Aviation News
In a significant leap for naval aviation, the Gray Eagle STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) unmanned aircraft successfully completed its first flight from a South Korean warship to a land base on 12 November 2024. The event, which took place off the coast of Pohang, South Korea, underscores the growing importance of unmanned systems in modern naval operations.
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A recent BBC report shines a light on India’s expanding footprint in the Indian Ocean, focusing on the small island of Agalega, part of the Mauritius archipelago. Located approximately 1,100km (680 miles) north of Mauritius, Agalega was once an isolated community of 350 individuals sustained by fishing and coconut farming. Now, the island is rapidly transforming into a strategic hub, raising questions about India’s military ambitions and their implications for regional security.
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Agile Combat Employment (ACE), a concept increasingly adopted by NATO allies, has been put to the test by the French Air and Space Force. The exercise, conducted in early November 2024, saw Rafale fighter jets deployed to bases in Germany and Croatia, highlighting France’s commitment to operational resilience.
Photo by Arnaud Chamberli
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The roar of jet engines echoed across the Nevada desert on Nov. 7 as the U.S. Air Force paid tribute to a legendary fighter pilot, Col. Gail Peck, who died two weeks ago.
Photo: William Lewis & Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish
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In a major boost to its special operations forces, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has signed a deal for 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters. The agreement, inked at the Euronaval trade show in Paris, sees the Netherlands become the latest nation to embrace the combat-proven platform.
Image: Airbus
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