KJ-500 was captured while landing at Yinchuan AB. pic.twitter.com/xYHs6JZdLK— dafeng cao (@dafengcao) August 31, 2018
August 31, 2018
KJ-500 was captured while landing at Yinchuan AB
First Turkish pilot to fly the F-35
Maj. Halit Oktay became the first pilot from Turkey to fly on the F-35A on Aug. 29.
HAF T-2 crashes, pilot killed
A Hellenic Air Force T-2 jet went down on Aug. 28 seven nautical miles north of Sparta at 8.50 a.m. Both pilots ejected but one was killed.
Saudi CH-4B armed UAV shot down by Houthi rebels in Yemen
Saudi CH-4B armed UAV shot down by Houthi rebels in Yemenhttps://t.co/elN0RXOU0Q pic.twitter.com/zHAyLFTaqE— Defence blog (@Defence_blog) August 30, 2018
Lockheed Martin is pitching its F-22, F-35 hybrid to the USAF too
Defense One has found out that Lockheed Martin is working behind the scenes to peddle its F-22, F-35 hybrid fighter to the U.S. Air Force.
Probably the only MC-130P in the world that can load bombs on its wings
363rd Training Squadron armament apprentice course students load bombs at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, August 15, 2018. To ensure the bomb is correctly aligned two set of eyes are set up to see the horizontal and the vertical angle of the bomb rack. Each one communicating to the driver of the lift to make slight adjustments. In a usual operation there will only be about three Airmen working to load a bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Pedro Tenorio)
Indonesia confirms it will be buying more C-130s
Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu is currently in the United States for a working visit and he revealed that Jakarta will be buying the C-130.
Royal Navy F-35 Lightning⚡refuel over the Atlantic on its way to its new home at RAF Marham
RT @DefenceES: Watch a @RoyalAirForce and @RoyalNavy F-35 Lightning⚡refuel over the Atlantic on its way to its new home at RAF Marham https://t.co/3ywAEJ8twz #aviation #navigation #Defence #AVGeek @marklanebiz @ron_eisele pic.twitter.com/5NUfM3Fwaf— Royal Institute of Navigation (@at_RIN) August 30, 2018
Image satint images reveal Iran is building a new surface-to-surface missile factory in Syria
#BREAKING: New @imagesatint images reveal Iran is building a new surface-to-surface missile factory in #Syria pic.twitter.com/dN6mxfJ2pW— Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) August 30, 2018
AF Thunderbirds and Blue Angels in a historic formation flight
151 years of friendship in one photo: 3 military jet teams from 2 countries sharing the skies over 1 common border. #CFSnowbirds joined our #FriendsPartnersAllies @AFThunderbirds & @BlueAngels in a historic formation flight. 1st time all 3 jet teams have flown together! pic.twitter.com/CUdSuoiGaZ— CF Snowbirds (@CFSnowbirds) August 31, 2018
August 30, 2018
French Air Force Mirage2000N last day, last flight
#Mirage2000N last day, last flight. So long, good beast...— Webmaster Chasse (@WebChasse) August 30, 2018
// Dernier vol pour le #Mirage200N. Bye bye, fidèle coursier... //#EC2_4 #Mirage2000eNd #LastFlight #NextGen #Rafale pic.twitter.com/6l5UmQuceg
A British F-35 Lightning has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons
NEWS: A British F-35 Lightning has carried out its first trials armed with UK-built weapons, showcasing the major role that the UK plays in the supersonic aircraft and bringing it a step closer to operations on the frontline. Read more: https://t.co/cVtkrRAX5I 🇬🇧🌎 @thef35 #F35 pic.twitter.com/TOLloalbC4— Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) August 30, 2018
A Turkish Kirpi MRAP vehicle involved in another rollover accident, 2 Turkish soldiers killed, 7 injured
A Turkish Kirpi MRAP vehicle involved in another rollover accident, 2 Turkish soldiers killed, 7 injured. pic.twitter.com/E5GHVFI893— e-Αmyna (@e_amyna) August 29, 2018
Indian Army at SCO Exercise Peace Mission
Ex #SCO2018. The final day of SCO Exercise Peace Mission marked validation of joint exercise in counter terrorist environment. Cooperation & synergy were hallmark of today's validation & testimony to integration & seamless execution that nations can achieve against terrorism. pic.twitter.com/LIPXJmlrnJ— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) August 29, 2018
Formation of all four RMAF - Airbus Defence - A400Ms over Putrajaya
Formation of all four RMAF @AirbusDefence A400Ms over Putrajaya today as part of the flypast rehearsal for National Day Parade on August 31 pic.twitter.com/Hey4ycD00P— Dzirhan Mahadzir (@DzirhanDefence) August 29, 2018
Blue Angels
If I were to pick just one maneuver to photograph over and over again, it would be this one. The Loop Break Cross. Pretty sure most of you already knew that though. 😉 BA Practice, Tuesday, 08/28/18. #BlueAngels pic.twitter.com/HVtsG8qXRG— Courtney Sweeden (@CourtneySweeden) August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
Four Malaysian A400Ms celebrating National Day 2018
4 pesawat A400M akan terlibat dalam menjayakan Terbang Lintas sempena #HariKebangsaan2018. Jangan lupa menyaksikan secara ‘live’ di Putrajaya, Jumaat ini! pic.twitter.com/fdnZk9P3X0— TUDM (@airforcenextgen) August 28, 2018
Namibia's Defence Force with FN-6 MANPADS
Photo from @NewEraNewspaper shows Namibia's Defence Force has FN-6 MANPADS pic.twitter.com/jUFxFuHy4z— Jeremy Binnie (@JeremyBinnie) August 28, 2018
USAF F-15C Eagle arriving at Thunder Over Michigan 2018
USAF F-15C Eagle arriving at Thunder Over Michigan 2018. pic.twitter.com/d11W9WLThA— Combat Aircraft (@combataircraft) August 29, 2018
August 28, 2018
French Rafale Bs arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam
Three French Air Force Rafale B fighters have arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam on Aug. 26 from Malaysia.
