August 24, 2018 Military Aviation News

Iran's new jet fighter looks like a big joke — but its real purpose could save Iran's air force

08/24/2018

Iran drew widespread ridicule when it revealed that its supposedly "state of the art" and domestically designed and built new "Kowsar" jet fighter was really a 1970s US design with a fresh coat of paint — but according to an expert, the plane has an untold purpose that could save the Iranian air force.

NATO receives first US shipment for common precision weapon stockpile

08/24/2018

NATO has started to build a stockpile of common air-to-ground precision guided munitions with the receipt of its first weapons shipment from the USA on 22 August. The stockpile is meant to allow European NATO members to draw upon each other’s precision guided munitions in case of need, such as during joint air operations or in reaction to a crisis.

All Articles