Comment - AFM’s monthly opinion on the latest and hottest military aviation topics
News - The latest military aviation news stories from around the world, including a recent joint intercept exercise between the UK and French air forces, and an Israeli think tank calling for the US to investigate the rise of unidentified aerial phenomena detected by military aircraft sensors
Intel Report: Airbus’ European adventure - Airbus recently outlined its vision for both the Eurofighter and FCAS - Europe’s future combat system of systems. Alan Warnes reports on the company’s key developments
Russia feels the strain - The severing of co-operation between Russia and Ukraine following the former’s 2014 annexation of Crimea is having serious repercussions on Russian airlifters and military helicopters, as Alexander Mladenov reports
The Desert Storm Four - More than half of the 60 types of aircraft deployed by the United States in Operation Desert Storm are still flying today. Chris Croot assesses the history and key combat roles played by four specific aircraft types in the liberation of Kuwait
Flight of the Albatros - A crucial overhaul of the Uzbekistan Air Force’s L-39C Albatroses has finally been completed by Prague-based aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody. Alan Warnes captures the first batch of L-39Cs in action
Europe’s nest of Hornets - Patrick Roegies, Hans Antonissen and Paul Gross explore the F/A-18 Hornet’s history in Europe, and look towards its next chapter, as Germany commits to a mixed Super Hornet and Growler buy
Brazil’s drone expansion - Two squadrons of the Brazilian Air Force now operate unmanned aerial systems, reflecting the global military trend for drones. Sergio Santana explores the origins and evolution of these unique aircraft
Bulgaria prepares for the 'Bear’ - For six weeks last autumn, Bulgaria’s skies witnessed intense NATO activity, beginning with ‘Thracian Viper 20’ and culminating with American F-16s flying enhanced air policing missions, as Giovanni Colla and Daniele Faccioli report
‘Felon’ on the loose! - Russia’s next-gen fighter has had a long gestation period from initial concept to active service, but as the first Sukhoi Su-57s arrive on military runways, they look as dangerous as their nickname suggests. Full report by Su-57 book author, Piotr Butowski
Attrition Report - Dave Allport reveals the month’s significant military aviation mishaps
India’s homegrown trainer - Atul Chandra gets exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s decade-long HTT-40 programme to develop a basic trainer for the Indian Air Force
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Israel’s Cobras bow out - After 35 years of service and a series of high-risk missions, the Israeli Air Force has finally retired its Bell AH-1 ‘Huey’ Cobra attack helicopters. David Weinrich reports on Israel’s long history with the ‘Tzefa’ (Viper)
Next month - A sneak peek at next month’s feast of modern military aviation
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