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Military Aviation

How the U.S. F-15s intercepted Russian Bear bombers in the GIUK Gap: tensions and hilarious moments above Iceland

The tight gap between Greenland Iceland and the UK ("GIUK Gap") was once the main "highway" used by Soviet bombers and maritime reconnaissance aircraft flying to Cuba, monitoring NATO maritime…

Dario Leone Dario Leone
August 4, 2014
Drones

Ukrainian Soviet-era mini-space shuttle shaped drone captured by pro-Russia separatists

An interesting reconnaissance drone was captured, almost intact, by the pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine. Along with the Su-25, Su-27 and Mil Mi-24, the Ukrainian Air Force is operating its fleet…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 2, 2014
Military Aviation

“U.S. spyplane violated Swedish airspace to escape interception by Russian jets”

A U.S. RC-135 Rivet Joint violated the Swedish airspace recently in an (unconfirmed) attempt to escape interception by Russian fighter jets, Swedish media outlet says. According to DN.se, on Jul.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 1, 2014
Helicopters

What’s this helicopter hidden below a protective covering spotted near Sikorsky plant?

What's the type of helicopter hidden below a protective cover? A reader sent us this photo he took from his car of a helicopter being moved on trailer not far…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 31, 2014
Helicopters

[Photo] KFOR Multinational Multi-Helicopter formation over Kosovo

Eight combat helicopters belonging to four different air arms have taken part in a multinational mission over Kosovo. And here are some interesting shots. The pictures in this article were…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 31, 2014
Gaza

Israeli drone spotted over Gaza with new, unknown (firing?) pod

Even if it may seem to be a standard drone carrying two long range tanks, the Hermes photographed over Gaza in the last days carry an unknown type of pod.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
July 30, 2014
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