March 20, 2011 Military Aviation News

Gadhafi vows 'long war' after US, allies strike

03/20/2011

A defiant Moammar Gadhafi vowed a "long war" after the U.S. and European militaries blasted his forces with airstrikes and over 100 cruise missiles, hitting air defenses and at least two major air bases early Sunday, shaking the Libyan capital with explosions and anti-aircraft fire.

Iran Announces first all-Iranian aircraft squadron

03/20/2011

Iran takes a unique step forward in the world of military aviation with the announcement of the country's first jet fighter squadron comprised of all Iranian aircraft.

America's Saudi air war

03/20/2011

A plan to train Saudi air force pilots in Idaho is turning former allies into bitter enemies.

Sole rebel jet is lost in sky over Benghazi

03/20/2011

PLUMMETING to earth in flames, this is the dramatic moment when a rebel Libyan fighter jet was apparently brought down over Benghazi.

Canada needs two days to prepare jets for Libya

03/20/2011

"While Canada supports quick action, Canadian fighter jets have just reached the region and will require two days to prepare for any mission," a spokesman for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper told Reuters by email.

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