Friday, October 16, 2026
UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability
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UK Minister Confirms Development of RAF Boom Refueling Capability

In a response to an MP’s written question, Defence minister Luke Pollard said that the RAF’s existing aerial refueling force will be complemented by the development of a boom refueling capability.  The news comes following our previous article, which reported on rumors from anonymous officials that a boom refueling option was being ‘looked at’. Confirmation…

Russia Behind Drone Attack on Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig Airport, German Government Claims
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Russia Behind Drone Attack on Ukrainian An-124 at Leipzig Airport, German Government Claims

Explosive-laden drones, including one which hit, but failed to detonate, a Ukrainian Antonov transport aircraft at Leipzig Airport in early August have been publicly identified by German officials as part of a Russian hybrid warfare campaign. Germany’s Foreign and Interior Ministers spoke publicly in Berlin on Sep. 1, 2026, to publicly announce new measures the…

H-60M Black Hawk Executes Rocket-Launch Of Anduril’s Altius-700 During Latest U.S. Army A-LE Test
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H-60M Black Hawk Executes Rocket-Launch Of Anduril’s Altius-700 During Latest U.S. Army A-LE Test

During the recent Project Convergence Capstone 6, an H-60M Black Hawk crew employed an Altius-700 Air-Launched Effect to autonomously find the target, pass data across the formation, and strike.  As explained by Sikorsky in an interview at Farnborugh International Airshow last month, a major focus of Armed Black Hawk’s development is on air-launched effects (A-LE):…

Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises
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Chinese YY-20A Tanker Refuels Egyptian Rafale During Eagles of Civilization 2026 Air Exercises

After refueling Egyptian MiG-29s during EoC 2025, the PLA Air Force’s YY-20A has now been photographed refueling an EAF Rafale during this year’s Eagles of Civilization exercise. A Chinese YY-20A Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) refueled an Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Rafale fighter during the ongoing Eagles of Civilization 2026 air drills, the latest official images…

$875,000 Yacht Tour : 2013 Zeelander 44
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$875,000 Yacht Tour : 2013 Zeelander 44

Genesis for Zeelander, this Zeelander 44 was the first model that the company ever produced. Sponsored by: https://setagyachts.com/ In association with: https://comarsystems.com/ https://www.garmin.com/ https://gb.gillmarine.com/ https://www.cmcmarine.com/ With thanks to: https://www.zeelander.com/ https://instagram.com/aquaholicnick https://twitter.com/BurnhamNick https://facebook.com/aquaholicnick Read my online articles for MBY at https://www.mby.com/author/nickburnham See more of my videos on the MBY YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ybwtv #aquaholic #boat #boating #yacht…