Dutch F-35s and French Rafales Deploy on NATO Baltic Air Policing Mission
The Royal Netherlands Air Force have deployed four F-35A Lightning IIs to Estonia, while French Rafales will augment Italian Typhoons…
Turkey Drops Imported Modernization Kits for F-16s Over ‘Cheaper’ Domestic Program
Turkey will drop the plan to purchase 79 modernization kits for its F-16s and pursue a national upgrade program with…
Additional U.S. Bases in the UK Now Protected by Restricted Airspace as Counter-Drone Operation Continues
Normally closed for Thanksgiving, U.S. bases in the UK have continued to monitor possible drone intrusions, while RAF Menwith Hill…
U.S. Army, Lockheed Martin Fire two Precision Strike Missiles in Salvo Shot Following Production Contract
Two PrSMs were launched in a mid-range flight against a set target proving the system’s continued accuracy and readiness. Meant…
The AD-5N ‘Skyraider’ and Its Little-Known Nuclear Role in the Cold War
In late 1958, during heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Skyraider pilots were prepped for nuclear strike missions. They spent…
China and Russia Hold New Joint Air Patrol Over the Sea of Japan
This is the ninth joint strategic air patrol performed by China and Russia since the cooperation agreement established by the…
The United States Navy’s Pioneering Carrier Plane: The Douglas TBD-1 Devastator
Highly advanced at the time of production, the Douglas TBD-1 incorporated many new innovations but was outclassed and nearly obsolete…
Second Prototype of Turkey’s Hürjet Flies in New Colors for the First Time
The second prototype showcases significant design modifications, likely tailored to enhance its light attack capabilities. These changes suggest the aircraft…
Dassault Rafale
The Rafale is a multirole 4th generation (or 4.5+ in the latest version) fighter capable of supersonic flight and developed…
China’s Mysterious Aircraft Carrier Sets Sail
A mysterious flat-top ship was recently spotted departing from the Guangzhou shipyard, after being quickly built. The purpose of the…