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Hostomel/Antonov Airport: An-225 Mriya totally lost, An-124 and An-22 damaged

With the Ukrainians retaking the Hostomel area, Dmytro Antonov, the pilot of the An-225, visited the parent base of Antonov Airlines on April 2. He filmed his visit to the airport. The offices had been completely ransacked, as had the pilots' ancillary equipment. He then turned to the aircraft at the airport. The An-225 was destroyed, as were several smaller aircraft. The other aircraft were damaged, requiring minor to major repairs.

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Boeing to lead NATO E-3 Sentry Replacement Study

The Boeing-managed Abiliti consortium has been selected by NATO to initiate a study to define the future characteristics of NATO's E-3A Sentry replacement.

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30/03/2022

Analysis of U.S. aircraft and drone orders for fiscal year 2023

The budget proposal for the armed forces for the fiscal year 2023 is now public. Orders for aircraft and drones are generally down. The budget for development is mostly focused on the B-21 Raider and the F-35, which still has a great need for development.
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24/03/2022

The two Turkish A400M are still blocked in Ukraine

Shortly before the start of the war in Ukraine, Turkey sent two A400Ms to Kiev. According to the Ministry of Defense, they were on a humanitarian mission. The two planes landed in Ukraine, but the closure of the airspace means that today Turkey can no longer use these two aircraft which are de facto immobilized.
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14/03/2022

35 F-35A soon in Germany !

Germany is said to be on the verge of announcing its willingness to buy about 35 U.S. F-35 fighter-bombers to replace its aging Tornado IDS, of which about 75 are still in service with the Luftwaffe.
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09/03/2022

Poland ready to offer its MiG-29s to the US, Pentagon takes a step backwards!

Poland finally decided to give its MiG-29s to the Americans, but the latter suddenly pulled the plug on this solution for fear of seeing the Ukrainian crisis spill over into NATO member countries.
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08/03/2022

Air Force One replacement accumulates delays

The first VC-25B, the future replacement for the VC-25A (Air Force One), based on the latest generation Boeing 747, has accumulated a series of delays now reaching 17 months. The US Air Force is seeking to revise the development schedule to reduce these early delays and prevent others from occurring.
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08/03/2022

Can Ukrainian MiG-29s operate from Poland?

For several days, some media have been announcing that the Ukrainian Air Force is about to receive second-hand aircraft from Poland and that it will be able to use them from air bases in that country. This is a completely unfounded rumor and is denied in this article.
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04/03/2022

Analysis of the condition of the Antonov An-225 Mriya after its fire in its hangar in Ukraine

While waiting for a precise analysis from the Antonov airline, here is an analysis of a video recently shot on the Antonov airport. It shows that the front part is almost totally lost but the central part, the wings and the rear part seem intact or even slightly damaged.
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03/03/2022

[Update] Antonov An-225 Mriya seriously damaged in its hangar in Ukraine

The publication of a recent satellite photo of the Antonov airfield confirms the presence of Mriya in its hangar but questions the total destruction of the An-225. A video published around 1 pm today shows that the front of the aircraft is totally destroyed.
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27/02/2022

Antonov An-225 Mriya on fire in its hangar in Ukraine (official confirmation)

The Ukrainian Foreign Minister confirmed in a tweet that the An-225 was destroyed. By late morning, video from a drone over Antonov airport already showed the aircraft on fire in its hangar, leaving little doubt as to the condition of the aircraft.
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24/02/2022

Ukraine: The news feed to know everything about the conflict

This article was last updated on 24 February 2022 at 14:20. The article will continue to evolve as events unfold.
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24/02/2022

France and the war in Ukraine

Two weeks ago, our subscribers discovered a dossier in Air & Cosmos questioning France's possible contribution to operations in Ukraine. An open war has now begun in Ukraine. Emmanuel Macron was this morning in a defence council that follows yesterday's.
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24/02/2022

Updated map of the crisis in Ukraine

This map presents a collection of open-source data available in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, mainly on social media. It is an incomplete overview of the situation and is constantly evolving according to the data collected.
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23/02/2022

