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UK’s “brand new” RC-135W Rivet Joint spyplane takes to the skies

One of the three Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft UK is buying from the U.S. as part of the Airseeker program has been flown in UK airspace by an RAF aircrew…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 28, 2014
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[Video] U.S. Special Forces Hostage Rescue Demo in Downtown Tampa

This is how U.S. Special Forces would cope with a hostage rescue situation. On May 21, the United States Special forces performed a public demonstration of their tactics used in…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 27, 2014
Military Aviation

Impressive Videos of the Ukrainian Air Strikes on Donetsk

Ukrainian Air Force's Gunships and Attack planes have been extensively involved in the offensive in Donetsk. On May 26, Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a military operation to regain control over…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 27, 2014
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[Photo] Tidal Wave of Sand and Dust approaching Camp Bastion in Afghanistan

An interesting image of Camp Bastion eerily still as a sandstorm approaches one of the main strategic bases in Afghanistan. As already explained, sandstorms move extremely fast and can completely…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 26, 2014
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Huge RQ-4 Global Hawk drone arrives in Japan for the first time ever

For the first time ever, a huge Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk drone touched down in Japan. On May 4, the first U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 26, 2014
Military Aviation

China’s Su-27 Flankers intercept Japanese aircraft for the first time

Two Japanese aircraft flying over the East China Sea have been intercepted by People's Liberation Army Air Force Su-27 Flanker jets for the first time. According to the Japanese Ministry…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
May 26, 2014
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