August 30, 2020 Military Aviation News

Putin holds first war games off US coast in decades as nuclear sub surfaces near Alaska & 6 Russian aircraft intercepted

08/30/2020

The Russian navy conducted massive manoeuvres near Alaska involving dozens of warships and combat aircraft, the Kremlin revealed. Friday's show of strength came just two days after the US military launched a probe when a Russian nuclear sub surfaced off the Alaskan coast. The naval drills are the biggest in the ice cold region since Soviet times and the dark days of the Cold War.

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown DLC Brings Back Three Fan-Favorite Aircraft

08/30/2020

In celebration of the series' 25th anniversary, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is getting new DLC that includes over 30 cosmetics and brings back three fan-favorite planes: the ASF-X, CFA-44, and XFA-27. Each plane will also be getting seven of its own skins, including the popular "Cipher" skin. There will be an additional 10 skins from Ace Combat Zero and 20 different types of emblems included in the DLC as well.

Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker Hits Road Sign During Highway Landing Training

08/30/2020

A Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 combat aircraft narrowly avoided a more serious accident when it landed short and collided with a traffic sign during an expedient tactical airstrip training exercise on Thursday, August 27, 2020, in Ukraine.

Backed by Lockheed Martin, Taiwan Unveils Asia’s First Repair Hub for F-16 Fighter Jets

08/30/2020

A maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center for Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighter jets has officially opened on the island amid growing tensions between Taiwan and China. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen?on Friday inaugurated the facility, which is the first of its kind in the Indo-Pacific region. It is part of a strategic alliance between Taiwan aircraft manufacturer Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, AIDC, and U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin.

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