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Close air support control unit exercise “FURIOUS WOLF 26-1” is underway in Latvia
3+ week, 1+ day ago (278+ words) From March 9 to 13, the close air support control unit exercise "FURIOUS WOLF 26-1" is underway in Latvia. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen close air support integration or coordination between soldiers on the ground and military aviation in order…...
Seventh Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force begin Freedom Shield 26
3+ week, 3+ day ago (52+ words)The Seventh Air Force, alongside Republic of Korea air force partners, will participate in exercise Freedom Shield 26 from March 9-19, 2026. Seventh Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force begin Freedom Shield 26 OSAN AIR BASE, GYEONGGIDO [KYONGGI-DO], SOUTH KOREA Story...
Panagswek ti military transport plane idiay Crimea, 29 ti natay
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (77+ words) Crimea. Basar iti initial nga imbestigasion ti defense ministry ti Russia, posible a naaddaan ti technical...
From The Archives: The Crumbling Russian Air Force
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (167+ words)The cover of Aviation Week & Space Technology's March 5, 2001 issue featured a Russian air force Tupolev Tu-95/142 Bear-H cruise missile bomber...during a 1993 training flight over southern Russia. The sharp-eyed can see AWST Senior Editor Craig Covault in the dome…...
World’s Biggest Military Air Forces
3+ week, 6+ day ago (106+ words) World's Biggest Military Air Forcesthe-star.co.ke World's Biggest Military Air Forces The United States operates the world's largest military air fleet with 13,032 aircraft, according to data released by Global Firepower as of January 2026. Russia ranks second with 4,237 aircraft,......
Air Forces In Focus: Kazakhstan’s Armed Forces Embrace Uncrewed Systems
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (236+ words)Air Forces In Focus: Kazakhstan's Armed Forces Embrace Uncrewed Systems'Aviation Week Air Forces In Focus: Kazakhstan's Armed Forces Embrace Uncrewed Systems Airbus A400M newly inducted into service with the Kazakh Air and Air Defense Force Anna is a senior analyst with…...
What is YAK-130? Israeli Air Force F-35I ‘Adir’ shoots down Russian-made Iranian jet in historic
4+ week, 1+ day ago (272+ words) This incident represents the first occasion on which an F-35 has downed a manned aircraft. Additionally, it is the first instance in approximately 40 years that the Israeli Air Force has participated in air-to-air combat involving manned aircraft. The last occasion on…...
Two Decades of Gripen Fighters in the Hungarian Air Force – Knights of the Airspace Safeguarding the Nation
1+ week, 5+ day ago (341+ words) Competing in the international market, requires a strong global presence. We continue to strengthen...currently operate in over 30 countries. On 21 March 2026, the Hungarian Air Force marks a significant milestone: 20 years of operating Gripen fighters. Over two decades, Gripen has become…...
| U.S. Marine Corps and German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron C-130 Aircraft Conduct a Combat
2+ week, 5+ day ago (167+ words) 2nd Marine Division, board a C-130 aircraft with the German-French Binational Air Transport Squadron (BATS) at Bardufoss Airport, Norway, March 11, 2026. The participation of the German-French BATS highlighted the importance of allied integration and showcased the rapid deployment capabilities of combined NATO forces…...
The world's largest air forces by fleet size
2+ week, 5+ day ago (684+ words)The 2026 Flight Global Report, based on Cirium fleet data, estimates that 52,231 active military aircraft are in service with the armed forces of 161 nations. This article explores nations with the largest military aircraft fleets. Russia operates the second-largest military fleet having…...