Aviation

GA-ASI has named its YFQ-42 Collaborative Combat Aircraft as Dark Merlin, a small, fierce falcon species which hunts other falcons while collaborating in groups. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) has announced on Feb. 23,…
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During the latest mission from Edwards AFB, the pilot aboard the F-22 directed the MQ-20 to perform tactical maneuvers, adjust waypoints, fly Combat Air Patrol profiles, and execute simulated threat engagement tasks. The U.S. Air Force…
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Following the first sighting of the new capability in December 2025, a Ukrainian F-16 was captured using APKWS II laser-guided rockets to engage a drone. A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 was captured for the first time while using its Advanced…
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The GBU-53/B SDB II, also known as StormBreaker, has reached the Initial Operational Capability on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, following its first operational use in 2025. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and RTX announced that the…
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The intercept was carried out as the Russian Tu-95MS bombers and their escorting fighters transited the Alaskan ADIZ (Air Defense Identification Zone). On Feb. 19, 2026, the U.S. Air Force launched two F-16s, two F-35s, one E-3, and four…
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Embraer and Northrop Grumman aim to offer advanced aerial refueling options amid a tanker capability gap in the U.S. and other Allied air forces. Brazilian aerospace major Embraer and Northrop Grumman announced on Feb. 19, 2026, a…
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NAVAIR is looking for an advanced anti-radiation missile with a longer range than the ones in the Navy’s current inventory and which can also engage airborne targets. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has published a new Sources…
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Pratt & Whitney shared a new video about the XA103 engine, with a computer-generated rendition of what could be an F-47-inspired design. Pratt & Whitney has shared on Feb. 18, 2026, a new video about the XA103 being developed for…
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Dating back to the days of sailing vessels and piracy on the high seas, the intimidating black flag with a white skull and crossbones logo has adorned U.S. Navy aircraft since 1943. Flying some of history’s most feared and well-known…
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Despite being posted on Feb. 18 after news broke about the reversal to Trump’s preferred VIP livery design, the rendering is in fact identical to one that has been used by Boeing for some time.   After a U.S. Air Force C-32A broke cover…
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