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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Impressive cockpit footage from a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 shows the fighter shooting down a Russian jet-powered drone with an R-60M air-to-air missile.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 02/10/2026
A deep dive into the Baltic states' extensive preparations for a Russian invasion, from @isaacstanbecker who tracks "the emergence of a new order, in which Ukraine matters as much to the security of Europe as the United States" www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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The Baltic States Prepare for War
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia are readying themselves to fend off a Russian attack—with the help of the United States, or without it.
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 01/10/2026
Ukraine F-16 Update: Jets From Belgium, Maintenance Concerns And Block 70/72 fighters Belgium is set to deliver its first 3 F-16AM/BMs to Ukraine following a several-year delay, as Kyiv also discusses with LM about adopting the latest variant of the jet. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/30/u...
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Ukraine F-16 Update: Jets From Belgium, Maintenance Concerns And Block 70/72 fighters
Belgium is set to deliver its first three F-16AM/BM fighters to Ukraine following a several-year delay, as Kyiv also discusses with Lockheed Martin about
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 30/09/2026
Phantom Flogger: How An Unarmed and Unmanned MiG-23 Crossed Into NATO Airspace In the waning days of the Cold War, a Soviet MiG-23M flew pilotless across Warsaw Pact and NATO airspace, eventually crashing into a house in Belgium and killing one person. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/29/p...
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Phantom Flogger: How An Unarmed and Unmanned MiG-23 Crossed Into NATO Airspace
In the waning days of the Cold War, a Soviet MiG-23M flew pilotless across Warsaw Pact and NATO airspace, eventually crashing into a house in Belgium and
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 28/09/2026
Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps says Russian losses across three seasons of Operation Vivaldi reached 5,000 troops. It says 250 surrendered, while robotic BTR-60s breached fortified positions and strikes forced Russia’s elite Rubikon drone unit off the sector. #Ukraine
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 26/09/2026
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced the “Army of Robots,” an initiative to accelerate battlefield robotics. He says humanoid robots should evacuate wounded troops, deliver ammunition, conduct reconnaissance, clear and lay mines, defend positions and strike targets. #Ukraine
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 24/09/2026
Why An F-35 Canopy Ending Up In China Is Still A Big Deal An F-35 canopy won’t give away the secrets of the entire aircraft, but its radar-absorbent coating and construction could still provide valuable intelligence about its Low Observable technology Story here: theaviationist.com/2026/09/24/f...
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Why An F-35 Canopy Ending Up In China Is Still A Big Deal
An F-35 canopy won't give away the secrets of the entire aircraft, but its radar-absorbent coating and construction could still provide valuable
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 20/09/2026
Treetop Thunderchiefs: How the F-105 Became a Low-Level Threat in Vietnam Fast and agile at low altitudes, the F-105 gained new respect for the amount of punishment it could dish out as well as absorb. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/20/t...
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Treetop Thunderchiefs: How the F-105 Became a Low-Level Threat in Vietnam
Fast and agile at low altitudes, the F-105 gained new respect for the amount of punishment it could dish out as well as absorb. Designed as a Cold War
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992cup.bsky.social @992cup.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
@phastidio.net Mario,la benzina sarà il meno,appena si dovranno accendere i riscaldamenti,con il gas a 80€ dai 30 che era a Febbraio...
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A stunning shot of a Ukrainian F-16 pilot looking back at a jet-powered Shahed he had just shot down over Kyiv with his onboard cannon.
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Jakub Janovsky @rebel44cz.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
My new article for @WarFrontsWeekly: Tanks (and other AFVs) are not dead, but they do need to change fronts.co/article/tank...
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Tanks are Not Dead. They Do Need to Change
Based on the lessons of recent wars, especially the war in Ukraine, many people have begun calling tanks and other armored combat vehicles (ACVs) obsolete and.
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 15/09/2026
A Russian frigate fired two flares toward a Danish Air Force Fennec helicopter during a routine photo mission in international waters off Gedser, Denmark's military says. One flare passed close to the helicopter. The Danish military says flares are normally used as attention signals at sea. #Russia
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H I Sutton @covertshores.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
World’s First Naval Drone Duel Results In Ukrainian Success Identification of Russian drone.... Robot Wars #OSINT www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
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World’s First Naval Drone Duel Results In Ukrainian Success - Naval News
Naval drones (USVs) have become increasingly prominent in the Russo-Ukrainian War since 2022. Today, in a world first, two naval drones engaged in combat. The Ukrainian Sargan-3000 USV sunk the Russia...
