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Israel's Air Force Shows Its Might, But Can It Match Iran's Military?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israel's Air Force Shows Its Might, But Can It Match Iran's Military?

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, highlighting the military strengths of both nations. While Israel possesses advanced fighter jets and a sophisticated air defense system, Iran's military capabilities are considerably lower, with a focus on older equipment and limited reach. The outcome of a hypothetical conflict remains uncertain, as both sides have significant military resources and …

Trump requests military jets on the campaign trail amid Iran threats
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump requests military jets on the campaign trail amid Iran threats

Daily Mail  

The Trump campaign has asked to use military planes and vehicles in the final weeks of the race amid concerns that Iran is plotting to kill the former president. Donald Trump has survived two recent assassination attempts and his officials have asked for a string of extra protections during the final month of campaigning, according to sources familiar with the …

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US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US launches airstrikes by fighter jets and ships on Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military struck more than a dozen Houthi targets in Yemen on Friday, going after weapons systems, bases and other equipment belonging to the Iranian-backed rebels, U.S. officials confirmed. Houthi media said seven strikes hit the airport in Hodeida, a major port city, and the Katheib area, which has a Houthi-controlled military base. The strikes come just …

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Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Philippine military says Chinese air force jets endangered its patrol plane with flares, risky moves

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine military chief condemned Saturday what he said was the provocative actions of two Chinese air force aircraft that executed a dangerous maneuver and dropped flares in the path of a Philippine air force plane on routine patrol in the South China Sea. A top Philippine security official told The Associated Press that the Chinese jets …

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Satellite images show China digging in close to Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Satellite images show China digging in close to Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh

Hindustan Times  

China’s military is digging in for the long haul in the area around Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh, having constructed underground bunkers to store weapons and fuel and hardened shelters for armoured vehicles at a key base in the region, according to satellite images. A former Indian Army commander who served in the region around Pangong Lake, said on condition …

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US flies B-1B bomber for first precision bomb drill in 7 years as tensions simmer with North Korea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US flies B-1B bomber for first precision bomb drill in 7 years as tensions simmer with North Korea

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The United States flew a long-range B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula on Wednesday for its first precision-guided bombing drill with South Korea in seven years, the South’s military said. During the training, the B-1B dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions while being escorted by South Korean jets, the first such bombing drill for a U.S. bomber …

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After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 3 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

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After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'
1 year, 3 months ago

After tragedy Pentagon admits, F-35 fighter jets have 'maintenance issues'

Hindustan Times  

The US military plans to buy nearly 2,500 F-35 fighter jets for a staggering $1.7 trillion, but the aircraft have serious maintenance problems and a low mission success rate, a new report revealed on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: A F-35 fighter jet flies during a media day of NATO's "Air Defender 23" military exercise at Spangdahlem U.S. Air Base near the …

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China, Pakistan pull a fast one on Myanmar, deliver junk fighter jets
1 year, 9 months ago

China, Pakistan pull a fast one on Myanmar, deliver junk fighter jets

Firstpost  

Yangon: The decision to buy JF-17 fighter aircraft from China and Pakistan has come back to haunt Myanmar. The JF-17 fighter jet, which has been jointly built by China and Pakistan, has become a burden for the Myanmar Air Force. According to an ET report, Pakistan has had to send a team of engineers to Myanmar to fix these JF-17 …

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Downed Russian jets ‘almost all’ taken out by Kremlin's own air defence
1 year, 11 months ago

Downed Russian jets ‘almost all’ taken out by Kremlin's own air defence

The Telegraph  

Russian jets shot from the sky were “almost all” downed by Moscow’s own air defence systems, pro-Kremlin military bloggers have claimed. A failure by Moscow’s forces in Ukraine to interact with other branches of the military led to a number of “friendly fire” incidents that brought down Su-30M, Su-34 and Su-35S fighter aircraft, as well as Ka-52 helicopters. It was …

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27 Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defence zone after tension flares over Pelosi's visit
2 years, 4 months ago

27 Chinese fighter jets enter Taiwan's air defence zone after tension flares over Pelosi's visit

India Today  

Twenty-seven Chinese warplanes flew into Taiwan’s air defence zone on Wednesday, Taipei said, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the self-governed island that Beijing considers its own territory, AFP reported. August 3, 2022 Taiwan maintained a defiant tone during Pelosi's visit while a furious China geared up for military exercises dangerously close to the island’s shores in retaliation for …

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China maintains 25 frontline fighter jets near Eastern Ladakh: Report
2 years, 6 months ago

China maintains 25 frontline fighter jets near Eastern Ladakh: Report

Live Mint  

In the wake of American military officer calling the Chinese military infrastructure development along the border with India alarming, it is emerging that the Chinese Air Force is maintaining the deployment of over two dozen frontline aircraft at its Hotan air base near Eastern Ladakh sector. As per the government sources, the Chinese Air Force has now maintained the presence …

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Taiwan plans to spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets amid rising China military activity
3 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan plans to spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets amid rising China military activity

CNN  

Taiwan announced a modest pace in defense spending for next year on Thursday, but will spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure from Beijing. China has stepped up its military activity near Taiwan, including holding assault drills last week near the island, which it regards as Chinese territory …

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Saudi-led coalition jets pound Sanaa
3 years, 9 months ago

Saudi-led coalition jets pound Sanaa

The Hindu  

A Saudi-led military coalition mounted air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on Sunday after it intercepted 10 drones launched by the Iran-backed rebels, state media reported. “The military operation targets Houthi military capabilities in Sanaa and a number of other provinces,” the coalition was quoted as saying by the official Saudi Press Agency. The raids come after the coalition …

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