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Israel’s Secretive RA-01 Drone Allegedly Spotted Over Syria-Israel Border

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

A drone believed to be the elusive Israeli RA-01 was seen over the Golan HeightsA short video, possibly recorded with a smartphone and later posted on social media, appears to show a mysterious drone in what could be yet another sighting of the Israeli RA-01 drone, whose existence was recently disclosed. The video was allegedly captured on the Golan Heights in Syria on Jun. 18, 2025.
U.S. Military Build-Up Continues in the Middle East as Attack Decision Looms

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

The U.S. is continuing to move forces to the Central Command (CENTCOM) Area of Operations (AOR) while the Israeli campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, continues. In fact, while U.S. President Donald Trump demands Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” fighter jets and cargo aircraft, including F-16s, F-22s, F-35s and C-17s, are arriving in mass in the AOR. As we reported on Jun.
U.S. Air Force Mobilizes F-22s and F-35s as Situation in Middle East Escalates

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

Following the sudden and massive deployment of U.S. Air Force aerial refueling aircraft on Jun.
General Atomics and Saab Join Forces for MQ-9B Airborne Early Warning Capability

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Parth Satam |Stefano D'Urso

General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and Sweden’s Saab have announced a collaboration for the development of a podded Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) capability for the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
Sudden Deployment of Dozens of U.S. Air Force Tankers Raises Questions

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

In the night between June 15 and 16, 2025, multiple U.S. Air Force KC-135 and KC-46 aerial refueling aircraft departed their bases in the United States headed to Europe. The sudden and unusual movement was quickly noticed on flight tracking websites, when about 30 tankers were first spotted headed towards the Atlantic Ocean and later arriving in Europe. About 30 US Air Force aircraft, mostly KC-46A Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotankers, that left the US last night are starting to reach Europe.
UK on Alert as Royal Air Force Bolsters Presence in the Middle East Amidst Israel-Iran War

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement that he was increasing the Royal Air Force’s deployed forces in the Middle East whilst on board a government aircraft heading towards Canada for an emergency meeting of the G7. The Prime Minister was asked by reporters if he would support Israel now that it has been attacked. “This is not only fast-moving, it’s intense,” he replied.
Dramatic Images Show Iranian Ballistic Missiles Raining on Israel as Fighting Continue

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

At the end of the first day of Israeli attacks, Iran has finally retaliated with around 100 ballistic missiles launched against targets in Israel.
Israel Releases Details of Unprecedented Attack on Iran

2 weeks ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

In the early hours of June 13, 2025, about 200 Israeli aircraft struck multiple targets across Iran as part of Operation Rising Lion. You can read more about this in our earlier reporting here. The reactionsThe attackAttacks continueAs the hours go by, new details are emerging, showing the complexity of this attack.
Italian Air Force Says Goodbye to MB-339A Jet Trainer After 45 Years

2 weeks ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

The Italian Air Force said goodbye to its long-standing Aermacchi MB-339A jet trainer during a ceremony at Lecce-Galatina Air Base on Jun. 12, 2025. The event included both the phase out of the T-339A (as the MB-339A is designated by the Italian MoD) and the phase in of its successor, the Leonardo T-345A. The ceremonyThe MB-339A/T-339AThe M-345/T-345The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Lt. Gen.
Meet the AGM-181 LRSO: U.S. Air Force Reveals Next-Gen Nuclear Cruise Missile

2 weeks ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

The U.S. Air Force has released for the first time, on Jun. 9, 2025, a rendering of the new AGM-181A Long-Range Standoff (LRSO), the service’s next-gen stealth nuclear cruise missile that is set to replace the older AGM-86B Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM). The weapon is currently on track to be employed by both the B-21 Raider and the B-52 Stratofortress in the near future.