Yearly Archive: 2020

Russian Fighters Train for Air-to-Air Refueling

Russian Fighters Train for Air-to-Air Refueling

The crews of the operational and tactical aviation of the Central Military District began one of the most difficult types of flight training in the sky over the Urals during the day and at night – air-to-air refuelling (AAR).

Supersonic fighter-interceptors MiG-31BM, fighter jet Su-34 and reconna…

Bell V-280 Valor Tests New Mission Equipment, External Loads

Bell V-280 Valor Tests New Mission Equipment, External Loads

FORT WORTH, Texas — Bell Textron Inc. has demonstrated two capabilities that highlight the Bell V-280 Valor’s ability to execute mission relevant maneuvers, as well as integrate new technology.

The demonstrations, held at the Bell Flight Research Center in Arlington, TX, included use of a newl…

Mirage F-1Cs to Play ‘Aggressor’ Role at Tyndall AFB

Mirage F-1Cs to Play ‘Aggressor’ Role at Tyndall AFB

TYNDALL AFB, Fla. — Tyndall AFB made history December 14 as a unit of F-1 Mirage aircraft arrived at the base in support of an Air Combat Command mass training effort in partnership with the Airborne Tactical Advantage Company.

For the next year or two, Tyndall AFB will house and support the co…

French Attack Sub Visits Guam, Trains with US Navy SSN

French Attack Sub Visits Guam, Trains with US Navy SSN

WATERS OFF GUAM — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) had the rare opportunity to train with French crew this month, when she conducted a series of at-sea submarine exercises with the Rubis-class nuclear powered submarine (SSN) FS Émeraude.

Émeraude and the Loire…

Damen to Lead EDIDP-Funded “Sea Defence” Project

Damen to Lead EDIDP-Funded “Sea Defence” Project

Following the selection last June of the SEA Defence project by the European Commission (EC) within the European Defense Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP 2019), the consortium is proud to announce the official start of the project. The EDIDP, which paves the way for the European Defence Fund,…
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