The Aviationist Oct 18
Starfighters Space Will Test Starlaunch 1 Suborbital Development Vehicle on an F-104 in December
theaviationist.com/2026/10/17/starfighters-space-will-test-starlaunch-on-f-104/
The Aviationist Oct 21
French Mirage 2000D Crashes During Night Training Mission: A French Mirage 2000D assigned to the Escadron de Chasse 2/3 “Champagne” crashed during a night ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/21/french-mirage-2000d-crashes-during-night-training-mission/
The Aviationist Oct 18
F-22 Controls Collaborative Combat Aircraft In Flight For The First Time: An F-22A Raptor controlled for the first time a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/17/f-22-controls-cca-first-time/
Corsair Warthog case review: A rugged, military-themed chassis with plenty of airflow
tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/corsair-warthog-case-review
defence-blog.com Oct 22
U.S. Air Force F-22 squadron arrives in southern Japan: U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor stealth fighters from Alaska are operating from Tsuiki Air Base on Japan’s ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-air-force-f-22-squadron-arrives-in-southern-japan/
Saudi Gazette Oct 22
French fighter jet crashes during training flight, killing pilot: A French Air Force Mirage 2000D fighter jet crashed during a training flight in northeastern ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/665611/world/french-fighter-jet-crashes-during-training-flight-killing-pilot
Key Aero Oct 17
Sea Hurricane breaks cover at WHW Fest: Making its first public appearance at the We Have Ways Fest at the Blackpit Brewery in Buckinghamshire ...
key.aero/article/sea-hurricane-breaks-cover-whw-fest
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Russia shoots down a Ukrainian MiG-29: Kyiv's already small fleet of fighter jets continues to shrink. Russia has succeeded in shooting down a Ukrainian fighter ...
n-tv.de/politik/Russland-schiesst-ukrainische-MiG-29-ab-id31371032.html
The Aviationist Oct 16
Royal Navy’s HMS Dauntless Spotted Carrying Possible New Counter-Drone System: Type 45 destroyer HMS Dauntless (D33) has been seen sporting new containers near ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/15/hms-dauntless-new-kit/
The Aviationist Oct 02
U.S. Air Force Looks To Finally Add Missile Warning System To F-15EX Eagle II: The U.S. Air Force is seeking an operational missile warning system for the F-15EX ...
theaviationist.com/2026/10/02/usaf-missile-warning-system-f-15ex-eagle-ii/
Tesla's flying Roadster is seen strengthening the case for a SpaceX merger: Tesla stock jumps after Roadster event buzz: SpaceX thrusters, autonomy ...
seekingalpha.com/news/4653792-teslas-flying-roadster-is-seen-strengthening-the-case-for-a-spacex-merger
Key Aero Oct 10
BBMF Spitfire MK356 accident report released: Fuel starvation caused the May 2024 fatal accident involving the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight ...
key.aero/article/bbmf-spitfire-mk356-accident-report-released
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Zelensky Names Fallen MiG-29 Pilot Marat Mambetov Hero of Ukraine: The 25-year-old “Ghost of Kyiv” flight commander flew around 200 combat missions ...
kyivpost.com/post/86285
The Aviationist Oct 09
Rare Imagery Shows F-117A ‘The Overachiever’ Loaded Into a C-5M for Smithsonian Trip
theaviationist.com/2026/10/09/f-117-the-overachiever/
Captain Marat Mambetov flew the MiG-29, taking it to the front to strike Russian forces with missiles and bombs.
Ukraine's Air Force shared the news of ... Show more
Ukraine keeps finding ways to replace its MiG-29s. It’s running out of MiG-29s to find
euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/03/mig-29-lost/
Key Aero Oct 04
Spitfire given new USAAF scheme at Duxford: Duxford’s Aircraft Restoration Company has repainted Supermarine Spitfire PR.XI PL983 into temporary USAAF livery.
key.aero/article/spitfire-given-new-usaaf-scheme-duxford
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Austria is looking for its new fighter jet: What the F-15EX can and can't do: No fighter jet in the world is more heavily armed than Boeing's model ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000342900/oesterreich-sucht-den-neuen-kampfjet-was-die-f-15ex-kann-und-was-nicht
Ukraine-Russia war latest: New drone interceptors unveiled by Zelensky with hundreds in production
independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-live-putin-korea-soldiers-b3060194.html
The Aviationist Sep 21
F-22 Raptor Spotted Again With Stealth Pods and Unusually Colored Underside: New photos provide another look at an F-22A Raptor carrying the external sensor pods ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/21/f-22-raptor-spotted-again-irst-pods/
Key Aero Sep 28
The Spitfire Company has shared an update on its ongoing restoration of Spitfire I X4276. This is one we can't wait to see airborne!
