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Many figures have emerged about the US raid in #Venezuela, but little is known about its human cost. Reports indicate no US fatalities, only wounded personnel in stable condition, repatriated to the United States overnight.
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US Air Force C-17 Evacuates Wounded Troops From Venezuela Operation, Highlighting Rapid Medical Response Chain
Late yesterday, a US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 07-7186 – c/s RCH437) departed Puerto Rico and landed in San Antonio at 23:19 UTC, carrying US service members wounded during the recent US o...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Many figures have emerged about the US raid in #Venezuela, but little is known about its human cost. Reports indicate no US fatalities, only wounded personnel in stable condition, repatriated to the United States overnight.
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While global attention is focused on Venezuela, the United States has not stopped watching #Russia as well
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US Navy P-8A Links Baltic and Barents in a Single Patrol, Why Connecting St Petersburg and Murmansk Matters
Earlier today, a US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon conducted a long and unusually wide-ranging maritime patrol mission linking the Baltic Sea and the High North, with flight activity observed near both the...
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January 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
While global attention is focused on Venezuela, the United States has not stopped watching #Russia as well
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At the moment, as expected, no aircraft involved in the U.S. attack against Venezuela appears to be trackable, except for this KC-135R currently orbiting south of Puerto Rico.
January 3, 2026 at 8:59 AM
At the moment, as expected, no aircraft involved in the U.S. attack against Venezuela appears to be trackable, except for this KC-135R currently orbiting south of Puerto Rico.
Air-to-air refuelling remains relatively uncommon for this type of mission in the Mediterranean, especially at night, suggesting a need for prolonged on-station presence.
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US Navy P-8A Awaits KC-135R Refuelling South of Crete, Signalling Extended Night-Time Surveillance in the Eastern Mediterranean
This afternoon, a US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon carried out a prolonged mission over the eastern Mediterranean, marked by an extended loiter south-east of Crete while waiting for a US Air Force KC-135T...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Air-to-air refuelling remains relatively uncommon for this type of mission in the Mediterranean, especially at night, suggesting a need for prolonged on-station presence.
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Italian Air Force P-72A on patrol this morning over the central Med: close monitoring of the Russian-flagged Ariadne and later the tanker Seasons I, suspected of shadow fleet activity.
(thanks to @vesselspotter.bsky.social )
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(thanks to @vesselspotter.bsky.social )
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Italian Air Force P-72A Tracks Two Suspicious Vessels in the Central Mediterranean
Earlier today, an Italian Air Force ATR P-72A conducted a maritime surveillance mission over the central Mediterranean that offers a clear snapshot of how routine patrols are increasingly intersecting...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Italian Air Force P-72A on patrol this morning over the central Med: close monitoring of the Russian-flagged Ariadne and later the tanker Seasons I, suspected of shadow fleet activity.
(thanks to @vesselspotter.bsky.social )
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(thanks to @vesselspotter.bsky.social )
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France has selected the successor to its ageing Boeing E-3F fleet: Saab’s GlobalEye—an increasingly “European” solution that reduces (without fully eliminating) France’s reliance on Washington.
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France Selects Saab GlobalEye for Its Future AEW&C Capability
France’s decision to select the Saab GlobalEye as the future backbone of its airborne early warning and control capability marks a significant shift not only in operational terms, but also in strategi...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
France has selected the successor to its ageing Boeing E-3F fleet: Saab’s GlobalEye—an increasingly “European” solution that reduces (without fully eliminating) France’s reliance on Washington.
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The first flight we are tracking in 2026 is an Italian Air Force P-72A conducting a patrol mission over the central Mediterranean.
Happy 2026! 🎉✈️
January 1, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The first flight we are tracking in 2026 is an Italian Air Force P-72A conducting a patrol mission over the central Mediterranean.
Happy 2026! 🎉✈️
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon was tracked today operating over the eastern Black Sea, south of Novorossiysk.
The mission once again highlights sustained surveillance of #Russia’s main Black Sea Fleet hub amid ongoing regional tensions.
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The mission once again highlights sustained surveillance of #Russia’s main Black Sea Fleet hub amid ongoing regional tensions.
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US Navy P-8A Patrols the Eastern Black Sea, Keeping Pressure on Russia’s Main Fleet Hub
Today, a US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon conducted a long surveillance mission over the eastern Black Sea, focusing its activity south of Novorossiysk. The patrol unfolded in international airspace but c...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon was tracked today operating over the eastern Black Sea, south of Novorossiysk.
The mission once again highlights sustained surveillance of #Russia’s main Black Sea Fleet hub amid ongoing regional tensions.
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The mission once again highlights sustained surveillance of #Russia’s main Black Sea Fleet hub amid ongoing regional tensions.
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Italy’s DDX/DDG destroyer programme is moving from studies to procurement.
A key step to renew Italy’s high-end air-defence escorts for Mediterranean/NATO operations.
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A key step to renew Italy’s high-end air-defence escorts for Mediterranean/NATO operations.
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Italy’s DDX Destroyer Tender Path Starts Now
In recent hours, Italy has formally set the procurement machinery in motion for two new-generation destroyers—labelled DDG in official language and widely referred to as DDX—by publishing a prior info...
