Angola Receives Chinese Hongdu K-8 Jets
The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has reportedly received an unknown number of Hongdu K-8 (Karakorum-8) trainer/light attack aircraft from China. “The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has now taken delivery of six Hongdu K-8W Karakorums
MiG-29, Su-24 Jets Transferred from Syrian Air Base to Haftar’s Army
Six MiG-29 and a pair of Su-24 fighters from Syrias Khmeimim Air Base have been redeployed to serve militia led by rebel commander Khalifa Haftar in Libya. “At least six MiG-29 and Su-24 fighter jets have been deployed from Syrias Khmeimim air base to Libya
Rafael to Provide Litening 5, RecceLite Electro-Optical Pods to Mystery Customer
Israeli firm Rafael has won a contract to supply 5th generation Litening and RecceLite airborne electro-optical systems to a mystery customer. The Litening 5 multi-spectral airborne targeting pod delivers real-time, forward-looking infrared (FLIR+SWIR) and day HD color camera imagery
Saab to Support Swedish SK60 Trainers
The Swedish Armed Forces have contracted Saab to support their fleet of SK60 aircraft used for pilot training. “Saab has extended its support and maintenance agreement with the Swedish Armed Forces regarding the SK60 trainer aircraft, which is used for pilot training,” the company said in a statement Wednesday...
USAF F-35A Fighter Jet Crashes in Florida, Pilot Ejects
A US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter that was flying out of Eglin AFB, Florida has crashed with the pilot ejecting safely. The incident occurred at around 9:30 pm local time when the F-35A was on a night training mission
Lockheed Martin Reduces F-35 Jet Workflow as Production Slows
Lockheed Martin (LM) has announced an alternate work schedule for F-35 production line employees in Fort Worth to meet a slower workflow resulting from supplier delays. LM and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) agreed to a new schedule starting May 23 which will divide each shift into three groups
Lockheed Clinches $485M FMS Contract for Sniper ATPs, ISRT and LANTIRN Pods
Lockheed Martin has won a $485 million contract to build Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), Infrared Search and Track (IRST); and LANTIRN navigation pods for the US military and its allies. “Lockheed Martin Corp
One Dead After Canadian Aerobatic Jet Crash
A CT-114 Tutor aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)s aerobatic team crashed on Sunday, killing one crew member and injuring another. “One member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was killed on Sunday May 17, 2020 and one other member injured in an accident involving a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CT-114 Tutor aircraft in the vicinity of Kamloops, British Columbia,” the Canadian Department of National Defense said in a statement
PAE Aviation to Wins USAF Deal to Repair & Modify F-15, F-16
The US Air Force has awarded PAE Aviation $158 million to repair, maintain and modify F-15, F-16, UH1N, C-130 and other aircraft. “This contract provides for support for repair, maintenance and modification of F-15, F-16, UH1N, C-130 and other required aircraft, including maintaining support equipment and providing crash recovery services,” the Pentagon said in a statement Friday
Nigerian JF-17 jets Commence User Testing in Pakistan
User testing of the three JF-17 Block II fighter jets is underway with Nigerian Air Force (NAF) pilots testing the aircraft in the Pakistan Aeronautics Complex (PAC). The first of the NAFs JF-17 Block II Thunder multi-role fighters with the serial number 2P 60 has been photographed on the ground with NAF pilots in them
USAF F-22 Crashes After Flypast to Honor Coronavirus First Responders
A USAF F-22 fighter jet crashed at the Eglin Air Force base, Florida minutes after a group of fighter jets performed a flypast to honor coronavirus first responders. The crash happened in Okaloosa County and the pilot was taken to a nearby hospital, local channel,
Swiss Internal Report Flags F-35 Afterburner Issue
A department in the Swiss government tasked with defense procurements has flagged a problem with the F-35 jet - the engines afterburner causes overheating at the aircrafts rear. The Military Intelligence Service (SRM) reported what it calls a “serious” problem with the F-35B and F-35 jets, to the Swiss Federal Department of Defense (DDPS) which compiled an internal report
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
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