Beijing is testing its new fighter jet, a sixth-generation jet known as the “White Emperor” (Baidi). The plane took off over Chengdu, China, and the test was immortalized in photos and videos that are now circulating on social media, fueling debate over the aircraft’s capabilities. New jet unveiled in China: Here is the “White Emperor” […]
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Missing F-35 fighter, mystery solved: where the remains were found
Mystery solved. The remains of the F-35, an $80 million military jet, that “disappeared into thin air” Sunday in the skies over South Carolina after the pilot managed to parachute following an unspecified “accident.” “The remains of the fighter were found in Williamsburg County, northeast of Joint Base Charleston (South Carolina),” announces the Marine Corps, […]
Death of Prigozhin, on the Russian website the indiscretion: where they planted the bomb
There is still a thick fog over the dynamic that led to the death of former Wagner boss Evgeny Prigozhin. The Russian website “Moskovsky Komsomolets”, however, reconstructs the events surrounding the jet that crashed a few days ago. Firstly, the plane had been grounded since July 18th, due to a failure in the air conditioning […]
Chinese jet grazes US plane: “Aggressive maneuver”
The United States said a Chinese fighter jet performed an “unnecessarily aggressive” maneuver during an interception over the South China Sea in international airspace. In fact, a video released by the US Department of Defense shows a jet fighter passing in front of the nose of a US aircraft and its cockpit, an RC-135, shaking […]
War in Ukraine, led by the US: green light for F-16 jet pilot training
After a long push and pull, there is now the definitive green light. The Biden administration has notified European allies that the United States will authorize them to export F-16 fighter jets to the Ukrainians. The White House move comes as the US government is under pressure from members of Congress and allies to help […]
Russia-Ukraine, “we will destroy them”. Jet to Kiev, war is spreading
“They will be destroyed.” A clear warning was issued by Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov when commenting on news of fighter jets Poland and Slovakia will supply Ukraine. “The announcement is – explains the Kremlin official – an example of how a certain number of NATO member countries are increasing their direct involvement in the conflict. […]
Russian Jet Intercepted in Estonia, What Happens in the Skies: Nightmare Escalation
High tension in European skies after yesterday’s incident over the Black Sea, where an American drone crashed after an alleged collision with a Russian jet. According to BBC reports, UK Royal Air Force aircraft and German fighter jets intercepted a Russian aircraft flying over Estonian airspace. Although the interception itself was routine, explains the British […]
Between jet demands and (vague) promises, what’s left of Zelensky’s trip to Brussels
Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Brussels was an opportunity to show that Europe is united with Kyiv. But beyond the nice words, what caught the attention of the Ukrainian president was to bring tangible results to the house, especially on the front, which is most important for the country, on weapons and especially warplanes. “I have […]
Zelensky’s European tour: planes, new funds (including Russian funds) and EU membership
First, a surprise visit to the UK to thank the country that “reached out” to Ukraine “while the world has yet to figure out how to react”. Then the “world” understood as the European Union: a trip to Paris to meet the leaders of France and Germany, Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz. And finally, the […]
Migrants, escaping in private jets to reach Europe: 5 arrests between Italy and Belgium
Private jets will pass from Turkey to the Caribbean country Saint Kitts & Nevis, with an intermediate stop in Europe: five European arrest warrants, issued by the Belgian judicial authority, were executed with the coordination of the Eurojust and Europol agencies, by the State Police between Rome and Brussels against four men of Egyptian nationality, […]