U.S. Navy ramps up with first Ospreys in service

Announced in 2017, the CMV-22B Osprey is in the process of replacing the U.S. Navy's first C-2A Greyhound aircraft. This replacement reached a major milestone on February 17, 2022 when the CMV-22B received its Initial Operating Capability.
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23/02/2022

IOC for the CMV-22B : a logistical game changer or the US Navy

Announced in 2017, the CMV-22B Osprey is in the process of replacing the US Navy's first C-2A Greyhounds. This replacement reached an important milestone on February 17, 2022. The CMV-22B received its Initial Operating Capability.
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22/02/2022

Crash of an Iranian F-5 : ultimate example of the decay of the Iranian air force

An F-5 Tiger II crashed in northwestern Iran, killing both pilots and a civilian. This is the latest in a long series of crashes for the country, which only has a fleet of fighter aircraft dating, for the most part, from the late 1960s.
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21/02/2022

Swiss popular initiative could torpedo the F-35... and the Swiss fighter jets!

If the Swiss initiative collects 100,000 signatures, the fate of the F-35 will be decided by a vote of the electorate at the federal level. If the F-35 is rejected, Switzerland will also have to reduce its defense budget and with it, its fleet of fighter aircraft.
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21/02/2022

The P-8A Poseidon in Canada?

Boeing recently announced its willingness to offer its P-8 Poseidon as a replacement for the 14 Canadian CP-140 Auroras.
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18/02/2022

Launch of work on future Franco-British cruise and anti-ship missiles

France and the United Kingdom signed an agreement yesterday with MBDA to launch work on the future anti-ship missile (FMAN) and the future cruise missile (FMC).
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18/02/2022

USAF retires its first E-8C JSTARS

The first E-8C Joint STARS has left active duty for the Davis Monthan-Tucson Air Force Base aircraft graveyard. Despite its great reconnaissance and communications capabilities, no aircraft is planned to replace the E-8 fleet in the USAF and ANG.
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17/02/2022

USAF prepares E-3G Sentry replacement

This may be the beginning of the replacement of one of the most valuable aircraft of the USAF. The USAF has announced its willingness to seek informations on a new aircraft capable of performing the duties of a radar detection aircraft and hosting a command post (AEW&C).
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17/02/2022

Delivery of the first 2 Chinese J-10C fighters to Pakistan

Two J-10Cs in Pakistani Air Force colors have been spotted at a Pakistani air base. The arrival of these two aircrafts demonstrates Pakistan's desire to counterbalance the rise of power of the Indian Air Force since its order for Rafales.
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17/02/2022

Numerous orders for Airbus at the start of the Singapore Airshow

Singapore launched its bi-annual air show on Tuesday, with more than 600 exhibitors. The COVID pandemic, which is still very present in the world and particularly in Asia, forced the city-state to ban the general public from attending. For the moment, this show is a success for Airbus in terms of orders.
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16/02/2022

6th generation fighter plane, helicopter of the future: the United Kingdom is multiplying its agreements

Yesterday, the United Kingdom announced the launch of a new cooperation with Japan. This time, the aim is to develop a new sensor, called Jaguar, which will be common to the sixth-generation Tempest and F-X fighters. Another agreement was also signed yesterday between the United States and the United Kingdom. They have agreed to share information on their future helicopters, with a view to their interoperability.
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16/02/2022

F-15EXs alongside Indonesian Rafales

The U.S. DSCA in charge of arms transfers has just given its approval for Indonesia to buy F-15EXs. This would allow the country to build a Rafale/F-15EX pair for the Indonesian Air Force.
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14/02/2022

The Japanese will improve their F-15Js

The Japanese Super Interceptor (JSI) program has been gaining momentum since the beginning of the year. However, Japan is seeing this very program come back into the media following the recent crash of an F-15J in the Sea of Japan.
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11/02/2022

6 B-21 Raider systems approved during computer "flight" tests

The USAF announced this week that systems belonging to the future B-21 Raider strategic bomber have been tested and approved via near-reality computer trials.
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28/01/2022

NATO strengthens its eastern flank

As Russian troops continue to mass in Belarus and southern Russia, NATO decides to deploy new elements on its eastern flank.
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20/01/2022

