AirForces Monthly

AirForces Monthly Magazine is devoted to modern military aircraft and their air arms. Providing unrivalled news coverage – often exclusively – the editorial covers all aspects of military aviation, region by region, offering readers features on the strengths of the world’s air forces, their conflicts, weaponry and exercises.

The world’s number one military aviation magazine

AirForces Monthly provides the best military aviation news coverage from around the globe and is essential reading for anyone seeking a well-informed view.

AirForces Monthly is devoted entirely to modern military aircraft and their air arms. It has built up a formidable reputation worldwide by reporting from places not generally covered by other military magazines. Its world news is the best around, covering all aspects of military aviation, region by region. AirForces Monthly represents an unrivalled combination of news and reporting, aided by the best network of freelance reporters anywhere in the world.

  • Comprehensive coverage of the world's air forces
  • Detailed attrition section
  • Insights into the latest military technology
  • Military conflicts, weaponry and exercises
  • Personnel interviews
  • Reader feedback in the lively letters page
  • Superb colour photography
  • The hottest military aviation news - by continent
  • World exclusives

Ways to buy AirForces Monthly

Available in Print edition delivered to your door, E-Magazine page turner via App Store and Google Play or read online as part of KeyAero premium subscription

Buy Print or E-magazine on Key Shop

If you prefer to read online, subscribe to KeyAero Premium today. You’ll be able to read our leading aviation magazines online immediately, plus you’ll get unrestricted access to all content across KeyAero

 

Back Issues

Latest Articles

Feature Premium

The state of the Ukrainian Air Force before 2014 revolution

From the May 2014 issue of AirForces Monthly, Dr Séan Wilson/Prime Images, assisted by Vladimir Trendafilovski, reports on the status of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as it was before the revolution

Feature Premium

History of Ukrainian military aviation in Crimea pre-annexation

The Autonomous Republic of Crimea has been an important part of Ukraine’s defence structure since the break up of the Soviet Union. Ivan Voukadinov relates the history of Ukrainian military aviation in the region following the demise of the Warsaw Pact up until the Revolution of Dignity in February 2014

Feature Premium

AirForces Monthly April 2022

The full issue in page-turning format

Feature Premium

EXCLUSIVE: RAF's new AOC No 1 Group talks Combat Air and ISTAR forces

Air Vice Marshal Ian Duguid moved sideways from his role as the head of the RAF’s 11 Group, tasked with multi-domain integration, to the 1 Group, running the combat air force fleet and surveillance aircraft. We recently caught up him with him to find out more

Feature Premium

Red Air Maestros: A typical day with Draken Europe's Falcon 20s

Draken Europe and its crews onboard the Dassault 20 electronic warfare aircraft train RAF and allied aircrews daily. We explain a typical day’s work for them

Feature Premium

The military ISR applications of the Global Express family

The sale of five ex-RAF Sentinel R1s to Raytheon USA/Bombardier rather than be scrapped has focused AFM's attention on the military ISR applications of the Global Express family. Key.Aero reports

Feature Premium

No 12 Squadron: the joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit

No 12 Squadron – the joint British-Qatari Typhoon training unit – ended 2021 in the Middle East. Key.Aero looks back at the squadron’s recent history and its participation in Exercises Magic Carpet and Fox Defender

Feature Premium

Italy’s border patrol force enters a new era of operations

Having recently acquired a host of new aircraft, Italy’s border patrol force – the Guardia di Finanza – has entered a new era of operations, as it continues to fight crime and provide support for a number of activities throughout the country. We take a closer look

Feature Premium

Kuwait Air Force finally equips itself with the Eurofighter Typhoon

With the delivery of its first two Eurofighters last December, the Kuwait Air Force is finally equipping itself with the most advanced multi-role fighter to date. We explore the deal

Feature Premium

US Central Command protects US military bases in Iraq and Syria

As the world welcomed a new year, US Central Command was amassing combat aircraft to help protect military installations in the Middle East, preparing for possible attacks in the region. We detail how American airpower played an instrumental role in countering the threat

Access AirForces Monthly and Exclusive Online Content at Key.Aero

Subscribe to AirForces Monthly magazine online with Key.Aero to gain instant access to articles and exclusive online features. Key.Aero is the online alternative to AirForces Monthly print magazine, offering the latest air forces news and updates, and the best in aviation photography. By subscribing to Key.Aero you can enjoy a range of benefits including:

  • Access to all Key Publishing aviation magazines on the day they are published, no more waiting for the post.
  • Specialist web content focussing on the aircraft, air forces around the world, and their pilots.
  • Enjoy features by your favourite writers and contributors from the print magazine, online.
  • No annoying ads or pop ups.
  • Discover all you need to know about the most effective military aircraft in the world.
  • Join a community of like-minded military aviation enthusiasts in our exclusive members forum.
  • Get the latest updates and information on military aircraft shows around the world.
  • Enjoy features by your favourite writers and contributors from the print magazine.

By subscribing to Key.Aero online you gain access to top industry aviation correspondents around the world, and receive access to our entire aviation magazine range at no extra cost. This means free access to the following magazines every month:

  • Combat Aircraft Journal
  • Flypast
  • Aeroplane
  • Airliner World
  • Air International
  • PC Pilot
  • Airports World
  • Aviation News

Get access to all of this as well as exclusive online-only content.

Magazine Contacts 

Editor

editor@airforcesmonthly.com

Designer

Lee Howson 

lee.howson@keypublishing.com

For subscription and mail order enquiries:

orders@keypublishing.com

Advertisement Manager

Andrew Mason

Andrew.mason@keypublishing.com

Advertising production

Debi McGowan

debi.mcgowan@keypublishing.com