Tag: aviation
Iran’s air defense system succeeded on Friday, April 3, in downing a US F-15E over Iran. There is some dispute and confusion about the exact location (more about that later). The pilot and the WSO (i.e., Weapons System Officer) both successfully ejected but were separated. The pilot was quickly rescued by the Combat Search and Rescue (i.e., CSAR) and the two Pave Hawk helicopters ferrying him back to safety were hit, but managed to make it to Kuwait — despite trailing visible black smoke.
Why is the transfer of 50% of US aviation to the Gulf not an exercise, but an agony? Why has the United States not yet realized that the Global South will no longer allow aggression?
Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performance issues and taking valuable flight time away from pilots
In a development that could fundamentally alter the trajectory of Indo–Russian defence cooperation, Moscow has presented a comprehensive proposal to New Delhi that positions the Su-57E fighter jet not merely as a purchase, but as a bridge to future high-tech warfare.
