Exercise

Royal Navy Proves Martlet Air-to-Air Capability in New Live-Fire Exercise

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A Royal Navy Wildcat successfully shot down a Banshee target drone using the Martlet missile in an air-to-air role test conducted in South West Wales. This marks a significant advancement in the Royal Navy’s air defense capabilities, particularly against small air targets like kamikaze drones. The Martlet missile, originally designed for surface targets, has proven … Read more

Taiwan’s F-16s Capture Footage of PLAN J-15 as China Holds Joint Sword-2024B Exercise With Liaoning Aircraft Carrier

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The Republic of China Air Force’s F-16V captured footage of PLA Navy’s J-15 fighter jets operating around Taiwan during the Joint Sword-2024B exercises, which involved the PLA Air Force, Rocket Force, and Coast Guard on October 14, 2024. The drills focused on coordination between the PLAN and PLAAF, including air and sea patrols, blockades, and … Read more