Saturday, October 17, 2026
Italian F-35Bs Conduct Highway Operations in Finland
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Italian F-35Bs Conduct Highway Operations in Finland

The Italian Air Force deployed its F-35B Lightning IIs to Finland, where they conducted highway operations for the first time as part of the Imminent Field 26 exercise. Italian F-35B Lightning II fighter jets have conducted highway operations for the first time during the Imminent Field 26 exercise in Finland. The milestone comes few months…

Italy Wil Procure Six A330 MRTT Tankers to Replace KC-767
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Italy Wil Procure Six A330 MRTT Tankers to Replace KC-767

Documents show that Italy has signed in April 2026 a deal to acquire six A330 MRTT tankers which will replace the current fleet of four KC-767s. Italy has reportedly selected new tanker aircraft for the Italian Air Force which will replace the current fleet of KC-767 tankers. According to the European Union’s Tenders Electronic Daily…

Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Rogue Drone in Estonian Airspace
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Romanian F-16s Shoot Down Rogue Drone in Estonian Airspace

Romanian F-16s deployed as part of the Baltic Air Policing shot down a rogue drone, possibly of Ukrainian origin, which entered Estonian airspace from Russia. The Estonian Defense Forces have announced that Romanian F-16 Fighting Falcons have shot down a drone which entered Estonian airspace. Estonia says that the drone, which arrived from Russian airspace,…

YFQ-48A Talon Blue Completes Autonomous Taxi Tests
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YFQ-48A Talon Blue Completes Autonomous Taxi Tests

Northrop Grumman announced the completion of the autonomous taxi tests of the YFQ-48A Talon Blue, the company’s pitch for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Northrop Grumman announced in a post on social media on May 18, 2026, that it has completed the autonomous taxi tests of the YFQ-48A Talon Blue uncrewed aircraft.…

Could China Build Yachts Cheaper Than Cars?
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Could China Build Yachts Cheaper Than Cars?

Could yachts really become cheaper than cars? In this conversation, Katia and I discuss the surprising story of JD.com founder Richard Liu and his reported plan to build affordable, green yachts in China through a new venture called Sea Expandary. Reports suggest the aim is to produce boats at around $14,000, with a major investment…