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The F-15EX Eagle II conducted test launches of the AGM-158 Joint Off-Fire-Surface Standoff (JASSM). This was reported by the 53rd Wing of the US Air Force. The modernized Generation 4.5+ fighter has completed the first phase of its hybrid development/initial operational test and evaluation program. The aircraft managed to launch three AGM-158 JASSM air-to-ground missiles […]
Last week, the United States announced the deployment of fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II fighters to the Persian Gulf. The day before, the planes arrived in the Middle East. Initially, the United States planned to build up forces in the region against the backdrop of Iran’s aggressive actions, which tried to seize oil tankers in the […]
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) exhibition was held at the Fairford military base in the UK. Visitors could watch a replica of a Messerschmitt Me.262 fighter flying. Aircraft and helicopters from both the Air Force and Navy of 26 countries took part in the exhibition. Civilian aircraft also arrived at the Royal Air Force […]
On Wednesday, July 5, Russian fighter jets flew dangerously close to American drones in the skies over Syria, forcing them to deviate from their route, the US Air Force said. The US Air Force Central Command has released a video showing a Russian Su-35 approaching an American MQ-9 Reaper. Then several parachute flares are shown […]
Kyiv is negotiating with official Canberra to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with F/A-18 multi-role fighters. These are aircraft that are being decommissioned by the Royal Air Force. According to the Australian Financial Review, the US authorities have issued a permit for the re-export of fighter jets. The Ukrainian Armed Forces will not have the […]
On May 18, 10 Russian VKS fighters were redeployed from the Belarusian Baranovichi airfield to the Machulishchi airfield This was reported by the monitoring group “Belaruski Gayun”. It is noted that in the period from 11:20 to 13:10, 10 aircraft were relocated – 8 Su-34 fighters and 2 Su-30M of the Russian VKS. All aircraft […]
The US Air Force has deployed fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters to Estonia as part of efforts to provide air support to NATO’s Eastern Flank. The squadron of aircraft was deployed to Ämari Air Base on May 8, 2023. At the beginning of last month, the US Air Force deployed 12 F-22 Raptor fighters to Poland. […]
Near Romanian airspace, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet intercepted a Polish L410 border guard aircraft while flying over the Black Sea. This was reported by the press service of the Romanian Ministry of Defense. The air incident occurred on Friday, May 5, at about 13:20. The ministry noted that this is not the first time […]
The U.S. Air Force continues to fight unidentified flying objects over North America. In the winter, Air Force aircraft shot down several balloons over the territory of the United States and Canada, including a Chinese balloon. It became the first airborne target to be destroyed by the fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighter jet. Recently, three of […]
In April, the U.S. Air Force conducted several events called “elephant walks.” One of the most spectacular took place at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The U.S. Air Force took 49 aircraft into the sky simultaneously, nine of which were MQ-9 Reaper drones. For General Atomics’ drones, this was the first time they participated […]