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F-35A squadron brings fifth-generation capabilities to Red Flag
Pilots and maintainers with the 421st Fighter Squadron are launching and flying the F-35A Lightning II in their first Red Flag exercise...
Garth Calitz
Feb 12, 20203 min read


Fully Modernised TU-160M Missile Carrier Bomber Takes to the Sky
On 2 February 2020 the maiden flight of the first prototype of fully modernised TU-160M missile carrier bomber, which is based on the...
Garth Calitz
Feb 12, 20202 min read


Lockheed Martin Delivers Second KC-130J Aerial Refueler To France’s Armée De L'Air
Lockheed Martin delivered the second of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers to representatives from France’s Armée de l'Air on...
Garth Calitz
Feb 10, 20202 min read


Airbus Helicopters Continues the Militarisation of the H160
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) are pursuing a new set of studies to further the militarisation of...
Garth Calitz
Feb 9, 20202 min read


SAAF 100 – Historic Glory and Centennial Denial
The South African Airforce (SAAF) will be reaching their 100 birthday on 1 February 2020, this major milestone unfortunately seems to...
Garth Calitz
Jan 28, 202018 min read


The SAAF's mighty 17 Squadron rescues stranded flood victims
On Monday, 09 December 2019 at approximately 12:30, the National Joint Operational Centre (NATJOC) activated two South African Air Force...
Garth Calitz
Dec 10, 20193 min read


Chinese Fighters, Parallel Development or Blatant Copies
Chinas influence in the world is growing rapidly, especially here in Africa. As China grows economically it was an only a matter of time...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20196 min read
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