AirForces Monthly

31/07/2025

Suppressing or destroying enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD) is fundamental to achieving air superiority in war https://www.key.aero/article/seaddead-mission-checkmating-sams?utm_source=Facebook

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Suppressing or destroying enemy air defences (SEAD/DEAD) is fundamental to achieving air superiority in war. It holds the highest priority in what is known as the offensive counter-air operation

30/07/2025

Norway is looking to buy the HH-60W Jolly Green II https://www.key.aero/article/norway-seeks-hh-60w-jolly-green-ii?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: US Air Force/Airman 1st Class Stephan Bang

The US State Department on July 11, 2025 approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Norway of up to nine Sikorsky HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue (CSAR) helicopters plus related

30/07/2025

Babak Taghvaee looks in depth at the bombing by the US and Israel of Iran's nuclear facilities https://www.key.aero/article/targeting-irans-nuclear-sites-operations-midnight-hammer-and-rising-lion?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: SrMSgt Vincent De Groot/USAF

Just as it had threatened to, the US bombed Iran’s military nuclear sites on June 21 after a week of relentless and systematic Israeli strikes. Babak Taghvaee looks in depth at the bombing campaign

29/07/2025

The Belgian Air and Space Component on July 16, 2025 announced that the 1st Squadron at Florennes Air Base will be its first F-35A Lightning II unit https://www.key.aero/article/belgium-confirms-1st-squadron-initial-f-35a-unit?utm_source=Facebook

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The Belgian Air and Space Component on July 16, 2025 announced that the 1st Squadron at Florennes Air Base will be its first Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II unit.

29/07/2025

🚨 F-14 Bombcat is Back in Stock – But Not for Long! 🚨

The ultimate tribute to one of the most iconic fighters of the Cold War is back — but copies are flying fast! ✈️

"F-14 Bombcat" is the definitive history of the mighty Grumman F-14 Tomcat’s dramatic transformation from elite interceptor to fearsome strike fighter. Featuring firsthand accounts from combat pilots, engineers, and maintainers, this newly revised and expanded edition dives deep into the jet’s critical role in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Whether you flew it, admired it, or just love Cold War aviation, this book is a must-have for your collection.

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28/07/2025

FREE QUIZ How well do you know these famous jets https://www.key.aero/article/try-our-vc-25a-air-force-one-quiz?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: US Air National Guard/Tech Sgt Matt Hecht

Test your knowledge of these famous jets.

23/07/2025

BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and MBDA UK, together with the British Ministry of Defence, have revealed the external design of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator https://www.key.aero/article/gcap-combat-air-flying-demonstrator-design-revealed?utm_source=Facebook

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BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce and MBDA UK, together with the British Ministry of Defence, revealed the external design of the Combat Air Flying Demonstrator on July 16, 2025, with the release of a single

22/07/2025

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20/07/2025

David Willis covers the B-1B’s combat debut and the creation of its predecessor https://www.key.aero/article/b-1s-troublesome-birth-and-combat-debut?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: Jake Melampy via USAF

The Rockwell B-1 experienced a troubled birth, but today it is probably the USAF’s premier long-range conventional strike platform. In the first part of a development history of the bomber, David

20/07/2025

In an exclusive interview, Lieutenant Colonel Rob ‘Bruce’ van Leeuwen, tactical director with NATO AWACS, tells Ben Gorski of recent changes to the fleet’s area of responsibility https://www.key.aero/article/nato-awacs-adapting-changed-security-environment-europe?utm_source=Facebook

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In an exclusive interview, Lieutenant Colonel Rob ‘Bruce’ van Leeuwen, tactical director with NATO AWACS, tells Ben Gorski of recent changes to the fleet’s area of responsibility

19/07/2025

Daniele Faccioli and Giovanni Colla visited Mirosławiec Air Base to witness the final chapter of operational activities of the Polish Air Force's Sukhoi Su-22s https://www.key.aero/article/final-chapter-polish-air-force-sukhoi-su-22-fitters?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: Daniele Faccioli and Giovanni Colla

Once a backbone of Warsaw Pact air power, the Sukhoi Su-22 has become a symbol of resilience within the Polish Air Force. Daniele Faccioli and Giovanni Colla visited Mirosławiec Air Base to witness

19/07/2025

Check out the second part of the article looking back over the star visitors of RIAT/ https://www.key.aero/article/memorable-riat-aircraft-attendees-and-stories-behind-them-part-2?utm_source=Facebook

Image credit: Glenn Stanley

Concluding AFM’s celebration marking the 40th anniversary of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford. Ben Stanley Hall looks at some of the most notable debuts at the world’s greatest