A J-10B carrying PL-8 and PL-12 air-to-air missiles landing at Zhuhai Jinwan Airport ahead of Airshow China 2018. Credits: Alert5 Egypt has made a significant decision to strengthen its military by ordering Chinese J-10C fighter jets, marking the first time it has bought fourth-generation fighters from China. This order, reported …
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On Monday, a series of unfortunate aviation incidents struck India, leading to the loss of lives and critical assets. Two separate crashes involving military aircraft underscored the risks faced by those serving in the Indian armed forces. The first incident occurred at 22:00 in the Barmer district of Rajasthan, where …
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Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo …
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In a startling revelation, hacktivists from the Cyber Resistance group have exposed a direct link between American graphics processor manufacturer NVIDIA and the Russian drone manufacturer “Albatros.” InformNapalm, a renowned investigative organization, analyzed the leaked documents, revealing that Russia is utilizing NVIDIA’s Jetson series microcomputers for image recognition in its …
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An Israeli Air Force “Barak” F-16C from the 115th “Flying Dragon” Squadron lands on the flightline of Uvda Air Base, Israel, during Blue Flag 21 (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Maeson L. Elleman) The Israeli Air Force said it will carry out a thorough investigation after a half-ton …
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The Spirit of Georgia B-2 bomber after coming to a stop in a grassy area east of the runway at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, Sept. 14, 2021. Credits: US Air Force In a strategic move outlined in the Department of Defense 2025 Budget Request, the U.S. Air Force has …
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Source: Floridianaviator On May 6, 2024, an incident involving a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor occurred at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport during the Sentry Savannah exercise. The mishap took place around 11:30 a.m. local time, as reported by WSAV-TV. According to a spokesperson for the Georgia Air National Guard, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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