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2024-04-27T19:42:07.645166-07:00

RAF F-35 Stealth Fighter's Near Miss With Illegally Flown Drone

An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official.

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Tony Diver, / The Telegraph
2024-04-27T12:37:38.064290-07:00 D

Britain to deploy homegrown hypersonic missile by 2030

UK military chiefs want to catch up with China, Russia and the US.


MEDC Communications / michiganbusiness.org
2024-04-27T20:40:37.595984-07:00 D

Michigan Governor Whitmer Announces New Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation, Enhancing State’s Defense and Aerospace Ecosystem

ODAI will build on the storied legacy of the Michigan Defense Center, increasing awareness of Michigan’s capabilities.


Rob Nielsen / standard.net
2024-04-27T20:38:09.521152-07:00 D

Utah’s Hill Aerospace Museum set to open new gallery next week: A 91,000 square foot hangar needed to better preserve the museum’s aircraft and develop new exhibits

HILL AIR FORCE BASE — A long-sought addition to the Hill Aerospace Museum is set to open its doors to the public next week. According to a press release, officials soon will commemorate the completion and opening of the Alexander Hall and the L.S.


Ryan Mutch / koaa.com
2024-04-27T20:37:29.812939-07:00 D

Aerospace and defense company bringing high paying jobs to Colorado Springs

Hundreds of high paying jobs are coming to Colorado Springs as an aerospace and defense company is expanding on the north side of the city.


Defensemirror.com bureau / defensemirror.com
2024-04-27T16:38:16.181623-07:00 D

Kazakhstan Sold 81 Soviet Era Fighter Jets to U.S. for Possible Transfer to Ukraine

Specialists from the Armed Forces of Ukraine can disassemble it, using parts on aircraft available to the Air Force.


Julian Borger / The Guardian
2024-04-27T10:26:34.416748-07:00 D

Chinese jets fly sorties over Taiwan strait in show of force as US delegation departs

End of secretary of state Antony Blinken’s three-day visit marks upsurge in military activity after period of relative calm.


ET Online / Economic Times
2024-04-27T02:49:14.912418-07:00 D

Massive forest fire rages in Nainital, India Air Force deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing ops

Nainital: A forest fire has been sweeping through the dense foliage in the mountains surrounding Nainital over the last 36 hours, an official said, adding that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its personnel and MI-17 choppers in a dousing operation in the area.


Times Of India / Times of India
2024-04-27T05:45:20.197045-07:00 D

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