 |
Contents Listing - Articles & Features in this issue
XCLUSIVE The Way Ahead The new Commander of the Tornado Force, Air Cdre Harvey Smyth has also taken on the mantle of Air Officer Lightning. He has a lot going on, as Alan Warnes discovered when he spoke to him recently. Russia Strikes Back When an IS bomb brought down MetroJet Flight 9268, Russia responded by escalating its attacks and committing longrange bombers to the conflict, as Alexander Mladenov explains. US Navy TACAIR a€ a steady evolution Founded on the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, US naval tactical airpower is welcoming the first of its F-35s. Rick Burgess reviews its formidable capabilities. Arise Army Airlift Tom Kaminski explains the realignment of the US Armya€ s Operational Support Airlift units. FORCE REPORT Estonian Air Force With only 300 personnel and just eight aircraft, the Estonian Air Force is a minor airpower player. As a support host nation for the Baltic Air Policing mission, Estonia has become a true NATO partner. Cristian Schrik/ Aimhigh aviation reports. Joint Force Harrier a€" Five years on Alan Warnes remembers the final Joint Force Harrier debrief at RAF Cottesmore on December 14, 2010. ANALYSIS Access Denied a€" Fortifying Putina€ s Skies. Alexander Mladenov assesses Russiaa€ s comprehensive national air defence system and likely future developments as advanced new technologies are introduced. Hungarian Gripens a€" Step Up Istvan Toperczer reports from Å iauliai Air Base in Lithuania on the Hungarian Air Force JAS39 Gripensa€ participation in the ongoing Baltic Air Policing mission. Hinds Get Hot & Heavy Alexander Mladenov describes Polanda€ s Mi-24 Hind force and its combat exploits in Iraq and Afghanistan. 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 AFM's view on military aviation. News All the worlda€ s military aviation news, by region
Article Snippets
In the January of AirForces Monthly (AFM) we look extensively at the US Navy and US Marine Corps current tactical fighters, the units, the weapons and explain what the future holds for the aging F/A-18 a€~classica€ Hornets and AV-8Bs.
An exclusive interview by Alan Warnes with the Commander of the Tornado Force, Air Cdre Harvey Smyth who has also taken on the mantle of Air Officer Lightning, explains what the future is for both types and how the Tornado is proving its worth in Operation Shader.
As Russia flexes its muscles, a new air defence system has gone into service, integrated with upgraded generations of Fulcrums and Flankers.Alexander Mladenov assesses the new national air defence system and its implications for the West.
Istvan Toperczer reports from Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania on the Hungarian Air Force JAS39 Gripensa€ participation in the ongoing Baltic Air Policing mission.
AFM readers send in their images for our Base Watch section, this time we cover bases in the UK, Germany and Spain.
Our editorial comment returns this month, so see what we think about recent military aviation events such as SDSR and operations against IS.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.
An exclusive interview by Alan Warnes with the Commander of the Tornado Force, Air Cdre Harvey Smyth who has also taken on the mantle of Air Officer Lightning, explains what the future is for both types and how the Tornado is proving its worth in Operation Shader.
As Russia flexes its muscles, a new air defence system has gone into service, integrated with upgraded generations of Fulcrums and Flankers.Alexander Mladenov assesses the new national air defence system and its implications for the West.
Istvan Toperczer reports from Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania on the Hungarian Air Force JAS39 Gripensa€ participation in the ongoing Baltic Air Policing mission.
AFM readers send in their images for our Base Watch section, this time we cover bases in the UK, Germany and Spain.
Our editorial comment returns this month, so see what we think about recent military aviation events such as SDSR and operations against IS.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.
Adverts and Links based on this content
Advertisement