Author: Michal Fencl (page 8)

The end of an era: Davis-Monthan Air Force base retires A-10 Fleet

The end of an era: Davis-Monthan Air Force base retires A-10 Fleet

In a move that marks the end of an era for the venerable A-10 Warthog, the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Arizona has begun the process of retiring its fleet. The initial phase…

13. 02. 2024
The dual-edged sword: Starlink's role in the Ukraine conflict

The dual-edged sword: Starlink's role in the Ukraine conflict

In a twist of events that underscores the complexities of modern warfare, SpaceX's Starlink satellite devices, initially lauded for their crucial support to Ukraine, now seem…

11. 02. 2024
Czech Republic faces EU Investigation over controversial helicopter purchases

Czech Republic faces EU Investigation over controversial helicopter purchases

In a recent development that has drawn the attention of both national and international observers, the Czech Republic finds itself under scrutiny by the European Commission over its…

10. 02. 2024
Czech soldiers train nearly a thousand Ukrainians in Poland

Czech soldiers train nearly a thousand Ukrainians in Poland

In a significant contribution to international military assistance, specialized mobile teams of Czech engineers, chemists, medics, and snipers trained nearly a thousand Ukrainian…

04. 02. 2024
Decisive response: U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran-backed forces after attack on American soldiers

Decisive response: U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran-backed forces after attack on American soldiers

In a significant escalation of tensions, the United States launched a series of airstrikes across Iraq and Syria, targeting facilities associated with Iran’s elite Islamic…

03. 02. 2024
January 27th 1973: The day when America's longest war ended

January 27th 1973: The day when America's longest war ended

On January 27, 1973, a momentous event unfolded in Paris, France, that promised to bring an end to one of the most tumultuous and divisive conflicts of the 20th…

27. 01. 2024
January 23rd 1997: A day when Czech-born become US Secretary of State

January 23rd 1997: A day when Czech-born become US Secretary of State

A Tribute to the First Czech-Born U.S. Secretary of State January 23rd marks a significant date in the annals of American political history. It was on this day…

23. 01. 2024
Misplaced flashlight leads to $4 million in damages to F-35 engine

Misplaced flashlight leads to $4 million in damages to F-35 engine

In a startling incident at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, early 2023 witnessed an unusual yet costly mishap involving one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world…

21. 01. 2024
Sentinel ICBM program faces cost overruns and delays

Sentinel ICBM program faces cost overruns and delays

The U.S. Air Force's Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program, slated to replace the aging Minuteman III missiles, has encountered significant financial and logistical…

20. 01. 2024
Breaking barriers in the sky and on stage: Air Force officer crowned Miss America

Breaking barriers in the sky and on stage: Air Force officer crowned Miss America

In a groundbreaking moment for both the military and pageantry, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, aged 22, has been crowned Miss America, becoming the first active-duty service member…

18. 01. 2024
January 16th 1991: The day when began Operation Desert Storm: A Turning Point in Modern Warfare

January 16th 1991: The day when began Operation Desert Storm: A Turning Point in Modern Warfare

January 16th is a day etched in modern history as the beginning of the Persian Gulf War, specifically marked by the initiation of Operation Desert Storm. This date…

16. 01. 2024
US and UK launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

US and UK launch strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

In a decisive move, military forces of the United States and the United Kingdom have initiated strikes against several targets in Yemen, specifically targeting Houthi rebel…

12. 01. 2024