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December 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Italy’s DDX/DDG destroyer programme is moving from studies to procurement.
A key step to renew Italy’s high-end air-defence escorts for Mediterranean/NATO operations.
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A key step to renew Italy’s high-end air-defence escorts for Mediterranean/NATO operations.
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The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the “Ukraine” decree, which, among other measures, authorizes the delivery of military aid to Ukraine throughout 2026.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Italian Council of Ministers has approved the “Ukraine” decree, which, among other measures, authorizes the delivery of military aid to Ukraine throughout 2026.
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Greek AEW&C west of Crete and Turkish ATR P-72 south of Cyprus today.
Eastern Mediterranean airspace remains busy and closely watched.
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Eastern Mediterranean airspace remains busy and closely watched.
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Greek AEW&C and Turkish Navy Patrol Highlight Growing Aerial Activity in the Eastern Mediterranean
The Greek Air Force deployed an Embraer ERJ-145H AEW&C, callsign OURANOS11, which operated for several hours south of the Greek mainland and west off Crete before returning to Elefsis AB. The flight p...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Greek AEW&C west of Crete and Turkish ATR P-72 south of Cyprus today.
Eastern Mediterranean airspace remains busy and closely watched.
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Eastern Mediterranean airspace remains busy and closely watched.
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Aircraft carrying Israeli PM Netanyahu crossed European airspace today en route to Florida. Notably, this time there were no apparent restrictions or avoidance patterns, unlike earlier trips overshadowed by ICC arrest warrant concerns.
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Netanyahu’s Aircraft Transits Europe Freely en Route to Florida, Signalling a Shift After ICC Arrest Warrant Fears
Earlier today, Israel’s government aircraft carrying Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Israel bound for Florida, where he is expected to meetUS President Donald Trump. The flight, tracked alo...
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December 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Aircraft carrying Israeli PM Netanyahu crossed European airspace today en route to Florida. Notably, this time there were no apparent restrictions or avoidance patterns, unlike earlier trips overshadowed by ICC arrest warrant concerns.
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Croatia is set to go 24/7 with Rafales from 1 Jan 2026, ending the NATO transition phase that relied on Italian Typhoons for air policing.
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Croatia’s Rafales Go 24/7 as Italy’s Typhoons Step Back — What Changes Over the Adriatic
In recent days, Croatia has wrapped up the NATO transition phase that saw Italian Eurofighters help cover Croatian airspace. From 1 January 2026, Zagreb is set to switch to a full 24/7 national air po...
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December 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Croatia is set to go 24/7 with Rafales from 1 Jan 2026, ending the NATO transition phase that relied on Italian Typhoons for air policing.
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Italian Air Force P-72A patrols focused on the Tunisia–Italy corridor between Dec 24–26.
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Italian Air Force P-72A patrols intensify south of Sicily as Russian submarine activity remains a factor
Operating from Sigonella Air Base, the aircraft repeatedly patrolled the stretch of sea linking North Africa to Sicily, an area of long-standing strategic relevance. These missions took place during t...
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December 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Italian Air Force P-72A patrols focused on the Tunisia–Italy corridor between Dec 24–26.
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While most of us were sitting at the table for Christmas lunch today, someone was ensuring our security by keeping a close watch over the Sicily Channel.
#Russia
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#Russia
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Italian ATR P-72A Patrols the Sicily Channel on Christmas Day as Russian Submarine Movements Remain Unclear
The aircraft, operating from Sigonella AB, followed a classic maritime surveillance pattern west of the island, covering waters between southern Sicily and the Tunisian coast. This stretch of sea is a...
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December 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
While most of us were sitting at the table for Christmas lunch today, someone was ensuring our security by keeping a close watch over the Sicily Channel.
#Russia
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#Russia
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The second PPA has been received by Indonesia. It is a former Italian unit, fitting into the broader pattern of Italy transferring "surplus" naval assets abroad.
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Indonesia Receives Its Second PPA: How Rome’s Naval Export Is Reshaping Jakarta’s Maritime Posture
On 22nd december, Indonesia has officially taken delivery of its second PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura), the KRI Prabu Siliwangi (pennant number 321), marking another concrete step in Jakarta...
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December 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The second PPA has been received by Indonesia. It is a former Italian unit, fitting into the broader pattern of Italy transferring "surplus" naval assets abroad.
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Dear friends, I wish you and your loved ones a truly peaceful Christmas, with a special thought for those who, even in these days, are going through difficult times.
Buon Natale!
Buon Natale!
December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Dear friends, I wish you and your loved ones a truly peaceful Christmas, with a special thought for those who, even in these days, are going through difficult times.
Buon Natale!
Buon Natale!
Italian P-72A today over the Sicily Channel, one day after a US P-8 and just after the Russian sub Krasnodar left Algiers.
#Russia
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#Russia
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Italian P-72A follows yesterday’s US P-8 as Russian submarine Krasnodar leaves Algiers, and why the Sicily Channel matters now
The Italian P-72A (reg. MM62280 – c/s IAM4101), departed from Sigonella AB and headed south into the Sicily Channel, adopting a classic maritime patrol profile. Long straight legs were combined with t...
