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UK Border Drone Catches Fire on M20 Motorway in Kent
In a press statement Kent Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed todays drone incident in
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U.S. Military Seeks Purchase of Fully Operational Shahed-136 Copies
An RFI was released by the U.S. Government describing the requirement for 1:1 reverse-engineered copies of Iran’s Shahed-136 attack drone, also used by Russia, to be used to inform counter UAS tactics and technologies. Stars and Stripes reported on the request for information (RFI) on Aug. 20, 2025, noting that the mass-produced Shahed family of…
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Skydio Bulletin : A warning, not an exception
The recent service bulletin from Skydio, warning operators not to use handheld radios within a
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Florida ANG’s 125th FW Receives Air Force’s 500th F-35A
The 125th FW received its first three F-35As, which will join the ones loaned from sister Air National Guard units for conversion and familiarization training. The Florida Air National Guard’s (ANG) 125th Fighter Wing at Jacksonville ANGB announced on Aug. 21, 2025 that it received its first three permanently assigned F-35A Lightning IIs, marking its…
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EAA Halls of Fame Class of 2025 revealed
The five inductees represent a different area of aviation: Homebuilders, ultralights, the International Aerobatic Club, the Vintage Aircraft Association, and EAA Warbirds of America.
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Last Production U-2 Returns to Flight for First Time Since 2008
80-1099 was photographed in flight for the first time in 17 years after being heavily damaged in a hydrazine fire in 2008. Aviation enthusiasts captured the aircraft in flight from Palmdale Airport, California, with the frame noticeably looking clean and ‘fresh’ compared to those that have been in regular use. Steven Fortson, who posts on…
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Lockheed Martin to Boost JAGM & Hellfire Production with $720 Million Contract
U.S. Army awards Lockheed Martin a new contract for JAGM and Hellfire missiles, underscoring the enduring role of these missiles in precision strike missions. On Aug. 21, 2025, Lockheed Martin secured a new $720 million contract from the U.S. Army for the continued production of AGM-179 Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. The new…
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Alpha Wingman unveils in-app messaging
The new feature in the Alpa Workforce platform allows maintenance managers to chat directly with technicians, share job details instantly, and keep all communications organized in one central hub — cutting down on delays and miscommunication that can cost time and money, according to company officials.
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Bellanca vs. helicopter
Probable Cause: The pilot’s inadvertent encounter with helicopter wake turbulence during initial climb, which resulted in a loss of airplane control.
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Drones Assist in Locating Hiker Missing for 3 Days in California
The United States is home to 84 million acres, about 131,250 square miles, of national parks. Each year, hundreds of individuals go missing within these parks, with estimates pointing to around 1,600 active missing person cases. When someone goes missing in the wilderness, every minute matters. Environmental conditions such as extreme heat, freezing temperatures, or…
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