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A US Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling jet damaged in a mid-air collision over Iraq has been repaired and returned to service. The repairs included replacing the vertical stabilizer with one from a retired jet. The tanker suffered significant damage to its tail section during the incident in March.
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Dassault Aviation delivered 12 Rafale combat aircraft in the first half of 2026 and plans to deliver 16 more by year-end. The company's backlog remains at 208 jets. A new anti-drone weapon has also entered service.
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A military aircraft crashed in Moscow's suburbs, with unconfirmed reports identifying it as an Su-57 Felon. The incident occurred on July 23, 2026, and the Russian Aerospace Forces have not yet officially confirmed the aircraft's identity.
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A Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey caught fire during takeoff from an Arizona airport while participating in a joint Air Force training exercise. The incident occurred on Sunday. The tiltrotor aircraft was involved in a joint exercise at the time of the incident.
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The US Air Force's 142nd Wing completed a live bomb-dropping exercise with the F-15EX, dropping 36 practice bombs to validate its strike capability. This exercise marks a significant milestone in the development of the F-15EX. The F-15EX is an advanced version of the F-15 fighter jet, designed to provide improved capabilities for the US Air Force.