Egypt Rafale RFP: Historic, Powerful Bid for 24 Jets
Egypt has reportedly requested proposals from Dassault Aviation for 24 more Rafale fighters, which would expand its fleet to 78 aircraft if the deal is finalized.
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EC-130H Final Flight: Compass Call Retires After 44 Years
The U.S. Air Force's last EC-130H Compass Call flew its final mission from Davis-Monthan AFB on September 2, 2026, ending a 44-year electronic-warfare career at last.
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Vermont F-35 Deployment: Powerful End to a Grueling 266 Days
Eight of twelve Vermont Air National Guard F-35As reached England on the way home after a 266-day deployment spanning Caribbean and CENTCOM operations, well beyond a typical rotation.
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F-15EX Kadena Air Base: First Eagle II Departs for Japan
The first F-15EX designated for Kadena Air Base has departed Boeing's St. Louis plant. The Air Force plans 36 jets at Kadena, replacing the retired F-15C/D fleet.
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MH-139 Grey Wolf Goes Operational, Replacing 50-Year Huey
The Air Force's MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter has reached Initial Operational Capability, five years late but finally beginning to replace the 50-year-old UH-1N Huey on nuclear missile-field security duty.
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T-1A Jayhawk: Final Flight Ends 34 Years of USAF Service
The Air Force retired the T-1A Jayhawk on August 28, 2026, ending 34 years of training the pilots who fly its tankers and transports.
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Hurjet First Flight: Turkish Air Force Production Jet Flies
Turkish Aerospace has flown the first HÜRJET built in delivery configuration for the Turkish Air Force, marking the program's shift from prototype testing to production aircraft.
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RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3: F-35s’ Historic Alaska Debut
RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3 wraps August 28 at Eielson AFB and JBER, with Misawa's "Wild Weasel" F-35As flying their first Red Flag alongside Marine F-35Cs, Navy EA-18G Growlers, and the Royal Australian Air Force.
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Third T-7A Red Hawk Delivered to Air Education and Training Command
Boeing has delivered its third T-7A Red Hawk trainer to the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command at Joint Base San Antonio, continuing the rollout of the jet meant to replace the aging T-38 Talon.
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Saab Reveals Collaborative Combat Aircraft: Stealthy A3-001
Saab unveiled its Collaborative Combat Aircraft concept, the A3-001, positioning the stealthy, supersonic unmanned fighter as a high-end companion to the Gripen E.
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