India inducts first HAL Light Combat Helicopter into service
The Indian Air Force officially inducted its first Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Light Combat Helicopter – serial ZF4831 – into service on October 3
The Netherlands Coastguard is replacing its entire fleet: here's what you need to know
After years of preparation, the Netherlands Coastguard is replacing its entire fleet. Peter Ten Berg takes a look at the force as it switches from Dorniers and Dauphins to Dash-8s and AW189s
Japan receives more E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes
A further two Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes have been delivered by sea to Japan
First ex-USAF F-16C for US Navy’s ‘Fighting Saints’
The first of the former USAF/ANG Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcons to enter service with the US Navy’s Fighter Squadron Composite 13 (VFC-13) ‘Fighting Saints’ was seen at NAS Fallon, Nevada, earlier this month
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 116
Welcome to the 116th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
GE engine selected to power Polish AW149 fleet
Following a recent contract announcement between the Polish Government and PZL-Świdnik, it has been revealed that the former has selected GE Aerospace’s CT7-2E1 turboshaft engine to power its new 32-strong fleet of Leonardo AW149 multi-mission helicopters
The intense final French Transall deployment to assist Ukraine
The final French Air and Space Force Transall C-160G Gabriel capped off a 33-year flying career with an intense three-month deployment. Babak Taghvaee details the type’s last months
How the Italian Air Force celebrated 40 years of the Tornado
Specially painted jets and a ten-ship formation flypast were just two of the highlights at the Italian Air Force’s recent 40 years of the Panavia Tornado celebrations. Marco Rossi travelled to Ghedi Air Base to join the festivities
USAF F-35A crashes at Hill AFB
A USAF Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II has crashed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Russian jets fire missile at RAF aircraft
A Russian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker released a missile in the ‘vicinity’ of an RAF aircraft during a 90-minute stand off over the Black Sea, the UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace has revealed
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