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Bayraktar TB3 Makes Historic Autonomous Flight From TCG Anadolu

The Bayraktar TB3, Turkey's unmanned combat aerial vehicle, achieved a historic milestone by performing the first autonomous takeoff and landing on the short-runway carrier TCG Anadolu. This marks a significant advancement in naval drone capability and technology developed by Baykar.

2024-11-19T10:30:28.731683-08:00

Stars and Stripes

USS Carl Vinson Commences Indo-Pacific Deployment

2024-11-19T11:34:08.926479-08:00

Associated Press

China Advances Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier With Prototype Reactor

2024-11-10T21:17:45.103377-08:00

avgeekery.com

U.S. Air Force Secures $4.9B Contract for 179 KC-46 Pegasus Tankers

2024-11-18T10:05:01.832966-08:00

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Stars and Stripes

USS Carl Vinson Commences Indo-Pacific Deployment The USS Carl Vinson has departed Naval Air Station North Island for a scheduled deployment in the Indo-Pacific region, bolstering naval presence amidst strategic tensions. The carrier's mission underscores ongoing U.S. commitments to maintaining stability in critical maritime zones.

2024-11-19T11:34:08.926479-08:00

USS Carl Vinson Commences Indo-Pacific Deployment

The War Zone

Bayraktar TB3 Makes Historic Autonomous Flight From TCG Anadolu The Bayraktar TB3, Turkey's unmanned combat aerial vehicle, achieved a historic milestone by performing the first autonomous takeoff and landing on the short-runway carrier TCG Anadolu. This marks a significant advancement in naval drone capability and technology developed by Baykar.

2024-11-19T10:30:28.731683-08:00

Bayraktar TB3 Makes Historic Autonomous Flight From TCG Anadolu

avgeekery.com

U.S. Air Force Secures $4.9B Contract for 179 KC-46 Pegasus Tankers The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with a $4.9 billion contract to purchase 179 KC-46 Pegasus aircraft from McConnell AFB. This acquisition highlights the Air Force's commitment to modernizing its aerial refueling capabilities and enhancing operational effectiveness.

2024-11-18T10:05:01.832966-08:00

U.S. Air Force Secures $4.9B Contract for 179 KC-46 Pegasus Tankers

Breaking Defense

US CENTCOM to Operate MQ-25 Unmanned Refueler from Sea Vice Adm. George Wikoff announced that the MQ-25 platform will establish new standards for unmanned naval operations. It represents a significant advancement in autonomous refueling capabilities, enhancing operational flexibility and endurance for naval air assets within the US Central Command theatre.

2024-11-14T11:17:59.995924-08:00

US CENTCOM to Operate MQ-25 Unmanned Refueler from Sea

The Aviationist

Fleet Readiness Center East Begins CMV-22B Osprey Maintenance Fleet Readiness Center East has initiated the first Planned Maintenance Interval 1 for the CMV-22B Osprey, marking its capability to service all V-22 variants. This underscores the center's integral role in maintaining operational readiness of key naval aircraft.

2024-11-14T05:05:08.056084-08:00

Fleet Readiness Center East Begins CMV-22B Osprey Maintenance

FlightGlobal

Bahrain Evaluates Purchase of Surplus Bell AH-1W Super Cobras Bahrain continues to explore options for its military fleet renewal, considering the acquisition of ex-US Marine Corps Bell AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopters. This move aligns with Bahrain's strategic military enhancements and could bolster their aerial combat capabilities significantly.

2024-11-14T03:38:09.390410-08:00

Bahrain Evaluates Purchase of Surplus Bell AH-1W Super Cobras

Reuters

Shoigu Visits Zhuhai Air Show for Strategic Security Consultations Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Security Council Secretary, visited the Zhuhai Air Show in China to review Chinese military assets, including stealth jets like J20S and J35A. His visit aligns with ongoing annual strategic security consultations, signaling enhanced Sino-Russian military cooperation.

2024-11-14T00:22:02.135330-08:00

Shoigu Visits Zhuhai Air Show for Strategic Security Consultations

South China Morning Post

China's J-35 Stealth Fighter Prepped for Carrier Deployment China's J-35, a fifth-generation stealth fighter, is on track to join the J-15 for carrier operations, as confirmed by aviation sources. This move underscores China's efforts to enhance its naval aviation capabilities, integrating advanced aircraft into carrier service.

2024-11-13T18:08:13.801945-08:00

China's J-35 Stealth Fighter Prepped for Carrier Deployment

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