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 …
Read More »Russia To Produce 32000 Drones Annually by 2030
Credits: informnapalm graphic Russia has set its sights on an ambitious goal: to manufacture over 32,000 drones annually by 2030, to secure a staggering 70% share of the industry for domestic producers. This resolute push into the drone market comes amidst the backdrop of escalating military applications of unmanned aerial …
Read More »Ukrainian Entrepreneur Turns Russian Su-30 Wreckage into Souvenir Keychains
Credits: Fuselage Creations / Instagram Amidst the turmoil of conflict between Ukraine and Russia, a unique initiative has emerged from the devastation: turning remnants of downed Russian fighter jets into souvenir keychains, symbolizing resilience and support for Ukraine’s defense forces. Fuselage Creations, a team passionate about aviation, has transformed fragments …
Read More »SR-72 World’s Fastest Plane Ever To Take Flight in 2025
SR-72 World’s Fastest Plane Ever To Take Flight in 2025 Lockheed Martin’s “Son of Blackbird” the SR-72 will be the world’s fastest-ever plane and is set to hit the skies in 2025 as it promises to fly past staggering speeds of over 4,000mph. The SR-72 plane is part of a …
Read More »US Air Force Conducts Historic Reverse Air Refueling Test
U.S. Air Force Capt. Clark Albers, 9th Air Refueling Squadron KC-10 Extender pilot, approaches the boom of another KC-10 to perform routine aerial refueling training in an aerial refueling track over Northern California and Oregon, Dec. 12, 2023. Travis Air Force Base is the last U.S. Air Force installation to …
Read More »Hampshire Mansion Featuring RAF Harrier GR7 Jets for Sale for £3.95 Million
Credits: SAVILLS Nestled within Hampshire’s Durford Wood Estate, a luxurious mansion boasting an Arts & Crafts style has recently emerged on the market, commanding a price tag of £3.95 million. Beyond its opulent six-bedroom main house, the property sprawls across 10 acres of meticulously landscaped grounds designed partly by the …
Read More »Mexico Using Military Aircraft For Passenger Transport
Avión Boeing 737-800 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana, perteneciente al Escuadrón Aéreo 502, en la pista principal de la BAM No. 5, en Zapopan, Jalisco – Credits: Elmerhomerochombo In a surprising turn of events, Mexico’s new state carrier, Mexicana de Aviación, is set to launch its commercial operations on December …
Read More »Congress and Pentagon Clash Over Fate of F-22 Raptor Jets
F-22 Raptors are parked under overhangs Sept. 16, 2015, at the Tyndall Air Force Base (Fla.) flight line. The Raptor’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities and allows for the full realization of operational concepts that are …
Read More »Allegations of Two Dismantled F-16s from Poland to Ukraine
Photo credit: Wikimedia In a recent development, Russian think tank Rybar has claimed that two disassembled F-16 fighter jets were transported into Ukraine from Poland on the night of November 3. This assertion is part of a larger report stating that, since the beginning of November, at least five dismantled …
Read More »B-21 Raider’s Unique Tail Design and Auxiliary Air Intake System Revealed in High-Resolution Imagery
A new image of the B-21 at Palmade posted on Reddit by user u/Folding_WhiteTable Introduction: In a recent development, a new photograph of the highly classified B-21 Raider stealth bomber has emerged, shedding light on previously undisclosed features of the aircraft. This image, posted on Reddit by a user named …
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