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R-33 nuclear
Military Aviation

Russia’s Nuclear-Capable R-33 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges During Readiness Exercise

The Cold War-era nuclear-capable R-33 long-range air-to-air missile was designed to destroy large strategic bombers and supersonic targets, such as the B-52 Stratofortress, the SR-71 Blackbird and the canceled XB-70…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
August 9, 2024
MH-139A production
Helicopters

U.S. Air Force Receives First Production MH-139A Helicopter At Malmstrom AFB

The delivery of the first MH-139A “Grey Wolf” production aircraft marks a significant milestone in modernizing the U.S. Air Force's helicopter fleet dedicated to the safeguard of the nuclear arsenal.…

Elia Silvestris Elia Silvestris
August 9, 2024
M-346 20 years
Military Aviation

Leonardo M-346: Two Decades of Cutting-Edge Training Excellence

On July 15, 2024, the M-346 advanced jet trainer celebrated 20 years since its first flight, and is now being further upgraded to start the next chapter of its operational…

Elia Silvestris Elia Silvestris
August 8, 2024
RAF F-35B Air Policing
F-35

British F-35Bs Deploy on Air Policing Mission for the First Time

Four F-35Bs of 617 Squadron have deployed to Iceland to begin a NATO Air Policing deployment, the first ever deployment of its type for the F-35 in British service. The…

Kai Greet Kai Greet
August 8, 2024
AASM MiG-29
Military Aviation

First Close-Up Image of the French AASM Hammer Bomb on a Ukrainian MiG-29

Similarly to other weapons, the 250 kg AASM munition is carried by a custom made pylon under the MiG-29's innermost wing attachment point. After images and videos earlier this year…

Parth Satam Parth Satam
Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 8, 2024
FVP drone vs Mi-28
Military Aviation

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Mid-Air

A video shows an FPV drone attacking a Mi-28 helicopter during a low altitude flight, apparently hitting its tail rotor, however the fate of the helicopter is unclear. Demonstrating the…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
August 8, 2024
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