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In an era where air forces worldwide grapple with the transition to fifth-generation aircraft and the…
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The journey to becoming an Italian military fighter pilot is a rigorous, multi-year process that transforms…
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On August 22, 2025, the United States Air Force (USAF) and Italy’s Aeronautica Militare signed a…
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As hypersonic weapons transition from experimental concepts to operational reality, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence,…
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Recently, Textron Aviation Defense announced its offering of the Beechcraft M-346N jet as a ready-now solution…
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