# military aviation (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover military aviation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Saab Unveils A3-001 Collaborative Combat Aircraft Concept](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/22/saab-unveils-a3-001-cca/) _2026-08-22 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ Saab plans to fly the first A3-001 demonstrator within 18 months, with three prototypes planned as the design evolves. Swedish defense company Saab unveiled on Aug. 21, 2026 a full-scale model of its next-generation unmanned fighter aircraft, called the A3-001. The unveiling comes ahead of the Jubilee Air Show on Aug. 22 and 23 at \[…\] ## [China’s Y-15 Turboprop Tactical Cargo Aircraft Emerges in Clearest Images Yet](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/22/chinas-y-15-clearest-images-yet/) _2026-08-22 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ New details emerged in the recent photos of the Shaanxi Y-15, initially known as Y-30, which is believed to be China’s future tactical transport aircraft. China’s new Y-15 four-engine turboprop transport aircraft, developed by the Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC), has appeared in its clearest images yet. The aircraft is the latest development in Shaanxi’s long-running \[…\] ## [U.S. Approves Air-to-Air APKWS Sale to Italy](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/21/u-s-approves-air-to-air-apkws-sale-to-italy/) _2026-08-21 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Italy of the air-to-air variant of the APKWS-II, which would include over 5,000 guided rockets. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced that the State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Italy of the air-to-air variant of the Advanced \[…\] ## [Swedish Gripen Launches Taurus KEPD 350 Cruise Missile for the First Time](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/21/swedish-gripen-launch-taurus-missile/) _2026-08-21 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ A Swedish Air Force JAS 39 Gripen C launched for the first time a Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile over the Vidsel Test Range. The Swedish Air Force released a video on Aug. 21, 2026, announcing that a JAS 39 Gripen launched for the first time a Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missile. The live fire \[…\] ## [New White House Helipad Shown Off to Reporters Ahead of Completion](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/21/new-white-house-helipad-shown-off/) _2026-08-21 · Kai Greet · The Aviationist_ President Trump toured the ornate, granite helipad under construction on the White House South Lawn with reporters, adding his signature to a piece of the stonework that could see use as soon as next month. Commissioned following the long, highly publicized drama of the new VH-92A Patriot helicopters being unable to land at the White \[…\] ## [F-15EXs Are Headed to Seymour Johnson AFB](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/21/f-15exs-are-headed-to-seymour-johnson-afb/) _2026-08-21 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force confirmed that Seymour Johnson AFB is the planned recipient of the F-15EX Eagle II aircraft included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The Secretary of the U.S. Air Force Troy Meink confirmed in a letter to Senator Ted Budd that Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, \[…\] ## [Japan Intercepts Chinese TB-001 ‘Twin-Tailed Scorpion’ Drone Over East China Sea](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/20/japan-intercepts-chinese-tb-001/) _2026-08-20 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ The TB-001 was intercepted alongside a Y-9Z electronic warfare aircraft as Chinese and Russian aircraft continue to operate in Japan’s Air Defense Identification Zone. Japan has said China’s Tengden TB-001 “Twin-Tailed Scorpion” surveillance-strike drone has been probing its airspace, triggering scrambles by Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) fighter jets. The Tengden TB-001 is a large \[…\] ## [Block II Upgrades for E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Clear Critical Design Review](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/19/block-ii-upgrades-for-e-2d-cdr/) _2026-08-19 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ The Block II’s open architecture for the E-2D’s mission systems, computers and displays enhance cockpit functionality, support future upgrades and improve sensor fusion. The U.S. Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft’s Block II upgrades have completed the Critical Design Review (CDR), Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Navy announced on Aug. \[…\] ## [JASDF F-15’s Landing Gear Collapses on Landing at Naha Airport](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/18/jasdf-f-15s-landing-gear-collapses/) _2026-08-18 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The main landing gear of a JASDF F-15 collapsed during landing, causing the aircraft to slide on the runway and turn 180 degrees as it slowed down. An F-15 of the Japan Air Self Defense Force appears to have suffered a left main landing collapse while landing at Naha Airport on Aug. 18, 2026. The \[…\] ## [RTX Receives $22 Billion Contract to Accelerate Tomahawk Production](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/18/rtx-contract-accelerate-tomahawk-production/) _2026-08-18 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ The award follows other investments in munitions production capacity aimed at reducing delivery times, strengthening supply chains and supporting U.S. and allied demand. Raytheon, an RTX business, has received a $22.9 billion, seven-year contract from the U.S. Navy to accelerate production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, the company and Department of War announced on Aug. 17, \[…\] ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/r4D5wH038BkY) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [NASA’s New ‘Vomit Comet’ Has a Secretive Air Force Past](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/17/nasas-new-vomit-comet-has-a-secretive-air-force-past/) _2026-08-17 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The Boeing 737-700, formerly operated as N712JM, spent years as a secretive U.S. Air Force flying testbed, and is now becoming NASA’s new reduced-gravity research aircraft with the registration N837NA. NASA has unveiled on Aug. 13, 2026, its newest reduced-gravity research aircraft, which will support the Artemis program to validate astronaut lunar suits and associated \[…\] ## [GE’s T901 Engine Clears Preliminary Flight Rating for UH-60 Black Hawk](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/17/ge-t901-engine-preliminary-flight-rating/) _2026-08-17 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ The next-generation T901, developed as part of the ITEP program, cleared the Preliminary Flight Rating and will now proceed toward full airworthiness qualification testing. The T901 engine developed by GE Aerospace to replace the T700 engines powering the U.S. Army’s UH-60M Black Hawk and AH-64 Apache fleets has completed Preliminary Flight Rating (PFR) testing, the \[…\] ## [Kadena’s First F-15EX Breaks Cover](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/17/kadenas-first-f-15ex-breaks-cover/) _2026-08-17 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The first F-15EX Eagle II destined to Kadena Air Base in Japan broke cover, flying with the “ZZ” tail flash and the markings of the 18th Wing. The first F-15EX Eagle II destined to Kadena Air Base, in Japan, has received the “ZZ” tail flash and the markings of the 18th Wing. The aircraft, 22-0022, \[…\] ## [Iconic Shuttleworth DH.88 Comet Racer Damaged After Landing Incident](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/16/dh88-comet-damaged-after-landing-incident/) _2026-08-16 · Kai Greet · The Aviationist_ The only airworthy example of an original de Havilland DH.88 Comet nosed-over while landing following a display at Shuttleworth’s Flying Proms. The pilot was quickly extracted, and has since been discharged from hospital after medical checks. G-ACSS, named Grosvenor House, is a staple of the Shuttleworth Collection’s yearly program of flying displays at Old Warden, \[…\] ## [CENTCOM Launches Multinational Attack Drone Task Force ‘Falcon Strike’](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/15/centcom-task-force-falcon-strike/) _2026-08-15 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ Task Force Falcon Strike will bring together U.S. and regional forces operating one-way attack drones in the air, on the surface and underwater. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is taking the next step in its rapidly expanding use of One-Way Attack (OWA) drones. On Aug. 13, 2026, the command announced the creation of a new \[…\] ## [Chinese National Sentenced to Six Months After Unlawfully Photographing Whiteman AFB](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/15/chinese-national-sentenced-photo-whiteman-afb/) _2026-08-15 · Parth Satam · The Aviationist_ Authorities said Wu’s repeated photography of Whiteman AFB’s infrastructure, including after a warning, distinguished the case from ordinary aircraft photography. Qilin Wu, the Chinese national who in January was charged with unlawfully photographing Whiteman AFB, Missouri, home to the U.S. Air Force’s B-2 Spirit bombers, was sentenced to six months in federal custody by U.S. \[…\] ## [U.S. Army Selects M1 for Flight School Next Program](https://theaviationist.com/2026/08/14/us-army-selects-m1-flight-school-next/) _2026-08-14 · Stefano D'Urso · The Aviationist_ The U.S. Army M1 Support Services to train new pilots as part of the Flight School Next program, with the Robinson R66 helicopter replacing the UH-72 Lakota. The U.S. Army announced on Aug. 13, 2026, the selection of M1 Support Services for the Flight School Next program which will take over the training of new \[…\] ## [SBD Dauntless – Parachute Flare Canisters Completed](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-parachute-flare-canisters-completed/) _2026-08-13 