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First Look at the Full-Size Model of the Hurjet in Spanish Air Force Markings

3 days ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

Few months after Spain and Turkey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to procure the Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) Hurjet, the Turkish manufacturer is set to showcase full-size model of the aircraft in Spanish Air Force markings at the Feindef 2025 exhibition. Feindef, the International Defense and Security Exhibition of Spain, will be held in Madrid from May 12 to 14, 2025.
AIM-174B Makes Public Appearance at JMSDF-MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day

4 days ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, hosted on May 4, 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force-Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day, which is held annually to strengthen relationships with the host community and offer a cultural exchange that highlights the mutual support between the U.S. and Japan.
Meteor BVRAAM Operational on Italian Typhoons

6 days ago | theaviationist.com | Stefano D'Urso

The Italian Air Force has released the first photos of its F-2000s (as the single seat Eurofighter Typhoons are designated in Italy) equipped with the MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM). The aircraft in the photos are currently deployed to Romania for the NATO Enhanced Air Policing mission.
'Indian Rafale Shot Down by Pakistan’ French Intelligence Source Tells CNN

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

After much speculation about fighter jet losses, an image has now emerged online showing the vertical tail of an Indian Rafale EH allegedly shot down by Pakistan. As we mentioned in our previous report about the ongoing clashes between India and Pakistan, the latter claimed it shot down five aircraft of the former, including three Rafales.
New Thunderbirds Documentary May Give More Unscripted Look Inside Demo Team

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | Tom Demerly

Upcoming Netflix Thunderbirds Documentary Could Be Journalistic and Gritty. You likely remember last year’s “Blue Angels” feature documentary from director Paul Crowder. The film followed the U.S. Navy’s flight demonstration team through off-season team selection and air show preparation. “Blue Angels” opened in movie theaters the weekend of May 17-19, 2024.
Disinformation and Chaos Reign as India and Pakistan Clash, Claiming Multiple Losses

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

As tensions kept rising following the tragic attack on Apr. 22, 2025, which caused the death of 26 civilians, primarily tourists, in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, India launched an offensive against the neighboring Pakistan. Called “Operation Sindoor,” the Indian escalation included a barrage of air and artillery strikes on targets inside Pakistan. The Indian attack prompted a swift retaliation by Pakistan, with both sides claiming targets destroyed on the ground and aircraft shot down.
Three Frecce Tricolori Aircraft Collide Mid-Air During Display; One Overruns Runway After Emergency Landing

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

The incident occurred during the display over Pantelleria for the airshow. One of the pilots was transported to the hospital with a suspected leg fracture. Three MB-339 aircraft of the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display team were involved in a mid-air collision on May 6, 2025, during the Pantelleria Airshow on Pantelleria island, Italy. According to the videos circulated online, one of the aircraft touched two other jets in the formation.
Stratolaunch Successfully Tests Talon-A2 Completing Reusable Hypersonic Flight and Recovery

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

Stratolaunch announced on May 5, 2025, the successful completion of its second hypersonic flight and recovery with the Talon-A2 (TA-2) fully autonomous vehicle in March 2025. This milestone follows the first hypersonic flight and recovery of Talon-A2 in December 2024, and has now confirmed the reusability of the vehicle. Talon A1 and A2MACH-TBFutureWhile it did not release the exact numbers, the company said Talon-A2 surpassed Mach 5 on both flights.
Italian Typhoons Complete Second Meteor BVRAAM Testing Campaign in the UK

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

The Italian Air Force has announced the conclusion of the second phase of the Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) of the Eurofighter Typhoon for the employment of the Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile (BVRAAM). Similarly to the first phase, the live firing campaign was conducted at the Hebrides Range in the UK. According to the service, the activities were carried out from RAF Leuchars and RAF Lossiemouth in the first days of March 2025.
T-7A Red Hawk Ejection System Clears High-Speed Test, Addressing Earlier Safety Deficiencies

1 week ago | theaviationist.com | David Cenciotti

After coming under scrutiny for serious ejection system deficiencies identified during earlier testing, the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer has cleared a key developmental hurdle, with the U.S. Air Force announcing the successful completion of a high-speed ejection test. The test, conducted by the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base on Apr. 16, 2025, simulated a 450-knot ejection and met all test objectives.