Credits: @Fighterman_FFRC / X Turkey’s aerospace industry achieved a significant milestone on May 1, 2023, with the successful maiden flight of the country’s first homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet, officially named KAAN. Formerly known as MMU (Milli Muharip Ucak) or TF-X, the aircraft’s 13-minute test flight at the Akinci air base …
Read More »Ukraine Uses U.S. VAMPIRE Weapon System to Shot Russian Kamikaze Drones
Credits: Ukrainian Navy In a recent development, the Ukrainian Navy has showcased the effectiveness of its air defense units through the successful deployment of a new Counter-Unmanned Air System (UAS) weapon system known as the Vampire. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the Vampire system played a crucial role in intercepting Russian …
Read More »How U.S. Military Aircraft Are Named?
A formation of 4th generation fighter jets from the 40th Flight Test Squadron flies near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla, Jan. 31, 2022. The 40th FLTS executes developmental flight tests for fourth-generation fighter aircraft including the A-10, F-15, and F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. John Raven) Have …
Read More »Ukraine Shot Down Russian Il-76 Aircraft Carrying 65 Ukrainian Prisoners of War
In a shocking turn of events, a Russian IL-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) crashed in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border, leading to conflicting narratives and accusations between Russia and Ukraine. According to Russian authorities, the plane was on a routine flight to …
Read More »50 Years of F-16: From Unplanned Flight to Global Dominance
A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the 185th Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard painted shiny gold, overlaid with 50th anniversary markings celebrating the unit’s 50th anniversary in 1996. Credits: U.S. Air National Guard photo Introduction: On January 20, 1974, a momentous event took place at Edwards Air Force Base …
Read More »Image of Damaged Russian Ilyushin Il-22M By Ukrainian Airdefense Surfaced Online
Credits: Ilyushin Il-22M-11 Zebra coded RA-75920 (c/n 2964017551) at Chkalovsky Airfield (Picture source: Wikipedia/Kirill Naumenko) As we have reported earlier, Ukraine claims to have taken down Russia’s Beriev A-50 and inflicted damage on the Ilyushin Il-22M aircraft. According to Ukrainian media, the incident occurred on Sunday evening over the Sea …
Read More »Ukraine Claims Shooting Down Russia’s Beriev A-50 & Damaging Ilyushin Il-22M
In a bold and strategic move, Ukraine has asserted that its Air Force successfully shot down two Russian airborne command aircraft, dealing a severe blow to Moscow’s air force capabilities during one of the most critical phases of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian media reports, the incident …
Read More »Seven Years After Disappearance India Finds Wreckage of Missing Antonov An-32 Aircraft
In a significant development, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has located the debris of the An-32 aircraft that mysteriously disappeared over the Bay of Bengal on July 22, 2016. The aircraft, en route to Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, had 29 personnel on board, including six crew …
Read More »Futuristic Pilot POD Redefines Remote Flying
Photo: Natilus The landscape of aviation is rapidly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments is the advent of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. While the concept might seem distant for passenger commercial aviation, companies like Natilus and Ameriflight are spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in the realm of cargo aviation. …
Read More »US & UK Fighter Jets Strike Houthi Targets in Yemen
In a significant response to ongoing threats to international maritime vessels in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly launched military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes came after repeated warnings from the Biden administration and its allies regarding the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group’s …
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