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Military Aviation

Polish Air Force Further Postpones Procurement of 5th Generation Fighters to replace MiG-29 and Su-22 jets

Polish Air Force Modernization Initiatives do not foresee 5th Generation Fighters until at least 2022. The plan to acquire the 5th-generation jets that would prospectively replace the Su-22 Fitter and…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
November 28, 2016
F-35

Israeli Government Approves Purchase of 17 more F-35s bringing the total to 50 stealth jets

Despite criticism, Israel decided to exercise the option for another 17 aircraft. And there might also be some F-35Bs at the horizon to enable the Israeli Air Force to continue…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 27, 2016
Helicopters

Incredible footage shows MH-60 Seahawk helicopter attempting to land on the pitching deck of a warship in rough seas

Watch this intense video of a new Danish MH-60R Seahawk landing on the small pitching and rolling helicopter deck of a patrol vessel. The following video was released by the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 26, 2016
Aircraft Carriers

We went aboard USS America during USMC F-35B Proof Of Concept Sea Trials

We Visited the USS America with 12 F-35Bs on Board! The rumble of the MV-22B reverberated off the flight deck of the USS America (LHA-6). The 12 F-35Bs onboard represented…

Todd Miller Todd Miller
November 25, 2016
Aviation

Amazing video shows three Jetmen fly in formation with the Patrouille de France display team

The three Jetmen Yves Rossy, Vincent Reffet and Fred Fugen flew together with the Patrouille de France in an unprecedented aerial choreography. Little more than one year ago, Jetman Dubai…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 24, 2016
Italian Air Force

Here’s how the Italian Air Force has restructured to enhance its ability to face modern, terrorist threats

A QRA (Quick Reaction Alert) cell deployed to an airbase in the northwest; fighters flying with live weapons during training flights: this is how the Italian Air Force deals with…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
November 24, 2016
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