A General Dynamics early design study for the F-16 looks similar to the J-10
Lockheed Martin recently rediscovered a treasure trove of drawings which contains various advance design concepts for military aircraft. Amongst those was an alternate configuration for the lightweight fighter, which eventually lead to the F-16.
Source: A General Dynamics early design study for the F-16 looks similar to the J-10
Japan might bring Kawasaki P-1 to RIAT
This Japanese news report says Tokyo plans to bring the Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft to RIAT in Britain next month.
By Ken H / @chippyho [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center
For the first time, a U.S. Air Force officer has been selected to command the detention center at Guantánamo since it was open in 2002.
Photo: USAF
Brig. Gen. Jose R. Monteagudo was nominated after Rear Adm. Fernandez Ponds declined the job due to personal reasons.
Source: USAF F-16 pilot nominated to run Guantánamo detention center
Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan
A spokesman from the Philippine Department of National Defense confirmed that Manila is interested in getting a P-3C from Japan.
By Los688 (my own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons
“We can confirm that. We are interested to get a P3,” Peter Paul Galvez said.
Source: Philippine Defense Ministry confirms its interest in getting P-3C, helicopters from Japan
T-38 loses front canopy
A T-38 from Vance Air Force Base lost it front canopy as the aircraft climbed to 10,000 feet. The jet was on a instrument flight to Topeka when the incident happened.
By United States Air Force [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The two instructor pilots on board declared an emergency and returned to land safely.
Source: T-38 loses front canopy
HMS Queen Elizabeth powers up for first time
The diesel generators aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth has been powered up for the first time.
Photo: HMS Gannet/MOD [OGL], via Wikimedia Commons
Hungarian Air Force pilot hurt when Yak-52 caught fire
A Hungarian Air Force pilot was seriously hurt when his Yak-52 caught fire in mid-air. Both pilots were able to land back at a military air base in the city of Szolnok.
By User:VargaA (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 4.0-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0], via Wikimedia Commons
Source: Hungarian Air Force pilot hurt when Yak-52 caught fire
Iraqi Brig. General missing after F-16IQ crashed in Arizona
An F-16 with the Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing crashed on Jun. 24 and the Iraqi defense ministry has confirmed the aircraft was flown by one of its pilots.
Photo: Lockheed Martin
The missing pilot was identified as Brig. Gen. Rafid Mohammed Hassan. A press statement from the 162nd Wing said the jet belonged to Iraq.
Source: Iraqi Brig. General missing after F-16IQ crashed in Arizona
RTAF F-16A lost control and entered ditch
A F-16A from the Royal Thai Air Force went into a ditch at Wing 1 on Jun. 24 after the jet lurched forward when the engine was started.
By U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Joshua Gunderson (https://www.dvidshub.net/image/887567) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
The pilot ejected safely during the accident which occurred at around 1 p.m.
USMC KC-130J refuel, replenish USN P-3C
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J from VMGR-152 made a rare ground refueling of a U.S. Navy P-3C in a remote area of Alaska during Northern Edge 2015.
Besides fuel, the Marines also help replenish sonar buoys on the Orion from VP-46.
U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Edward Cartagena