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China

China established Air Defense Identification Zone over East China Sea that overlaps Japan’s one

Beginning on Nov. 23, China has established an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over a chunk of the East China Sea, that covers the islands (Senkaku for the Japanese and…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 24, 2013
Iran

Brand New Image of the famous Iranian F-313 Stealth Fighter Jet emerges

Earlier this year Iran unveiled the Qaher F-313 stealth fighter jet "one of the most sophisticated fighter jets in the world," according to Tehran. Even if Iranian media outlets published articles…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 23, 2013
Aviation

British Airways pilot flying from London to Singapore takes photo of Soyuz returning to Earth

The European Space Agency blog has an interesting story of a "close encounter" that took place over Russia on Nov. 11, 2013. British Airways pilot Captain Simon Wijker was on…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 23, 2013
Military Aviation

These are some of the coolest A-10 Warthog air-to-air, in action photos ever

Even if the fleet of 350 "Boars" is essential to conduct Close Air Support (CAS) missions in Afghanistan and in any other low intensity conflict the U.S. may be called…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 23, 2013
China

[Video] China’s first Weaponized Stealth Drone makes maiden flight

On Nov. 21, at 1.00PM LT, Lijian (“sharp sword”), China’s first weaponized stealth drone successfully completed its maiden flight from Hongdu. The UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) flew for 20…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 22, 2013
Military Aviation

This is what happens inside an AC-130U Gunship firing 105mm projectiles

The following footage shows  Special Missions Aviation Airmen during preflight, and live fire training mission aboard a U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command AC-130U gunship over Hurlburt Field and the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 22, 2013
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