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Aircraft · TurkeyISTANBUL — Turkey’s fifth prototype of the Kızılelma unmanned aircraft scored a direct hit on an aerial target with a beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile, according to an announcement by manufacturer Baykar and the Turkish Ministry of Defense.The Nov. 29 test, off the coast of Sinop in the Black Sea, included the strike drone, fitted with Aselsan-made sensors and electronics, and a TÜBİTAK SAGE-made Gökdoğan air-to-air missile, according to …See the Story
Turkey’s Kızılelma combat drone hits test target in all-Turkish setup
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Military · United StatesLt. Col. William "Skate" Parks, an Air Force F-16 commander who deliberately flew into one of the most heavily defended air-defense zones in the Middle East and dodged enemy missiles for 15 minutes while dangerously low on fuel, has been awarded the Silver Star, one of the nation’s highest honors for valor in combat.
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Air Force F-16 commander earns rare Silver Star for Middle East mission
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Aircraft · ViennaFinally, pragmatic Austria has decided to stop asking its neighbors for rides to train its pilots. The Austrian Ministry of Defense has finalized the acquisition of Leonardo M-346FA aircraft, a move that marks a turning point not only for the Luftstreitkräfte (Vienna Air Force) but also for the Italian defense industry. This is a Government-to-Government (G2G) agreement that follows the signing in May 2025 and the Letter of Intent the previous D…See the Story
