Italy deploys Helicopter Force (including AW-129 Mangusta attack choppers) to Iraq
NH-90 and AW-129 helicopters to be deployed to Erbil "very soon." The Italian Army is going to deploy a Helicopter Force made of four NH-90 multirole choppers and four AW-129…
U.S. to permanently deploy F-22 Raptor stealth jets to Poland?
Polish Łask Air Base might become a permanent home for the F-22 Raptor jets. According to the Polish “Rzeczpospolita” Daily, that quotes the U.S. General David W. Allvin, Director, Strategy,…
Do you remember the F-35A spin recovery chute? It turns out it helped the JSF achieve High AOA and be a better dogfighter
This device was particularly important to develop one of the most important capabilities of the F-35. As explained by Major Morten “Dolby” Hanche, a Royal Norwegian Air Force test pilots with…
“Here’s what I’ve learned so far dogfighting in the F-35”: a JSF pilot’s first-hand account
A Norwegian pilot shared his experience flying mock aerial combat with the F-35. As we reported last year, the debate between F-35 supporters and critics became more harsh in July…
Three B-52s have deployed to Europe to take part in large-scale NATO exercise
Three "Buffs" have arrived to Moron Air Base, Spain, for Ex. Cold Response. Three B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, landed at Moron Air Base, Spain, on Feb.…
A glimpse into the cockpit of the HH-101A “Caesar” Special Operations Helicopter
The "Caesar" is considered one of the most advanced helicopters for CSAR and Personnel Recovery duties available today. On Feb. 25, the Italian Air Force took delivery of its first…
