China unveils full-scale mock-up of world’s first two-seat fifth-gen fighter jet at Airshow in Zhuhai. A new variant of China’s J-20 stealth fighter jet, the J-20S, has captured attention at the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, commonly known as the Zhuhai Airshow, which runs from November 12 to …
Read More »U.S. Air Force F-16 Engulfed in $30 Million Fire Due Accidental Jammer Reverse
Credits: USAF On November 17, 2023, a significant ground incident involving an F-16 fighter jet from the U.S. Air Force caused $30 million in damages at an undisclosed base in Southwest Asia. The report, published by the U.S. Air Forces Europe – Air Forces Africa Accident Investigation Board, details the …
Read More »Iran Fires Over 200 Missiles at Israeli Airbases and Intelligence HQ in Retaliation
In an unprecedented escalation, Iran launched over 150 ballistic missiles towards Israel on October 1, 2024. Israeli air raid sirens were triggered across the country, particularly in central and southern regions, with missiles aimed at military and civilian infrastructure. Iran’s missile strike on October 1, 2024, targeted several critical military …
Read More »China Testing New J-35 Stealth Fighter Jet On Aircraft Carrier Liaoning
Covered in waterproof cloth, full-scale models of a stealth fighter jet reportedly called the J-35 (right) and a J-15 fighter jet are spotted on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Liaoning in Dalian Shipyard, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province, in mid-February, 2024. Photo: VCG China is advancing its naval aviation …
Read More »Raytheon Corp Fined $200 million for Leaking F-22, F-35, and B-2 Secrets to Russia and China
F-22 Raptors from the 94th Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., and F-35A Lightning IIs from the 58th Fighter Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., perform final preflight checks before taking off for an integration training mission on Eglin Training Range, Fla., Nov. 6, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. …
Read More »Egypt Buying Chinese J-10Cs Instead of Upgrading Its F-16Vs
A J-10B carrying PL-8 and PL-12 air-to-air missiles landing at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport ahead of Airshow China 2018. Credits: Alert5 Egypt has made a significant decision to strengthen its military by ordering Chinese J-10C fighter jets, marking the first time it has bought fourth-generation fighters from China. This order, reported …
Read More »Indian Air Force and Coast Guard Suffer Crashes Within Hours
On Monday, a series of unfortunate aviation incidents struck India, leading to the loss of lives and critical assets. Two separate crashes involving military aircraft underscored the risks faced by those serving in the Indian armed forces. The first incident occurred at 22:00 in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, where …
Read More »Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Confirms Striking Two Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets
Satellite imagery of the reported strike on a Russian Su-57 fighter jet. Photo: GUR In a daring and unprecedented operation, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has confirmed a successful strike on two of Russia’s most advanced fighter jets, the Su-57, at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan Oblast. This historic attack …
Read More »Four Spanish Eurofighter Jets to Fly Around The World in 50 Days
Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo …
Read More »Another IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI Crashes In Nashik District
Credits: Remains of a Sukhoi fighter plane of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after it crashed, in Nashik district, Tuesday. (PTI) An IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed under unknown circumstances in Nashik district. Both the pilots ejected safely and suffered minor injuries. They were shifted to the HAL hospital …
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