October 27, 2024 Military Aviation News

Jordan confirms no military aircraft allowed over its airspace in wake of Israeli strikes on Iran

10/27/2024

Jordan has not permitted any military aircraft from warring parties in the region to cross its airspace, the Jordanian army said Saturday in the wake of Israeli strikes targeting Iran. "No military aircraft have been allowed to traverse Jordanian airspace from any of the conflicting parties in the region,” the official Jordanian news agency cited a military source as saying.

How A Russian Pilot Defected with His MiG-25 Foxbat Fighter

10/27/2024

A Russian pilot's defection to Ukraine in a Mi-8 helicopter echoes the famous 1976 defection of Soviet Lieutenant Viktor Belenko, who flew his MiG-25 Foxbat to Japan. Disillusioned with the Soviet system and facing personal issues, Belenko seized an opportunity during a routine flight to escape.

France seeks Rafale deal with Bangladesh

10/27/2024

France is hoping that the new dispensation in Bangladesh will finalise a long-awaited deal to purchase Rafale fighter jets as part of a broader effort to modernise the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF), according to sources familiar with the matter. The discussions have gained momentum as the caretaker Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus has been described as more receptive to France’s offer compared to his predecessor Sheikh Hasina.

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