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Military Aviation

Russia to base MiG-31 Foxhound fighters at Arctic airbase in renewed sign of pivot to the North Pole

Russia is moving fighters (and bombers) towards the North Pole. Although the production of the MiG-31 ended in the early 1990s, the Foxhound interceptor is being upgraded to extend its…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 28, 2014
Airshows

World’s Last A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft retired from active service in Greece

The Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has retired the A-7 Corsair II from active service with a ceremony at Araxos airbase. On Oct. 17, the Hellenic Air Force organized a ceremony…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 27, 2014
Drones

This tiny Camcopter will help OSCE monitoring the shaky ceasefire in Ukraine

Schiebel Camcopter used by OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine made its first flight. On Oct. 23, the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine (SMM) successfully completed the first flight…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 25, 2014
Weapons

Can you ID this rocket that was abandoned in Milan’s suburbs?

A rocket was found in the outskirts of Milan. On Oct. 24, a rocket was found in Parco Lambro, a large park located in northeastern Milan, Italy. About 70 cm…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 24, 2014
Military Aviation

ISIS flag planted on hill near Kobane: Coalition air strike wipes it out

Video shows what happened to a hill near Kobane. Wiped out by an air strike conducted by US-led coalition bombers. This is a striking video showing what happened to a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 24, 2014
Aircraft Carriers

Hornet Ball 2014: the best naval aviation video of the year

Once again, Hornet Ball is the best naval aviation video of the year. The Hornet Ball (Strike Fighter Ball Pacific) is an annual event consisting of all the West coast…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 23, 2014
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