The modernized Tu-95MSM strategic bomber has made its combat debut. One aircraft was seen releasing the Kh-101 missile for strikes in Syria.
Day: November 18, 2016
Live firing of YJ-91 ARM and PL-12 AAM
China unveiled the firing of its YJ-91 anti-radiation missile and PL-12 air-to-air missile on CCTV news recently. The J-10B is also seen carrying the YJ-91 for the first time in public.
Kuwait cleared to buy 32 F/A-18Es and 8 F/A-18Fs; conformal fuel tanks included
The outgoing Obama administration has cleared the sale of 32 F/A-18Es and 8 F/A-18Fs to Kuwait. Filed inside Transmittal No: 16-21 is the request for eight conformal fuel tanks as well.
By U.S. Navy photo by Midshipman John Ivancic [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Qatar cleared to buy 72 F-15QAs
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress on the potential sale of 72 Boeing F-15QAs to Qatar.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Debbie Hernandez [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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Israel’s FrakenEagle
Remember the FrankenHornet from the Finnish Air Force? Well, the Israeli Air Force has carried out its own Frankenstein conversion of a F-15 Eagle.
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