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Latest Aviation stories, analysis, and updates from SOFREP.

US Navy Expands Fleet with Two More MQ-4C Triton Drones

US Navy Expands Fleet with Two More MQ-4C Triton Drones

March 15, 2025

Northrop Grumman secures a $267M deal to boost U.S. Navy’s capabilities with two advanced MQ-4C Triton drones for global surveillance.

US Special Forces Looking For First Person View Drones to Aid in Clearing Caves and Tunnels

US Special Forces Looking For First Person View Drones to Aid in Clearing Caves and Tunnels

March 13, 2025

With adversaries burrowing deeper into the shadows, U.S. Special Forces are turning to FPV drones—agile, lethal, and built for the unforgiving subterranean fight—to clear the caves and tunnels where danger hides.

US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses Complete First-Ever Live Weapons Drop Over Swedish Airspace

US Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses Complete First-Ever Live Weapons Drop Over Swedish Airspace

March 13, 2025

Two US B-52 bombers made history with their first live weapons drop in Sweden, strengthening NATO ties and showcasing military might.

Armed Teenager’s Attempted Hijacking Exposes Gaping Security Flaws at Australia’s Avalon Airport

Armed Teenager’s Attempted Hijacking Exposes Gaping Security Flaws at Australia’s Avalon Airport

March 7, 2025

A teenager in high-vis workwear, armed with a shotgun and a fake bomb, walked onto a Jetstar flight at Avalon Airport—exposing a glaring security failure that could have ended in catastrophe.

US Air Force Temporarily Halting Acceptance of KC-46 Aircraft from Boeing Due to Cracks in Support Structure

US Air Force Temporarily Halting Acceptance of KC-46 Aircraft from Boeing Due to Cracks in Support Structure

March 5, 2025

The USAF halts new KC-46 deliveries after cracks are found in two planes, triggering fleet inspections and more fixes for Boeing’s tanker.

Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN

Today Marks the 56th Anniversary of the Founding of The US Navy Fighter Weapons School, TOPGUN

March 3, 2025

From its scrappy beginnings in a converted trailer at Miramar to its status as the gold standard of aerial combat training, TOPGUN has spent 56 years turning hotshot pilots into lethal warriors who own the skies.

Poland Bolsters Defense with $300 Million Apache Helicopter Lease from US

Poland Bolsters Defense with $300 Million Apache Helicopter Lease from US

March 3, 2025

Poland boosts defense with a $300M Apache lease, strengthening NATO’s eastern flank while awaiting 96 next-gen AH-64E helicopters.

GA-ASI Unveils MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s New Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

GA-ASI Unveils MQ-9B SeaGuardian’s New Anti-Submarine Warfare Capabilities

February 28, 2025

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SeaGuardian just aced its first-ever anti-submarine warfare test, marking a huge leap for unmanned military operations.

Raytheon Powers Up Fighter Jets with AI Radar Technology

Raytheon Powers Up Fighter Jets with AI Radar Technology

February 28, 2025

Raytheon just tested the first AI-powered radar warning system for fighter jets, boosting threat detection and pilot survival.

US Coast Guard Receives 18th C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

US Coast Guard Receives 18th C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

February 27, 2025

The US Coast Guard just got its 18th C-130J Super Hercules, boosting its mission power for search, rescue, and border enforcement.

Safran Secures Key Role in US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program

Safran Secures Key Role in US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Program

February 24, 2025

Safran’s high-tech flight solutions are helping shape the US Army’s next-gen aircraft to replace aging Black Hawks and Apaches.

RTX Lands Major $1.5B Contract to Upgrade F-22 Raptor Engines

RTX Lands Major $1.5B Contract to Upgrade F-22 Raptor Engines

February 23, 2025

Pratt & Whitney’s $1.5B deal boosts the F-22 Raptor’s power, stealth, and efficiency—ensuring air superiority for years to come.

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