An F-35C Lightning II, assigned to the “Argonauts” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, launches off the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), Oct. 21, 2021. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erin C. Zorich) U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II crashes while …
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ROCAF F16Vs Credits: 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. A ROCAF F-16V crashed in the sea near Aogu Wetland, Dongshi Township, Chiayi. The pilot is missing. The wreckage of the airplane was located on Wednesday 12 January 2022 by a fisherman Piloted by Air Force Captain Chen Yi (陳奕), the …
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Photograph of AH-1Z Viper crash near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on Jan. 7, 2022. (NBC Philadelphia; Jake Seidman) A USMC Bell AH-1Z Viper, operated by HMLA-773 / MAG 49 / 4th MAW, sustained substantial damage after crashing in a field near McGuire Field (Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst) Airport (WRI/KWRI), …
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Credits: Lorena Khateeb | لورينا خطيب An IDF Eurocopter AS 565MA Atalef, operated by 193 Squadron, crashed into the sea at night off Bat Galim beach, Haifa. The helicopter had been airborne for about an hour, taking part in a training exercise at the time of the accident say the …
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Credits: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse A helicopter of the Tunisian Air Force crashed under unknown circumstances in Bizerte. The co-pilot died in the crash, the pilot was seriously injured and died in a hospital from the injuries sustained in the crash. “The deceased is the co-pilot while the pilot is …
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Pakistan Air Force buys a full squadron of 25 Chengdu J-10C fighter jets from China in response to India’s purchase of Rafale aircraft. Speaking to the media, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that a full squadron of 25 all-weather aircraft comprising J-10C will attend the Pakistan Day ceremony …
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An Indian Air Force MiG-21 caught fire in the air and crashed in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. The pilot, Wing Commander, died in the crash and the aircraft was destroyed Confirming the news, the official handle of the Air Force tweeted, “This evening (Friday), around 8:30 pm, a MiG-21 aircraft of …
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The 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron conducts an aerial refuel with a French Rafale from the Armée de l’Air over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Williams) The United Arab Emirates has signed a deal to buy 80 French-made Rafale F4 fighter jets, the biggest international …
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India’s Chief of defence staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat died after an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashes near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris district. His wife Madhulika Rawat and 11 others were also killed in the mishap, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. “With deep regret, it …
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An Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Conoor, Tamil Nadu. There was a post-crash fire. Chief of Defense Staff, Gen. Bipin Rawat was reportedly on board. According to the latest report, Thirteen out of 14 personnel on board the IAF chopper have been confirmed dead. Identities of the bodies will …
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