Lethal: Watch this rebel hit a Syrian helicopter using an SA-16 shoulder mounted surface to air missile systems
Even if it's not clear whether the targeted Mi-8/17 Hip chopper was able to survive the hit (in the last year some Syrian helicopters have proved their ability to withstand…
Italy’s Typhoon fighter jets secure airspace of Iceland
On Jun. 10, six Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets of the Italian Air Force deployed to Iceland to provide air policing of the airspace around the northern European island. Supported by…
Italian Air Force Tornado attack planes attend “Bold Quest 2013” at Cherry Point
Accompained by a C-130J, that provided oceanic Search Air Rescue, and by a KC-767A aerial refueler, three Tornado IDS attack planes of the 6° Stormo of the Italian Air Force…
U.S. MV-22 Osprey and KC-130J aircraft based at Sigonella amid escalating crisis in Libya visit Malta
Last month, the U.S. transferred about 500 Marines from Moron airbase, Spain to Sigonella in Sicily to be ready for rapid deployment if any new attacks occurred in Libya. Few…
All weather nuclear deterrence: B-52 bombers mass launch out of the fog
We have already seen several MITO (Minimum Interval Take Off) procedures of the B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, or Barksdale AFB, Louisiana. Here's another one,…
[Video] Rafale fighter jets perform aerobatics with the Patrouille de France
This video is not only interesting for the quality of the footage. What's really intesting is the fact that it shows the Patrouille de France, the French Air Force display…
