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Memorial for Qassem Soleimani Erected in Lebanon Depicts The Moment His SUV Was Hit By A Drone Missile

One year ago, Iranian General Qasem Soleimani was killed in Baghdad. A somewhat weird memorial erected in Lebanon shows the moment a missile hit the SUV carrying the head of…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 2, 2021
Military Aviation

Swiss Air Force F/A-18s Finally Started Providing Round-the-Clock Swiss Airspace Protection Last Week

Until Dec. 31, 2020, the Swiss Air Force F/A-18s were available for Quick Reaction Alert only on business hours. About 7 years ago, an embarrassing incident highlighted the need for…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 2, 2021
Military Aviation

Check Out This Photo Of A U.S. AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship Refueling At Night In The Persian Gulf Area

The U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunships are a constant presence in the CENTCOM AOR (Area Of Responsibility). The picture in this post shows an AC-130J Ghostrider being refueled at…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
January 1, 2021
Helicopters

First AW169 In New Advanced Light Utility Helicopter Configuration Begins Flight Testing

The AW169 LUH helicopter, based on the AW169M light intermediate twin-engine helicopter, features a new skid landing gear which replaces the standard retractable gear. The first Leonardo AW169 LUH (Light…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 31, 2020
Russia

First Serial Production Su-57 Felon Delivered To The Russian Aerospace Forces

The aircraft, which is the second Su-57 serially built, was delivered a year after the first built crashed during pre-delivery testing. The Russian Aerospace Forces received on Dec. 25, 2020,…

Stefano D'Urso Stefano D'Urso
December 30, 2020
Aviation

Leonardo: Deep Dive Into The Main Programs Of One Of The Largest Defense Contractors In The World

Leonardo is one of the world's top ten players in Aerospace, Defense and Security. Let's have a look at the status of its most important projects in the Aeronautics, Helicopters,…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 30, 2020
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