At first glance, this F-15 may look like any other example of the venerable McDonnell Douglas design, but it’s actually an F-15EX, with advanced multi-role equipment and capabilities. US defence major Boeing is considering offering its F-15EX fighter jets to the Indian Air Force and has sought a licence from …
Read More »Matchbox Top Gun: Maverick – Here’s The New Top Gun Dubbed Matchbox
Matchbox revealed the new “Top Gun”-themed line dubbed Matchbox Top Gun: Maverick. And these aren’t just your regular ol’ die-cast models. The brand is mixing the old with the new in the Top Gun Past & Present. You’ll score an aircraft from the classic “Top Gun” movie and the new one: …
Read More »Upgraded Russian Mig-29 & MiG-35 Fighter Jet To Feature Automatic Landing System
MiG-35D taking off – Credits: Carlos Menendez San Juan – MiG-35D Upgraded Russian MiG-29M/M2 and MiG-35 fighter jets are set to be equipped with the new automatic control system. Russia’s MiG Aircraft Company has patented a system of a fighter jet’s automatic approach for landing in adverse weather conditions for MiG-29M/M2 and …
Read More »Azerbaijan To Buy Alenia Aermacchi M-346 Master Trainer Jets From Italy
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has made a prolific visit to Italy this week, reaching more than a dozen agreements, including in the defense sector. A contract with Italy’s airplane manufacturer and defense corporation Leonardo was just one of the 17 agreements signed by representatives from Baku and Rome. Under the …
Read More »McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II Fighter Jet For Sale For Only $3.9 Million
An almost sixty-year-old McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II fighter jet is for sale for only $3.9 million by Platinum Warbirds. F4H-1F ‘145310’ was delivered to the Navy in 1959 and was the 11th pre-production aircraft built. 1961 was a memorable year for the jet. On 22nd April 1961, it carried a …
Read More »U.S. Air Force New Missile Prepares For F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Tests
U.S. Air Force is moving forward with its new Stand-In Attack Weapon, preparing to check how it fits inside the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter this summer. The service previously said the missile would fly on the B-21 as well, Air Force spokeswoman Ilka Cole said recently the F-35 is now …
Read More »Indian Navy MiG-29K Fighter Jet Crashes In Goa During Training
Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet crashes in Goa under unknown circumstances. The pilot ejected safely. The MiG 29k aircraft was conducting a routine training sortie off the coast of Goa when it crashed at around 10.30 am on Sunday. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely and was rescued. Releasing …
Read More »China Deliberately Delaying IAF C-17 Globemaster Flight To Evacuate Indians: Sources
According to Indian media reports, China is “deliberately delaying a clearance” for a special Indian flight to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan city to deliver medical supplies and evacuate remaining Indians from there, sources said, adding that Beijing is “creating a roadblock” for India’s evacuation efforts. China has denied any delay in …
Read More »Despite Noise Concerns Wisconsin Air National Guard Will Get New F-35 Fighter Jets
Despite months of opposition from community groups and elected officials, The National Guard Bureau continues to list Madison’s 115th Fighter Wing as a preferred site for the new F-35 fighter jets. The finding comes in the final version of its Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) released today analyzing the effects of …
Read More »France & Germany Sign Contract To Develop Next-Gen Fighter Jet Prototype
Image Credits Unknown Via France and Germany signed a €150 million deal to develop a prototype of the next-generation fighter jet. Dassault Aviation and Airbus will build the aircraft, which is expected to be operational from 2040 with a view to replacing Dassault’s Rafale and Germany’s Eurofighter warplanes over time. …
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