The Aviationist Sep 16
Anduril’s YFQ-44A Fury Expands Its Weapons Options With Air-to-Ground Munitions: Anduril fit checked its YFQ-44A Fury CCA with various air-to-ground munitions ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/16/andurils-yfq-44a-fury-air-to-ground-munitions/
USS Klakring spent more than a decade laid up in Philadelphia before she was towed across the Atlantic for a single purpose.
On 21 September ... Show more
Ukraine's 204th Brigade released cockpit footage of MiG-29s flying night combat missions against Russian missiles and drones
The video shows three ... Show more
The Aviationist Sep 10
Oregon ANG’s F-15EXs Drop Live Bombs For The First Time: The Oregon ANG’s 142nd Wing deployed to Nellis AFB for three weeks in support of the U.S ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/10/oregon-angs-f-15exs-drop-live-bombs-for-the-first-time/
The Aviationist Sep 14
F-117 Nighthawk to Go On Display at Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: From October, visitors to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's ...
theaviationist.com/2026/09/14/f-117-nighthawk-smithsonian/
The Aviationist Aug 22
F-15EXs Are Headed to Seymour Johnson AFB: The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force confirmed that Seymour Johnson AFB is the planned recipient of the F-15EX Eagle II ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/21/f-15exs-are-headed-to-seymour-johnson-afb/
The Aviationist Aug 29
Today I met “Black Devil” (#833), one of the most legendary stealth fighters at the Palm Springs Air Museum @psairmuseum. This iconic F-117A Nighthawk logged a ... Show more
Key Aero Aug 22
Navy Wings’ Seafire back in the sky: Supermarine Seafire XVII SX336 successfully returned to the air in the hands of Stu Goldspink on June 29.
key.aero/article/navy-wings-seafire-back-sky
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Lockheed Martin restores F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet: Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works division has finished restoring an F-117 Nighthawk stealth jet ...
defence-blog.com/lockheed-martin-restores-f-117-nighthawk-stealth-jet/
The Aviationist Sep 01
Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
theaviationist.com/2026/09/01/chinese-yy-20a-refuels-egyptian-rafale/
The Aviationist Aug 31
This F-117A cockpit mock-up was used to film the close-up cockpit scenes in Executive Decision (1996).
With access to the real ... Show more
50 years ago: Starfighter crashes into a field just next to a high-rise building in Giengen's southern district
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OpinionUK studies options for retiring Army Wildcat fleet: The Ministry of Defence is examining possible uses for the Army Air Corps’ Wildcat AH1 helicopters after ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-studies-options-for-retiring-army-wildcat-fleet/
Key Aero Sep 05
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TWZ Aug 25
Poland’s Name Appears in U.S. F-15EX Deal, Warsaw Denies Procurement Plans: Warsaw says it doesn't have F-15EX procurement plans for now, but an AH-64 Apache ...
twz.com/air/polands-name-appears-in-u-s-f-15ex-deal-warsaw-denies-procurement-plans
The Aviationist Aug 17
Kadena’s First F-15EX Breaks Cover: The first F-15EX Eagle II destined to Kadena Air Base in Japan broke cover, flying with the “ZZ” tail flash and the markings ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/17/kadenas-first-f-15ex-breaks-cover/
Ukrainian fighter jets bombed the drone crews shelling Sumy Oblast
MiG-29 pilots struck Russian drone operators' positions used to launch drones toward ... Show more
Why Russian fighter jets use 3D thrust vectoring nozzles compared to US jets: Russian jets use canted nozzles to achieve extreme dogfight agility ...
wionews.com/photos/why-russian-fighter-jets-use-3d-thrust-vectoring-nozzles-compared-to-us-jets-1788631635177
Key Aero Aug 26
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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Aug 24
Some aircraft earned legendary reputations, while others became favorites for their speed, maneuverability, or unique design ... Show more
A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot downed a Russian Shahed drone without firing a shot.
