The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refuel with a French Rafale from the Armée de l’Air over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Williams) The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal to buy 80 French-made Rafale F4 fighter jets, the biggest international …
Read More »Russia Rolls Out New S-70 Okhotnik Stealth Combat Drone Flying Prototype
Credits: United Aircraft Corporation Press Service Russia has rolled out the first flight prototype of the Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik (“Hunter”) stealth drone ahead of trials and future serial production, state media reported. The unveiling that took place on Tuesday was attended by Russia’s Deputy Defense Minister, Alexey Krivoruchko. “The drone’s …
Read More »Finland Buying 64 F-35A Lightning II Fighter Jets for $9.4 Billion
Two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, right, fly in formation with two Finnish F-18 Hornets, left, while en route to Turku, Finland, June 13, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jovante Johnson) Finland …
Read More »India’s CDS General Bipin Rawat Dies In Mi-17 V5 helicopter Crash
India’s Chief of defence staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat died after an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashes near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district. His wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others were also killed in the mishap, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. “With deep regret, it …
Read More »13 Dead As Helicopter Carrying India’s Defence Chief General Bipin Rawat Crashes In Tamil Nadu
An Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Conoor, Tamil Nadu. There was a post-crash fire. Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Bipin Rawat was reportedly on board. According to the latest report, Thirteen out of 14 personnel on board the IAF chopper have been confirmed dead. Identities of the bodies will …
Read More »Pakistan Army Aviation Helicopter Crashes In Siachin Killing Both Pilots
A Pakistan Army Aviation helicopter crashed in Siachin. Both pilots died in the crash. Two pilots of the Pakistan Army Aviation embraced martyrdom Monday after their helicopter crashed in Siachin, confirmed the ISPR. Major Irfan Bercha and Major Raja Zeeshan Jahanzeb were martyred in the incident, stated the ISPR. We …
Read More »RTAF Northrop F-5 Crashes In Chai Badan District
A Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5E Tiger II (USAF s/n 76-1673) taxies on the flight line at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base during exercise “Cobra Gold 2000” on 9 May 2000. – Credits: Ssgt. Jeffrey Clonkey, USAF – U.S. DefenseImagery Royal Thai Air Force Northrop F-5 crashed under unknown circumstances …
Read More »Israeli Air Force F-15 Performs Emergency Landing Only On Two Wheels
An F-15E Strike Eagle soars above Uvda Air Force Base, Israel, during the Blue Flag exercise Nov. 27, 2013. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Lee Osberry/Released) An Israeli Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-15 landed on one wheel and the nose wheel. The pilots performed an emergency landing and …
Read More »Footage Of British F-35B Fighter Jet Crash Leaked Online
As we have reported earlier the Royal Air Force Lockheed-Martin F-35B Lightning II stealth jet crashes into the Mediterranean Sea. The pilot ejected safely and was rescued. Now the alleged footage of the incident is leaked online. The video shows the jet attempting to take off from the Royal Navy aircraft carrier …
Read More »Croatia Buys Used French Rafale Fighters Jets To Replace MiG-21
Croatia has placed an order for 12 used Rafale fighter aircraft to replace the Soviet-era MiG-21 Fishbed. During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Croatia last week, Defence Minister Mario Banožić and his French counterpart Florence Parly signed a deal under which the Croatian Air Force will acquire 12 second-hand Rafale F3-R …
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