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In a shocking turn of events, a Russian IL-76 military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) crashed in the Belgorod region, near the Ukrainian border, leading to conflicting narratives and accusations between Russia and Ukraine. According to Russian authorities, the plane was on a routine flight to …

A U.S. Air Force F-16 from the 185th Fighter Wing, Iowa Air National Guard painted shiny gold, overlaid with 50th anniversary markings celebrating the unit’s 50th anniversary in 1996. Credits: U.S. Air National Guard photo Introduction: On January 20, 1974, a momentous event took place at Edwards Air Force Base …

Credits: Ilyushin Il-22M-11 Zebra coded RA-75920 (c/n 2964017551) at Chkalovsky Airfield (Picture source: Wikipedia/Kirill Naumenko) As we have reported earlier, Ukraine claims to have taken down Russia’s Beriev A-50 and inflicted damage on the Ilyushin Il-22M aircraft. According to Ukrainian media, the incident occurred on Sunday evening over the Sea …

In a bold and strategic move, Ukraine has asserted that its Air Force successfully shot down two Russian airborne command aircraft, dealing a severe blow to Moscow’s air force capabilities during one of the most critical phases of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian media reports, the incident …

In a significant development, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has located the debris of the An-32 aircraft that mysteriously disappeared over the Bay of Bengal on July 22, 2016. The aircraft, en route to Port Blair in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, had 29 personnel on board, including six crew …

Photo: Natilus The landscape of aviation is rapidly evolving, and one of the most exciting developments is the advent of remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft. While the concept might seem distant for passenger commercial aviation, companies like Natilus and Ameriflight are spearheading groundbreaking initiatives in the realm of cargo aviation. …

In a significant response to ongoing threats to international maritime vessels in the Red Sea, the United States and the United Kingdom jointly launched military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. The strikes came after repeated warnings from the Biden administration and its allies regarding the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group’s …

Credits: Planet Labs PBC Introduction: Recent satellite images have exposed Russia’s latest deceptive strategy in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as Moscow resorts to painting fake fighter jets on the ground at military bases. The tactic, while not entirely new, underscores the importance of deception in the complex and evolving …

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 …

Two Air National Guard F-16C fighter aircraft taxi down the flightline at Mirgorod Air Base Ukraine, preparing to take off for an air sovereignty mission on July 19, in the background is a Ukraine AN-26. The Air National Guard is in Ukraine supporting SAFE SKIES 2011, a two-week multinational flying …