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Second F/A-18 Super Hornet Goes Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea, Pilots Eject Safely

During night operations in the Red Sea, an F/A-18 Super Hornet rolled off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as it landed, forcing both pilots to eject safely. It marks the carrier’s second Super Hornet loss in a week amid ongoing strikes on Houthi militants.

2025-05-06T17:59:35.813889-07:00

The Aviationist

F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats

2025-04-28T11:44:43.437130-07:00

Air Data News

India Secures $7.4 Billion Deal with France for 26 Rafale M Jets

2025-04-28T03:53:01.292590-07:00

Associated Press

Hegseth Extends Middle East Deployment of Two Carriers to Counter Houthi Threat

2025-05-02T08:53:37.322459-07:00

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UK, Italian Carrier Strike Groups Link Up in NATO’s Med Strike Exercise The U.K. and Italy’s carrier strike groups are rendezvousing in the Ionian Sea this week for NATO Exercise Med Strike, marking the first major workout for the UK Carrier Strike Group on its eight-month deployment. The drill runs alongside US 6th Fleet’s Formidable Shield 25 in northern waters.

2025-05-06T18:04:00.384567-07:00

UK, Italian Carrier Strike Groups Link Up in NATO’s Med Strike Exercise

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Second F/A-18 Super Hornet Goes Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea, Pilots Eject Safely During night operations in the Red Sea, an F/A-18 Super Hornet rolled off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman as it landed, forcing both pilots to eject safely. It marks the carrier’s second Super Hornet loss in a week amid ongoing strikes on Houthi militants.

2025-05-06T17:59:35.813889-07:00

Second F/A-18 Super Hornet Goes Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Red Sea, Pilots Eject Safely

South China Morning Post

CCTV Shows Fujian Carrier’s EMALS in Action, Trials to Extend State television released brief footage of the PLA Navy’s Fujian aircraft carrier launching a jet via its electromagnetic catapult, marking China’s first public demonstration of EMALS while cautioning that the system’s technical complexity will likely extend the vessel’s at-sea testing phase.

2025-05-06T07:15:06.316800-07:00

CCTV Shows Fujian Carrier’s EMALS in Action, Trials to Extend

Associated Press

Hegseth Extends Middle East Deployment of Two Carriers to Counter Houthi Threat Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the USS Harry S. Truman and a second carrier to remain in the Middle East for another week, reinforcing a dual-carrier presence aimed at deterring missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants on critical shipping routes.

2025-05-02T08:53:37.322459-07:00

Hegseth Extends Middle East Deployment of Two Carriers to Counter Houthi Threat

South China Morning Post

China's Shandong Carrier Demonstrates Blue-Water Capability During US-Philippine Drills The aircraft carrier Shandong conducted notable maneuvers, showcasing China’s capacity for rapid and frequent missions. This display occurred as the US and Philippines engaged in joint drills, highlighting China's growing blue-water capabilities and the evolving strategic dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region.

2025-04-29T15:12:14.379613-07:00

China's Shandong Carrier Demonstrates Blue-Water Capability During US-Philippine Drills

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US Space Force Proposes Orbital Carrier Concept for Spacecraft Launch The US Space Force is advancing a new concept called the 'Orbital Carrier,' designed to function as a pre-positioned launch pad in space. This initiative aims to enhance strategic capabilities for spacecraft deployment, marking a significant shift in operations and potentially transforming the dynamics of space missions.

2025-04-29T05:50:52.443014-07:00

US Space Force Proposes Orbital Carrier Concept for Spacecraft Launch

The Aviationist

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F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fell into the Red Sea from the USS Harry S. Truman as the aircraft carrier maneuvered to avoid Houthi missiles. The mishap reportedly occurred while the jet was being towed across the flight deck, as part of ongoing operations in the region.

2025-04-28T11:44:43.437130-07:00

F/A-18E Super Hornet Lost Overboard from USS Harry S. Truman in Incident Amid Houthi Threats

Air Data News

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India Secures $7.4 Billion Deal with France for 26 Rafale M Jets India has finalized a $7.4 billion agreement with France to acquire 26 Rafale Marine jets from Dassault Aviation. This marks India as the first international buyer of the Rafale M variant, with deliveries slated by 2031. The deal includes technology transfer and local production aspects.

2025-04-28T03:53:01.292590-07:00

India Secures $7.4 Billion Deal with France for 26 Rafale M Jets

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