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Latest Aviation stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

US Navy Secures $420M Deal to Keep F/A-18 Hornets, Growlers Soaring

US Navy Secures $420M Deal to Keep F/A-18 Hornets, Growlers Soaring

July 7, 2024

The US Navy recently secured a critical $420 million deal to ensure the continued operation of its F/A-18 fighter jets.

Next Gen Fighter Program in Crisis: Is It Time To Throw In the Towel?

Next Gen Fighter Program in Crisis: Is It Time To Throw In the Towel?

July 6, 2024

Soaring costs threaten to clip the wings of the USAF’s next-gen fighter program, raising questions about America’s future air dominance.

Leonardo Delivers 1,000th Life-Saving Sensor for US Army Helicopters

Leonardo Delivers 1,000th Life-Saving Sensor for US Army Helicopters

July 6, 2024

Leonardo DRS delivered its 1,000th sensor for the US Army’s helicopter missile warning system, a major win for helicopter safety.

US Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Nears Full Funding: A Glimpse into the Next-Generation Air Dominance

US Navy’s F/A-XX Fighter Nears Full Funding: A Glimpse into the Next-Generation Air Dominance

July 5, 2024

US Navy’s F/A-XX fighter secures nearly full funding, propelling sixth-gen air dominance in advanced military aviation.

Black Hawk Gets a Boost: Army Gears Up for ‘T901’ Engine Testing

Black Hawk Gets a Boost: Army Gears Up for ‘T901’ Engine Testing

July 4, 2024

Army Black Hawk helicopters get a power upgrade with the T901 engine, promising more power, range, and efficiency for future battlefields.

The Anka-3: Turkey’s Answer to Global Drone Supremacy

The Anka-3: Turkey’s Answer to Global Drone Supremacy

July 3, 2024

Anka-3’s maiden flight marks Turkey’s bold leap in drone tech, showcasing a sky beast ready to redefine global defense dynamics with zeal.

SeaGuardian Drone Takes Flight as a Long-Range Hunter: US Navy Integrates Net-Enabled Weapons

SeaGuardian Drone Takes Flight as a Long-Range Hunter: US Navy Integrates Net-Enabled Weapons

July 2, 2024

The MQ-9B SeaGuardian drone is getting teeth: Lockheed Martin and GA-ASI are equipping it with long-range targeting tech.

Germany Bolsters Air Power with Advanced Brimstone Missiles for Eurofighter Fleet

Germany Bolsters Air Power with Advanced Brimstone Missiles for Eurofighter Fleet

July 2, 2024

Germany’s Eurofighter jets are getting a major boost with advanced Brimstone 3 missiles, bolstering its air defense capabilities.

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Indian and Royal Air Force Personnel With A Gloster Javelin, Circa 1963

SOFREP Pic of the Day: Indian and Royal Air Force Personnel With A Gloster Javelin, Circa 1963

June 30, 2024

The Gloster Javelin, a Cold War icon with its distinctive delta-wing design, stands as a testament to the era’s relentless pursuit of air superiority, embodying both the innovation and challenges of mid-20th-century aviation.

Azerbaijan Bolsters Airlift Capabilities with Delivery of First C-27J Spartan

Azerbaijan Bolsters Airlift Capabilities with Delivery of First C-27J Spartan

June 29, 2024

Azerbaijan takes flight with the delivery of its first C-27J Spartan, a versatile military transport aircraft from Leonardo.

Danish F-35s Cut Short US Training as Upgraded Jets Hit Delays

Danish F-35s Cut Short US Training as Upgraded Jets Hit Delays

June 28, 2024

Denmark is calling its F-35 training jets back home due to delays in a critical software upgrade, sparking anxieties among European allies.

Su-34 Fullback Bomber Losses Highlight Challenges for Russia in Ukraine War

Su-34 Fullback Bomber Losses Highlight Challenges for Russia in Ukraine War

June 28, 2024

Mounting losses of Russia’s Su-34 bombers in Ukraine cast doubt on their ability to maintain air superiority.

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