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An MQ-9 Reaper and a C-17 Globemaster III on display at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, during Singapore Airshow 2020, Feb. 12, 2020.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnathon Wines) The U.S. Air Force wants to replace the MQ-9 Reaper attack drones with something new capable …

On Wednesday, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) lost its valiant pilot, Wing Commander Nauman Akram, when his F-16 crashed near Shakarparian, Islamabad. The aircraft was engaged in a rehearsal display for the Pakistan Day Parade when it lost control and crashed. It is unclear exactly what caused the crash at this …

According to the Pentagon, the U.S. launched retaliatory strikes targeting an Iranian-backed group that believed responsible for the rocket attack that killed and wounded American and British troops at a base north of Baghdad. Details are still limited, but the U.S. military is conducting airstrikes in Iraq. The Pentagon said …

James Maitland Stewart was an American actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history. Known for his distinctive drawl and everyman screen persona, Stewart had a film career that spanned over 55 years and 80 films. With the strong morality he portrayed …

Clarence Leonard “Kelly” Johnson was an American aeronautical and systems engineer.  He played a leading role in the design of over forty aircraft, including several honored with the prestigious Collier Trophy, acquiring a reputation as one of the most talented and prolific aircraft design engineers in the history of aviation. …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that his country’s armed forces destroyed eight Russian-made air defense systems during their attack on the Syrian military’s positions in the Idlib Governorate. According to Erdogan, the Turkish military destroyed at least eight Russian-made Pantsir-S1 systems during their wide-scale attack on the Syrian military’s …

Tejas parked next to F-16 Fighting Falcon (centre) and Eurofighter Typhoon (top) at Aero India 2009 According to Indian Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik, to address the shortage of fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force, the government has adopted a two-pronged strategy of midlife up-gradation of existing …

Japan plans to choose the U.S. as its partner for developing its next-gen stealth fighter jet, the successor to the F-2 fighter jet. The fighters, 100 of which Tokyo plans to buy, are set to replace the F-2 jets when they retire in 2035. The project is expected to cost …

The F/A-18E Super Hornet used by Tom Cruise’s character in the new Top Gun: Maverick movie will continue to thrill aviation fans long after the movie debuts. It is on its way to be converted for use by the US Navy Blue Angels demonstration team, which will begin training with …

Staff Sgt. Patrick Leach, 100th Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, uses the Pressurized Leak Detection Cup Feb. 14, 2020, at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Barron) The U.S. Air Force will save millions of dollars by a new tool developed by …