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DragonFire Laser
Weapons

DragonFire Laser Weapon Will Equip Royal Navy Warships From 2027

The weapon will provide highly effective defence against drone and missile threats with just £10 a shot. The UK Ministry of Defence announced that the new, cutting-edge DragonFire laser will…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 13, 2024
AMX retirement
Italian Air Force

Last Four Italian AMX Jets, Set To Join Future ‘Flying Museum’, Reach Final Retirement Destination

The recent retirement of the final four operational AMX aircraft from Istrana marks the conclusion of their 35-year service with the Italian Air Force. These aircraft join the historic flying…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 13, 2024
Su-27 AASM
Military Aviation

First Footage Of Ukrainian Su-27 Dropping French-supplied AASM Hammer Bomb Emerges

A clip shows for the first time that Ukrainian Air Force Su-27s have integrated the French AASM Hammer bomb already spotted on the MiG-29s. A few weeks ago we reported…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 12, 2024

Brazilian A-29 Super Tucanos Intercept Drug Planes Trying To Infiltrate The Country

In both cases, upon intercepted, the smugglers opted to crash land their aircraft in an attempt to avoid capture. The Brazilian Air Force’s A-29 Super Tucanos intercepted two drug planes…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
April 12, 2024
F-22 gear issue Kadena
Aviation Safety

F-22 Suffers Nose Gear Issue At Kadena Airbase Ends Up With Nose Down On Runway

Images being circulated online show the aircraft on its nose at the base in Japan. A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor suffered a nose gear issue at Kadena Air Base,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 12, 2024
U-2 retirement
Military Aviation

Beale AFB Retires Another U-2 As Dragon Lady’s Phase Out Moves Forward

Dragon Lady Tail 80-1085 completed her final flight recently as the fleet prepares for retirement. The U.S. Air Force is moving forward with its plan to retire the iconic U-2…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
April 11, 2024
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