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This is the first clear image of China’s new Stealth killer drone

Coming from the Chinese Internet, the following image shows the Lijian ("sharp sword"), China's first weaponized stealth drone. via Secretprojects.co.uk/Danger Room According to Duowei News, the drone is ready for…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 10, 2013
Drones

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
Military Aviation

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
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