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Admiral Kuznetsov: Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Is a Giant Mess Summary: The Russian Navy's Admiral Kuznetsov, an aircraft carrier with guided-missile cruiser capabilities, faces operational delays amid the Ukraine conflict and sanctions. Designed to carry fighter jets and helicopters, it's equipped with anti-ship and air defense missiles. Unique for its STOBAR launch system, the Kuznetsov contrasts with U.S. CATOBAR carriers, offering less...

Air Dominace and Air Superiority for Europe leads from here -Ramstein Air Foce Base Germany. Integrated Air and Missile Defense layered required for Deterrence and for the Air Force’s superiority to project air power and sustain dominance. Lessons learned from Ukraine is huge and applying them in IAMD layered for Europe is big time!

1986 | Off the Coast of Florida - An F-106 "Delta Dart" of the 125th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron encounters a Soviet Air Force Tu-95 "Bear" bomber flying parallel to the twelve-mile limit of U.S. airspace as it makes its way from Russia to Cuba. These are routine flights which are just as routinely met by Air Guard fighters who act as ‘escorts' to be sure the bombers pose no threat to the U.S. homeland. Since 1953 Air Guard fighter-interceptor units took on an air defense mission, challenging unidentified aircraft flying into American airspace. Air Guard pilots and aircraft stood alert 24 hours a day, every day. This mission grew each year and by 1965 the 22 interceptor squadrons flew 30,000 hours and completed 38,000 alert sorties. By 1988 the Air Guard provided 86% of the Air Force units assigned to national airspace security. In the post 9/11 environment the Air Guard has continued and expanded its role in homeland defense by flying overhead cover for major cities in times of heightened alert as well as investigating all suspicious air traffic heading toward or across the country. #ncnga #ncnationalguardassociation #ncnationalguard #nationalguard #nationalguardhistory #todayinguardhistory #nationalairguard

F-35's in Gaza a model for "future pacific fight?" This article would make any sense at all only if several things were true which are not: - China was smaller than the US -- smaller than Rhode Island, more like Key West size - China bordered the US or at least a friendly country where F-35s could operate from - The logistics supply chain from the US to the pacific was not the longest possible in the world - Chinese were displaced civilians with no air defense systems - China had no fighter aircraft to defend its airspace - China didn't have more planes than we have missiles - China didn't have more targets than we have bombs How can China hawks turn any story, even the tragic events in Israel and Palestine, into support for their lunatic fringe thoughts of war with China or more dangerously their magical thinking that such a war is remotely winnable?

Down Under Here We Come! AUKUS Pillar 2! Advanced capabilities all domain awareness Missile Defense starts here in Pacific Air Forces

On April 25th, the first six out of the twelve Rafale fighter jets ordered by Croatia were officially inducted into service. This significant milestone marks the beginning of Croatia's enhanced air defense capabilities with these advanced aircraft. France, the supplier of the Rafales, is on track to deliver the remaining six ex-Armée de l'Air Rafales to Zagreb by mid-2025. This completion of the order will further bolster Croatia's air force with a full squadron of these cutting-edge fighter jets. The introduction of the Rafales into Croatia's military arsenal signifies a strategic investment in modernizing and strengthening the country's defense capabilities. These multi-role combat aircraft are renowned for their versatility, advanced technology, and combat effectiveness, positioning Croatia for enhanced security and operational readiness. #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce #france #croatia

Business #aircraft are proving to be versatile platforms for #military #technology. BOMBARDIER’s Globals and Challengers are being used for #surveillance, #electronic #warfare, and border protection. These aircraft are being converted by #manufacturers working with #defence technology partners such as Saab and Marshall Aerospace . They are proving more #cost-#effective for these applications than larger #airliners. Customers for the Global aircraft include the U.S. Army for its new High Accuracy Detection & Exploitation System, or HADES. #aerospaceanddefense #aerospaceindustry #defenseindustry #defenceindustry https://lnkd.in/eQUCEtR7

Thirteen allied nations are set to gather in Greece's West Peloponnese region for the advanced and complex air defense exercise, Ramstein Flag 24, from September 30 to October 11, 2024. This multinational military training event will involve sophisticated air defense tactics and strategies, bringing together the collective strengths and capabilities of the participating nations to enhance interoperability and readiness. The exercise is expected to further strengthen the defensive posture of the allied nations and deepen their partnership in the face of evolving security challenges. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d3_ai-Ea #military #defense #defence #aerospace #aviation #aircraft #aircrafts #airplane #airplanes #aviationlovers #militaryaviation #militaryaircraft #fighterjet #engineering #technology #militarytechnology #defensetechnology #defenseinnovation #defenseindustry #airforce

⚡️ Japan is considering equipping its C-2 military transport aircraft with air-launched standoff missiles to enhance long-range strike capabilities. The Japanese Ministry of Defense is exploring the feasibility of using "Long-range missiles," with the specific category undisclosed. The AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile family from the US is a strong contender. This aligns with the US military's exploration of adding standoff attack capabilities to transport aircraft. Japan is also acquiring JASSM for its F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft for advanced standoff precision strike capability.

Biggest Air Combat Drill Gaganshakti 2024 to Conduct Near Pakistan Border India preparing for possible Two Front War with China Pakistan The Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct Gaganshakti, a large-scale war drill along its western and eastern borders, starting next week. This 10-day exercise aims to evaluate the IAF's preparedness against Pakistan and is anticipated to surpass the scale of the previous all-air force exercise in 2018, which involved over 1150 aircraft in 13 days. 🛦 Beginning April 1, 2024, the IAF will activate nearly its entire fleet to test integrated warfare strategies with the Indian Army and Navy. The exercises will cover all terrain types and focus on various combat and operational scenarios, including aerial and air-to-surface combat, paratrooper assaults, and medical evacuations. Gaganshakti-2024 plans to show off almost all of India's military tech including the indigenous LCH Prachand, LCA Tejas, French Rafales, C-295 transport aircraft, BrahMos missiles with Sukhoi jets, and the Russian S-400 missile system.