Icebreaker! Moment UFC fighter dives into frozen lake and cuts his head open – before returning for a ