SLAF inducts Beechcraft King Air 360ER to boost maritime surveillance

The Sri Lanka Air Force officially inducted a Beechcraft King Air 360ER on October 10, 2024, in a ceremony led by Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary to the Ministry of Defence….

Panavia Tornado Swing-Wing Combat Jet’s Ten Most Unusual Variants

The Panavia Tornado officially turns 50 years old today, so let’s look back at some of its most obscure iterations. Half a century ago today, the first prototype of the Panavia Tornado, aircraft…

Life Inside the HULL of a MASSIVE US Aircraft Carrier?

What is life really like inside the massive steel hull of a US aircraft carrier? In this video, we take you behind the scenes to explore the hidden world of these floating fortresses…

Secretive X-37B Spaceplane To Use Aerobraking Maneuvers To Rapidly Change Orbit

New details about the latest X-37B mission showcase its high maneuverability and underscore long-standing questions about its capabilities. One of America’s secretive X-37Bs is set to perform a series of aerobraking maneuvers that…

This Picture Is Real: Why the Navy Detonated Explosives Inside an Aircraft Carrier

The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier, was scuttled on May 14, 2005, after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1965 to 1996. The Incident: The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty…

France Confirms Upgraded Mirage 2000s Heading To Ukraine In Early 2025

Donated Dassault Mirage 2000s fighters will be joining the Ukrainian Air Force’s F-16s in the new year. France has announced details of its plans to put surplus Dassault Mirage 2000 fighters into Ukrainian…

Chinese Spy Plane FLIES DANGEROUSLY CLOSE to US Fighter Jets, Then THIS Happened…

Recent years have witnessed a dramatic surge in confrontations between the US and Chinese aircraft raising serious. Concerns about the potential for unintended conflict but what happens? When US Navy fighter jets come…

Russia’s S-70 Hunter Drone Was Armed When Shot Down By Friendly Fighter Over Ukraine

Evidence from the crash site points to the flying wing drone having flown a combat test mission with glide bombs. Photos of the wreckage of the Russian S-70 Okhotnik-B (Hunter-B) flying wing unmanned…

Why Are US Navy Ships SO RUSTY While Chinese Warships Look Spotless?

Ever wonder why US Navy ships often look rusty compared to their spotless Russian and Chinese counterparts? Surprisingly, this isn’t about neglect or age. American naval vessels spend far more time at sea,…

A Chinese Fighter Jet TRIES to Land on a US Aircraft Carrier, Then THIS Happened…

A Chinese jet fighter, is attempting something unbelievable – landing on the deck of a US aircraft carrier. The crew scrambles, alarms blare, and the world holds its breath. Given the current tensions…

What Happens If a Chinese Fighter Jet CRASHES Into a US Aircraft Carrier?

The South China Sea is a ticking time bomb of military tensions between two superpowers: the United States and China. With their naval forces constantly on high alert, one question becomes more terrifying…

When US Navy Pilots Miss the Arrestor Cables During Aircraft Carrier Landing

Join us on board the USS Gerald R. Ford, one of the most esteemed aircraft carriers in the US Navy. This video provides an in-depth exploration of the vital operations conducted on these…

Can The AC-130 Gunship Stay Relevant?

The AC-130 is at a crossroads as the focus shifts away from counter-insurgency and counter-terror operations in permissive airspace to peer-state conflicts, especially one in a hotly-contested Pacific. The AC-130 was one of…

Why Did Russia Just Shoot Down Its Own Fighter-Sized S-70 Hunter Drone Over Ukraine?

The S-70 Okhotnik-B flying-wing unmanned combat air vehicle was shot down by a Russian fighter miles past the front lines and its wreckage could be a big intel win. A bizarre situation emerged…

Watch Turkey’s ‘Solo Turk’ F-16 Demo Jet’s Close Call During A Recent Airshow

The Solo Turk demo jet appears to have got much too close to the ground for comfort during a recent airshow display. One of the best-known military jet demonstrations currently active, the Turkish…

Navy Nears Final Decision on F/A-XX Stealth Fighter, Aiming for 2030s Deployment

While the Air Force’s NGAD fighter initiative currently paused, the Navy is pushing ahead with its similar F/A-XX stealth jet program. The U.S. Navy expects its sixth-generation fighter to enter service in the…