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Credits: Screenshot / X Ukraine claims to shot down Russian Tu-22M3 Bombers for the first time causing it to crash in Russia’s Stavropol Territory. On April 19, 2024, in the Stavropol Territory, a Tu-22M3 of the Russian Aerospace Forces crashed due to an engine fire. The pilots ejected, but one …

Credits: @simpatico771 / X In a concerning trend, the United States Army’s venerable AH-64 Apache helicopters have experienced a series of accidents, prompting questions about their safety, maintenance, and the broader strategic implications for U.S. military capabilities. Within just a span of 44 days, four Apache helicopters have crashed, leading …

Xb-1 in flight over the Mojave Desert. (Photo: Boom Supersonic) Aviation startup Boom Supersonic achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revive commercial supersonic travel, as its prototype aircraft, the XB-1, completed its inaugural flight. The XB-1, also referred to as the “Baby Boom,” constitutes a one-third-scale technology demonstrator …

Credits: Two U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors fly over Joint Base Langley-Eustis’ Felker Army Airfield at Fort Eustis, Virginia, June 14, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Natasha Stannard) TMZ reports that Langley Air Force Base, located in southeastern Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay, “swarmed” for weeks by …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

Credits: Planet Labs PBC Introduction: Recent satellite images have exposed Russia’s latest deceptive strategy in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow resorts to painting fake fighter jets on the ground at military bases. The tactic, while not entirely new, underscores the importance of deception in the complex and evolving …

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 …