Air mercenaries: the reality of tomorrow?
On the creation of the first private air force in the world and their prospects for use ...
Tu-142 continue to work in the Atlantic and the Arctic
Long-range anti-submarine Tu-142 aircraft patrol important areas of the Arctic and North Atlantic. Such sorties were regularly carried out last year and will continue this year ....
The first flight into the future: Tu-160M of a new construction entered the tests
The newly built strategic missile carrier Tu-160M made its maiden flight. This event shows that the production of such equipment is fully restored and is ready to fulfill the assigned tasks ...
"Degradation" of American long-range bombers
In the past 2021, there was a significant reduction in American strategic bombers, and the combat readiness of the remaining ones leaves much to be desired ...
Germany: from its "Tornado" to alien F-35
German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht prepares to buy American fighters ...
Boeing's new hypersonic aircraft concept
Boeing has unveiled a new hypersonic aircraft concept. In the future, such an aircraft may find application in the military sphere. However, the timing and likelihood of successful development ...
Combat aircraft. The dead cannot be killed
Bombers Bloch MB.200 and Bloch MB.210 ...
Top news from the world of military aviation in 2021
Let us remember what most pleased and surprised 2021 fans of military aviation. Particular attention was focused on Russia and China ...
Similar to the F-35B: "strange" features of the new Chinese fighter
China has begun testing a new stealthy carrier-based fighter J-35. It is sometimes referred to as a "clone of the F-35", but this idea is not correct ...
Combat aircraft. The amazing fate of a training fighter
Fighter Yak-7 and its modifications ...
On the eve of tests: Tu-160M of new construction
The production of Tu-160 strategic missile carriers has been restored. The first aircraft of the new construction is now being prepared for testing, and in the near future the next board will be rolled out of the assembly shop ...
Benefits and expectations. Finland chooses F-35A fighter
Finland has officially announced the upcoming purchases of F-35A Lightning II fighters. A complete replacement of existing fighters with this technique is planned to be carried out within a decade ...
Technology and Collaboration: Critical Issues in the Development of the TF-X Fighter (Turkey)
Turkey continues to develop its own 5th generation fighter TF-X. Due to limited opportunities, it plans to seek help from third countries and obtain the desired technologies from them ....
Mi-28NM and Chrysanthemum-M. Prospects for attack helicopters and missiles
The Russian industry plans to carry out a new modernization of the Chrysanthemum anti-tank guided missile. In addition, the ammunition of this family will be included in the ammunition of the new carrier ....
VRT500 - the first Russian light helicopter
The start of flight tests of the newest domestic multipurpose helicopter VRT500 is scheduled for next year. In a few more years, this car will go into production and is expected to affect the overall ...
Light attack aircraft A-37 Dragonfly: a successful aircraft for its niche
The light attack aircraft A-37 Dragonfly is considered one of the best US attack aircraft during the Vietnam War. Due to the favorable ratio of technical and combat characteristics, these machines successfully solved ...
Modernization of MiG-31 aircraft continues
A full-scale program of overhaul and modernization of MiG-31 fighters is underway. Recently, new details of the current work and the prospects for the development of the updated MiG-31BM became known ...
The state and prospects of the US tanker fleet in the report of the Hudson Institute
For the use of combat aircraft around the world, the US Air Force has a developed fleet of tanker aircraft. However, its size and capabilities no longer meet the requirements of the present and the future - and it requires ...
Combat aircraft. When the horns are not a hindrance
Medium bomber PZL.37 "Los" ...
American target aircraft and air defense breakers based on decommissioned fighters
In the 4st century, remotely piloted targets capable of carrying aircraft weapons were created on the basis of F-16 Phantom II and F-XNUMX Fighting Falcon aircraft taken from storage ...
Turkish MIUS: unmanned fighter of the future or a PR project
Turkey and Ukraine signed an agreement on the supply of engines for a promising Turkish UAV from the Baykar company. It is positioned as an unmanned fighter ...
Promising turboprop attack aircraft Calidus B-350
For the first time, the Emirates group of companies Calidus LLC presented the promising B-350 attack aircraft. Due to its large size and takeoff weight, this turboprop machine is capable of carrying significant ...
Armed and dangerous: bombs and missiles for the PAK YES
A promising long-range aviation complex will become the main aircraft novelty in Russia in recent years. Some conclusions about its armament can be drawn now ...
The sixth generation for the US Air Force: how it is portrayed and what it will be like in reality
Apparently, we will soon learn a lot about the project of the US Air Force Next Generation Air Dominance. In the meantime, let's take a look at the latest fighter concepts ...