After running out of ammunition, the pilot made a risky maneuver ... Show more
Kyiv pays tribute to Juice, heroic pilot with over 500 flight combat hours - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2023/08/29/honoring-aviator-juice-kyiv-pays-tribute-to-a-hero-with-over-500-flight-hours/
UK yet to decide CASEVAC helicopter mix after 2027: The Ministry of Defence is yet to confirm exactly which platforms will perform the CASEVAC role between 2027 ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/uk-yet-to-decide-casevac-helicopter-mix-after-2027/
South Korea proposes talks to officially end war with North: Lee Jae Myung offers chance to end the conflict, which has been frozen since an armistice in 1953.
bbc.com/news/articles/c8en2z9jp2xo
The Aviationist Aug 25
Photo-Recon in Pink: The Story of the Colorful PRU Spitfires: In an obscure and perhaps less glorious role, Britain’s well-known World War 2 fighter excelled at ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/24/story-of-the-colorful-pru-spitfires/
Chinese missile AI tracks F-22, F-35-like heat signatures with over 90% accuracy: Lightweight, low-cost, heat-seeking missiles could be used to identify stealth ...
scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3363843/chinese-missile-ai-tracks-f-22-f-35-heat-signatures-over-90-accuracy
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Footage shows attacks: Ukrainian drones strike three Russian fighter jets: The Ukrainian drone force has released footage of several successful military strikes ...
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The Aviationist Aug 12
Ukrainian MiG-29 Crashes After Air to Air Missile Misfire: A Ukrainian Air Force pilot was forced to eject from a MiG-29 after an air to air missile malfunction ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/11/ukrainian-mig-29-crashes-missile-misfire/
TWZ Aug 19
Singapore’s Formidable Class Frigate Appears Armed With Blue Spear Anti-Ship Missiles
twz.com/sea/singapores-formidable-class-frigate-appears-armed-with-blue-spear-missiles
The Aviationist Aug 08
Iran Shows Off Wreckage of U.S. Aircraft Lost During Operation Epic Fury: Iranian state media has released images of a display of aircraft wreckage from the U.S ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/08/iran-aircraft-wreckage-epic-fury/
Ukrainian pilot chases Shahed drone: Suddenly the autonomous weapon system plummets to the ground - | without firing
tz.de/politik/ukraine-pilot-bringt-shahed-drohne-ohne-schuss-zum-absturz-zr-94455278.html
AeroTime Aug 11
Ukraine MiG-29 fighter catches fire during missile launch: A Ukrainian MiG-29 was destroyed after catching fire while launching an air-to-air missile over Odesa ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ukraine-mig-29-fire-air-to-air-missile-launch
Key FactsSecond Ukrainian MiG-29 loss in roughly six weeks
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- According to preliminary findings, an unusual situation occurred on 10 August while a jet was launching a missile during a mission against Russian air targets in the Odesa region, after which it caught fire.
- The pilot lost control, ejected and was then taken to a medical facility, while the air force initially provided no details about the pilot’s condition.
- In late June, contact was already lost with another MiG-29 during a mission in the Poltava region, and the military later confirmed that aircraft’s loss.
- Ukraine has not said how many MiG-29s remain operational.
"an extraordinary situation"— The Ukrainian Air Force, as stated on its official Telegram channel
The Japan Times Aug 21
The Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activists convicted in national security trial: A Hong Kong court found two pro-democracy activists who organized annual vigils to ...
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Arctic Corsair: Best pictures as historic Hull trawler completes final journey: Hull’s last remaining sidewinder trawler, the Arctic Corsair, has completed her ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/arctic-corsair-best-pictures-as-historic-hull-trawler-completes-final-journey-8922273
ComicBook.com Aug 15
He always has the best jackets. Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy reveal his character’s symbol in #Starfighter . #D23 @DisneyD23
Key Aero Aug 07
South African Air Force Sabres - Springboks of the Skies: The Sabre’s key role with the South African Air Force is highlighted by Andrew Thomas
key.aero/article/south-african-air-force-sabres-springboks-skies
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F-15Es Replacing A-10s At Whiteman AFB Signals Bigger Realignment Of Eagle Fleet: A surprise plan to transfer Strike Eagles to the Reserves could be a preview of ...
twz.com/air/f-15es-replacing-a-10s-at-whiteman-afb-signals-bigger-realignment-of-eagle-fleet
Arctic Corsair successfully makes final journey to new home: Crowds gathered to watch the vessel make the trip this morning
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/gallery/arctic-corsair-successfully-makes-final-11110126
Key Aero Aug 02
Everything you need to know about the F-86 Sabre: The F-86 Sabre ranks among the world’s greatest jet-powered combat aircraft. Malcolm V Lowe relates the story ...
