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Iran announces new combat drone capable of carrying missiles for air defense missions

On Oct. 14, FARS News Agency reported that Iran has developed and built a new indigenous multi-role, multi-range UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) capable to carry missiles. Dubbed Haazem (Determination), the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 16, 2012

Thirteen A-10C Warthogs make surprise visit to Decimomannu airbase, Italy, on their way back to the U.S.

On Oct. 12, 13 A-10Cs belonging to the 188th Fighter Wing, AR ANG, and 175th FW, MD ANG, made a stopover at Decimomannu airbase, in Sardinia, Italy, on their way…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 16, 2012

Unusual formation: U.S. Navy F-18Es and Royal Malaysian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30s. Overflying USS George Washington

Taken in the South China Sea on Oct. 15, the following picture shows a quite unusual formation: two F/A-18Es from VFA-27 "Royal Maces" fly in formation with two Sukhoi Su-30s…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 15, 2012

Six MQ-9 Reaper, four MQ-1 Predator drones flying simultaneously, set new world record

A new non-combat record was set on Oct. 2, 2012 by the 29th Attack Squadron, 9th Attack Squadron, and the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron which flew six MQ-9 Reapers and four…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 15, 2012

New Eurofighter Typhoon Squadron activated at Trapani airbase, Italy

Although it has not (officially) received its first plane yet, the 18° Gruppo (Squadron) of the 37° Stormo (Wing) at Trapani airbase, in Sicily, is the more recent Italian Air…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 15, 2012
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Red Bull Stratos – watch the daredevil freefall from the edge of space. Live

Red Bull Stratos is the name of the project which involves Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner and his attempt to break the sound barrier on his descent from approximately 23 miles…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
October 14, 2012
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