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F-15EX/E aircrews were actively involved in a comprehensive physiological testing program designed to evaluate their performance during extended missions. The tests aimed to collect detailed data on how prolonged sorties impact various physiological and cognitive [...] The post Pilot Physical Monitoring During Bamboo Eagle 24-3: Enhancing Human Performance in Extended Missions appeared first on The Aviationist.

The size of each of the three F-35 squadrons will swell and enhance readiness and ‘airstrike power.’ The Netherlands has announced plans to acquire additional F-35A Lightning II among other systems, including UAVs, NH90 helicopters, [...] The post Netherlands Announces More F-35 Fighters, NH90 Helicopters in New $2.7B Defense Plan appeared first on The Aviationist.

Since the beginning of the war, NATO and Ukraine have made significant strides in fusing Soviet-era platforms with Western missiles. This suggested it was only a matter of time that they would collaborate for a [...] The post U.S, Europe Are Helping Ukraine Develop Substitute for S-300 Air Defense System and R-27 Missile appeared first on The Aviationist.

The technical leaks happened with Russia and Iran, while commercial dealings in aerospace components took place with China. The U.S. Department of State has declared a $200 million settlement with aerospace and defense company RTX [...] The post RTX Fined $200M for Leak of F-22, F-35, B-2, E-3 And Other Aircraft’s Data to Russia, Iran, China appeared first on The Aviationist.

With an unmatched 7,500 flight hours logged in the “Warthog,” Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks set a record that is unlikely ever to be surpassed, as the A-10 nears its divestiture from the U.S. Air [...] The post Highest-time A-10 Pilot Retires After 37 Years Of Service And 7,500 Hours In The Warthog appeared first on The Aviationist.

Moody AFB leverages HH-60W Jolly Green II’s sling load capabilities for Agile Combat Employment. On Aug. 29, 2024, the 347th Operations Support Squadron at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia conducted sling load training with [...] The post First Ever Sling Load Training with the HH-60W Jolly Green II at Moody Air Force Base appeared first on The Aviationist.

The ANKA III was ‘airborne’ with a Teber-82 guided munition mounted on its left wing. TAI (Turkish Aerospace Industries/Türk Havacılık Uzay Sanayii/TUSAS) announced on Sep. 1, 2024, that its ANKA III UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial [...] The post Turkey’s ANKA III UCAV Flies with Munition for the First Time appeared first on The Aviationist.

The integration of the IRST pods will make the training experience of USAF 5th generation fighters even more realistic. Top Aces Corp. is among the companies contracted under the Combat Air Forces (CAF) and Contracted [...] The post Infrared Search And Track Pod Integrated Onto Top Aces’ F-16 Advanced Aggressor Fighter appeared first on The Aviationist.

The Royal Navy has confirmed the loss of one crew member following an incident off the coast of Dorset, UK, where a Merlin HC4 helicopter, operating from aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, crashed into the [...] The post One Crew Member Lost as Royal Navy Merlin HC4 Ditches in the English Channel appeared first on The Aviationist.

A new video shows the Scaled Composites Model 437 Vanguard during its recent first flight. On August 29, 2024, Scaled Composites’ new Model 437 aircraft, named Vanguard and registered as N437VN, completed its first flight [...] The post Northrop Grumman Releases First Air-to-Air Footage Of Model 437 Vanguard appeared first on The Aviationist.

MC-130J Commando II Crews Honored for Historic Aerial Refueling Mission During Contingency Operation. Two MC-130J Commando II crews from the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, have been awarded the [...] The post MC-130J Crews Earn Award for Supporting Longest US Army Helicopter Mission Relying on Aerial Refueling appeared first on The Aviationist.

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter jets take part in Finnish Baana24 exercise underway in Finland. On Sept. 4, 2024, two F-35A jets belonging to the 495th Fighter Squadron of the 48th Fighter Wing [...] The post U.S. F-35A Jets Land On A Highway Strip In Finland For The First Time appeared first on The Aviationist.

The use of helicopters at the end of World War Two for medical evacuations (MEDEVAC) proved the machine’s usefulness in getting into tight spots in isolated and rugged terrain, increasing the ability to provide prompt [...] The post Angels with Rotors: The Early use of US Medical Evacuation Helicopters appeared first on The Aviationist.

Video of RAAF F-35 rolling inverted over Kosciuszko National Park sparks media hype, but similar tactical maneuvers are standard training for fast jet pilots worldwide. An incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning [...] The post Footage of Australian F-35’s Low-Level Maneuver Draws Media Attention and Scrutiny appeared first on The Aviationist.

Austria plans to acquire new trainers to replace the Saab 105 retired in 2020, and the military is in talks with Italy to explore the possibility of a joint purchase of the M-346. Austria is [...] The post Austria Considering Joint M-346 Acquisition With Italy appeared first on The Aviationist.