F-16 Bombing Accident, KC-46 Grounded, Su-57 Stop in Iran & More
F-16 Bombing Accident, KC-46 Grounded, Su-57 Stop in Iran & More  
Podcast: The Afterburn Podcast
Published On: Sat Mar 08 2025
Description: 🔺 Grab our free newsletter for insights into aviation, defense, and geopolitics - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺In this week’s Lowdown on The Afterburn Podcast, we cover the Korean F-16 bombing mishap, the Air Force grounding KC-46 tankers, Ukraine’s new GBU-39 bomb strikes, and Russia’s Su-57 stopping in Iran. From defense industry failures to high-stakes air combat updates, this is your go-to briefing for global military and aviation news.🚀 Topics Covered:South Korean F-16s accidentally drop bombs on a populated areaUkraine’s GBU-39 smart bombs now being used on Su-27s and F-16sBoeing’s KC-46 tanker plagued with structural cracks, delaying deliveriesAir Force cheating scandal—100 cadets under investigation at the AcademyUS B-52s flying near Russia, escorted by NATO F-18s and F-35sHigh-powered microwave weapons deployed to counter drone swarmsF-16s now equipped with AGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship missiles🔹 Subscribe for more aviation & defense insights!🔹 Join the newsletter for free giveaways! https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter🔹 Support the show on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast/membership🎙️ Sponsor Links🎙️🎯 Become a Fighter Pilot: https://bogidope.com/?bd=rain🇺🇸 Support Veterans: http://gunsgarin.com/rain 🇺🇸💻 🕵🏼‍♂️Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial ☕️ Coffee Made by Fighter Pilots: https://bit.ly/Attack_Coffee🛫 E3 Aviation - Exclusive Deals, Content, & Aviation Education: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) Prep with AFOQT Wingman https://afoqtwingman.com/Code: AFTERBURN for 10% off🛫 Become a Fighter/Bomber/Cargo/Tanker/RPA Pilot 🎯 : http://bogidope.com/?bd=tappodcast 🛫🔺 Aviation & Defense Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🔺Become a Patron, Support the Show, & Gain Exclusive Benefits: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast🥷 Scrub Your Info from Data Brokers & Protect Yourself | https://aura.com/afterburn 14-day free trial  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.