December 06, 2016 Military Aviation News

China flew nuclear-capable bombers around Taiwan before Trump call with Taiwanese president

12/06/2016

Less than a week before President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Taiwan’s president over the phone, China flew a pair of long-range nuclear-capable bombers around Taiwan for the first time, two U.S. officials revealed to Fox News.

Israel may acquire more F-15Is: sources

12/06/2016

Israel is contemplating the acquisition of additional Boeing F-15Is to support its future combat requirements. Although the country's air force investment is currently focused on the acquisition of 50 Lockheed Martin F-35s, Tel Aviv believes it needs more than one strike aircraft in its inventory.

PICTURE: Paveway IV dropped from F-35

12/06/2016

Raytheon Systems' Paveway IV laser-guided bomb has been dropped from a Lockheed Martin F-35B, paving the way for integration of the weapon on the UK’s future Joint Strike Fighter fleet.

US Approves $156 Million for F-18 Jet Upgrades for Finland

12/06/2016

The US Department of State has made a determination to approve a possible $156 million Foreign Military Sale to Finland for upgrades to extend the life of its F-18 combat aircraft, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a release.

Russian Naval Aviation Learns Valuable But 'Bitter Lessons' in Syria

12/06/2016

The crash of a Su-33 fighter jet that skidded off the deck of the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier became yet another “bitter lesson” learned by Russian armed forces during the military operation in Syria.

Russian Su-33 Skids Off Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier, Pilot Unharmed

12/06/2016

A Russian Su-33 fighter jet has skidded off the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean while landing but the pilot ejected and his life is not in danger, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.

Russia Delivers Over 710,000 Tonnes of Military Supplies for Syrian Operations

12/06/2016

The Russian military has transported over 710,000 tonnes of military supplies to Syria since the start of its ongoing counter-terrorist operation in the Arab country, Russian Deputy Defense Minister Dmitry Bulgakov said Monday.

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