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992cup.bsky.social @992cup.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
@phastidio.net Mario,come è possibile che non siamo (ancora?) ad un vero 'Liz Truss moment' per gli Usa dopo le ultime azioni/affermazioni? Grazie🙏
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 08/09/2026
USAF Fighter Fleet Is Below Congressional Minimum A new Congressional Research Service report highlights the growing gap between the U.S. Air Force's current fighter inventory, its legally mandated force structure, and the much larger planned fleet. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/08/u...
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USAF Fighter Fleet Is Below Congressional Minimum
A new Congressional Research Service report highlights the growing gap between the U.S. Air Force's current fighter inventory, its legally mandated force
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 05/09/2026
A Ukrainian mobile fire group captured footage of an Air Force F-16 intercepting and shooting down a Russian Geran kamikaze drone over northern Ukraine. The F-16 engaged the incoming drone with an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile. #Ukraine
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A rare Ukrainian Mi-14PL helicopter flies at extremely low altitude over a road.
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 02/09/2026
USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for First Full Port Stop Since November 2025 The carrier’s first full port stop of the deployment comes after 286 days at sea, with the ship visibly showing the effects of its prolonged time in the marine environment Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/02/u...
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USS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for First Full Port Stop Since November 2025
The carrier’s first full port stop of the deployment comes after 286 days at sea and nearly seven months of combat operations, with the ship visibly
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(((Tendar))) @tendar.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In reference to the terror attack in Leipzig airport investigators have identified two people involved in this plot. One is an ethnic Russian with a Latvian passport and the other person is from Belarus with a Russian passport.
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
A Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 destroys a Russian S8000 Banderol cruise missile at extremely low altitude with an R-60 air-to-air missile.
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 31/08/2026
Vance AFB Hosts T-1A Jayhawk Sunset Ceremony, 3rd FTS Inactivated The final Jayhawk has departed Vance for Davis-Monthan, closing more than three decades of T-1A operations and bringing an end to the 3rd Flying Training Squadron's latest chapter. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/08/31/v...
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Vance AFB Hosts T-1A Jayhawk Sunset Ceremony, 3rd FTS Inactivated
The final Jayhawk has departed Vance for Davis-Monthan, closing more than three decades of T-1A operations and bringing an end to the 3rd Flying Training
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 24/08/2026
Ukraine Receives Storm Shadow Production License from UK in Exchange for Avenger AI Data UK PM Andy Burnham cleared MBDA to release classified technical data to Ukraine on UK components used in the Storm Shadow in exchange for access to Avengers AI Labs. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/08/24/u...
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Ukraine Receives Storm Shadow Production License from UK in Exchange for Avenger AI Data
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham cleared MBDA to release classified technical data to Ukraine on UK components used in the Storm Shadow in exchange for
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/08/2026
“The Navy is considering a major redesign of its new aircraft carriers to better match President Trump’s preferred aesthetic for the warships … Trump’s preference, current and former officials said, is for the new aircraft carriers to look more like those that were in service during World War II.”
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Navy weighs major warship redesign to match Trump’s preferences
The president wants the new fleet of aircraft carriers to more resemble those from World War II. Such a change could cost billions.
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🦋Special Kherson Cat🐈🇺🇦 @specialkhersoncat.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A Ukrainian MiG-29 chasing a Russian jet-powered Shahed at extremely low altitude over the coastline.
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 13/08/2026
President Trump has directed the Navy to tear out a complex system for launching jet fighters from its aircraft carriers and instead go back to using steam catapults. 🔗: on.wsj.com/4i2qDD6
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 13/08/2026
The Future USS John F. Kennedy Begins Acceptance Trials Ahead of Delivery The John F. Kennedy, the second Gerald R. Ford class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left Newport News on Aug. 12 to commence acceptance trials before its handover to the U.S. Navy Story: theaviationist.com/2026/08/13/u...
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The Future USS John F. Kennedy Begins Acceptance Trials Ahead of Delivery
The John F. Kennedy, the second Gerald R. Ford class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, left Newport News on Aug. 12 to commence acceptance trials before
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 12/08/2026
❗️Ukrainian drone units overwhelmed a US armored brigade during large-scale exercises in Germany, WSJ reports. Ukrainian operators quickly found US equipment and simulated strikes with explosive and FPV drones so effectively that American units had to repeatedly “reset.” #Ukraine
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 08/08/2026
Engineering the Future Force: Exclusive Interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force In an exclusive interview at Oshkosh 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force discusses modernization, readiness, pilot training, and the future of American airpower. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/08/08/e...
