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By Thomas Newdick Dec 21, 2020

Russia’s New Long-Endurance Arctic Research Vessel Might Be The Ugliest Ship We’ve Seen

The new Project 00903 ship is expected to operate on research missions in the Arctic region, for up to two years at a time.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 21, 2020

Watch A Super Hornet Launch Off A “Ski Jump” During Testing Aimed At The Indian Navy

Boeing says it has proven the jet’s compatibility with Indian Navy aircraft carriers, which lack catapults.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 18, 2020

F-16s Rescue Desperate Special Operators In This Chilling Account With Gun Camera Footage

F-16 pilot Edward Linch recounts a harrowing mission over war-torn Iraq that resulted in him being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 18, 2020

India To Modify Used Airliners Into Early-Warning Radar Jets To Keep Pace With Its Rivals

With a shortage of airborne early warning assets, a radar-equipped A320 airliner could be the solution.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 17, 2020

Watch This Chinese Z-8 Naval Helicopter Fly Just Feet Off The Ground Along A Highway

It’s not known if this hair-raising maneuver was pre-planned or not, but the big helicopter certainly makes a dramatic impression. 
By Thomas Newdick Dec 16, 2020

Watch A Russian Navy Submarine Absolutely Soak Onlookers With A Mock Torpedo Launch

The “water slug” maneuver we see here is the submarine equivalent to firing a blank from a gun.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 16, 2020

Russia's Reborn Il-114 Transport Aircraft Eyed For Specialized Military Roles

Various Russian electronic warfare and maritime patrol aircraft need replacing, and the Il-114-300 might fit the bill.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 15, 2020

The Soviet Union’s Burya Cruise Missile Was A Little-Known Cold War Monster

The ramjet-powered, thermonuclear-tipped beast of a cruise missile competed with early ICBMs during the Cold War.
By Joseph Trevithick , Thomas Newdick and Tyler Rogoway Dec 15, 2020

Stealthy XQ-58 Drone Busts The Networking Logjam Between F-22 And F-35

During a major test, the drone acted as an airborne translator for the F-22 and F-35, while also flying in formation alongside them.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 14, 2020

U.S. Slams Turkey With Sanctions For Purchase Of Russia’s S-400 Air Defense System

The move comes after Turkey tests its S-400 surface-to-air missile system, and there could be more consequences to come.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 14, 2020

Qatar Executes An Incredible “Elephant Walk” Showcasing Its Growing Air Combat Might

Fighter jets, attack helicopters, cargo aircraft, and more took part in the event.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 11, 2020

No, Russia Really Doesn’t Need A New Single-Engine Fighter

Despite decades of work on a lightweight fighter concept, the prospect of orders seems as remote as ever.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 10, 2020

Navy Creates New Warrant Officer Role To Operate Its Carrier-Based Tanker Drones

The MQ-25 Stingray has also just completed its first flight with an aerial refueling pod attached.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 10, 2020

Russia Is Using Augmented Reality To Produce Its Su-57 Fighter

Increasingly high-tech manufacturing methods are being used as the production of the Su-57 Felon ramps up.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 9, 2020

Nigeria’s MiG-21 Fighter Jet Force Is Up For Sale

Nigeria’s Cold War-era Fishbed jets are up for grabs after many years of being grounded.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 8, 2020

Chuck Yeager's Amazing Life Told Through The Airplanes He Flew

Chuck Yeager is among the most famous aviators of all time. The airplane was his brush, the sky his canvas, and flying was his art.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 8, 2020

Watch Crew Eject From An Australian Super Hornet After An Aborted Takeoff

Both pilots ejected successfully before the fighter jet ended up nose-down in the grass alongside the runway.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 7, 2020

Thieves Broke Into Russia’s Il-80 Doomsday Plane

The criminals removed a hatch and made off with radio equipment from the strategic airborne command post.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 7, 2020

Flooding Threatens To Put New British Carrier Out Of Action For Six Months

HMS Prince Of Wales was in dock when the incident occurred and necessary repairs could cost millions of pounds.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 4, 2020

Aevum's Space Launch Plane Is A-5 Vigilante Sized, Its Claims Are Even Bigger

The rollout of a mockup of the Ravn X Autonomous Launch Vehicle concept was intriguing, but it also raised a lot of questions. 
By Thomas Newdick Dec 4, 2020

France Confirms That Indonesia Wants To Buy Rafale Fighter Jets

The country has been seeking a new combat aircraft, with France’s Dassault Rafale the latest in a line of candidates.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 3, 2020

China’s Y-20 Transport Appears To Be Finally Flying With Indigenous Jet Engines

The Y-20, China’s largest indigenous aircraft, needs new, more powerful engines to reach its full potential.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 2, 2020

The Untold Story Of How Indonesian And Australian Jets Nearly Came To Blows Over East Timor

Amid rising tensions, one Indonesian Air Force Hawk pilot had an intense aerial encounter with an Australian Hornet.
By Thomas Newdick Dec 2, 2020

Russia’s Okhotnik Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Tests Air-To-Air Missiles: Report

The flying-wing drone has apparently begun tests carrying air-to-air missile surrogates for a planned “fighter-interceptor role.”
By Thomas Newdick Dec 1, 2020

Yes, Serbian Air Defenses Did Hit Another F-117 During Operation Allied Force In 1999

New details regarding the incident confirm long-standing rumors of an F-117 being damaged by a surface-to-air missile over Serbia.