data-background-color=”dark–“> Russia’s MiG-31 Interceptor Fighter: A Threat To NATO? The continued importance of the MiG-31 in Russian military thinking can be seen in Moscow’s promotion of plans to use the MiG-31 to protect projects of high importance to the Kremlin, such as the Northern Sea Route. While less than 100 examples of the Foxhound have reportedly been modernized to…

The Cold War produced a plethora of incredible military aircraft. The West and the Soviet Union were fully locked in an almost permanent arms race to determine who had the best equipment, and who could outdo the other. And this led to some amazing machines, such as the British Avro Vulcan, the American F-104 and…

Codenamed the “Felon” by NATO, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter has the potential to be a dangerous adversary in the sky as it combines stealth and speed with advanced weapons and state-of-the-art sensors. Codenamed the “Felon” by NATO, Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter has the potential to be a dangerous adversary in the sky as it combines stealth and…

The CH-53K King Stallion is the most powerful helicopter in the U.S. military and provides the Marine Corps with a significant capability. The Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest heavy-lift helicopter, broke new ground by taking part in a fleet exercise for the first time. In a Marine Corps statement, Lt. Col.Adam Horne, the HMH-461 commanding…

The Fullback, which is powered by a pair of 27,500lbs Saturn AL-31F turbofans and can carry about 17,600lbs of ordnance on twelve hardpoints. The jet carries a range of stand-off air-to-ground missiles including Kh-59ME, Kh-31A, Kh-31P, Kh-29T, Kh-29L and the S-25LD, which are designed to hit a variety of ground and maritime targets. It also carries a host of rockets, guided…

The F-16 or the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon was developed by General Dynamics (now part of Lockheed Martin) for the United States Air Force. The decision came after the Vietnam war when results dictated that the USAF needed better fighter jets. The F-16 is a day fighter which means it does not come equipped…

The Russian military’s Kamov Ka-52M upgraded combat helicopter is set to complete state trails by the fall of 2022, which will see it armed with a new long-range cruise missile codenamed “item 306.” Details about the upgrade program were posted on the Russian government’s procurement website last week and reported by state media. “Taking part…

The F-14 Tomcat: What You Didn’t Know About The Original Top Gun Fighter Top Gun: Maverick has finally hit theaters, and it is safe to say that the film is making waves. Reviews for the sequel to the 1980s classic are looking very good right now, as Tom Cruise reprises his role as Maverick. It…

Ukrainian fighter pilots are now training to operate F-16s provided by a growing list of Western partners. Ukrainian fighter pilots are now training to operate F-16s provided by a growing list of Western partners. The F-16 jet promises to offer the embattled nation a significant increase in combat capability. Perhaps the biggest benefit the F-16 can offer Ukraine (beyond…

Although there has been talking about replacing the venerable AH-6 with a more modern platform, the Night Stalkers who fly them are adamant that despite its age, the “killer egg” can still contribute to the fight. Here’s What You Need to Know: There are two versions of the Little Bird in service with the Night Stalkers.…