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December 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Italian P-72A today over the Sicily Channel, one day after a US P-8 and just after the Russian sub Krasnodar left Algiers.
#Russia
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#Russia
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US Navy P-8A conducts a central Mediterranean patrol today after departing Sicily.
Mission follows yesterday’s departure of Russian sub Krasnodar and tug Altay from Algiers — timing that is hard to ignore
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Mission follows yesterday’s departure of Russian sub Krasnodar and tug Altay from Algiers — timing that is hard to ignore
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US Navy P-8A patrols the central Mediterranean after Russian submarine Krasnodar leaves Algeria, signalling renewed focus on Russian naval movements
This afternoon, a US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon was tracked departing western Sicily and flying west into the central Mediterranean, where it conducted a prolonged on-station phase over open waters. Th...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
US Navy P-8A conducts a central Mediterranean patrol today after departing Sicily.
Mission follows yesterday’s departure of Russian sub Krasnodar and tug Altay from Algiers — timing that is hard to ignore
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Mission follows yesterday’s departure of Russian sub Krasnodar and tug Altay from Algiers — timing that is hard to ignore
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Today’s US Navy P-8A activity shows two distinct ISR missions: one over the Arctic focused on Murmansk, the other over the Black Sea monitoring Novorossiysk.
#Russia’s two main naval hubs under simultaneous observation.
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#Russia’s two main naval hubs under simultaneous observation.
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US Navy P-8A Conducts Two Separate ISR Missions Today, Monitoring Russia’s Main Naval Bases in the Arctic and Black Sea
This afternoon, two distinct US Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon missions were tracked over widely separated theaters, both focused on Russia’s most important naval hubs. Although independent from one anothe...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today’s US Navy P-8A activity shows two distinct ISR missions: one over the Arctic focused on Murmansk, the other over the Black Sea monitoring Novorossiysk.
#Russia’s two main naval hubs under simultaneous observation.
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#Russia’s two main naval hubs under simultaneous observation.
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Italian KC-767A was tracked today conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission inside Syrian airspace — not just near the border as yesterday.
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Italian KC-767A refuels aircraft inside Syrian airspace, marking a step beyond yesterday’s border-area mission
Today, an Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker (reg. MM62229 – c/s GOSSIP12) was tracked conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission directly inside Syrian airspace, a notable development compared to yest...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Italian KC-767A was tracked today conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission inside Syrian airspace — not just near the border as yesterday.
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Interesting US ISR pattern today.
An US Army ARTEMIS II departed from Constanta as expected, but a US Navy P-8A launching from Ramstein is the real outlier.
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An US Army ARTEMIS II departed from Constanta as expected, but a US Navy P-8A launching from Ramstein is the real outlier.
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US Army ARTEMIS II departs from Constanta while a US Navy P-8A launches from Ramstein, highlighting an unusual ISR posture on NATO’s eastern flank
Earlier today, two US intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft were tracked operating across Europe from departure bases that are rarely associated with their respective mission profiles...
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December 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Interesting US ISR pattern today.
An US Army ARTEMIS II departed from Constanta as expected, but a US Navy P-8A launching from Ramstein is the real outlier.
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An US Army ARTEMIS II departed from Constanta as expected, but a US Navy P-8A launching from Ramstein is the real outlier.
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Italian Air Force E.550 CAEW and US Navy P-8A Poseidon tracked today operating simultaneously over the Black Sea, covering both western and eastern sectors of the basin.
#Russia #Ukraine #NATO
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#Russia #Ukraine #NATO
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Italian CAEW and US Navy P-8A operate together over the Black Sea
Today, an Italian Air Force Gulfstream E.550 CAEW and a US Navy P-8A Poseidon were tracked operating simultaneously over the Black Sea, highlighting close coordination between NATO airborne surveillan...
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December 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Italian Air Force E.550 CAEW and US Navy P-8A Poseidon tracked today operating simultaneously over the Black Sea, covering both western and eastern sectors of the basin.
#Russia #Ukraine #NATO
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#Russia #Ukraine #NATO
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Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker active today near the Syrian border.
Based in Kuwait, the KC-767A was tracked conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission supporting coalition aircraft over #Iraq and eastern #Syria.
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Based in Kuwait, the KC-767A was tracked conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission supporting coalition aircraft over #Iraq and eastern #Syria.
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Italian KC-767A conducts air-to-air refuelling mission near Syria as Kuwait-based tanker supports coalition flights
This morning, an Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker was tracked operating close to the Syrian border while flying from its forward base in Kuwait, confirming Italy’s ongoing role in sustaining coalition...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Italian Air Force KC-767A tanker active today near the Syrian border.
Based in Kuwait, the KC-767A was tracked conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission supporting coalition aircraft over #Iraq and eastern #Syria.
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Based in Kuwait, the KC-767A was tracked conducting an air-to-air refuelling mission supporting coalition aircraft over #Iraq and eastern #Syria.
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