Israel strengthens its projection and intervention capabilities

Israel confirmed on December 30 its order for 12 CH-53K helicopters, as well as an addition of two KC-46 tankers to the two already purchased.
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19/01/2022

A-10 Thunderbolt II improves, postponing its replacement by the F-35

The entire US Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II fleet is about to be upgraded to the "Suite 10" standard. This is a brief look back at the aircraft, which has been widely publicized for exactly 31 years and the start of Operation Desert Storm.
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23/12/2021

Indonesia gives up on Su-35, choosing between Rafale and F-15EX

After years of negotiation and the signing of an agreement for 11 Su-35 Flanker E aircraft in 2016, Indonesia gave up on the Russian aircraft in favor of a final competition between Boeing's F-15 EX and Dassault Aviation's Rafale.
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10/12/2021

Indonesia orders 42 Dassault Rafales

It's official, French Minister of the Army Florence Parly has just announced the acquisition of 42 Rafales by Indonesia, a figure higher than previous estimates and leaks.
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07/10/2021

Defence: renewed tension between China and Taiwan

Chinese pressure on Taiwan has increased with the entry of over 145 Chinese military aircraft into the island's identification zone for four days.
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07/10/2021

The Swedish Air Force prepares to receive its first Gripen E aircraft

The Swedish Air Force recently announced that the Skaraborg Air Force Wing (F7) would be the first in the Swedish Air Force to receive the Gripen E. Flight tests and preparations are continuing in parallel within the Swedish and Brazilian Air Forces and at Saab to ensure a smooth and efficient introduction of the aircraft.
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29/09/2021

Ankara targets Russian equipment maintenance market through Kiev

The cooperation agreement could allow Ankara not only to ensure the maintenance of its Mi-17s in a sovereign manner but above all to address the market for the maintenance of Russian helicopters in several war zones.
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29/09/2021

Procor announces a Mirage 2000 in flight in the first quarter of 2022

After missing out on the takeover of the French Air Force's Mirage F1s (sold to the US), at least two French companies are now offering Mirage 2000s for training missions. Focus on Procor's, made visible this weekend
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27/09/2021

Drones and anti-drones for the Indian army

Delhi equips itself with kamikaze drones, and 'Made in India' anti-drone systems
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15/09/2021

New Chief of the Air Staff takes up his duties

A fighter pilot at the helm of the Air Force and Space.
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13/09/2021

Royal Air Force: Withdrawal of 24 Typhoons begins

Royal Air Force: Withdrawal of 24 Typhoons begins
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04/09/2021

Kazakhstan selects Airbus A400 M

Two to be delivered to Nursultan in 2024
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31/03/2021

India: Black Programme Crash

The crash comes at a time of renewed fighting between Maoist guerrillas and the Indian government
Defence>
29/03/2021

Super Tucano counter-insurgency aircraft for Portugal?

The Portuguese Air Force is reportedly quietly preparing the acquisition of the Brazilian Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano, to strengthen its participation in UN operations
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29/03/2021

Nigeria: Delivery of JF-17N fighter aircraft

After Algeria and Morocco, Nigeria wants to initiate a strategic break in the BSS. By relying not on Western or Russian equipment, but on Chinese.
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24/03/2021

Towards an Israeli Iron Dome offer to Riyadh?

Lobbying campaign in the Israeli press in favour of a diplomatic rapprochement with Saudi Arabia
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24/03/2021

Intelligence: A submarine cable counter-intelligence ship for the Royal Navy

Britain launches construction of a building to protect its ocean cables
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24/03/2021

Nigeria buys two M-346 squadrons

Arms race in the BSS
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17/03/2021

Emirati A330 for Indian Dassault Rafale 

Dassault Rafale can now reach Indian territory in less than 10 hours.
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17/03/2021

Greece-Turkey: towards a Rafale-Sukhoi confrontation?

Moscow officially proposes to Ankara to acquire its Su-57 and Su-35 in export version, but also its help to complete the TF-X program
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17/03/2021

Loyal Wingman: New Australian order

The order book now stands at 6 platforms.

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