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Khalem Chapman
Writer & Photographer
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A four-time Aerospace Media Award nominee with more than 5 years of experience, Khalem is an accomplished aviation journalist with a focus on both industry and operations in the field of defence/aerospace. From defence expos to large-scale military exercises, he offers in-depth and wide-ranging insights into the world of military aviation and cutting-edge aerospace technology.

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editorial@aerospaceglobalnews.com

Latest Articles
B-21 Raider refuelling trial images provide fresh look at design of USAF’s new stealth bomber
The USAF's first B-21 Raider prototype (serial AF-0001/'ED', nicknamed 'Cerberus') conducts an air-to-air refuelling trial over California with a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 370th FLTS at Edwards AFB on 10 March 2026. Image: Northrop Grumman
B-21 Raider refuelling trial images provide fresh look at design of USAF’s new stealth bomber
Aerial refuelling

April 16, 2026

RAF’s final F-35B arrives as Defence Investment Plan delay freezes any new Lightning order
An F-35B from the UK Lightning Force enters the hover during a demonstration performed at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, during the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025. Image: Khalem Chapman
RAF’s final F-35B arrives as Defence Investment Plan delay freezes any new Lightning order
Fleet Air Arm

April 4, 2026

F-22 Raptor cancels New Zealand airshow debut as US shifts focus to Iran conflict
The USAF's F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs an air display over the Ohio River during the Thunder Over Louisville Air Show on 23 April 2022. Image: US ANG/Dale Greer
F-22 Raptor cancels New Zealand airshow debut as US shifts focus to Iran conflict
Air show

April 3, 2026

NASA charts new envelope expansion milestones as X-59 returns to flight testing
NASA’s innovative X-59 QueSST demonstrator cruises high above the Mojave Desert in California during its maiden flight – which lasted 67 minutes and allowed initial in-flight systems and performance checks to be completed – on October 28, 2025. Further flights will continue to expand the flight envelope of the X-59. Image: NASA/Lori Losey
NASA charts new envelope expansion milestones as X-59 returns to flight testing
Edwards AFB

April 2, 2026

2nd test flight for NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft ends early after system warning
NASA's X-59 Quesst [registration N859NA '859'] is seen in-flight over California during the experimental supersonic aircraft's brief second test sortie on 21 March 2026. Image: NASA/Jim Ross
2nd test flight for NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft ends early after system warning
Edwards AFB

March 23, 2026

A-10 Warthog proves its worth hunting Iranian fast-attack boats in Strait of Hormuz
A USAF-operated A-10C Thunderbolt II (serial 79-0157/'FT') pulls away from a tanker during a mission in support of Operation Epic Fury in February 2026. Image: US CENTCOM
A-10 Warthog proves its worth hunting Iranian fast-attack boats in Strait of Hormuz
Aviation

March 20, 2026