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Category: In the News

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Russia Loses it Second Fighter Jet during the Kuznetsov’s First-Ever Combat Cruise
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Russia Loses it Second Fighter Jet during the Kuznetsov’s First-Ever Combat Cruise

Reports surfaced early this morning that a Russian Sukhoi Su-33 was recently lost at sea, probably as early as Saturday … Continue reading Russia Loses it Second Fighter Jet during the Kuznetsov’s First-Ever Combat Cruise

This is Japan’s First F-35A Stealth Fighter
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This is Japan’s First F-35A Stealth Fighter

It’s no secret that Japan has been vying to field 5th generation fighters for the better part of the last 20 … Continue reading This is Japan’s First F-35A Stealth Fighter

Canada Will Buy 18 Super Hornets as a Stopgap Solution for their Aging Fighter Fleet
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Canada Will Buy 18 Super Hornets as a Stopgap Solution for their Aging Fighter Fleet

In a move congruent to what Australia did some years back with the purchase of F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, Canada will … Continue reading Canada Will Buy 18 Super Hornets as a Stopgap Solution for their Aging Fighter Fleet

Chengdu J-20 Thrills at Zhuhai Airshow
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Chengdu J-20 Thrills at Zhuhai Airshow

The Chinese demonstrated the new J-20 at a public airshow for the first time this past weekend in Zhuhai. Continue reading Chengdu J-20 Thrills at Zhuhai Airshow

Jade Helm 2.0!? Conspiracy Theories Abound With New US Fighter Jet Aggressor Paint Scheme
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Jade Helm 2.0!? Conspiracy Theories Abound With New US Fighter Jet Aggressor Paint Scheme

Holy ravioli, it finally happened! Conspiracy theorists have seized upon the fact that the US Navy and Air Force have … Continue reading Jade Helm 2.0!? Conspiracy Theories Abound With New US Fighter Jet Aggressor Paint Scheme

Check Out These Images of Military Aircraft Seeking Refuge from the Fury of Hurricane Matthew
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Check Out These Images of Military Aircraft Seeking Refuge from the Fury of Hurricane Matthew

If you live in Columbus, Ohio, you might be wondering why a flock of F-22 Raptors suddenly appeared at Rickenbacker … Continue reading Check Out These Images of Military Aircraft Seeking Refuge from the Fury of Hurricane Matthew

UPDATED: US Air Force U-2 Spyplane Goes Down in California
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UPDATED: US Air Force U-2 Spyplane Goes Down in California

According to news outlets local to Sacramento, California, a Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady crashed at around 0905 local time on a … Continue reading UPDATED: US Air Force U-2 Spyplane Goes Down in California

F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships
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F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

A US Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II (STOVL variant) just proved, a few days ago, that it could successfully function as … Continue reading F-35s Can Now Function as Airborne Spotters for US Navy Warships

F-15D Delivery
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F-15D Delivery

The Tactical Air Network’s Alan Kenny was at RAF Lakenheath, England on Thursday to watch the departure of eight F-15D Eagles … Continue reading F-15D Delivery

The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss
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The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

On June 2nd of this year, US Marine Captain Jeff “Kooch” Kuss, the Number 6 pilot for the US Navy’s … Continue reading The US Navy Has Concluded Its Investigation into the Crash of Blue Angel Capt. Jeff Kuss

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