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Bashar al-Assad’s Plane Crashed? Syrian Il-76 Drops Off Radar Over Rebel Territory

Bashar al-Assad’s Plane Crashed? Syrian Il-76 Drops Off Radar Over Rebel Territory

Flight tracking data lost track of Syrian Air flight 9218 near the city of Homs, with the Il-76 transport logging steady declines in airspeed and altitude before its disapearance An Ilyushin Il-76 transport operated by Syrian Air has disappeared from flight tracking amid uncertainty over the fate of Syrian dictator …

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Ukraine Receives More F-16 Fighter Jets from Denmark

Ukraine Receives More F-16 Fighter Jets from Denmark

Ukraine has received a second shipment of F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, a critical step in strengthening the country’s air defense capabilities against Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the delivery on Dec. 7, emphasizing Denmark’s leadership in defending lives. “The second batch of F-16s from Denmark has arrived in …

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Iran Fires Over 200 Missiles at Israeli Airbases and Intelligence HQ in Retaliation

Iran Fires Over 150 Missiles at Israeli Airbases and Intelligence HQ in Retaliation

In an unprecedented escalation, Iran launched over 150 ballistic missiles towards Israel on October 1, 2024. Israeli air raid sirens were triggered across the country, particularly in central and southern regions, with missiles aimed at military and civilian infrastructure. Iran’s missile strike on October 1, 2024, targeted several critical military …

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Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Confirms Striking Two Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets

Ukraine's Military Intelligence Confirms Striking Two Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets

Satellite imagery of the reported strike on a Russian Su-57 fighter jet. Photo: GUR In a daring and unprecedented operation, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) has confirmed a successful strike on two of Russia’s most advanced fighter jets, the Su-57, at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan Oblast. This historic attack …

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Albuquerque F-35 Crash: Alarming Questions About the Fighter Jet Program’s Future

Albuquerque F-35 Crash: Alarming Questions About the Fighter Jet Program's Future

Credits: @NavyLookout / X On May 28, 2024, a Lockheed Martin F-35B Lightning II crashed shortly after takeoff from runway 21 near Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ/KABQ), New Mexico. The pilot, who successfully ejected before impact, was hospitalized with serious injuries but is currently in stable condition. The aircraft, a developmental …

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