Aviation News
Mark Piesing’s “The Secret History of Drones” in the Fall 2024 issue of Air & Space Quarterly delivers a comprehensive chronology of unmanned aerial vehicle development. The article meticulously traces drone evolution from Nikola Tesla’s 1898 radio-controlled boat demonstration to contemporary military applications.
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On the overcast and humid flight deck of the Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, during a port call at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Captain Dario “ZAZA” Castelli, the Italian Navy’s Carrier Air Wing Commander, provided a comprehensive briefing on the Italian Navy’s transition from the AV-8B Harrier to the cutting-edge F-35B Lightning II.
Photo: Italian Navy
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On September 21, Alert 5 was invited to visit the Italian Carrier Strike Group at Changi Naval Base, Singapore, offering a rare glimpse into Italy’s growing naval presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
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The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced that the completion of a new field carrier landing practice (FCLP) facility on Mage Island in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, will be delayed until March 2030, three years behind the initial schedule. The base, which began construction in January 2023, was originally slated for completion in 2027.
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According to a recent YouTube video by KFN (Korean Forces Network), the Cheongung-II, often referred to as the “Korean Patriot,” is gaining significant attention in the global defense market, particularly in the Middle East. This surface-to-air missile system represents a major advancement in South Korea’s air defense capabilities and showcases the country’s growing prowess in military technology.
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