NATO’s E-3 Sentry AWACS are Now Operating from Norway’s Rygge Air Base
The AWACS, described as NATO’s ‘eyes in the skies’, usually employed Ørland as forward base, however this time it was decided to deploy the aircraft to Rygge, with at least…
U.S. MV-22B Osprey Lands on Turkish Navy’s TCG Anadolu Amphibious Assault Drone Carrier
Interestingly, Turkish reports identified the Osprey among one of the ‘NATO aircraft’ that can operate from the Anadolu since its elevators were designed for the purpose. A U.S. Marine Corps…
First Polish Air Force F-35 ‘Husarz’ Unveiled
The first Polish Air Force F-35A was officially presented during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas. On Aug, 28, 2024, at 10.00LT, the first Polish Air Force F-35A, designated AZ-01,…
Italian Navy Declares Initial Operational Capability For The Embarked F-35B Component
The IOC (Initial Operational Capability) was achieved after 2,600 flight hours, as the joint F-35B component is embarked aboard Cavour aircraft carrier currently involved in her first Indo-Pacific cruise. “Following…
Air Combat Command Welcomes First EA-37B Compass Call
New Era of Electronic Combat Begins with the Arrival of the first EA-37B at Davis-Monthan AFB. On Aug. 23, 2024, Air Combat Command received its first EA-37B Compass Call. The…
From Ukraine to Israel: The Crucial Role of Helicopters in Stopping Drones
Helicopters Prove Vital in Air-to-Air Combat Against Drones. On Aug. 25, 2024 some videos showing Ukrainian soldiers shooting down Russian drones from a Mi-8 transport helicopter were shared on X…
