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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Navy Releases Investigation Findings into F/A-18 Super Hornet Shot Down by Cruiser and Other Incidents During Truman Combat Cruise

The War Zone reports: The Navy has also released its conclusions on investigations into other F/A-18 losses and a collision during the Truman's problem-plagued combat cruise.

Also: USNI News, The Independent, Navy Times, Military Times, Task & Purpose and 4 more
2025-12-04T10:42:48.284060-08:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, 2:05 PM PST

2025-12-04T14:05:07.149960-08:00 2025-12-04T14:05:07.149960-08:00 (2025-12-04T14:05:07.149960-08:00)

UAV Development & Drone Programs   Airports   Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First Russian MiG-29 Claimed Destroyed in Ukraine — Questions Over Presence at Crimean Kacha Airfield

By The War Zone: There remain questions about what a MiG-29 was doing on the Crimean airfield of Kacha, which is not equipped for fighter operations. There remain questions about what the MiG-29 was doing on the Crimean airfield of Kacha, which is not equipped for fighter operations.

2025-12-04T13:06:04.822506-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

MBDA’s Meteor BVRAAM inches toward flight trials on F-35A after successful integration tests

By FlightGlobal: MBDA's Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile has moved a step closer to commencing flight trials with the Lockheed Martin F-35A, following a recent integration test activity.

Also: Janes, The Aviationist, euro-sd.com and defence-industry.eu
2025-12-04T02:24:08.637341-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Airports   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters • Sabine Siebold

Germany deploys five Eurofighters and 150 personnel to Malbork to bolster Polish airspace after Russian drone incursions

By Reuters: Germany has deployed five Eurofighter jets and some 150 military personnel to the Polish town of Malbork to help secure the country's airspace, the German air force said on Thursday, in response to Russian drone incursions in September.

Also: Aviation24 and defence-industry.eu
2025-12-04T07:48:24.182744-08:00