Category: Aviation

With the Cold War with Russia reheating again, the Pentagon is planning on dusting off the former air base in Keflavik, Iceland and refurbishing it to keep an eye on Russia’s new submarines. The modernization of hangars at the Naval Air Station in Keflavik is a $14.4 million-dollar upgrade which will house more of the […]

The multirole JF-17 Thunder (also known as CAC FC-1 Xiaolong) flying at the Dubai Airshow is a joint venture between the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and China’s Catic group, and is being offered as a supersonic replacement fighter for militaries using older 2nd generation combat aircraft. The aircraft offers low acquisition cost, compared with other new […]

So how many people can literally black out from pulling G forces and still smile and laugh about it? Not many but this news reporter took it all in stride and wanted more! Now before you pass judgement (or laugh too much) how many of you have ever pulled over 7 G’s? Featured image by […]

A young girl runs to greet her family after the arrival of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, VFA-195 and Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan. VFA-115, VFA-195 and VAQ 141 arrived at MCAS Iwakuni as part Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5’s relocation from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, […]

Embraer announced an order for six of their A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft by the Philippine Air Force (PAF). “We are honored to be selected by the Philippine Air Force, our second operator in the Asia-Pacific region, and with the confidence expressed by our customer”, said Jackson Schneider, president and CEO of Embraer Defense & Security. “The Super […]

A dozen US F-22 and F-35 stealth fighter jets have arrived in South Korea for a regular joint exercise with South Korean forces, a defense ministry source said Sunday. The allies plan to kick off the five-day VIGILANT ACE 18 practice Monday, which would demonstrate their combined air power against North Korea. “The realistic air […]

An Iranian military base near Damascus came under attack just after midnight Saturday by missiles from the Israeli military, according to Lebanon’s Al-Mustaqbal TV and the Saudi-owned Al-Arabiya network. Twelve Iranian military personnel were killed in the air strike, Syrian sources claim that they intercepted and shot down two Israeli missiles. Arab media reports said Israel […]

A Marine descends from an MV-22B Osprey during training at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 28, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez

North Korean citizens who live near the country’s nuclear test site believe that they are suffering from radiation exposure and fear that the health of many others is in jeopardy, according to defectors who made their way south. One former North Korean, Lee Jeong Hwa tells her story with a familiar twist. That North Korean […]

In a very rare move, the US Air Force has fired Lt. Col. Jason Heard, the commanding office of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron better known to aviation enthusiasts as the Thunderbirds. The Air Force did not give a reason for his departure but said his boss, Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, 57th Wing Commander, […]

Friday night viewing fun! Carrier flight operations on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) while deployed in the Mediterranean Sea. The Big E lives! Featured image of Sailors observing flight operations on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) by U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jhi L. Scott [Public […]

The Pentagon’s plan to ban the use of older types of cluster bombs due to take effect on Jan. 1, 2019, has been delayed indefinitely. US officials are stating that safety improvements in munitions technology, in particular, because of a large number of bombs that failed to explode hasn’t advanced enough to replace older stockpiles. […]