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Davide Daverio retweeted
Despite several media reporting that Serbia has purchased the @AERO_Vodochody L-39 Skyfox, per my reporting, that has not occurred.
Czech PM Babiš was not concise to begin with in his statement, but also several Serbian and international sources tell me it didn't happen. 1/3
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The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy’s Jet Trainer Competition
Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.
twz.com/air/the-beechcraft-m…
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Greece has contracted for three KC-390 from @Embraer, with options for a further three. It means that the Hellenic Air Force will have an organic tanker for the first time, albeit only able to refuel Rafale and Mirage 2000. One wonders what does the future hold for the C-130J.
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First M-346 For Frecce Tricolori Takes Flight
Days after its rollout, the first M-346 trainer jet destined to the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team took off for its maiden flight.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/10/2…
Davide Daverio retweeted
Nel pomeriggio di oggi, in Bosnia-Erzegovina, un elicottero italiano, un CH 47, impegnato nell’ambito dell’operazione EUFOR Althea è precipitato per cause ancora in corso di accertamento.
I soccorsi sono prontamente intervenuti.
Al momento non è possibile rilasciare ulteriori dichiarazioni, in attesa di informazioni più precise soprattutto sulle condizioni di salute del personale.
Davide Daverio retweeted
🚨 #BREAKING #BOSNIA #ITALY
🔴 BOSNIA : MOMENT ITALIAN ARMY CHINOOK HELICOPTER CRASHED NEAR BRCKO IN NORTHERN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
It was an Italian Army ICH-47F helicopter serving with EUFOR.
Casualties are yet unknown.
#Helicopter #Crash #Aviation #Accident #Accidente
Davide Daverio retweeted
Canada Receives Its First Two CF-35A Fighters at Luke Air Force Base
The first two Canadian CF-35s arrived at Luke Air Force Base, where they will be used for training in support of the initial phase of the RCAF’s transition from the CF-188 Hornet to the Lightning II.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/10/2…
Grécia comprará três Embraer KC-390 Millenium através de um acordo com Portugal - #Greece will acquire three #KC390 through an agreement with #Portugal
O Conselho de Ministros do governo português autorizou a aquisição de três aeronaves de transporte Embraer KC-390 Millennium para a Força Aérea Helênica (HAF). forcaaerea.com.br/grecia-com…
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Spanish air force takes delivery of third ex-Iberia A330 in MRTT guise. Converted widebody handed over by @AirbusDefence - has hose-and-drogue refuelling pods, no boom. flightglobal.com/defence/202…
Davide Daverio retweeted
With Belgium's laser guided rocket -equipped F-16s due to be retired in 2028 and no plans by the JPO to similarly equip the F-35, the Skyfox could be a handy option for the counter drone role for them and other F-35-only air forces...
🇨🇿🇧🇪 The Czech AERO Vodochody and Thales Belgium have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the integration of the FZ275 70mm laser-guided missile on the L-39 Skyfox combat training aircraft for use in the C-UAS role.
militarnyi.com/uk/news/chesk…
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The agreement was concluded with the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) in the frame of the European Commission’s Security Action for Europe (SAFE). The 12 H225M helicopters will initiate the replacement of the Puma fleet for conventional and special operations.
Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole military helicopters
Read the press release: ow.ly/jGVu50ZViAy
Davide Daverio retweeted
A Força Aérea Espanhola) selecionou o Airbus A321 para ser convertido em sua futura aeronave de inteligência de sinais (SIGINT). forcaaerea.com.br/espanha-se…
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Poland’s new fleet of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light combat aircraft has entered operational service, becoming part of the country’s national air defense system.
aviationweek.com/defense/bud…
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The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Hurkus-II turboprop trainer has been inducted into Turkish Air Force operations, becoming the first indigenously designed aircraft to join the service.
aviationweek.com/defense/lig…
@TUSAS_EN #TurkishAirForce
Davide Daverio retweeted
Taiwan receives first F-16C Block 70s
Please read more on our website by clicking the link below.
scramble.nl/military-news/ta…
Credit photo: Tsungfang Tsai
#avgeek #avgeeks #militaryaviation #ICYMI #RoCAF #TaiwanAirForce #LockheedMartin #F16C
