Jordanian F-16 Block 70 acquisition gets green light
In a bid to modernise its ageing fleet of fixed-wing combat aircraft, representatives from the Royal Jordanian Air Force Command have inked a deal to buy at least 12 Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 Fighting Falcons from the US
The ultimate guide to everything happening at RAF Lakenheath
AirForces Monthly looks at RAF Lakenheath, where the 48th Fighter Wing is continuing to transition from an all Eagle force to welcome the new fifth-generation capabilities offered by the F-35A Lightning II
Argentina receives final modernised C-130H
The modernisation of five Argentine Air Force-operated C-130H Hercules tactical transports has now come to an successful end after the Fábrica Argentina de Aviones recently redelivered the fifth and final example to the operator
Austria doubles its order for AW169M light utility helicopters
Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness to supply 18 more AW169M light utility helicopters to the Austrian Ministry of Defence
Russia moves to make the Sukhoi Su-34 deadlier amidst war in Ukraine
AirForces Monthly reviews the status of the Su-34 Fullback, the enhancement plans for the type and its controversial operations in the ongoing war in Ukraine
Czech Air Force receives final upgraded L-159 ALCA
Aero Vodochody announced on January 19 that the last of 16 single-seat L-159 ALCA to undergo the planned prescribed periodic work after 16 years of operation (PP16) overhaul has been returned to operational Czech Air Force service
First flight for C-27J Spartan in Slovenian colours
The first and only C-27J Spartan tactical transport currently on order for the Slovenian Air Force was spotted in its operational colours for the first time as it carried out a test flight from Leonardo’s production and flight test facility at Turin-Caselle Airport in northern Italy on January 12
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 129
Welcome to the 129th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
F-35 stealth tactics focus for Italy’s biggest air exercise of 2022
Dutch and US F-35s teamed with their Italian counterparts in November for an exercise that echoed the US’ own Red Flag. Mauro Finati was on hand for Aviation News
What you need to know about the new B-21 Raider stealth bomber
After a relatively short seven-year development period, the USAF is poised to begin testing the first new long-range bomber developed since the Northrop Grumman B-2A entered service more than 30 years ago. Tom Kaminski reports
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