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On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more- Russia fortifies Engels Airbase with hardened shelters for Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombers
- Norway sends F-35 jets to intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers and MiG-31s over Barents and Norwegian Seas during 16-hour Arctic patrol; watch the aerial confrontation
- Taiwan to stage five days of combat readiness drillsTaiwan's military is commencing a five-day combat readiness drill this week, a significant shift towards realistic war simulations. This mo...21 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in EuropeU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a six-month review of American troop deployments in Europe, warning that future U.S. military...19 Jun, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
- Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...18 Jun, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
- B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on boardA B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a progra...17 Jun, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhereNATO's top military officer is developing new defense plans for Europe. This comes as the United States reduces its military contributions,...12 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
- US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...12 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
- 'World's most advanced fighter jet, most-expensive drone': US lost 42 aircraft worth $29 billion in Iran war in less than 2 monthsUnited States and Israel initiated Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026. The conflict involved extensive air, missile, and...21 May, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
- US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war: ReportA U.S. Congressional Research Service (CRS) report said at least 42 American aircraft, including fighter jets and drones, were lost or dama...20 May, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
- Where is USAF second tanker Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and why did it declare emergency over Persian Gulf? Full explainer on 7700 emergency, flight plan, path, FL220 and missing tanker reportsWhere is USAF second tanker Boeing KC-46 Pegasus, and why did it declare emergency over Persian Gulf? A US Air Force tanker squawked 7700 o...05 May, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
- KC-135 Stratotanker: US aerial tanker signal lost near Qatar, what is the aircraft and why it matters explainedA United States military aircraft, a KC-135 Stratotanker, sent a distress signal over the Persian Gulf. Flight data showed the plane circli...05 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
- 7700 distress signal, no debris, no CENTCOM response: KC-135 tanker missing over Qatar — what it really means for U.S. military operations and rising Gulf tensionsA U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker — one of the most critical assets in American military aviation — vanished from radar over the Strait ...05 May, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- China plans to learn from US KC-135 tanker crash during Iran war, to use AI for making plane saferChina is advancing its aerial refuelling with artificial intelligence. This new system aims to make complex air combat operations more effi...20 Mar, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- KC-135 Stratotanker, F-15Es: How did US armed forces lose four aircraft in just a few days during Iran war?KC 135 Plane: America's military has lost four aircraft in the Iran conflict. A refuelling plane crashed in Iraq. Three fighter jets were m...13 Mar, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- What is KC-135 Stratotanker? US Military refuelling plane crashes in Iraq; Iran-backed group claims responsibility; What we know so farA US military refueling plane crashed in Iraq on March 12, 2026. Rescue operations are ongoing. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed resp...13 Mar, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- US Air Force F-35B fighter jet crashes after collision with aerial refueling tankerThe pilot of the F-35B jet ejected and was being treated, while the crew of the KC-130J refueling aircraft had landed safely, the 3rd Marin...30 Sep, 2020, 01.42 PM IST
- India joins elite club as first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas carried outThe feat was achieved days after the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully did a dry run of mid-air refuelling using the Russian-built IL-78 ...10 Sep, 2018, 09.19 PM IST
- IAF starts process for procuring six tanker aircraftThe IAF today issued a Request for Information (RFI) for procuring “six FRAs along with its associated equipment for the IAF to meet air to...25 Jan, 2018, 10.16 PM IST
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