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Securing the Skies Incursions by Russian military aircraft into UK-controlled airspace over the North Atlantic are once again a regular occurrence. The RAF responds by launching Typhoon fighter to intercept them. Tim Ripley explains how it all works. Operation Okra The Royal Australian Air Force has been engaged in Operation Okra, its contribution to the fight against Daesh in Iraq, since October 2014, as Nigel Pittaway reports. USAF Tactical Aviation Tom Kaminski examines the US Air Force tactical airpower, which today relies on precision-guided munitions employed by a reduced fleet of fast jet and RPA platforms. The View from Above Alexander Mladenov sheds light on the Russian military leadership attitudes to the air campaign in Syria. EXERCISE REPORT Crimson Eagle 2015 Joe Copalman reports on Army Air Corps conversion-to-type training in the desert of Arizona and California. Leading the Field Jon Lake examines how Saudi Arabia has rapidly advanced with the operational capabilities of its Eurofighter Typhoons. Discreetly Direct The French Air Force's ET60 moves senior government officials and high-ranking military officers around the world. Its Dassualt Falcons also fly medevac and special support missions, as Jean- Marc Tanguy reports. FORCE REPORT Royal Jordanian Air Force Royal Jordanian Air Force commander Major General Mansour S Aljobour discusses with Marco Dijkshoorn and Patrick Roegies his latest acquisitions and the ongoing fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria. Attrition AFMa€ s Dave Allport reports on the worlda€ s latest military accidents. Debrief Reviews of recently published books on military aviation. Base Watch A snapshot of recent military visitors to air bases around the UK and abroad. Editorial AFMa€ s view on current military aviation matters. . News All the worlda€ s military aviation news, by region.
Article Snippets
n the February of AirForces Monthly (AFM) we look at how the US Air Forcea€ s tactical airpower is retaining its a€~combat edgea€ despite cutbacks and retirements of aircraft a€ ita€ s now all about precision-guided weapons.
Incursions by Russian military aircraft into UK-controlled airspace over the North Atlantic are once again a regular occurrence.The RAF responds by launching Typhoon fighters to intercept them.AFM contributor Tim Ripley explains how it all works.
Jon Lake examines how Saudi Arabia has rapidly advanced with the operational capabilities of its Eurofighter Typhoons a€" are they leaving the West behind?
The Royal Australian Air Force has been engaged in Operation Okra, its contribution to fight against Daesh in Iraq, since October.Nigel Pittaway provides an overview of operations and the aircraft involved.
Our editorial comment this month, asks why the US has never bought the combat-proven Dual Mode Brimstone for its tactical jets.Therea€ s no other weapon in the world as capable a€" so whata€ s going on? Leta€ s hear your views for our Feedback page.
As always, AFMa€ s Dave Allport brings you the latest military aviation news from around the world.
Incursions by Russian military aircraft into UK-controlled airspace over the North Atlantic are once again a regular occurrence.The RAF responds by launching Typhoon fighters to intercept them.AFM contributor Tim Ripley explains how it all works.
Jon Lake examines how Saudi Arabia has rapidly advanced with the operational capabilities of its Eurofighter Typhoons a€" are they leaving the West behind?
The Royal Australian Air Force has been engaged in Operation Okra, its contribution to fight against Daesh in Iraq, since October.Nigel Pittaway provides an overview of operations and the aircraft involved.
Our editorial comment this month, asks why the US has never bought the combat-proven Dual Mode Brimstone for its tactical jets.Therea€ s no other weapon in the world as capable a€" so whata€ s going on? Leta€ s hear your views for our Feedback page.
As always, AFMa€ s Dave Allport brings you the latest military aviation news from around the world.
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