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Israeli Hermes drone over Gaza with dorsal satellite antenna

A new image coming from Gaza shows an Israeli Hermes UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) carrying two (still unknown) pods and dorsal antenna. Taken over Gaza City on Aug. 3 by…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 5, 2014
Military Aviation

Ukrainian MiG-29 Fulcrum evacuated from Crimea, back to operational status

Ukrainian Air Force combat planes stored in the peninsula were redeployed to airbases in mainland Ukraine when Crimea was invaded. Including a MiG-29 that is now back to flight status.…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
August 4, 2014
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
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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
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