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Military Aviation News March 24, 2026

B-21 Raider Achieves Critical Milestone with First Successful Aerial Refueling Over Mojave Desert

AviationNews – The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has successfully completed its first-ever operational aerial refueling test during a flight over the Mojave Desert. This achievement…

Military Aviation News March 17, 2026

BAE Systems Secures Major Contract to Modernize Electronic Defenses for Iconic U-2 Dragon Lady

AviationNews – BAE Systems has officially been awarded a contract by Robins Air Force Base to maintain and upgrade the Advanced Defensive System for the…

Military Aviation News, Military Drone March 11, 2026

USSOCOM and Merlin Labs Advance Autonomous C-130J Program with Successful Design Review

AviationNews – The U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Merlin Labs have reached a pivotal milestone in military aviation, successfully completing the Preliminary Design Review…

Leonardo AW249 Fenice CSX82163 Leonardo | Rob Vogelaar

Military Aviation News March 7, 2026

Leonardo’s AW249 Fenice Attack Helicopter Set for Impending Italian Army Delivery

Aviation News – Leonardo Helicopters is accelerating flight-test operations for the AW249 Fenice, confirming that the firm remains on track to deliver the first units…

Military Aviation News March 6, 2026

Northrop Grumman to Supply CIRCM Systems to Germany for Enhanced Helicopter Protection

Aviation News – Northrop Grumman has been selected to supply its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system to Germany for the first time, marking a significant…

Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle 01-2003 LN 494th FS USAF

Military Aviation News March 5, 2026

US CENTCOM Denies New F-15E Strike Eagle Loss Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

Aviation News – U.S. Central Command has officially refuted circulating online reports claiming the loss of an additional F-15E Strike Eagle over enemy territory as…

Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II ZM144 207sq RAF

Military Aviation News March 4, 2026

RAF F-35B Lightning II Records First Operational Combat Kill Over Jordan

Aviation News – The Royal Air Force has officially confirmed a historic milestone, with its F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter fleet recording its first operational…

Military Drone March 4, 2026

Airbus to Lead European Defence Agency M2UAS Project to Expand Drone Capabilities

AviationNews – The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, to spearhead the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS)…

Military Aviation News March 4, 2026

Israeli F-35 Scores Historic Air-to-Air Kill Against Iranian Aircraft Over Tehran

AviationNews – In a historic first for modern aerial warfare, an Israeli F-35 stealth fighter has successfully downed a manned Iranian combat aircraft over the…

Northrop Grumman B-2A Spirit 82-1068 Spirit of New York 393rd BS / 509th BW USAF - Whiteman AFB, Missouri

Military Aviation News March 2, 2026

USAF B-2A Spirit Stealth Bombers Lead First Wave of Operation Epic Fury

Aviation News – The U.S. Air Force deployed the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber during the opening phase of Operation Epic Fury, striking key military targets…

Rolls-Royce F130 engines for the B-52J during testing at the NASA Stennis Space Center. (Image credit: Rolls-Royce)

Military Aviation News February 27, 2026

Rolls-Royce Completes F130 Engine Testing, Paving Way for B-52J Stratofortress Modernization

Aviation News – Rolls-Royce has successfully concluded high-altitude and operability testing for the F130 engine, marking a decisive milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s B-52J…

Military Aviation News, Spotters News December 4, 2025

U.S. Navy Super Hornet Deploys Rare Long-Range Missile Over Yemen

AviationNews – A U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was recently photographed carrying the rarely seen SLAM-ER cruise missile during an operational flight over Yemen, signaling…

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