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ Pioneer Aero has now finished restoring the SBD's parachute flare canisters and riveted them together into a complete assembly. This article describes that process, which was slightly more complex than might be imagined. The post SBD Dauntless – Parachute Flare Canisters Completed appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [SBD Dauntless – Life Raft Compartment Nearly Finished](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-life-raft-compartment-nearly-finished/) _2026-08-11 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ This article covers the continued restoration of the SBD's Life Raft Compartment, focusing primarily upon the rebuild of the fuselage access door and the final assembly of the main sub assembly. An additional section is included to share some details about inflatable life rafts and their use in aircraft during WWII. The post SBD Dauntless – Life Raft Compartment Nearly Finished appeared first on… ## [SBD Dauntless – Leading Edge Wing Root Fairings](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-leading-edge-wing-root-fairings/) _2026-07-15 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ Pioneer Aero had to remanufacture the SBD's complex leading edge wing root fairings which had been crushed during B-22's wartime crash. Lacking manufacturing drawings with sufficient detail, a 3D scan of the fairings on our former Hollywood Wind Machine provided the data for machining forming blocks to shape the new parts. The post SBD Dauntless – Leading Edge Wing Root Fairings appeared first on… [Listen](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/file_video-5.mp4) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cxqccb4Q416s) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [SBD Dauntless – Fuselage Frame #4 Diaphragm](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-fuselage-frame-4-diaphragm/) _2026-07-09 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ This article covers the rebuild of the diaphragm panel which spans the lower half of Fuselage Frame #4. The post SBD Dauntless – Fuselage Frame #4 Diaphragm appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [SBD Dauntless – Rudder Pedal Supports](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-rudder-pedal-supports/) _2026-07-08 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ This article covers the trial-fitting of the pilot's rudder pedal mounts which attach to the SBD's Wing Center Section. The post SBD Dauntless – Rudder Pedal Supports appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [SBD Dauntless – Lower Forward Fuselage Progress](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-lower-forward-fuselage-progress/) _2026-07-06 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ Overview: Over the past six months, Pioneer Aero’s engineers have made significant progress restoring elements of the SBD’s lower forward fuselage which are integral to the dive bomber’s Wing Center… The post SBD Dauntless – Lower Forward Fuselage Progress appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [SBD Dauntless – Horizontal Stabilizers Arrive!](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-horizontal-stabilizers-arrive/) _2026-06-10 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ After restoration at a California workshop, the SBD's horizontal stabilizers have arrived for integration with the airframe at Pioneer Aero Ltd. in Ardmore, New Zealand. The post SBD Dauntless – Horizontal Stabilizers Arrive! appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [SBD Dauntless – Life Raft Compartment](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/sbd-dauntless-life-raft-compartment/) _2026-06-03 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ Updated: The SBD, like most US naval aircraft in WWII, had a life raft stowed in the fuselage for surviving aircrew to use in the case of an emergency water landing. The compartment which houses the raft forms part of the fuselage structure, and this article covers the complex effort to rebuild this section of the airframe. The post SBD Dauntless – Life Raft Compartment appeared first on Military… ## [The Atomic Age Exhibit Online: Decision Point](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/the-atomic-age-exhibit-online-decision-point/) _2026-05-28 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ There is no question that the scale of human suffering the Atomic Bombs inflicted was unequalled by any other single weapon. Would the proposed Allied invasion of Japan have been… The post The Atomic Age Exhibit Online: Decision Point appeared first on Military Aviation Museum . ## [The Atomic Age Exhibit Online: Analysis](https://www.militaryaviationmuseum.org/the-atomic-age-exhibit-online-analysis/) _2026-05-28 · Richard · Military Aviation Museum_ “In answer to the question, 'Was the development of the atomic bomb by the United States necessary?’ I reply unequivocally, ‘Yes.’ To the question, 'Is atomic energy a force for… The post The Atomic Age Exhibit Online: Analysis appeared first on Military Aviation Museum .