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The maiden flight of the Leonardo M-346LFFA
On 13 July 2020, the first prototype of the Leonardo M-346 LFFA light combat aircraft made its first flight from Leonardos factory field...
Garth Calitz
Jul 21, 20202 min read


P-8A Poseidon, The Submarine Hunter
Earlier this year the US. Navy received its 100th P-8A aircraft from Boeing as the global fleet, which also includes the Indian navy and...
Garth Calitz
Jul 14, 20204 min read


Team Nightjar, Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to...
Garth Calitz
Jul 14, 20203 min read


AH-64 Apache Helicopters, 2500 and Counting
Boeing recently delivered its 2,500th AH-64 Apache helicopter, an E-model Apache for the US. Army, from the company’s production line in...
Garth Calitz
Jul 7, 20202 min read


The Brazilian Air Force C-390 Millennium
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) took delivery of the third multi-mission medium airlift C-390 Millennium in the series manufactured by...
Garth Calitz
Jul 7, 20202 min read


NATO take Possession of their first A330 MRTT
The first of eight Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered by the NATO Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) has been...
Garth Calitz
Jun 30, 20202 min read


Operation Mole Cricket 19 IAF's most Decisive Victory
In 1992, just a year after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Maj.- Gen. (res.) David Ivri, then-director- general of the Defence...
Garth Calitz
Jun 30, 20208 min read


Is this the End of the Silver Falcons?
By Garth Calitz What would the country's Airshows and National Celebrations be like without the SAAF Aerobatic Display Team? For those of us who are dedicated followers of the South African Airshow circuit, it would signify a missing piece of the South African Air Force's history. For generations, the Silver Falcons Aerobatic Team of the South African Airforce has captivated audiences throughout South Africa, fostered national pride, and inspired aspiring future SAAF aviators
Garth Calitz
Jun 24, 20202 min read


400th CV-22 Osprey delivery to the US DOD
Bell Textron and Boeing have delivered the 400th V-22 Osprey to the United States Department of Defence. The US Air Force Special...
Garth Calitz
Jun 16, 20202 min read


Blue Angels receive their first Super Hornet
The US. Navy’s Blue Angel flight demonstration squadron has taken delivery of their first Super Hornet test aircraft from Boeing...
Garth Calitz
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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