And this morning he was discussing working with Alberta separatists. This is real folks, recall the arrest of anti government extremists in Coutts AB during the Ottawa occupation.👇🏼 1/

Well worth listening to, some interesting and uncomfortable truths being pointed out by @hugh258.bsky.social

This not a crazy idea - the Canadian military did have nuclear weapons - bombs on Germany based CF-104's and Genie rockets in NORAD assigned CF-101's. The weapons were US-controlled but our people trained in their delivery. youtu.be/PVO7r_iU4Is?...

Anyone else see where this is going and what ICE is actually being built up for?

Your second favourite aircraft?

A few days into 2026 and it's clear it will be a fraught year for us in Canada, the race to build up our national defense is happening...much later than it should have but better than never. 1/

Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 in two tone grey scheme, two R-27 BVR AAMs and HARM anti - radiation missile for strikes on Russian ground based air defence - the campaign against Russian missile defense grinds on

Going to call this potentially serious for now given that the Su-27/30/34/35 are the backbone of Russian Air Force tactical aviation militarnyi.com/en/news/fire...

Still active: a Northrop F-5F of the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana's Escuadrón Aéreo 401 taxis out of Base Aérea Militar #1 General Alfredo Lezama Álvarez, Santa Lucia. Latest info I have is that the FAM have 1 F-5F and 3 F-5E active youtube.com/shorts/Ap7gn...

Fuerza Aérea de Chile F-5 Tigres of the Grupo de Aviación Nº12 near their home at Base Aérea Chabunco, Punta Arenas.

The people of Venezuela are crying out for liberation from a murderous regime, their voice was ignored in last year's election and sadly their last hope now rests on the shoulders of a criminal US regime headed by a mentally unwell president

In the 1960's the RCAF recommended the government buy the A-7 Corsair II over Northrop 's smaller F-5. The government chose the F-5 to be built at Canadair in Quebec in a decision that in some ways mirrors what might be decided soon by our current government. 1/

www.cbc.ca/news/politic... An American owned sub-contractor that employs yet another former RCAF officer, reminds Canada it would be a shame if we lost out on the economic benefits of a full 88 aircraft F-35 buy... 1/

The addition of another current western combat type for #Ukraine and the number involved is not surprising, this was always where things were going to go. 1/ www.france24.com/en/europe/20...

Super Tucano was always going to be a natural for anti-drone work. In addition to the other systems involved, the decision to incorporate wing mounted .50 cal. guns in the original ST design is looking like a very good idea right now.... defence-blog.com/embraer-to-c...

Gripen and Meteor cannot arrive to soon.

In addition to being a useful 4th generation type, the Mirage 2000 was always going to be a link to the French Air Force and aviation industry and a gateway to Rafale..

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This might be the next chapter in Uruguay's long history of second hand aircraft acquisition, it would be a good move.. www.defensa.com/uruguay/airb...

Ukranian air campaign against Russian air defence sites continues....

Armada Argentina Macchi 339A lineup at BAN Punto Indio before they were repainted in camouflage scheme

Canada's secretary of state for defence procurement (and retired RCAF CF-18 pilot) says mixed fighter fleet is one option being considered www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

This was completely predictable and is good news - many of us pointed out last year the potential of the M2000 and it's availability in several countries. It's numbers may ultimately rival the F-16 in Ukraine. @aidefranceukr.bsky.social

www.infobae.com/colombia/202... It's official, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana will replace the Kfir C.10 with Gripen, contract to be signed this month

A day to remember those who have given their lives for Ukraine - among them those who defend Ukrainian skies. We shall remember them! 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦

This should be taken seriously because Justin Bronk is a serious source, that said I'm watching this closely ..👀 unn.ua/en/news/mini...

Fifty years ago Embraer exported it's first aircraft to Uruguay as part of a deal that involved 5 aircraft for the Fuerza Aérea Uruguaya. Later this year that relationship will be renewed with the delivery of the first Super Tucano.

Increased use of Ukranian rotary wing aircraft to intercept Russian drones. Upgrades ongoing. And light fixed wing aircraft. militarnyi.com/uk/news/geli...

