Share this story Quick FactsLong-Range SAMsS-300PMU-2 (Russian, 200 km range) and Bavar-373 (indigenous, 200–300 km range)Medium-Range SAMsKhordad-15 (150 km), Mersad (modernised MIM-23 Hawk), Talash family (60–200 km)Short-Range / Point DefenceTor-M1, Azarakhsh,...
Share this story Quick Facts EventFirst US combat aircraft shot down by enemy fire since April 8, 2003 Aircraft LostF-15E Strike Eagle (494th Fighter Squadron, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath) DateApril 3, 2026 Previous ShootdownA-10 Thunderbolt II over Baghdad,...
Share this story Related: F-15E Down Over Iran — Crew Fate Unknown Quick Facts Date April 3, 2026 Operation Epic Fury (ongoing since February 28, 2026) Aircraft Lost One F-15E Strike Eagle (494th Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath) + one A-10C Thunderbolt II F-15E Crew...
Share this story Quick Facts Period Q1 2026 (January–March) Fatalities 23 (down from 46 in Q1 2025) Fatal Accidents 5 (down from 12 in Q1 2025) Improvement 50% reduction in fatalities year-over-year Top Hazard Runway excursions (18 incidents, zero fatalities) Aircraft...
Share this story Quick Facts Exercises AURORA 26 (Swedish-led) + DEFENDER-Europe 26 (US-led) Scale 15,500+ personnel (6,000 US troops) across eight countries Region Scandinavia, Baltic States, Northern Europe Timing April 2026 Focus Rapid reinforcement of NATO’s...
Share this story Quick Facts Aircraft Boeing MQ-25A Stingray Type Carrier-based autonomous aerial refuelling drone Milestone Completed autonomous taxi tests at MidAmerica Airport (January 29, 2026) Next Step First flight of production-representative aircraft (2026)...
Share this story Quick Facts Aircraft Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider Type Long-range stealth strategic bomber First Flight November 10, 2023 Test Aircraft Flying Two (with two additional deliveries planned for 2026) Production Site Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale,...
Share this story Quick FactsCompanyEmbraer S.A. (São José dos Campos, Brazil)Delivery Surge47% increase in aircraft deliveries, early 2026 vs. early 2025Key ProductsE190-E2, E195-E2 (commercial); Praetor 500/600 (business jets); C-390 Millennium (military)Market...
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