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Engineering the Future Force: Exclusive Interview with the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force
In an exclusive interview at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, the Secretary of the Air Force discusses modernization, readiness, pilot training, artificial
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 30/07/2026
Sikorsky Details Armed Black Hawk and U-Hawk Plans, Including Optional Piloting and Export Interest Sikorsky details plans to bring optional piloting into production, expand the Black Hawk’s payload and range, and offer armed configurations. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/30/a...
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Sikorsky Details Armed Black Hawk and U-Hawk Plans, Including Optional Piloting and Export Interest
Sikorsky details plans to bring optional piloting into production, expand the Black Hawk’s payload and range, and offer armed configurations to both
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992cup.bsky.social @992cup.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
@phastidio.net anche quest'anno Deutsche Bank fallisce l'anno prox 😂
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Justin Bronk @justin-br0nk.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New for RUSI today - An Update on the Air War over Ukraine four years on: www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
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Four Years On: An Update on the Air War Over Ukraine
An established Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wing and the overstretch of fighters and air defences on both sides by sustained long-range strike campaigns have changed the nature of the air war.
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Poulet Volant @pouletvolant3.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Guerre d'Ukraine Papier intéressant (très bien illustré) sur le terrain des opérations (Killzone). www.reuters.com/graphics/UKR...
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Inside Ukraine’s Kill Zone
Drones now dominate the war in Ukraine. Fly through the front line’s deadly “kill zone” and discover how surveillance, kamikaze drones and new tactics are reshaping modern warfare. An immersive Reuter...
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 22/07/2026
Ukrainian F-16 Shot Down Russian Fighter for the First Time The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine told U.S. lawmakers that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian fighter in early July.  Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/22/u...
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Ukrainian F-16 Shot Down Russian Fighter for the First Time
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine told U.S. lawmakers that a Ukrainian F-16 shot down a Russian fighter in early July.A Ukrainian Air
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 19/07/2026
French Rafales and German Eurofighters Conduct First Joint ‘Forward Deterrence’ Drill France and Germany conducted their first joint air activity as part of the forward deterrence initiative.  Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/19/f...
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French Rafales and German Eurofighters Conduct First Joint ‘Forward Deterrence’ Drill
France and Germany conducted their first joint air activity as part of the forward deterrence initiative, a day before announcing new programs as part of
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MAKS 26 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🚁🔥 Magyar: Minus Russian Mi-28 "Night Hunter" in Belgorod region, Viazove village!
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Michael Kofman @michaelkofman.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
New article with Greg Whisler. We lay out how the Russian force expanded during the war leading to a paradox: as the quantity grew, its ability to employ force at scale decreased. As Moscow fielded more forces, the value of that mass steadily diminished. warontherocks.com/a-return-to-...
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A Return to Mass: Russian Force Expansion in the War with Ukraine
Joseph Stalin famously said that quantity has a quality of its own. Yet the course of the Russo-Ukrainian War shows both the benefits and the eventual
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 06/07/2026
Russian Tu-142 Drops Sonobuoys Near HMS Prince of Wales in ‘Unprofessional’ Act A Russian Tu-142 Bear-F flew close to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea. F-35Bs from the carrier intercepted and escorted it until it disengaged. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/06/r...
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Russian Tu-142 Drops Sonobuoys Near HMS Prince of Wales in 'Unprofessional' Act
A Russian Tu-142 Bear-F maritime patrol aircraft flew close to the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in the Norwegian Sea, dropping multiple sonobuoys
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 03/07/2026
New Report Blames Russia’s Shadow Fleet for Europe Drone Incursions A report by the IISS assesses that it is ‘highly likely’ many of recent drone incidents throughout Europe were ordered by Moscow as part of a wider hybrid campaign against NATO. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/03/e...
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New Report Blames Russia's Shadow Fleet for Europe Drone Incursions
A report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) assesses that it is ‘highly likely’ many of recent drone incidents throughout Europe
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 02/07/2026
Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force's Typhoon OCU, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying and progressive tactical training. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/07/02/i...
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Inside the 20th Squadron, Italy’s Eurofighter Operational Conversion Unit
An exclusive look inside the Italian Air Force's Typhoon Operational Conversion Unit, where pilots are trained through advanced simulation, live flying
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 27/06/2026
Norwegian F-35As Shadow Russian Tu-160 Bombers Near Arctic Circle Norwegian F-35s intercepted a flight of Tu-160s and MiG-31BMs, supported by an Il-78M tanker, which were involved in a 16-hour patrol over the Norwegian and Barents Seas. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/06/27/n...
