The AD-5N ‘Skyraider’ and Its Little-Known Nuclear Role in the Cold War
In late 1958, during heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Skyraider pilots were prepped for nuclear strike missions. They spent…
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China and Russia Hold New Joint Air Patrol Over the Sea of Japan
This is the ninth joint strategic air patrol performed by China and Russia since the cooperation agreement established by the…
The United States Navy’s Pioneering Carrier Plane: The Douglas TBD-1 Devastator
Highly advanced at the time of production, the Douglas TBD-1 incorporated many new innovations but was outclassed and nearly obsolete…
Second Prototype of Turkey’s Hürjet Flies in New Colors for the First Time
The second prototype showcases significant design modifications, likely tailored to enhance its light attack capabilities. These changes suggest the aircraft…
Dassault Rafale
The Rafale is a multirole 4th generation (or 4.5+ in the latest version) fighter capable of supersonic flight and developed…
China’s Mysterious Aircraft Carrier Sets Sail
A mysterious flat-top ship was recently spotted departing from the Guangzhou shipyard, after being quickly built. The purpose of the…
First Clear Image of a Chinese J-20 Stealth Fighter Launching a PL-10 Air-to-Air Missile Emerges
The side internal weapons bays are designed to house the PL-10 short-range air-to-air missile. Additionally, the J-20’s bay mechanics and…
Unauthorised Drones Continue to Plague U.S. Air Force Bases in the UK
A comprehensive look at how the situation, which an anonymous U.S. official said appears to be coordinated and not the…
French Rafale Refuels A400M Cargo in Unconventional Buddy Refueling
The A400M acted as a surrogate for the E-2D Hawkeye, which the French Navy is acquiring, during the tests of…
Suspicious Drone Spotted Near HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier During Port Call In Germany
HMS Queen Elizabeth was in Hamburg, Germany, when a drone visit raised suspicions about the China co-owned Tollerort container terminal.…