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One-of-a-Kind ‘Narcotics Hunter’ P-3 Airborne Radar Spotted in California
The Customs and Border Protection describes the P-3 AEW as the world’s only law enforcement airborne radar aircraft, supporting the anti-smuggling and border protection mission. A rarely seen U.S. Customs and Border Protection P-3 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft, used for tracking small boats smuggling narcotics in Pacific and Caribbean waters around Central…
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Moment powers Garuda Indonesia’s wireless IFE expansion
Digital entertainment and connectivity solutions provider, Moment, is partnering with Garuda Indonesia to spearhead the airline’s expansion of its wireless Inflight Entertainment (W-IFE) capabilities. Under a three-year agreement, Moment has deployed 64 Flymingo Box units to enhance the digital onboard experience for Indonesia’s national carrier. The deployment focuses on 15 selected aircraft within Garuda Indonesia’s…
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Navoi International Airport becomes TIACA member
Navoi International Airport in Uzbekistan has joined as the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) as a member. The airport is fast becoming known as a growing strategic cargo hub connecting Europe and Asia, playing an important role in strengthening global supply chains and advancing innovation across the air cargo ecosystem. On a post on social…
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New Anti-Jam Antenna Seen on USAF F-15E Strike Eagle During Epic Fury
The new Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) is part of the Digital GPS Anti-jam Receiver (DIGAR) system installed in the F-15E Strike Eagle following a contract to BAE Systems in 2022. Defense observers have noted the appearance of a new Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (CRPA) on U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles photographed during Operation…
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Exclusive: Interview with the Chief Test Pilot of VMX-1
On the occasion of the MCAS Yuma airshow 2026, we had the opportunity to interview the Chief Operational Test Director and Chief Test Pilot of Marine Operational Test & Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1. After speaking last year with the Commanding Officer of VMX-1, Colonel John “Ike” Dirk, we realized that understanding the squadron’s mission goes…
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New Images Provide Clearest View Yet of Damage to U.S.-made AN/FPS-132 Early Warning Radar in Qatar
The imagery offers a closer look at the damage to the giant phased-array AN/FPS-132 radar struck during Iran’s attack on Qatar last month. Newly published photos by Al Jazeera circulated online offer the clearest view yet t0 the damage sustained by the U.S.-made AN/FPS-132 Block 5 (SSPARS) ballistic missile early-warning radar in Qatar which was…
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Swedish Armed Forces Release Photo Showing JAS 39 Gripens Escorting Russian Kilo-Class Submarine
The Russian submarine shadowed by the Swedish Gripens was transiting the Kattegat, a strategic waterway linking the Baltic approaches with the North Sea system. Although the spotlight is currently on Iran, the Russian military activity in the Baltic region continues to draw scrutiny. The Swedish Armed Forces have just released some interesting images showing JAS…
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UK MoD Places Order for Skyhammer Low-Cost Air Defence System, First Deliveries Next Month
Cambridge Aerospace, an emerging UK manufacturer, will deliver a ‘significant number’ of its low-cost Skyhammer air defence systems, designed to counter attack drones like the Shahed 136 at ranges of over 30km. The announcement was made by the UK Secretary of State for Defence John Healey MP on the opening day of the London Defence…
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Digital Force Technologies and Powerus Build Full-Stack Counter-UAS Kill-Chain
Digital Force Technologies (DFT) and Powerus have announced a strategic partnership to deliver a fully integrated counter-UAS kill-chain. The system targets Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats across detection, tracking, decision-making, and kinetic defeat. Integrated Counter-UAS Kill-Chain The partnership combines Powerus interceptor drone technology with DFT’s Seraphim command-and-control platform. Together, the two systems form a modular,…
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COUNTER Act and Secure Our Skies: New Mexico Congressman Pushes New Drone Bills
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As the widespread use of UAVs proliferates across the country, along with the inherent dangers of the potential misuse of these aerial vehicles, federal lawmakers are struggling to craft legislation to get in front of the situation. A Democratic congressman from New Mexico is proposing legislation that would compel…
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