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RNLAF CH-47
Helicopters

How The RNLAF Prepared And Executed The Chinook’s Flag Flight on Dutch Liberation Day

We talked to the crew of 'Kantoor Testvliegen' (Test Flying Office Dutch Helicopter Commando) who flew the Flag Mission during the Dutch Liberation Day. Liberation Day (Dutch: Bevrijdingsdag) is a…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 8, 2024
J-10
China

Chinese J-10 Drops Flares In front Of Australian MH-60R During ‘Unprofessional’ Intercept

The incident occurred in international waters in the Yellow Sea. The Australian helicopter was forced to take evasive action after the Chinese jet released flares along its flight path. On…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 8, 2024
APR-39E
Helicopters

A Closer Look At Northrop Grumman’s APR-39E(V)2 Digital Radar Warning Receiver

The new system is set to replace the legacy APR-39C(V)1 currently fielded on U.S. Army aviation assets. The U.S. Army awarded Northrop Grumman a five-year contract to begin the initial…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 7, 2024
F/A-18E air-to-air missiles
Troubled Areas

F/A-18E Super Hornets Carrying 9 Air-to-Air Missiles To Counter Houthi Drones In Red Sea

The configuration speaks volume about the type of mission flown by the F/A-18E Super Hornets in the Red Sea, where the U.S. Navy aircraft are often called in to intercept…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 7, 2024
TF Kaan
Military Aviation

First Prototype Of Turkish KAAN National Combat Aircraft Conducts Second Test Flight

The development of the Turkish 5th generation aircraft, slated to replace the F-16 in 2030s, continues. The prototype of the Turkish Kaan National Combat Aircraft, carried out its second test…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 7, 2024
F-22 mishap
Aviation Safety

F-22 Raptor Involved In A ‘Mishap’ At The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport – Reports

The stealth aircraft was taking part in exercise Sentry Savannah when the incident occurred. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor was involved in an unspecified "mishap" at the Savannah/Hilton Head…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 6, 2024
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