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Norwegian F-35As Shadow Russian Tu-160 Bombers Near Arctic Circle
Norwegian F-35s intercepted a flight of Tu-160s and MiG-31BMs, supported by an Il-78M tanker, which were involved in a 16-hour patrol over the Norwegian
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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 29/06/2026
Four years after its launch, the UK-led Operation Interflex has trained more than 63,000 Ukrainian troops. The program is now expanding beyond infantry instruction into specialized training in aviation, medicine, engineering, and logistics. #Ukraine
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 29/06/2026
U.S. F-35As and Japanese F-15Js Intercept Massive Russian and Chinese Bomber Patrol Tu-95s, Tu-142s and H-6s escorted by Su-30SMs, Su-35s and J-16s flew a 6-hour mission over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/06/28/c...
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U.S. F-35As and Japanese F-15Js Intercept Massive Russian and Chinese Bomber Patrol
The eleventh Joint Strategic Patrol announced by Russia and China saw Tu-95s, Tu-142s and H-6s escorted by Su-30SMs, Su-35s and J-16s in a six hour flight
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 23/06/2026
Downed U.S. F-15E Pilot Reportedly Observed Unusual Iranian Drone Swarm Moving In 'Jellyfish' Formation The pilot described a jellyfish-like swarm of drones before he ejected over Iran, raising questions about Tehran's unmanned networking capabilities. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/06/23/i...
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Downed U.S. F-15E Pilot Reportedly Observed Unusual Iranian Drone Swarm Moving In 'Jellyfish' Formation
CNN reports the pilot described a jellyfish-like swarm of interconnected drones before he ejected over Iran, raising questions about Tehran's unmanned
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WarTranslated (Dmitri) @wartranslated.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Ukraine launched TrophyLab, a platform giving global partners open access to captured Russian weapons tech, Defense Minister Fedorov says. Companies, research centers and governments can study Russian missiles to develop faster countermeasures. trophylab.mod.gov.ua/en/
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 08/06/2026
French Rafale Shoots Unknown Drone Over Latvia A France Rafale of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unknown drone which entered Latvian airspace from Russia. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/06/08/f...
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French Rafale Shoots Unknown Drone Over Latvia
A France Rafale of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission shot down an unknown drone which entered Latvian airspace from Russia. A Rafale of the French Air
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 31/05/2026
Chinese Missile Might Have Been Used to Shoot Down F-15E in Iran - U.S. Officials U.S. officials said to NBC News that a Chinese shoulder-fired MANPADS missile was possibly the weapon used to shoot down the U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/05/31/c...
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Chinese Missile Might Have Been Used to Shoot Down F-15E in Iran - U.S. Officials
U.S. officials said to NBC News that a Chinese shoulder-fired MANPADS missile was possibly the weapon used to shoot down the U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle over
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 24/05/2026
Unleashing a Deadly Snake: The Birth of the AH-1 Cobra As the conflict in Vietnam raged, the UH-1 Huey was modified into a gunship, but the ubiquitous helicopter was slow and underpowered at times, thus prompting the need for a dedicated attack aircraft. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/05/24/u...
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Unleashing a Deadly Snake: The Birth of the AH-1 Cobra
As the conflict in Vietnam raged, the UH-1 Huey was modified into a gunship, but the ubiquitous helicopter was slow and underpowered at times, thus
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 20/05/2026
Russian Fighters Made More ‘Dangerous Intercepts’ of a Royal Air Force RC-135 over the Black Sea RAF RC-135 sorties have been the subject of more interceptions with the UK MOD labelling the actions of the Su-27 and Su-35 pilots dangerous and unacceptable. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/05/20/r...
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Russian Fighters Made More 'Dangerous Intercepts' of a Royal Air Force RC-135 over the Black Sea
Royal Air Force RC-135 surveillance sorties have been the subject of more interceptions over the Black Sea, with the UK Ministry of Defence labelling the
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 20/05/2026
Congressional Report on Operation Epic Fury Lists 42 U.S. Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has attempted to collate a report of U.S. aircraft losses during the Iran War, though there are some notable omissions. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/05/20/c...
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Congressional Report on Operation Epic Fury Lists 42 U.S. Aircraft Damaged or Destroyed
The Congressional Research Service (CRS) has attempted to collate a report of U.S. aircraft losses during the Iran War, though there are some notable
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The Aviationist @theaviationist.com · 17/05/2026
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers Collide During Airshow At Mountain Home AFB, Crews Eject Safely Two EA-18G Growlers from the Growler Demo Team collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. All four crew members ejected. Story: theaviationist.com/2026/05/17/g...
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Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growlers Collide During Airshow At Mountain Home AFB, Crews Eject Safely
Two EA-18G Growlers from the Growler Demo Team collided mid-air during the Gunfighter Skies Air Show at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. All four crew
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