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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 moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
Russia fortifies Engels Airbase with hardened shelters for Tu-95 and Tu-160 strategic bombersRussia is fortifying its Engels Airbase with at least 17 new hardened aircraft shelters for its Tu-95MS and Tu-160 strategic bombers. This ...
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 confrontationRussian nuclear-capable bombers, the Tu-160, completed a 16-hour patrol over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, prompting a response from Norw...
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...
Qantas to begin non-stop Sydney-London flights from October 2027Qantas will begin the world's first direct flights from Sydney to London in October 2027. This historic route will use new Airbus A350-1000...
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...
Boosting BRICS, Brazil eyes role in India's defence sectorEmbraer, the Brazilian aerospace powerhouse, is setting its sights on a lucrative contract with the Indian Air Force, proposing the KC-390 ...
Defence ministry expects 24 Tejas Mk1A jets to be ready by end of yearDefence ministry sources have said that the production and readiness schedule for the LCA Mark1A is expected to reach around 18 to 24 aircr...
Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with RussiaUkraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ...
Hyderabad’s BluJ rolls out e-aircraft prototypeFounded in 2022 by former Skyroot Aerospace founding team member Amar Sri Vatsavaya and Utham Kumar Dharmapuri, the company is focusing on ...
'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...
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...
Why does a gas pump automatically stop when your tank is fullA simple click at the gas pump signals a clever engineering feat. This automatic shut-off relies on physics, not smart technology. It uses ...
Lufthansa’s summer flight plan now includes possible fuel detoursLufthansa is bracing for a summer of potential flight disruptions. The German airline is planning for fuel shortages, which could mean addi...
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...
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...
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 ...
Turkish Airlines suspends flights to 23 cities — check the full list and if you are affectedTurkish Airlines has stopped flights to 23 cities due to fuel problems and war impact. Many routes are paused for now and may start later t...
Airbus C295 lands on Purvanchal Expressway as part of IAF emergency drillAirbus landing on highway: The exercise was organised to assess the expressway’s potential as an alternative runway during times of war or ...
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...