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The Story Of The MiG-31 “Firefox”: All You Need To Know About The Most Awesome (Fictional) Advanced High-Speed Interceptor Ever

If you thought you knew everything about the MiG-31, you were wrong! Based upon a 1977 novel of the same name by Craig Thomas, "Firefox" is a techno-thriller action film…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 1, 2017
North Korea

What We’ve Learned About North Korea’s New Hwasong-15 Long Range ICBM.

This Week’s DPRK Launch Test Opens New Tensions with Sophisticated Missile. On Nov. 29, 2017, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) tested a new, claimed-longer range ICBM called the…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
November 30, 2017
Military Aviation

Another Batch Of Six Ex-Dutch F-16 Jets Delivered To The Royal Jordanian Air Force

This batch follows the first six jets delivered at the end of October. The second batch of five F-16AMs and one two seater BM jet, formerly belonging to the Royal…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 30, 2017
Military Aviation

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Commanding Officer Relieved of Duty Due to “Loss of Confidence”

Lt. Col. Jason Heard, Thunderbird #1, Relieved Due to “Loss of Confidence” Lt. Col. Jason Heard of the U.S. Air Force Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Thunderbirds, has been relieved of…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
November 30, 2017
Military Aviation

This Video Shows A Gripen Test Pilot Flying The Jet’s Full Display Programme And Pulling 9g

A pretty interesting video that includes g-forces details: - 3 to +9g. Disclaimer: the following video is obviously marketing stuff. Still, it's interesting enough to deserve a post on this…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 29, 2017
North Korea

North Korea Conducts First Missile Test in Two Months

Missile Test Reported to have Landed in East Sea Between Korea and Japan. Defense sources and the Japanese Prime Minister’s office have confirmed the launch of a new North Korean…

Tom Demerly Tom Demerly
November 28, 2017
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