Credits: Lorena Khateeb | لورينا خطيب An IDF Eurocopter AS 565MA Atalef, operated by 193 Squadron, crashed into the sea at night off Bat Galim beach, Haifa. The helicopter had been airborne for about an hour, taking part in a training exercise at the time of the accident say the …
Read More »Tunisian Air Force Bell UH-1H Huey Helicopter Crashes In Bizerte
Credits: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse A helicopter of the Tunisian Air Force crashed under unknown circumstances in Bizerte. The co-pilot died in the crash, the pilot was seriously injured and died in a hospital from the injuries sustained in the crash. “The deceased is the co-pilot while the pilot is …
Read More »Pakistan Air Force Buys 25 Chengdu J-10C Multirole Fighter Jets
Pakistan Air Force buys a full squadron of 25 Chengdu J-10C fighter jets from China in response to India’s purchase of Rafale aircraft. Speaking to the media, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that a full squadron of 25 all-weather aircraft comprising J-10C will attend the Pakistan Day ceremony …
Read More »Indian Air Force MiG-21 Fighter Jet Crashes In Rajasthan
An Indian Air Force MiG-21 caught fire in the air and crashed in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The pilot, Wing Commander, died in the crash and the aircraft was destroyed Confirming the news, the official handle of the Air Force tweeted, “This evening (Friday), around 8:30 pm, a MiG-21 aircraft of …
Read More »IAF Deploys First S-400 Air Defence System In Punjab Sector Near Pakistan Border
Russian S-400 missile air defence systems are seen during a training exercise at a military base in Kaliningrad region, Russia on August 11, 2020. (Photo: REUTERS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) deploys the first squadron of Russia-made S-400 air defence system in the Punjab sector near the Pakistan border. “The …
Read More »UAE Signs A Deal To Buy 80 Rafale F4 Fighter Jets
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 …
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