Iran says it signed deal to rebuild Syria’s military
Iran has signed a deal to rebuild Syria’s armed forces, which have been depleted by more than seven years civil war, Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday.
Hatami, on a two-day visit to Syria, told the Beirut-based al-Mayadeen TV station that the agreement also stipulates helping rebuild Syria's military industry.
The announcement comes as the U.S. under President Donald Trump shifts is toughening its stance on Iran’s support for Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government, which has weathered a calamitous civil war.
The White House has demanded that Iran extract itself from Syria as an essential precondition to lifting sanctions that went into effect earlier this month.
Israel has also been critical of Iran’s expanding role in Syria, saying it won’t tolerate a permanent Iranian military presence near its frontiers.
Iran has been an essential backer of Syria's government in the civil war now in its seventh year, providing advisers, military supplies, training and thousands of militiamen to fight alongside the Syrian army.Hatami said Iran was in Syria at the invitation of the government.
The precise details of the agreement were not announced.
The Syrian government does not release casualty numbers, but monitoring groups say the government has lost tens of thousands of fighters since the civil war broke out in 2011.
Iran and Russia both intervened on behalf of the government as opposition forces gained ground in the early years of the war.
TALIOS, a high-performance optronics pod designed to match your aircrafts and your surveillance
[#Surveillance] Friend 🙂 or Foe 😈? No doubt allowed in the sky!— Thales Defence (@ThalesDefence) August 27, 2018
Meet TALIOS, a high-performance #optronics pod designed to match your aircrafts and your surveillance needs. https://t.co/AdftL4EMiJ pic.twitter.com/PwfglnKEQl
August 27, 2018
A captured King Tiger with American markings, 1944
A captured King Tiger with American markings, 1944. pic.twitter.com/krsVSltXWs— War History Online (@WarHistoryOL) August 27, 2018
French Rafale Bs arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam
Three French Air Force Rafale B fighters have arrived in Hanoi, Vietnam on Aug. 26 from Malaysia.
Islamic State is showing off its disabled fighters to boost recruitment
#ISIS is showing off its disabled fighters to boost recruitment. pic.twitter.com/60sSGJxVxM— Ashraf Sherjan (@ASJBaloch) August 26, 2018
Afg - Islamic State's emir for its Khorasan province reported killed
Islamic State's emir for its Khorasan province reported killed - https://t.co/1ZF6MornDC pic.twitter.com/TcTIf8rYC4— Long War Journal (@LongWarJournal) August 27, 2018
August 26, 2018
August 1944. the mighty Seine River is crossed at several places
August 1944. the mighty Seine River is crossed at several places. #WW2 #HISTORY pic.twitter.com/L1I1tyxVk7— RG Poulussen (@rgpoulussen) August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018
Duterte says U.S. offered to sell F-16
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says Washington had offered to sell the F-16 to Manila but he says the jets are “utterly useless.”
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have interrupted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft’s path towards NATO airspace
RAF Typhoon fighter jets have interrupted a Russian maritime patrol aircraft’s path towards @NATO airspace. #WeAreNATO Read more here: https://t.co/Z1JOyxXPjN pic.twitter.com/sai8Rttvkv— Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) August 24, 2018
Japan’s first female fighter pilot
2Lt. Misa Matsashima has entered history books as the first woman fighter pilot for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
August 24, 2018
August 23, 2018
Indian Air Force Su-30MKIs have departed Subang, Malaysia
The @IAF_MCC Su-30MKM departing Subang, Malaysia for home https://t.co/QDkS5RR4pE— Alert 5 (@alert5) August 23, 2018
Iran unveils its ‘new’ Kosar fighter jet
Iran says its new Kosar fighter jet has flown. President Hassan Rouhani was on scene to see the jet – which is a carbon copy of the American F-5F – undergoing flight trials.
Philippines plans to repair airstrip on Thitu Island by next year
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana revealed that repairs to the airstrip on Thitu Island in the South China Sea will be completed by next year.
Russian Helicopters unveils upgraded Mi-28NE with Khrisantema-V ATGM
The upgraded Mi-28NE made its public debut at Army 2018 and the attack helicopter has a new Khrisantema-V anti-tank guided missile (ATGM).
Royal Navy pilots test F-35 fighters for operations aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth
Four test pilots are getting in last-minute training, from a replica ski jump, ready to take their specially-modified stealth fighters aboard @HMSQnlz month. https://t.co/0nKWcDwlIa pic.twitter.com/GfHxCtsDr9— Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) August 22, 2018
August 22, 2018
Heavily armed Finnish soldiers with anti-tank weapons heading to the front line during the Soviet Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive, July 1944
Heavily armed Finnish soldiers with anti-tank weapons heading to the front line during the Soviet Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive, July 1944. #WW2 pic.twitter.com/PVMKP6bRUz— WWII Pictures (@WWIIpix) August 22, 2018
