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Iran unveils new “indigenous stealth reconnaissance, combat drone” that will never evade radars

Here we go with another Iranian indigenous project. After unveiling the Qaher 313 stealth fighter jet last February, a mock-up plane that will never fly in spite of Tehran's claims,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 9, 2013
Il-38 in US Navy markings
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These Rare Images Show A Soviet Il-38 Maritime Patrol Aircraft Flying in U.S. Navy Markings

Take a look at these rare shots of a real Il-38 Dolphin of the Soviet Naval Aviation painted with US insignias. The following images of an Il-38 in U.S. Navy…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 9, 2013
Military Aviation

What kind of target did the Israeli Air Force really hit in Syria?

Twice between May 3 and 5, the Israeli Air Force conducted air strikes in Syria using Precision Guided Munitions. The first raid hit a convoy believed to be moving Fateh-110…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 8, 2013
Military Aviation

Rare look inside the elusive EC-130J Commando Solo, the U.S. Air Force PSYOPS plane

An EC-130J Commando Solo (00-1934/STEEL74) of the 193 SOS, operating out of Sigonella, in Italy, became particularly famous in 2011, during the Libya Air War. The aircraft broadcast  messages both…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 6, 2013
Military Aviation

Examining Israeli Air Force Weaponeering in the Damascus Strike

For the second time in three days, strike aircraft of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) attacked targets in the vicinity of Damascus International Airport.  The targets are alleged to have…

Michael Glynn Michael Glynn
May 6, 2013
Military Aviation

Israeli Air Force strikes Syria for the second time. Syrian air defenses unable to react.

For the second time in three days, the Israeli Air Force has conducted air strikes in Syria. If the first raid hit a convoy believed to be moving Fateh-110 missiles…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 5, 2013
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