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CENTCOM Releases Images of Apaches Over Strait of Hormuz as Iran Reimposes Restrictions
U.S. CENTCOM released some interesting photos of the AH-64 gunships patrolling the Strait just as Iran moved to restrict traffic through the narrow waterway once again. Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) gunboats reportedly fired on a tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to an advisory released by the UK Maritime Trade Operations…
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No 2 Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems Wing
I have to admit to a sense of pride whenever a “drone flap” kicks off
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New FAA DETER program offers fast-track penalties for first-time drone offenders
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched the fast-track Deter program for first-time drone offenders, offering reduced penalties in exchange for admitting liability, but strictly excluding serious violations such as drug offences, weaponised drones, and photographing sensitive military installations.
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Paramount Confirms Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise Returning as Pete Mitchell
A new sequel will see Pete “Maverick” Mitchell’s return in Top Gun 3, with producer Jerry Bruckheimer saying Tom Cruise had liked a proposed storyline for the new film. After reports said that a third installation in the Top Gun saga is in the works, following 2022’s hugely successful Top Gun: Maverick, that project is…
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Deep sea silence: the loss of the US Navy’s MQ-4C Triton
The US Navy has confirmed the loss of a $240m MQ-4C Triton surveillance drone over the Gulf. The crash, which occurred amid the fragile Operation Epic Fury ceasefire, raises significant concerns regarding maritime surveillance gaps and counterintelligence vulnerabilities.
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Terra Drone Begins Operational Deployment of the “Terra A1” Interceptor Drone in Ukraine
Terra Drone Corporation has officially commenced the operational deployment of its “Terra A1” interceptor drone in Ukraine. Executed in partnership with investee company Amazing Drones, this initiative marks a shift toward “combat-proven” defense strategies, prioritizing cost-efficiency and rapid field-based improvements. As modern warfare sees upwards of 5,000 drone launches monthly, the Terra A1 offers a…
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Wizz Air chooses Geven’s lightweight Eva seat for A321neo fleet
Wizz Air has signed a new deal with seat manufacturer Geven for nearly 200 shipsets, equipping the European low-cost carrier with almost 45,000 seats for its growing Airbus A321neo fleet. The airline chose the Eva model, which Geven says is the lightest seat on the market, designed for high-density narrow-body aircraft. The seat features a…
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YFQ-44 CCA Begins Testing with U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit
The YFQ-44 flew sorties with the U.S. Air Force Experimental Operations Unit at Edwards AFB, allowing to start working on development of the initial tactics, techniques and procedures for CCAs. The U.S. Air Force and Anduril announced a first round of testing of the YFQ-44A with the Experimental Operations Unit (EOU) at Edwards Air Force…
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Industry giants and Cinderella stories collide at 2026 competition
The Competition presented by Snap-on brings today’s top maintenance technicians and tomorrow’s rising stars to the MRO Americas convention this month in Orlando. By Steve Staedler Nearly 90 aviation maintenance teams from around the world will converge in Orlando next week (April 21-23, 2026) for The Competition presented by Snap-on, the premier aviation skills contest…
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SITA CEO: Data gaps limiting ROI on record $50B airline tech spend
Airlines are increasing technology spending at record levels, but fragmented data systems remain a major obstacle to improving efficiency, resilience and on-time performance, according to SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report. Carriers invested $36 billion in IT in 2025, equal to 3.6% of revenue, as they looked to strengthen day-to-day operations and reduce the…