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Italian Air Force

Deep Dive Into The International Flight Training School, ‘World’s Leading 5th Gen. Training System’

We have recently talked to the Chiefs of Staff of the ITAF, RAF, JASDF and RCAF and here's why the Italian training system, based on the M-346 and already chosen…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 15, 2023
Zelensky Rome
Italian Air Force

Here Are The Forces Deployed To Protect President Zelensky During His Visit To Rome

Military and law enforcement were mobilized to create a safety net during the visit, with a no fly zone around the city, fighters, helicopter, ISR and cUAS assets. On May…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 14, 2023
MiG-21 LanceR
Military Aviation

Romanian Air Force Retires Its MiG-21 LanceR Jets

The MiG-21 LanceR was the longest serving fighter jet in Romanian Air Force. After 61 years of career, the iconic MiG-21 LanceR, the longest-lived fighter aircraft in the history of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 14, 2023
Peace Carvin II
Military Aviation

New Tail Flashes Celebrate 30 Years Of Republic Of Singapore Air Force F-16 Training At Luke AFB

The Republic of Singapore Air Force Peace Carvin II detachment turned 30 this year. On Apr. 25, 2023, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF)'s Peace Carvin II (PC II)…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 13, 2023
M-346 Greece
Military Aviation

First M-346 Trainers Delivered To Greece

The first two advanced jet trainers arrived at Kalamata Air Base, where they will gradually replace the obsolete T-2 Buckeye. The first two Leonardo M-346B Master Advanced Jet Trainers of…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 12, 2023
Storm Shadow Ukraine
Russia

UK Sends Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles To Ukraine

The surprise move was announced by the Defence Secretary while addressing the Parliament on the intensification of UK’s military aid to Ukraine. In an unexpected move after western countries were…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
May 11, 2023
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