Special Reports
Falcon HTV-2 has Another Test Flight Scheduled Today
10. august. 2011 20:52 | DefenseThe DARPA Falcon Project is planned to complete its second test flight today. The Falcon Project (Force Application and Launch from Continental United States) is a joint venture between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the United States Air Force (USAF).
ICAO (NATO) Spelling Alphabet
14. may. 2011 11:30 | DefenseThe ICAO or NATO Spelling Alphabet, also called the phonetic alphabet, is the most commonly used spelling alphabet. The alphabet was developed by ICAO and later implemented by several other organizations such as NATO and FAA and has become the standard spelling alphabet.
China´s new stealth fighter, Chengdu J-20
26. january. 2011 21:51 | DefenseChina‘s stealth fighter, Chengdu J-20, made is first flight on 11th of January, 2011. The fifth generation stealth, twin-engine fighter aircraft prototype was developed by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force. It’s expected to be in service by 2017 – 2019.
Harrier retirement from the British Armed Forces
1. december. 2010 21:47 | DefenseThe famous British Aerospace Harrier will retire next year from the UK military as a result of the Strategic Defence and Security Review. It made its last flight from an aircraft carrier on the 24th of November when four Harrier jets took off from HMS Ark Royal for the last time.