Military
Aero Vodochody's second L-39NG flies again
AERO Vodochody’s second L-39NG pre-series aircraft 7004 took to the air again on January 6 after being laid up for nearly a year to undergo avionics and ergonomic improvements
Behind-the-scenes with Dutch F-16s at Exercise Gioia Falcon 21
For two weeks in November, Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AMs deployed to Gioia del Colle Air Base in southern Italy to train with the Italian Air Force. We went behind-the-scenes to catch some of the action
First operational carrier deployment for USMC F-35Cs
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-314 (VMFA-314) made history as the first USMC unit to deploy the F-35C Lightning II aboard a US Navy aircraft carrier, as it departed with Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) on January 3
Qatar's initial NH90s make first public appearance
According to a press release by Leonardo company on January 3, the Qatar Emiri Air Force NH90 programme marked a major milestone with the first appearance of the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants during Qatar’s national day on December 18
‘Tailored’ F-35 variant contract announced for mystery customer
A contract by the US DOD recently revealed that Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $49m contract to design and develop a tailored variant of the F-35 Lightning II for an unspecified Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 75
Welcome to the 75th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Romania confirms the intention of purchasing Norway’s F-16s
Via a letter signed by the Romanian parliament on December 20, the acquisition of 32 ex Norwegian F-16 Fighting Falcons was approved
SAAB and FMV sign contract for Gripen E Equipment
A contract has been signed between Saab and the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) regarding new equipment for the Gripen E
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 74
Welcome to the 74th Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 73
Welcome to the 73rd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here