The Aviationist
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First Look at USAF C-32 in New VIP Livery Destined for the VC-25B
A freshly repainted C-32A shows off the livery redesign long favored by President Donald Trump, which is also due to appear on the next generation of Presidential aircraft. Boeing C-32A 99-0003 was recently noted by aviation enthusiasts flying from Greenville Majors Airport (KGVT), where the fleet undergoes periodic maintenance overhauls and upgrades with L3Harris, in […] -
Middle East Buildup Continues as Six F-22 Raptors Stopover at RAF Lakenheath
The deployment of F-22s towards the Middle East has been considered by many to be one of the final pieces of the puzzle regarding U.S. preparations for potential offensive action against Iran. The Langley Air Force Base (AFB) jets landed at the UK base shortly before 1830 UTC, with their arrival well documented by local […] -
Japan’s EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer Aircraft Breaks Cover
The new EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer aircraft, based on the Kawasaki C-2 transport aircraft, will replace the unique EC-1 which has been in service since 1986. The latest in a number of Japanese aircraft with unusual modifications, the EC-2 Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ), just broke cover. The aircraft, which has been in development since 2021, has been […] -
U.S. and Dutch Pilots Allegedly Flying Ukrainian F-16s in Combat, Sources Say
Newly emerged reports claim a mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots is flying combat missions on Ukrainian F-16s. New reports which are quickly going viral claim that Ukraine has stood up a new mixed squadron with Ukrainian, U.S. and Dutch pilots flying combat missions together un the country’s F-16s. The reports, which we […] -
India Greenlights Acquisition of 114 Rafales
India will acquire 114 additional Rafales as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft program, with 96 possibly produced locally. India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded on Feb. 12, 2026, an Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for additional Dassault Rafale fighters as part of the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, the Ministry of Defence announced. The […]