Aviation News
Slovakia has expressed interest in purchasing the Patriot missile defense system from the United States, aiming to modernize its air defense capabilities. The announcement, made by Defense Minister Robert Kalinak on Jan. 28, comes amid ongoing discussions about defense strategies in the wake of the Ukraine war.
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The Czech Republic and the United States officially cemented their partnership in the F-35 fighter jet program on Jan. 29, signing a Memorandum of Understanding for the acquisition of 24 fifth-generation aircraft. This landmark deal marks a pivotal step in modernization for the Czech Air Force and signals a deepening of defense cooperation within Europe.
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Society announces the passing of Larry L. Taylor, a Vietnam War helicopter pilot and recipient of the nation’s highest military honor, at his home in Signal Mountain, Tennessee on Jan. 28. He was 81.
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After a B-1B Lancer crashed at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota on Jan. 4th, the base’s runway was closed for investigation. However, on Jan. 25th, several B-1Bs took off for the first time since the incident for their temporary base in Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.
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A groundbreaking test in the harsh Arctic Circle has successfully demonstrated the potential of a revolutionary new software called POTION to significantly increase the efficiency and range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This achievement, the fruit of a nine-year collaboration between the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), marks a major milestone in advancing UAV technology for military and commercial applications.
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