France launches its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria
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The French military has carried out its first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, according to a statement from the office of France’s presidency. The country had announced earlier this month that it would expand its aerial campaign against ISIS in Iraq — which it began a year ago — to include the militant group’s positions […]
Updated J-31 unveiled, expected to hit global market in 5 yrs
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China has unveiled an updated version of the J-31 “Gyrfalcon” fighter jet, which is expected to be marketed internationally within the next five years, reports the Beijing-based Sina Military Network. An updated model of the J-31 — a single-seat, twin-engine, fifth-generation stealth multirole fighter developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation — was recently on display […]
Boeing KC-46A tanker test aircraft flew 4 hours during 1st flight
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Boeing KC-46A tanker test aircraft flew 4 hours during 1st flight The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is a military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner. In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner in the KC-X tanker competition to […]
New satellite images Russian airbase Basel al-Assad. Syria
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New satellite images Russian airbase Basel al-Assad. Syria.
New photo of Russian Su-24 All-weather attack aircraft in Syria
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The new photo of Russian Su-24 All-weather attack aircraft in Latakia Syria. It is vital note that Russian Air Force deployed 28 combat planes ( 4 Su-30SMs, 12 Su-25SMs and 12 Su-24s ) to Syria. Image satellite of Net-covered Su-24
Image concept of Chinese hypersonic aircraft
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China carried out another test of a new high-tech hypersonic glide vehicle, an ultra high-speed missile designed to deliver nuclear weapons and avoid defenses. The latest test of what the Pentagon calls the Wu-14 hypersonic glide vehicle was carried out from the Wuzhai missile test range in central China. The test was judged successful, according […]
First fuselage completed for Bell’s V-280
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The first fuselage for Bell Helicopter’s V-280 Valor vertical lift aircraft has been completed by Spirit AeroSystems. The fuselage for Bell’s Multi-role Technology Demonstrator program aircraft was completed in just 22 months and is being prepared for shipment to Bell’s final assembly facility in Texas. “Delivering a fuselage from design to completion in 22 months […]
Geolocating Russian military aircraft in Syria
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Over the last week there’s been a great deal of interest in the movement of Russian military equipment and troops to Syria, with images published by AllSource Analysis of al-Assad International Airport showing the arrival of military aircraft supporting Russia’s growing presence.
France offers Patroller Drones to Egypt
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Sagem (of French group Safran) and Egyptian manufacturer AOI-Aircraft Factory have signed an exclusive commercial and industrial collaboration agreement concerning the Patroller surveillance unmanned aircraft system, aimed to address the requirements of the Egyptian Ministry of Defence. According to the terms of this agreement, AOI-Aircraft Factory could handle final assembly of Patroller unmanned system in […]
New Russian Activity in Syria: Mi-8 and Ka-27 located southeast of Latakia
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New Russian Activity in Syria: Mi-8 and Ka-27 located southeast of Latakia New satellite imagery from AllSource Analysis. Istamo Weapon Facility in Syria (southeast of Latakia). Evidence of new paving/clearing operations, logistics/storage, and both Mi-8 and Ka-27 helos in newly-paved areas.