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F-35Cs Engage Houthi Targets with Stealth Strikes from USS Carl Vinson

F-35C Joint Strike Fighters aboard the USS Carl Vinson have conducted precision strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, leveraging their stealth capabilities amid escalating air defense threats. These operations underscore the strategic advantage of the F-35C in asymmetrical warfare environments.

2025-04-25T11:32:45.664646-07:00

Reuters

Textron Aviation Reports Mixed Q1 2025 with Revenue Gains Despite Jet Delivery Dip

2025-04-24T06:41:11.851216-07:00

The War Zone

US Air Force Reevaluates F-47 Sixth-Gen Fighter Fleet Size Amid Budget Scrutiny

2025-04-24T11:31:15.152410-07:00

Reuters

Northrop Grumman Faces Financial Hit from B-21 Raider Cost Overruns

2025-04-22T05:36:29.946189-07:00

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Ars Technica

US Military Tests Secret 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile at Cape Canaveral On April 25, the US military conducted a covert test of the newly named 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile, launched from Cape Canaveral. This test comes shortly after the Army officially unveiled the missile's name, highlighting ongoing advancements in US defense capabilities.

2025-04-25T18:44:50.964078-07:00

US Military Tests Secret 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile at Cape Canaveral

The War Zone

F-35Cs Engage Houthi Targets with Stealth Strikes from USS Carl Vinson F-35C Joint Strike Fighters aboard the USS Carl Vinson have conducted precision strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, leveraging their stealth capabilities amid escalating air defense threats. These operations underscore the strategic advantage of the F-35C in asymmetrical warfare environments.

2025-04-25T11:32:45.664646-07:00

F-35Cs Engage Houthi Targets with Stealth Strikes from USS Carl Vinson

Aviation Week

Turkish Aerospace Begins Assembly of Kaan Fighter Prototype Turkish Aerospace Industries has commenced assembly of its first Kaan indigenous fighter prototype. This development marks a key phase in Turkey's effort to advance its domestic defense capabilities amid ongoing geopolitical shifts and partnerships.

2025-04-25T11:04:21.037174-07:00

Turkish Aerospace Begins Assembly of Kaan Fighter Prototype

AeroTime

RAF Executes Historic Cargo Air Drop with A400M Over Falkland Islands The Royal Air Force has achieved a milestone by conducting the largest containerized cargo air drop in its history over the Falkland Islands using the A400M Atlas. This operation showcases the enhanced logistical and strategic capabilities of the RAF in remote operations.

2025-04-25T06:09:10.790645-07:00

RAF Executes Historic Cargo Air Drop with A400M Over Falkland Islands

FlightGlobal

Saab Eyes 2025 Contract Finalization with Thailand and Colombia for Gripen Jets Saab is targeting the completion of significant contracts with Thailand and Colombia for its Gripen E/F fighter jets by 2025. CEO Micael Johansson aims to double the Gripen customer base, reflecting increased global interest in Saab's multi-role fighter platform.

2025-04-25T03:16:27.852826-07:00

Saab Eyes 2025 Contract Finalization with Thailand and Colombia for Gripen Jets

Aviation Week

US Air Force Prioritizes Network Enhancements Over Tanker Modernization The U.S. Air Force has decided to focus on near-term updates to its refueling fleet, aiming to bolster connectivity and survivability instead of embarking on costly large-scale modernization. This approach seeks to balance immediate operational needs with fiscal prudence in a constrained budget environment.

2025-04-25T01:28:16.427413-07:00

US Air Force Prioritizes Network Enhancements Over Tanker Modernization

Stars and Stripes

Houthi Rebels Shoot Down $200 Million in US Reaper Drones Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions Houthi rebels have recently shot down seven US MQ-9 Reaper drones, each costing approximately $30 million, as the group continues missile and drone attacks on US Navy ships in the Red Sea. This conflict has significantly disrupted the trade flow through the $1 trillion Red Sea corridor.

2025-04-24T18:08:04.087185-07:00

Houthi Rebels Shoot Down $200 Million in US Reaper Drones Amid Escalating Red Sea Tensions

San Diego Union-Tribune

Marine Aviator of the Year: Maj. Zachary M. Sessa Honored for Yemen Operations Maj. Zachary M. Sessa, leading the Black Knights attack squadron, has been named Marine aviator of the year for his leadership in multiple strikes against Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen, marking significant contributions to mission success and operational excellence.

2025-04-24T14:31:48.937762-07:00

Marine Aviator of the Year: Maj. Zachary M. Sessa Honored for Yemen Operations

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