Iran – The Aviationist

F-15E Strike Eagles from the 494th and 335th Fighter Squadrons downed several Iranian drones during the recent attack on Israel. As reported, the Israeli air defenses faced 170 one-way “kamikaz...

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The footage shows drones and cruise missiles being tracked by targeting pods before being hit by air-to-air missiles. Last night, the Israeli air defenses were put to the test when Iran launched ...

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The expected retaliation from Iran has eventually arrived: Tehran has launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Iran has launched a retaliatory strikes on Israel nearly two we...

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After Houthis said they will target all ships headed to Israel, regardless of nationality, U.S., U.K. And French Forces are responding to the drone attacks. On Dec. 18, 2023, Yemen’s Houthi re...

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The deal with Russia would include the delivery of Su-35 fighters, Mi-28 attack helicopters and Yak-130 jet trainers. Iran has finalised arrangements with Russia for a package of military aircraf...

https://theaviationist.com/2023/11/28/iran-signs-deal-with-russia/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iran-signs-deal-with-russia

Two F-16s struck IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) sites in Syria. Early in the morning on Oct. 27, 2023, two U.S. F-16 combat aircraft conducted what the Pentagon called “self-defense s...

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The USS Carney, Al-Tanf garrison and Al Asad airbase have been busy defending multiple attacks in the past few days. This last week was quite busy for U.S. forces in the Middle East, with drone ...

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Gaza is under siege with an interruption of electricity, gas, water and food supplies, as Israel declares state of war for the first time since the 1973 Yom Kippur War. Here’s a mega-recap abou...

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The IDF has launched Operation “Swords of Iron” in response to a massive attack from the Gaza Strip that involved also paragliders, unmanned aircraft and speedboats. In the morning on Oct. 7,...

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Two Yak-130 combat trainers are currently in Iran’s 8th Tactical Air Force Base near Isfahan. Images of the first Yak-130 Mitten aircraft for the IRIAF (Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force) were...

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With the arrival of the F-35 stealth fighters, the Russian pilots have become less aggressive towards U.S. assets in the Middle East region. The deployment to the CENTCOM area of responsibility o...

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The deployment follows Iran’s attempts to seize commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Earlier this month, the U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered the deployment of the USS Bataan Amphib...

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The underground base is said to be the first large enough to host fighter jets and one of several more being built. As part of the celebrations for the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution,...

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The Su-35S aircraft are part of a major package that will also include air defence systems, missile systems and helicopters. Iran will eventually receive Russian Su-35S Flanker-E jets as part of ...

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The Iranian-made Russian-operated suicide drone is one of the many launched during the latest massive wave of attacks across Ukraine. This morning Ukraine woke up again under a rain of fire, with...

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