IN PICTURES: Greece highlights Dassault bond with mixed formation flight
With a long lineage of Dassault jets flying with Greek forces, the Rafale is the latest generation to enter service with the Hellenic Air Force, reports Combat Aircraft Journal
US Army completes UH-60V IOT&E testing
The US Army’s Utility Helicopters Project Office recently completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation of the Sikorsky UH-60V Black Hawk utility helicopter that successfully demonstrated and assessed the aircraft’s ability to meet its design requirements
Danish F-16s deploy to Iceland
Four Royal Danish Air Force-operated F-16AM (MLU) Fighting Falcons have been deployed to Keflavik Air Base in Iceland
NAWCAD: Inside the largest military test facility in the US
The largest test facility in the US has a unique approach to its work. Combat Aircraft Journal visits the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, Maryland to find out more
Behind the scenes at Tain bombing range
A controller at the Tain Air Weapons Range, Sgt Andy Walker, gives insights into the roles of this Scottish facility and how it has recently expanded its portfolio of customers
Final Airbus A321LR delivered to the Luftwaffe
Lufthansa Technik has delivered the second and final Airbus A321LR strategic transport to the Luftwaffe (German Air Force), following an intensive testing and acceptance programme
Greece donates ERJ135 to Cyprus
An Embraer ERJ135BJ Legacy 600 business jet has been donated to Cyprus by the Greek government
EXCLUSIVE: Italy’s newest attack helicopter completes first flight
The initial prototype of Italy’s next-generation attack helicopter – Leonardo Helicopters’ AW249 – completed its highly anticipated maiden flight at Vergiate Airport near Milan in northern Italy on August 19
Flying the F-35: A Danish test pilot's story
From ejecting during his final check ride before qualifying as an F-16 pilot to becoming the first Dane to fly an F-35, Combat Aircraft Journal looks at ‘Mon’s’ career
Inside the unique aerial mission of the Argentine Coast Guard
The Servicio de Aviación of the Prefectura Naval Argentina is the only coast guard air service in Latin America operating over the South Atlantic and the rivers of the country. Combat Aircraft Journal reports on this unique aerial operation
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