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Y-9 Japan
China

Japanese Territorial Airspace Breached by Chinese Y-9 Intelligence Aircraft

For the first confirmed time, a Chinese military intelligence gathering flight off the coast of Japan briefly entered territorial airspace south-east of the uninhabited Danjo Islands. On Aug. 26, 2024,…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 26, 2024
F-35I
Lebanon

Key Insights from The Video Of The Israeli F-35I Adir Refueling Over Lebanon

Israeli Air Force F-35I took part in the preemptive strike against Hezbollah rocket sites in Lebanon. In the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 the Israeli Air Force…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
Andrea Daolio Andrea Daolio
August 26, 2024
F-15 Divestment
Military Aviation

The F-15C Bids Farewell To Kadena As F-15EX Prepares To Usher In A New Era of Air Superiority In The Indo-Pacific

As the F-15C nears the end of its tenure at the base, the Department of Defense has chosen the F-15EX Eagle II to carry forward the mission of ensuring air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 26, 2024
GJ-11 flight
China

China’s GJ-11 Sharp Sword UCAV Captured Flying

Experts previously said China possibly intends to use the flying wing UCAV for carrier aviation, after satellite images of the GJ-11’s test models on a carrier flight deck’s mockup. Just…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 25, 2024
Israeli preemptive attack
Lebanon

Israel Launches Preemptive Strikes Against Hezbollah In Lebanon

Hezbollah was ready to launch as many as 6,000 missiles to Israel. While the attack plan was foiled, additional attack from other country, likely Yemen, is expected in coming days.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 25, 2024
RQ-4 RAF Fairford
Drones

U.S. RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone Lands in UK for the First Time to Temporarily Operate from RAF Fairford

While at RAF Fairford, the RQ-4 will conduct operations through international and Allied airspace, implementing the U.S. Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept. A U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 25, 2024
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