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Military Aviation

How California ANG Helped Ukrainian Air Force Improve And ‘Counter Punch’ Russian Aerospace Forces Over Ukraine

“Russia’s Air Force is strong and capable, so therefore Ukraine’s Air Force absolutely is strong, capable, cunning and effective”, says former director of Ukraine-California National Guard 29-year Partnership in an…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 24, 2022
Rafale Collision
Aviation Safety

Let’s Talk About The Two French Rafales Damaged In Mid-Air Collision Few Days Ago

The incident happened during a tactical display at the Base Aérienne 709 Cognac. Both managed to land. Two Armée de l’Air & de l’Espace Rafale C fighter jets were involved…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 24, 2022
Top Gun: Maverick
Military Aviation

I’ve Watched ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ And It Was Great! [No Spoilers]

Don't worry, no spoilers here: just a personal comment on the much-awaited Top Gun sequel. It finally happened: 36 years after watching the first one, I've finally had the chance…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 22, 2022
C-27J Firefighter
Aviation

Leonardo Unveils New Firefighting Configuration For The C-27J Next Generation

The versatile C-27J cargo aircraft will be able to perform this mission thanks to the roll-on/roll off MAFFS system. Leonardo unveiled on its website a new firefighting configuration that will…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 20, 2022
IFTS
Italian Air Force

Two German Pilots Have Just Graduated At The International Flight Training School

The two German Air Force pilots have become the first international graduates of the IFTS. The IFTS (International Flight Training School), a joint venture between the Aeronautica Militare (Italian Air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 18, 2022
ARRW
Military Aviation

AGM-183 ARRW Test Launch Finally Succeeds After Three Botched Attempts

The weapon’s booster ignited and burned for the expected duration, achieving hypersonic speeds. The U.S. Air Force announced that it finally successfully released an AGM-183 Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW)…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 17, 2022
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