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Qatar Establishes First Overseas Air Force Facility at US Base in Idaho
By Garth Calitz In a landmark move symbolising deepening defence ties between the United States and Qatar, the two nations have agreed to establish a Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The announcement, made on October 10, 2025, by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Qatari Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, marks the first time that Qatar will operate a dedicated military facility on US soil. The new faci
Garth Calitz
Oct 14, 20254 min read


UAC Delivers Another Batch of Su-34s to the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation has manufactured and delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Japan Air Self-Defence Force Completes Historic First Fighter Deployment to Europe
The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has successfully executed its inaugural fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Boeing X-32 – So Ugly it Failed
Continuing the series about ugly aircraft, even the Military manage to get involved in trying to design ugly aircraft! To any fighter,...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Beechcraft M-346N Goes on Nationwide Tour Showcasing Capabilities for US Navy
Textron Aviation Defence initiated a nationwide tour this week to present the Beechcraft M-346N as a comprehensive "ready-now" solution...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin to Implement Software Upgrade for Koren F-16 Flight Training
Lockheed Martin has announced an upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to integrate the advanced...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Draken International Takes Legal Action Against Denel for R124 Million in Cheetah Aircraft Dispute
Denel, a state-owned defence conglomerate, is presently confronting a R124 million lawsuit initiated by the US company Draken...
Garth Calitz
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Thailand Places for Gripen E/F from Saab
Saab has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and has received an order for four Gripen E/F...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Poland Finalizes Agreement to Modernize F-16 Fleet
The Polish Ministry of National Defence has concluded a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States government to upgrade...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 min read


EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025, One Week-Endless Possibilities
Text by Garth Calitz Photos by Paul Ludick and others The theme "One Week – Endless Possibilities" really hit the mark at Oshkosh in...
Garth Calitz
Jul 30, 20255 min read
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