CMV-22B Osprey: The US Navy's New Carrier Onboard Delivery Aircraft
It is only two years since the US Navy received its first new carrier onboard delivery aircraft. Combat Aircraft Journal reports on its progress
RAF's new Envoy IV fleet reaches full-service capability
Two months after receiving its first aircraft, the Royal Air Force (RAF) declared full-service capability on its newly acquired fleet of two Envoy IV transport aircraft on August 1.
Argentine Army receives tenth modernised AB206B1
Argentina’s Fábrica Argentina de Aviones (FAdeA) delivered the latest modernised Agusta Bell AB206B1 JetRanger to the Argentine Army on July 8
Indian Navy commissions two new Dhruv ALH Mk III squadrons
Two new Indian Navy squadrons have recently been commissioned to operate the HAL Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk III
Chad becomes second African nation to opt for Hürkuş
Chad will become the second African nation to acquire the new-generation Hürkuş basic trainer aircraft from Turkish Aerospace Industries, after the company confirmed that an undisclosed number of examples had be sold to the country at the Farnborough International Airshow, which was held from July 18-22
How Iran manages to keep its F-14 Tomcats flying
As the last operator of Grumman’s fearsome F-14 Tomcat, Iran has faced near-constant challenges in keeping the backbone of its air defence capability operational. Babak Tagvhee investigates
Inside the biggest C-130 base in the world: Little Rock AFB
Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas is the largest C-130 base in the world and home of Stateside Hercules training. Combat Aircraft Journal pays a visit to this super base and talks to the personnel of the 19th AW
Nigeria to receive six T129 ATAK helicopters from TUSAŞ
Turkish Aerospace Industries has confirmed it will supply six T129 ATAK attack helicopters to Nigeria under a recently signed contract
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 104
Welcome to the 104th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Inside France's small but mighty force in Djibouti
In an area as turbulent as it is strategic, Djibouti arouses the interest of many countries, sometimes with antagonistic interests. As the former colonial power, France boasts a small, but mighty force in the African nation, reports Frédéric Lert
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