Features:
Argentinian Army fights COVID-19 - The Argentine Army Aviation Command is one of many forces around the world committed to tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Santiago Rivas reports on the service's wide range of missions, from reconnaissance to medical evacuation.
Owls on the warpath - Equipped with the second-generation AH-64DHA Longbow Apache, the 2nd Attack Helicopter Battalion 'Owls’ is at the cutting edge of Hellenic Army Aviation, loannis Lekkas visited Stefanovikio to learn more about its equipment.
Blue Air Training - Blue Air Training is one of a growing number of companies offering services to the US military. Stephan de Bruijn checks out the company's expanding fleet.
Build your own air force - The Israel Ministry of Defense is offering aircraft, helicopters, engines and spare parts for sale by international tender. David Weinrich discovers what’s on offer.
French air defence specialists - While other aircraft can fly a wider spectrum of missions in modern warfare, the Mirage 2000-5Fs of Groupe de Chasse 1/2 'Cigognes' can be called into action wherever France might need air superiority. Sebastien Buyck details the work of a legendary fighter unit.
NATO's COVID-19 mercy flights - Alan Warnes explores how members of the NATO alliance have called upon strategic airlifters to assist in their response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Mozambique - update - Since AFM's report in the May issue, the guerrilla war in northern Mozambique has escalated significantly, as Al J Venter explains.
Testing times - The US Air Force Test Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, California, is one of the most famous centres of aviation excellence on the planet. Riccardo Niccoli relates how it prepares students for the demanding world of flight testing.
Israel's drone developments - With tensions rising on different fronts, Israel’s UAVs are now performing a significant portion of the country's military missions - and their future is looking secure. Arie Egozi reports.
Air power update - Royal Jordanian Air Force Plenty has changed since AFM's last update on the Royal Jordanian Air Force in October 2018 (issue 367). Marco Dijkshoorn was granted an exclusive opportunity to fly with the air arm and report on developments.
Fulcrum survivors -Part two - Alexander Mladenov concludes his account of the Fulcrum's protracted sunset in Russia, describing its use in the training role, as a display mount and in new-generation MiG-35 form.
Life after the Fulcrum - The Russian Aerospace Forces operate a dwindling number of MiG-29s and have placed only a token order for the advanced MiG-35. Nevertheless, RAC MiG is continuing its light fighter development, with hopes of fielding a successor to the Fulcrum. Piotr Butowski investigates.

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INTEL REPORT: Navy rotors prepare for CSG21 Away from the cutting edge of F-35B Lightning operations, the Royal Navy is in a race against time to ensure its helicopter force of Merlins and Wildcats is fit for next year's Carrier Strike Group 21 cruise. Alan Warnes reviews the preparations.
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EXERCISE REPORT: Helicopter Weapons Instructor Course 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic led to the Dutch defence ministry postponing this year's Helicopter Weapons Instructor Course following its initial tactical phase. Danny Reijnen takes a closer look behind the scenes.
COMMANDER'S UPDATE BRIEFING: Aerial gunnery After World War Two, the advent of the guided missile suggested that the days of the gun-armed fighter might be over - but the latest generation of fighters are armed with cannon and, as Air Power Association President, Air Marshal (ret'd) Greg Bagwell CB CBE explains, guns have utility above and beyond close-quarters combat.
Book reviews - AFM evaluates some of the latest offerings in aviation literature, with a focus on aerial espionage.
FORCE REPORT: Fuerza Aerea Guatemalteca The Guatemalan Air Force suffered from years of chronic budget cuts, which almost scuppered its operational capacity. But more recently there are efforts to gradually regenerate it. As Santiago Rivas discovers, the increasing threat from drug traffickers means the service is looking at new ways of protecting the nation's skies.
Attrition - Dave Allport details the world's most recent military accidents.
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Cover: Two Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16s eject flares and break for the camera over the deserts of the Hashemite Kingdom. The belly of the furthest jet is emblazoned with the King's Banner flag - Jordan's highest honour, bestowed by the king himself upon military units that have excelled in combat. The RJAF's 1 Squadron was the first in the Jordanian military to receive the banner, in 2015. Marco Dijkshoorn