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Iranian Yak-130 R-73
Iran

First Image of Iran’s Yak-130 with R-73 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges

The Yak-130 is now not only the most modern trainer, but the most current jet in the IRIAF inventory. Reports and observers say it could help in training Iranian pilots…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 12, 2024
Type-12
Weapons

Japan Unveils First Images of Upgraded Type-12 Anti-Ship Missile During Tests

The new Type-12 SSM has ‘improved capability’ to be launched from both ground launchers and ships, and offers a stand-off defense capability to prevent and eliminate invading forces at an…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
December 12, 2024
C-146A Mildenhall
Military Aviation

Mildenhall’s 352nd Special Operations Wing Takes Delivery of C-146A Wolfhound

On Dec. 4, 2024, C-146A Wolfhound 10-3077 arrived at RAF Mildenhall to begin a new permanently deployed presence in the European theatre. It will join MC-130J Commando II and CV-22B…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
December 11, 2024
French E-2D production
Military Aviation

First E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for France Now Under Construction

Northrop Grumman started the production of the first of three E-2D Advanced Hawkeye AEW aircraft destined to the French Marine Nationale. Northrop Grumman has announced the start of production of…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
December 11, 2024
Aircraft Carriers

Chinese Fujian Aircraft Carrier Returns from Fifth Sea Trials

China’s new Type 003 supercarrier returned last week from its fifth sea trial, which might have also included flight activity as shown by tire marks on the deck and patches…

Rin Sakurai Rin Sakurai
December 11, 2024
Su-57 flat nozzle
Military Aviation

Russian Su-57 Spotted With Flat 2D Thrust Vectoring Nozzle

The new stealthy nozzle has been installed on the left engine of the T-50-2 prototype, the same used to test the new AL-51F engine. A Russian Su-57 fighter has been…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 11, 2024
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