RT by @thewarzonewire: F-16s Heading To Middle East Equipped With Angry Kitten Electronic Warfare Pods
The Angry Kitten pods will give the fourth-generation fighters often tasked with the Wild Weasel missions much-needed extra protection.
https://www.twz.com/air/f-16s-heading-to-middle-east-equipped-with-angry-kitten-electronic-warfare-pods
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: Dark Merlin Is Now General Atomics’ YFQ-42A ‘Fighter Drone’s’ Nickname
Merlins are small but fierce birds that attack in groups and are known for their stealthy attacks.
https://www.twz.com/air/dark-merlin-is-now-general-atomics-yfq-42a-fighter-drones-nickname
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: KC-130J’s Hellfire Missile-Firing Harvest Hawk Kits Retired By Marines
Developed to turn USMC C-130s into close air support platforms during the Global War on Terror, Harvest Hawk's relevance has waned.
https://www.twz.com/air/kc-130js-hellfire-missile-firing-harvest-hawk-kits-retired-by-marines
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
Russia’s Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopter Has Tiny Crew Compartment To Pick Up Downed Pilots
Like the Mi-24 Hind before it, albeit to a far more austere degree, the Mi-28’s fuselage compartment can be used in a pinch for rescues.
https://www.twz.com/air/russias-mi-28-havoc-attack-helicopter-has-tiny-crew-compartment-to-pick-up-downed-pilots
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: Iran Signals Possible “Fast Deal” To Be Made In Nuclear Talks As U.S. Military Build-Up Grinds On
Iran may be softening its negotiating stance as pressure builds in the form of hundreds of combat aircraft and dozens of warships arrayed around it.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/iran-signals-possible-fast-deal-to-be-made-in-nuclear-talks-as-u-s-military-build-up-grinds-on
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
Talon Blue Is The New Name For Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A ‘Fighter Drone’
Talon harkens back to the company's T-38 Talon heritage, while Blue is likely a reference to Tacit Blue, which was a technological leap at the dawn of the stealth age.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/talon-blue-is-the-new-name-for-northrop-grummans-yfq-48a-fighter-drone
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: Straight Talk On State Of U.S. Airlift Capabilities From General Who Ran Air Mobility Command
General Minihan's frankness about the China threat ended his career, but now as a civilian, he has much more to say.
Exclusive:
https://www.twz.com/air/straight-talk-on-state-of-u-s-airlift-capabilities-from-general-who-ran-air-mobility-command
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
AI Is Now Helping The F-35 Spot Enemy Air Defenses
New artificial intelligence technology is giving the F-35 the ability to pick out confusing threat emissions and get them properly identified faster.
https://www.twz.com/air/ai-is-now-helping-the-f-35-spot-enemy-air-defenses
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
100 B-21 Stealth Bomber Fleet Size Target Unchanged For Now Despite Production Acceleration
The main goal of expanded B-21 production right now is getting the first Raiders fielded in 2027.
Latest on B-21:
https://www.twz.com/uncategorized/100-b-21-stealth-bomber-fleet-size-target-unchanged-for-now-despite-production-acceleration
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: YFQ-44A Fury Now Flying With AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile
The USAF says its Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone program has entered the weapons integration and captive carry testing phase.
https://www.twz.com/air/yfq-44a-fury-now-flying-with-aim-120-amraam-missile
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
General Atomics Is Turning The MQ-9 Reaper Family Of Drones Into “Cruise Missile Trucks”
Branded Content: Giving MQ-9's the ability to reach out over vast distances to launch standoff strikes after loitering for hours on its own is a unique capability for a tactical asset.
Story with @GenAtomics_ASI:
https://www.twz.com/sponsored-content/general-atomics-is-turning-the-mq-9-reaper-family-of-drones-into-cruise-missile-trucks
2026-02-25
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RT by @thewarzonewire: Upgraded F-22 “Raptor 2.0” Details Seen In New Model
A scale model of the new-look F-22 Raptor reveals details of its new stealthy external fuel tanks and underwing infrared sensor pods.
https://www.twz.com/air/upgraded-f-22-raptor-2-0-details-seen-in-new-model
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
X-BAT Drone ‘Fighter’ Will Begin VTOL Flight Testing In Kansas This Year
Getting Shield AI's hugely ambitious X-BAT off the ground vertically and recovering it the same way is essential to its business case.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/x-bat-drone-fighter-will-begin-vtol-flight-testing-in-kansas-this-year
2026-02-25
- twitter_thewarzonewire
Treasure from the @BoeingAirplanes archive
In 1965 Boeing did a Chinook demo flight event at @Airport_FRA for 300 guests in a perfectly arranged setting with @lufthansa newest 707 and 727.
Fun fact: Germany's @Team_Luftwaffe will get their first Chinooks in 2027/28.
#avgeek
2026-02-25
- twitter_SpaethFlies
World's remotest commercial airport #StHelena is closed for traffic until at least Feb 20, all @Fly_Airlink flights cancelled.
HLE just reopened for ambulance jets, which will bring in spares from Germany to repair broken fire engine pumps >@STHELENANEWS1 #avgeek
2026-02-25
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RT by @SpaethFlies: Pilot Being Praised After Forced Landing : Somali Starsky Aviation praised one of its pilots after its passenger plane crashed on the coast near the airport due to a technical failure, with all 55 occupants escaped unharmed.
Starsky Aviation said that the pilot's quick reaction was crucial in saving the 50 passengers and five crew members.
The plane reportedly did a runway excursion during the emergency landing, ending up in the Indian Ocean.
A StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 (registration 6O-YAS) crash-landing on a Mogadishu beach moments after departing Aden Adde International Airport for Djibouti, with all 50 passengers and crew safely evacuated and no injuries reported.
#aircraft
2026-02-25
- twitter_SpaethFlies
Why did some early @BoeingAirplanes 707s not have the signature VHF antenna on the tail? How many were built like this? Thanks for any leads. #avgeek
2026-02-25
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RT by @SpaethFlies: On February 3, 787-8 test aircraft ZA004 completed its final flight, returning to Boeing Field with a water cannon salute before departing for long-term storage at Pinal Airpark under its original callsign, “Boeing 004.”
The last 787-8 test jet has concluded its mission after 16 years of service, more than 670 test flights, and over 2,250 flight hours. Parts of the aircraft will now support training, research, and spares through Boeing Global Services.
2026-02-25
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RT by @SpaethFlies: St. Helena loses commercial flights after safety downgrade: St. Helena has lost its only commercial flights after the island’s aviation regulator downgraded the airport from Category 6, citing fire safety concerns. Airlink (South Africa) operates a… https://www.ch-aviation.com/news/163720-st-helena-loses-commercial-flights-after-safety-downgrade?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
2026-02-25
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RT by @SpaethFlies: The last 787-8 test airplane completes its mission. See the final flight of ZA004 - flown by the same crew that began its flight-test journey for the #Dreamliner program.
✈️16 years in-service
✈️ 670+ test flights
✈️ 2,250+ flight hours
More: https://bit.ly/4aqndVh
2026-02-25
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