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Lockheed Martin’s S-70i Black Hawk virtual maintenance trainer provides interactive 3D simulations of maintenance tasks and is one of a family of high-fidelity, synthetic training devices currently available. Image courtesy Lockheed Martin.

Military Aviation News October 9, 2026

Lockheed Martin Signs Contract to Supply S-70i Black Hawk Training Simulators to the Philippines

Aviation News – Philippines Acquires Advanced Helicopter Simulators Lockheed Martin has signed a Direct Commercial Sale contract with the Philippine Department of National Defense to…

Australia Tiger ARH farewell credit Australian Army

Military Aviation News September 25, 2026

Australian Army Officially Retires ARH Tiger Fleet Following Final Darwin Flypast

Aviation News – The Australian Army officially concluded flying operations for its ARH Tiger helicopter fleet following a final farewell flypast over Mindil Beach in…

Military Drone May 19, 2026

Redwire Secures Multi-Million Dollar NATO Contract for Advanced Penguin Mk3 Tactical UAVs

AviationNews – Redwire Corporation has officially secured a prestigious, multi-million dollar contract to deliver the next generation of the Penguin Mk3 unmanned aerial system to…

Military Aviation News May 11, 2026

US Marine Corps to Retire F/A-18 Hornet Roles as Full F-35 Transition Accelerates

Aviation News – The U.S. Marine Corps is preparing to eliminate enlisted job specialties linked to the F/A-18 Hornet as it moves toward an all-F-35…

Spotters at the Spottershil at Volkel Air Base

Military Aviation News, Spotters News November 19, 2025

Historic Era Ends as Dutch F-16s Perform Final Flights Before Transfer to Ukraine

AviationNews – Aviation enthusiasts across the Netherlands and Belgium are gathering along airbase fences to witness the final movements of the Royal Netherlands Air Force…

Military Aviation News October 20, 2025

Swedish Air Force Welcomes First Saab Gripen E Fighter Jet

AviationNews – The Swedish Air Force officially received its first next-generation Saab Gripen E fighter jet during a ceremony on October 20. The handover at…

Military Drone September 3, 2025

Bayraktar TB2 Drones Officially Join Croatian Air Force Fleet

Aviation News – The Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Combat Aerial System (UCAS) has been officially presented and integrated into the Croatian Air Force, marking a significant…

Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard MA-24 Finnish Air Force

Military Aviation News September 1, 2025

Finland Air Force to Remove Swastika Symbol from Unit Flags

Aviation News – The Finnish Air Force announced it will remove the swastika from certain unit flags, distancing itself from the symbol’s Nazi-era associations. The…

Military Aviation News August 4, 2025

Japan’s First F-35B Stealth Fighters Make Historic Journey Home — A New Era of Air Power Begins

The wait is over. Japan’s first-ever F-35B Lightning II stealth fighters have been spotted en route to their new home, marking a major leap in…

Military Aviation News July 25, 2025

T-45 Goshawk Enters Service Life Extension Program to Sustain Fleet Readiness

Aviation News, July 25, 2025 – The U.S. Navy has initiated a Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for its T-45 Goshawk jet trainer fleet, a…

General Aviation News July 7, 2025

South Korea Begins Deployment of Boeing P‑8A Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft

Aviation News – July 7, 2025 – South Korea has officially started deploying the advanced Boeing P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft as part of its…

Civilian aviation news July 7, 2025

China Puts J-35A Stealth Fighter Into Service, Becoming Only the Second Nation with Dual Stealth Jets

Aviation News – July 7, 2025 – In a major milestone for its air power ambitions, China has officially inducted the J-35A, a fifth-generation stealth…