In the midst of ongoing geopolitical tensions and security threats posed by Russia, Ukraine is actively seeking to bolster its defense capabilities. Recent discussions between Ukrainian and Swedish defense officials have spotlighted the potential acquisition of Saab’s JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets as a crucial element in Ukraine’s defense strategy …
Read More »Ukraine Faces Setbacks and Delays in F-16 Fighter Jet Delivery
Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi down the flightline at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine, preparing to take off for an air sovereignty mission on July 19, in the background is a Ukraine AN-26. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a two-week multinational flying …
Read More »Russia To Produce 32000 Drones Annually by 2030
Credits: informnapalm graphic Russia has set its sights on an ambitious goal: to manufacture over 32,000 drones annually by 2030, to secure a staggering 70% share of the industry for domestic producers. This resolute push into the drone market comes amidst the backdrop of escalating military applications of unmanned aerial …
Read More »Ukrainian Entrepreneur Turns Russian Su-30 Wreckage into Souvenir Keychains
Credits: Fuselage Creations / Instagram Amidst the turmoil of conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a unique initiative has emerged from the devastation: turning remnants of downed Russian fighter jets into souvenir keychains, symbolizing resilience and support for Ukraine’s defense forces. Fuselage Creations, a team passionate about aviation, has transformed fragments …
Read More »U.S. Air Force B-1 Bomber Crashes During Landing at Ellsworth AFB
A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, approaches the runway after a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen AFB, Guam, Nov. 4, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Malone) A U.S. Air Force Rockwell B-1B …
Read More »Pakistan Air Force Confirms Plans to Aquire Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighter Aircraft
Pakistan’s determination to enhance its air force capabilities remains evident as it continues its path toward modernization, targeting the acquisition of advanced Chinese J-31 stealth fighter jets. Confirming this strategic move, Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar has articulated plans for the incorporation of the J-31 into the Pakistan …
Read More »Russian Military Aircraft Accidentally Bombs Own Village
Aleksandr Markin – Su-25 93 red At least seven private residential houses in the village of Petropavlovka in Russia’s Voronezh region were damaged when a Russian military aircraft accidentally dropped an aviation munition over a Russian village. The Russian Defense Ministry said that on January 2 at about 9 a.m. …
Read More »Japan Airlines Flight JL516 Carrying 367 Passengers Collides With Coast Guard Plane at Haneda Airport
Credits: Screenshot / Twitter A Japan Airlines plane carrying hundreds of passengers burst into flames on landing at Tokyo’s Haneda airport after it collided with a Coast Guard aircraft involved in earthquake relief efforts. The Japan Airlines plane had 367 passengers and 12 crew. All were evacuated in time. Five …
Read More »The Loudest Military Aircraft In The World Flying Today?
Two Tu-95 (center) and one B-52H (front); behind is the much larger An-124. Credits: TSGT. FERNANDO SERNA / US Air Force As per the Guinness Book of World Records, the Tupolev Tu-95 holds the title of the loudest active military aircraft. After World War II, the Soviet Union sought a …
Read More »SR-72 World’s Fastest Plane Ever To Take Flight in 2025
SR-72 World’s Fastest Plane Ever To Take Flight in 2025 Lockheed Martin’s “Son of Blackbird” the SR-72 will be the world’s fastest-ever plane and is set to hit the skies in 2025 as it promises to fly past staggering speeds of over 4,000mph. The SR-72 plane is part of a …
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