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Credits: Lockheed Martin Poland via Juliusz Sabak Lockheed Martin-owned PZL Mielec and US firm the Sierra Nevada (SNC) has unveiled the first prototype of MC-145B Multi-Role Attack Aircraft. The new MC-145B Special Operations Multi-Role Aircraft (SOMA) features multi-role strike capabilities. According to a company news release, MC-145B Soma is the …

Credits: ASB News / MILITARY Today the Vietnam War era F-4E Phantom II fighter jet is still the backbone of IRIAF and is tasked to perform a number of roles for the Islamic Republic’s defense. With Iran relying heavily on its F-14 and MiG-29 fleets and surface-to-air missiles batteries to …

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., conducts a training flight Aug. 18, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The aircraft is deployed in support of the U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. …

An Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 crashed in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh after a technical malfunction. The pilot ejected safely but was injured. Visuals show the debris scattered on an empty field in Mankabad, some 6 km from Bhind. A team of policemen has formed a cordon around the crash site, …

Credits: Russ Prechtl The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Mach 3-strategic reconnaissance aircraft remained the world’s fastest and highest-flying operational aircraft throughout its nearly 24-year career. From 80,000 feet, it could survey 100,000 square miles of Earth’s surface per hour. And in the off chance an enemy tried to shoot it down …

Credits: Ministry of Defense Israeli defense contractor Elbit released a video of its high-power airborne laser shooting down simulated enemy drones. The High-Power Laser Weapon System was installed on a Cessna aircraft equipped with advanced sensors and tracking systems and used to engage multiple drones at various ranges and altitudes. …

CF-104D 104633/N104 at Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona. (photo via Platinum Fighter Sales) Platinum Fighter Sales is selling a flyable cold war-era F-104 starfighter fighter jet for sale for $850,000. The Aircraft in question is a Royal Canadian Air Force / Royal Norwegian Air Force CF-104D 104633/N104. Lockheed built …

Airmen assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron prepare to fly a B-52H Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 13, 2020. Bomber Task Force missions help maintain global stability and security while enabling units to become familiar with operations in different regions. (U.S. …

Credits: 방위사업청 The Republic of South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration released a promotional video showing a new twin-engine jet next-generation indigenous KF-21 Boramae (Hawk). The KF-21 is a multi-role fighter jet and the outcome of the KF-X aircraft development program which has been pursued since 2016. Indonesia has promised …

Left: A Harrier making an approach to an LHD in the Mediterranean with the deck lights and IFLOS illuminated. Right—The IFLOS layout. The center vertical strip provides critical glideslope positioning information – SEAFORCES.ORG/VLADSINGER VIA WIKICOMMONS The interesting video in this article is is featuring an American AV-8B Harrier jet apparently …