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Russia

There are conflicting reports on alleged clash between Russian and Israeli aircraft near Syria

Did Russian forces in Syria fire on Israeli warplanes? Several Israeli media outlets said that Russian forces in Syria have fired at least twice on Israeli military aircraft in the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 22, 2016
Military Aviation

Japan’s X-2 “Shinshin” indigenous stealth jet makes first flight

The first Japanese stealth jet made its maiden flight. The first prototype of  the indigenous stealth war plane that Japan Air Self-Defense Force will operate in the air defense role,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 22, 2016
Military Aviation

Watch this awesome JAS-39 Gripen video shot with a special ultra-stable gyro camera

Rock-steady footage at speeds exceeding 300 knots. This footage does not need too much explanations. According to Blue Sky Aerial's Peter Degerfeldt, "Saab Defence and Security needed a heavy-duty camera…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 21, 2016
Iraq

Here’s the first air strike of a B-52 in the fight against Daesh

Welcome the Buff to the ISIS air war. The B-52s deployed to Al Udeid, Qatar, in the last weeks, have launched their first air strike against ISIS on Apr. 18,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 21, 2016
Military Aviation

Take a look at these jaw-dropping photos of a U.S. B-52, F-22s and French jets over Paris western suburbs

The 100th anniversary of the Lafayette Escadrille flyover from a different point of view. As already explained, on Apr. 20, one B-52, four F-22 Raptor fighters (from their deployment base…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2016
Military Aviation

French Rafale aircraft intercept the U.S. B-52 bomber that performed Lafayette Escadrille Memorial flyover

The celebrations for the centenary of Lafayette squadron provided an interesting intercept opportunity. The Lafayette Escadrille is one of the most famous U.S. squadron to operate in France before and…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 20, 2016
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