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By Khalem Chapman 14th March 2023

… air arm has revealed its desire to divest a staggering 310 aircraft from operational service – including 32 Lockheed … on March 13 – more than doubles the divestment of 150 aircraft that was recommended by the air arm in its FY23 … the weight of being the service’s main air superiority fighter into the next decade, when its sixth-generation …

By Simon Lee 27th February 2023

… A-50U Mainstay airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces (RuAF) … on the base on February 26, claiming that the Russian aircraft “definitely won’t fly anywhere.” According to … has hosted RuAF-operated Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-31K Foxhound fighter-interceptors, which are used to carry the Kinzhal …

By Bob Broad 14th February 2023

… When Fighter Command needed a new aircraft, piece of equipment or tactic evaluating, it turned to its in-house experts at the Central Fighter Establishment. A former CFE pilot recalled his tour …

By Khalem Chapman 16th December 2022

… carrier-capable UCAV (described by the firm as an unmanned fighter) – under Turkey’s Project MIUS (Muharip İnsansız Uçak Sistemi; Combatant Unmanned Aircraft System). While the initial prototypes are powered by … air-to-air combat missions in a similar manner to manned fighter aircraft, with Baykar stating that the UCAV will be …

By Dave Allport 18th November 2022

… The US Navy’s first-in-class aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford (CVN-78) , and the … -led combined training exercise that tests the Ford-class aircraft carrier's capabilities through integrated high-end … part of CVW-8 include: F/A-18E Super Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37) ‘Ragin’ Bulls’, VFA-31 …

By Khalem Chapman 29th November 2022

… Force 473 (TF 473) escort group, led by France’s flagship aircraft carrier, FS Charles de Gaulle (R91) , from November … Fighting Falcon fighters and F-4E (AUP) Phantom II fighter-bombers. Operating from Charles de Gaulle , Rafale Ms … Hawkeye 2000 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from the Aéronautique Navale (French Fleet Air Arm) …

By Khalem Chapman 21st November 2022

… carrier-capable UCAV (described by the firm as an unmanned fighter) – under Turkey’s Project MIUS (Muharip İnsansız Uçak Sistemi; Combatant Unmanned Aircraft System). While the initial prototypes are powered by … air-to-air combat missions in a similar manner to manned fighter aircraft, with Baykar stating that the UCAV will be …

By Jon Lake and Angie Bee 18th September 2022

… the 75th anniversary of the USAF and details some of the aircraft that will equip tomorrow’s air force After two … the advantages of having a mission crew in the air as fighter controllers and airspace battle-managers remain … combat air aircraft types. These will include a new fighter to replace the F-22A Raptor under the NGAD (Next …

By Joe Campion 20th October 2022

… Flanker released a missile in the ‘vicinity’ of an RAF aircraft during a 90-minute stand off over the Black Sea, the … A single RAF RC-135 Rivet Joint  electronic surveillance aircraft from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, was involved …  “The total time of the interaction between the Russian aircraft and the Rivet Joint was approximately 90 minutes. …

By Khalem Chapman 26th September 2022

… How well do you know your military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills on our quiz below... … You can … the links below: … The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 112: Fighter Edition …

By Babak Taghvaee 29th November 2022

… Almost all NATO aircraft operating over Poland are within range of Russian … a possible Russian invasion of Poland, the USAFE’s 480th Fighter Squadron and its General Dynamics F-16CMs are … air defences on the alliance’s eastern flank. The 134th Fighter Squadron, whose F-35s were posted to Europe, …

By Khalem Chapman 20th September 2022

… recently delivered a historic Lockheed F-80 Shooting Star fighter from its static display at the Iowa state … with an opportunity to practice real-world, sling-load aircraft recovery methods – an important part of the CH-47’s … City was on display painted in the markings of the 174th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS), the predecessor to …

By JEAN-CHRISTOPHE CARBONEL 11th September 2022

… Commonly dubbed the 'flying letter-opener', Hurel-Dubois aircraft designs were best known for their high-aspect ratio … received his pilot’s wings in 1918. He also qualified as a fighter pilot, likewise in record time. After the war he … Potez-CAMS. During his time with CAMS, Hurel designed 28 aircraft and flew each of them himself on their maiden …

19th August 2022

… defense missing in Ukraine war EUROPE’S MIGHTY PUNCHERS Fighter survey: Part 2 STUNNING New Greek Rafales up close … STATE REPORT: MAINE AND MARYLAND Little vs large … Combat Aircraft Journal October 2022 …

By LUKE BIMM 7th September 2022

… We examine the impact of speed on military aircraft through history – travelling faster isn’t as … Me 262 – the world's first operational jet-powered fighter – boasted a wing sweep of 18.5°, but the sweep was … the rapid and responsive projection of power”. For a fighter you need speed to quickly intercept an enemy …