Israel Claims First to Use F-35 Stealth Aircraft in Combat

Israel has struck targets in the Middle East with the F-35 Adir jet twice, making the Jewish state the first country to use the stealth fighter in a combat role in the region, Israel Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Amikam Norkin announced on Tuesday. “We are flying the F-35 all over the Middle East. It has […]

Picture of the Day: U.S. Army Task Force Brawler CH-47F Chinook Releases Flares

A U.S. Army Task Force Brawler CH-47F Chinook releases flares while conducting a training exercise with a Guardian Angel team assigned to the 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 26, 2018. The Army crews and Air Force Guardian Angel teams conducted the exercise to build teamwork and procedures as they provide joint […]

Watch: Bell V-280 Valor First Ever Cruise Mode Flight!

The V-280 is reported to be designed for a cruising speed of 280 knots a top speed of 300 knots, a range of 2,100 nautical miles and an effective combat range of 500 to 800 nmi. Expected maximum takeoff weight is around 30,000 lb say Bell. In one major difference from the earlier V-22 Osprey tiltrotor, the engines remain […]

Breaking! US Air Force T-38 Training Jet Crashes in Mississippi

A U.S. Air Force training jet has crashed in northeast Mississippi with both pilots ejecting safely. Columbus Air Force Base officials say in a statement that the T-38C Talon II crashed about 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The plane went down near Columbus Air Force Base, which is north of the city of Columbus. The pilots have […]

Watch: Army Paratroopers Drop Into Biscayne Bay! This is Awesome!

U.S. Army Paratroopers conduct a water jump into Biscayne Bay, FL from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The jump was made by members of the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion, Psychological Operations Company, and the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne) to keep current on qualifications. Filmed on May 15, 2018. Featured image by video screen capture

Exercise Chesapeake 2018: Integrating a French Navy Air Wing with the US Navy

Exercise Chesapeake 2018 is the first-ever training to fully integrate a French Navy air wing into a single, unified carrier air wing, Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8). This historic first in naval aviation is another demonstration of the Navy’s implementation of the National Defense Strategy and its direction to strengthen alliances and deepen collaboration to […]

Watch: Turn the B-1 Lancer Bomber into a Gunship?

Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship. The B-1B Lancer bomber already carries more weapons than any of its counterparts. But officials are exploring the possibility of adding a cannon to its arsenal. The company is exploring the possibility of mounting different types of weapons. “A weapon may include or correspond to […]

Watch: Sunday Fun Day Base Jump from 160 Meter Antenna Somewhere in Europe

Andrew Toyer and Mick Hill make the scariest walk to a BASE exit ever. What: 160 meter Antenna in Europe 😜 When: August 2017 Why: Because we can! 😜 “Scariest walk and pre jump ever, the jump itself pales in comparison to the walk.” – Andrew Toyer YouTube Featured image by video screen capture

Watch: Cuba Plane Crash – 100+ Dead – 3 Survivors

More than 100 people have died after a plane crashed moments after take-off in Havana, Cuba. Only three people – who are in a critical condition – survived when a Cubana Airlines flight exploded into flames and plunged to the ground near Jose Marti International Airport. According to local reports five children, including a baby […]