London—Britain will reintroduce fighter jets capable of carrying atomic weapons to support NATO’s nuclear mission, expanding the country’s deterrence arsenal, which is currently limited to submarine-launched missiles, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said Tuesday. The country will purchase 12 nuclear weapon-capable F-35A fighters, in the “biggest strengthening of the UK’s nuclear posture in a generation,”…
Tens of thousands of people have witnessed a sensational fly-past above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, which evoked nostalgia as the city held the Sevens rugby tournament at the site of its old airport in Kai Tak for the first time. There were contrasting reactions to the brief moment when Cathay Pacific Airways flight 8100 flew…
Tens of thousands of people have witnessed a sensational fly-past above Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, which evoked nostalgia as the city held the Sevens rugby tournament at the new Kai Tak Sports Park for the first time at the site of its old airport. There were contrasting reactions to the brief moment when Cathay flight…
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways’ net profit rose 1 per cent to HK$9.9 billion (US$1.3 billion) in 2024, marking its second consecutive year of robust performance driven by stronger cargo and passenger demand, lower fuel prices and higher cost efficiencies. Cathay Group chairman Patrick Healy said on Wednesday that the results were strong…
Security measures will be stepped up in Beijing ahead of next week’s annual political and legislative sessions, when thousands of lawmakers, officials, generals and businesspeople gather to discuss China’s policy agenda. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Beijing police said that all drones and other flying devices – including those used for sports, entertainment or…
Preliminary data about the aircraft collision over Washington DC show readings about the altitudes of the passenger plane and army helicopter, investigators say. There were no survivors from the collision, which happened when an American Airlines flight carrying 64 passengers hit an army Black Hawk helicopter that apparently flew into the jet’s path. Data from…
In a move seen to rival the “loyal wingman” concept of the US, China has unveiled a new unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed to operate in tandem with its advanced fighter jets. Showcased at the recent Zhuhai air show in southern China, the Feihong FH-97A is capable of leading swarms of smaller drones or acting…
With the recent news of ‘drone’ sightings around New Jersey and in other parts of the US, the question of just “shooting them down” keeps coming up. If you see one, it’s best to document your sightings in photos and other relevant information. But bear in mind that the drone may, in fact, be flying…
The sudden collapse of the Assad regime has raised questions about Russia’s future in Syria. Russia has long enjoyed a military footprint at two key bases in the country. New satellite images show what Moscow’s warships and aircraft are doing now. Newly captured satellite imagery shows what the Russian military in Syria is doing following…
Video: Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Daytona Beach after landing gear fails An aircraft made an emergency landing at the Daytona Beach International Airport on Friday afternoon. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The aircraft, a Diamond Twin Star, had two people on board and was circling for over an hour before making the…