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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
Davide Daverio retweeted
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…
Davide Daverio retweeted
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…
Davide Daverio retweeted
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
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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
Davide Daverio retweeted
U.S. Air Force Contracts Boeing for 22 More F-15EX Fighters
The new award is a step towards the Air Force’s planned fleet of 267 F-15EXs, replacing the aging F-15C/D Eagle and also beginning the recapitalization of the F-15E Strike Eagle fleet.
Story: theaviationist.com/2026/09/3…
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🚁 Tres helicópteros NH-90, del Ala 48, despliegan sus palas en el Destacamento Aéreo Táctico 'Paznic', en Rumanía.
Se incorporan aportando la capacidad de lucha contra sistemas aéreos no tripulados, en la misión de policía aérea reforzada de la OTAN.
Comprometidos con la protección del espacio aéreo de la Alianza y la estabilidad en el flanco este.
#MOPS @EjercitoAire @NATO_AIRCOM
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🇸🇪 🇵🇱 🇺🇦 New #NATO mission.
For two months starting Oct 1, Blekinge Air Wing to enhance #NATO's protection of Polish airspace.
Gripen fighters will fly in Polish airspace. Mainly from Swedish bases and from a smaller forward operating base in #Poland.
forsvarsmakten.se/aktuellt/n…
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Ex-Portuguese AF 🇵🇹 t/n 15137 @LockheedMartin F-16BM received a special livery marking 10 years of Romanian 🇷🇴 F-16 operations—a milestone built on deep @fap_pt assistance, extending far beyond the delivery of the aircraft 📷Bogdan PANTILIMON, Statul Major al Forțelor Aeriene