Ukrainian Air Force claiming Russian Su-34 downed around Zaporizhzhia which was delivering glide bombs. It's been a while, curious now to see if it's by ground based air defense or an air-air kill

Ukrainian Air Force F-16/AIM-9L/M air defense ops, cruise missile hunting..

The Canadian government gets full marks for OPSEC on the F-35 deal - it's a very politically charged issue with probable downsides no matter what decision is made #F35 #RCAF ottawacitizen.com/public-servi...

Welcome to Canada, Japan Air Self Defense Force! 🇨🇦❤️🇯🇵

Fuerza Aérea Argentina F-16BM in Denmark, it is due to make it's way to Argentina by December this year

Big shoes to fill, FAP fighter force was one of Latin America's largest at one time, with MiG-29, M2000, M5 and Su-22 strike aircraft. Today only M2000 and Su-25 active

Possible sale of F-16 to Peru. www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/p...

The news that the JASDF is sending F-15J's to visit Canada is the coolest frickin news I've heard in a long time! Hopefully they make it as far east as CFB Trenton but I'm thinking maybe Cold Lake... www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...

First image I've seen of a Ukrainian MiG-29 9.13 that was originally of the Azeri Air Force - a few of these aircraft had been undergoing maintenance in Lviv just before the full-scale Russian invasion and appear to have been put into Ukrainian Air Force service

The future Queen of Spain, Leonor, Princess of Asturias, begins her military flying career at the Academia General del Aire y del Espacio at Base Aérea de San Javier, Murcia. In a brand new (well, recently delivered) Pilatus PC-21. 1/ www.hola.com/realeza/casa...

This looks like a Hellfire strike by a USN Seahawk or USMC Viper, both of which are available to the naval force the US has deployed to the Southern Caribbean. My friend @hopc.bsky.social is suggesting a drone is the surveillance platform 1/

Diario El Nacional, one of the few independent media sources left in Venezuela, reports that the Aviación Militar Bolivariana has an operational readiness rate of 20-30%, which would mean most of its fleet is effectively grounded or flies very limited hours. 1/

No photo credit available for this that I know of unless someone knows please add whoever took this picture fantastic work RVAF CP-140 Aurora maritime Patrol and surveillance aircraft in front of the CN tower at today's Toronto Air Show

Venezuela's Russian -supplied Su-30 multirole fighters are newer than the F-16's but their situation may be only slightly better than the American fighter. This is due to higher maintenance requirements/costs combined with scant defense budget in recent years 1/

Venezuelan F-16's - these aircraft, delivered in the early 1980's, were the most advanced on the continent at that time but embargo and lack of modernization have taken their toll. The aircraft have no BVR capability and number of flyable F-16's are no more than 5-6.

I've been writing on the other site about the current status of Venezuelan air power as things get more tense in the Southern Caribbean. No invasion imminent or likely but something may happen. I'll writing a bit more about it here in the next few days 1/

Brigada de Aviación del Ejercito de Chile during exercise Southern Guardian 2025 - the aircraft is using snow landing gear for landing on higher elevations in the Andean region.

I stand corrected, thanks @snafu352.bsky.social the four under fuselage weapons pylons on an M20005-F are for Mica AAMs in French service, the Super 530 is retired I believe. Does anyone know if Mica has been supplied to Ukraine?

First clear pic of a Ukrainian Mirage 20005-F that shows recognition markings and national insignia. Time to break out the Heller kit....😈 Credit: @aidefranceukr.bsky.social

Fuerza Aérea Ecuatoriana SEPECAT Jaguars of Escuadrón de Combate 2111 taxi at their Taura, Guayas Province, base. Photo is probably from the late 80's/early 90's. The FAE currently have no operational fast jets.

I've shared thoughts on why M2000 is good for Ukrainian air power so won't go into it here, but this is good news if reports are accurate www.aerotime.aero/articles/fra...

Two T-36BB Halcon trainers of the Fuerza Aérea de Chile during their early years of service (mid-80's) over Iquique, near their home base of Los Condores while serving with the Groupo de Aviación No. 1 Photo: General (ret'd) Sergio Contardo Flores