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UNITED24 Media Aug 14
SBU Busts Russian Spy Network Tracking F-16s, Mirage 2000s and Their Flight Schedules
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/sbu-busts-russian-spy-network-tracking-f-16s-mirage-2000s-and-their-flight-schedules-21649
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Aug 08
On August 7, 1942, American forces landed on Guadalcanal, beginning a campaign that would change the course of the Pacific War ... Show more
defence-blog.com Jul 31
UAE defense giant shows off new strike capability for Mirage 2000: An aging French-built fighter jet has got a serious upgrade, and the company behind it wants ...
defence-blog.com/uae-defense-giant-shows-off-new-strike-capability-for-mirage-2000/
The Aviationist Jul 27
Leonardo’s Future Plans and Prospects for Merlin and Wildcat: Just weeks after the shock news that the Wildcat AH1 would be withdrawn from service ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/27/leonardo-future-plans-prospects-merlin-and-wildcat/
Key Aero Jul 31
Taildragger comparison - Spitfire versus Balliol: Spitfire versus Balliol! Seventy-two years after his previous taildragger flight, former Hunter pilot Gp Capt ...
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Air Force holds Mirage 2000 combat drills in Hsinchu - Focus Taiwan: Hsinchu Air Force Base on Friday carried out comprehensive drills involving Mirage 2000 ...
focustaiwan.tw/politics/202608070022
The Aviationist Aug 04
Bent Wing Beauty: How the F4U Corsair got its Distinctive Look: Despite the ability to create a more streamlined and aerodynamic design with inline engines ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/03/how-the-f4u-corsair-got-its-distinctive-look/
Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Jul 23
Each of these aircraft played a significant role in the Pacific Theater during World War II. ✈️
Which one is your favorite?
• Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero
• Curtiss ... Show more
Notebookcheck Aug 05
Clever Steam Machine mod turns the faceplate into something useful: The Steam Machine's interchangeable front panel was designed to let users easily customize ...
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The Aviationist Jul 14
U.S. Employs Armed Surface Drones In Combat For The First Time During Strikes On Iranian Naval Base
theaviationist.com/2026/07/14/us-usv-in-combat-first-time/
The Aviationist Jul 15
Langley F-22s Return Home from Operation Epic Fury Deployment: Deployed to Israel since February, F-22 Raptors from the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley AFB transited ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/14/langley-f22s-return-epic-fury/
TWZ Jul 23
Air-To-Ground Capabilities Are Already Creeping Into The F-15EX’s Mission Set: The F-15EX's current job is the same as its F-15C predecessor ...
twz.com/air/air-to-ground-capabilities-are-already-creeping-into-the-f-15exs-mission-set
TWZ Jul 22
Navy Picks RAACM-ER Low-Cost Cruise Missile For Program To Help Arm Allies: The CHAOS program aims to give friendly ground forces new, cheaper ways to strike ...
twz.com/sea/navy-picks-raacm-er-low-cost-cruise-missile-for-program-to-help-arm-allies
The Aviationist Jul 20
GD Mission Systems Envoy, designed as a multirole UAS, main job is ASW. Interestingly, carrying the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) or "Martlet ... Show more
TWZ Jul 13
Kamikaze Drone Boats Used By U.S. In Combat For The First Time: After being the key to Ukraine running the Black Sea Fleet out of Crimea, the Pentagon made its ...
twz.com/sea/kamikaze-drone-boats-used-by-u-s-in-combat-for-the-first-time
defence-blog.com Jul 06
UK fighter jets intercept Russian aircraft near flagship carrier: A Russian surveillance plane flew dangerously close to Britain's flagship aircraft carrier and ...
defence-blog.com/uk-fighter-jets-intercept-russian-aircraft-near-flagship-carrier/
Key FactsUK Jets Intercept Russian Spy Plane Near Carrier
Jul 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: defence-blog.com
- A Russian Tu-142 approached the Royal Navy’s flagship at low altitude and deployed numerous sonobuoys nearby.
- The aircraft ignored repeated radio calls, prompting two British F-35 jets to intercept and escort it away.
- The dropped sonobuoys likely aimed to detect submarines or underwater defenses protecting the carrier group.
- This event highlights ongoing Russian intelligence efforts and the deterrent role of the UK’s Operation Firecrest amid NATO security concerns.
We should be clear-eyed about the fact that the threat from Russia exists in every domain, under the water, on the water, on the land, in the sky, in space and in cyberspace as well.— Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis, speaking to Channel 4 News
The Aviationist Jul 18
South Korean F-15K Slam Eagle Will Get EPAWSS Electronic Warfare System: BAE Systems received a contract to deliver the AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS to upgrade the Republic ...
theaviationist.com/2026/07/15/south-korean-f-15k-epawss/
