several American military personnel.
- Ukrainian intelligence claims that Russia shared this reconnaissance data to help Iran target the installation.
- Zelenskyy warned that Putin benefits from the Middle East tensions and that diplomatic efforts have slowed.
If sanctions are lifted, Putin will get more money, much more money, and he will put this money to weapons.— Zelenskyy, in an interview in Doha, Qatar, discussing Russia's alleged intelligence sharing with Iran and the impact of sanctions.
Crew member from downed US jet, understood to be from Suffolk, rescued in Iran: A missing airman from a shot down US fighter jet, understood to be from a Suffolk ...
suffolknews.co.uk/lakenheath/crew-member-from-downed-us-jet-understood-to-be-from-suffol-9460517/
US E-3 AWACS reportedly destroyed in Iranian strike: Images circulating online appear to show the destruction of a U.S. Air Force E-3G Sentry airborne early ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/us-e-3-awacs-reportedly-destroyed-in-iranian-strike/
Officials have told CBS News that Jared Kushner and US Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff departed Islamabad, and none of the US delegation stayed behind ... Show more
UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism: The UK has been forced to pause its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands, on which the US air base ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/04/11/uk/uk-pause-chagos-islands-deal-intl
Key FactsUK Halts Chagos Islands Transfer Amid US Opposition
Apr 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
- The UK government paused plans to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius following opposition from the US administration.
- Britain will maintain control over the Diego Garcia military base under a 99-year lease to preserve US operations.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks Washington’s formal approval before proceeding with the sovereignty deal.
- Indigenous Chagossian representatives criticize the process for neglecting their rights to self-determination and resettlement.
not Winston Churchill— Donald Trump criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he was not Winston Churchill and had ruined the 'special relationship' between Britain and the U.S.
Nur Khan Air Base: US Vice President Vance lands in Pakistan for Iran talks: US President Trump recently sent threats to the leadership in Tehran; now his Vice ...
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defence-blog.com Apr 07
U.S. Air Force extends AGM-86B nuclear missile life to 2033: The U.S. Air Force has published a solicitation announcing its intent to award a sole-source ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-extends-agm-86b-nuclear-missile-life-to-2033/
defence-blog.com Apr 07
Raytheon delivers smart bombs to eight NATO partners: Raytheon has been awarded a contract worth up to $708.9 million to produce the next production lot of the ...
defence-blog.com/raytheon-delivers-smart-bombs-to-eight-nato-partners/
If Qatar is hit again: Trump threatens Iran with destruction of entire gas field: US President Trump is trying to stop the escalation in the Middle East with ...
n-tv.de/politik/Trump-droht-Iran-mit-Zerstoerung-eines-kompletten-Gasfelds-id30487003.html
Key FactsGulf Gas Field Dispute Intensifies Amid Military Strikes
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: zdfheute.de
- Israel’s assault on Iran’s gas facilities near Asalujeh sparked heightened conflict in the Persian Gulf region.
- South Pars stands as the world’s largest gas reservoir, supplying most of Iran’s natural gas used for energy production.
- President Trump warned of an unparalleled US military strike against Iran if attacks on Qatar’s energy sector persist.
- Damage to Qatar’s LNG infrastructure from missile attacks threatens significant disruptions in the global gas market.
with a strength and force Iran has never before seen— Trump on Truth Social: threatening a massive attack on the South Pars gas field if Iran continues to attack Qatar's gas facilities
A-10 can protect US nuclear and other bases against drone threats: American military bases, especially those situated in the United States, lack air defenses ...
asiatimes.com/2026/03/a-10-can-protect-us-nuclear-and-other-bases-against-drone-threats/
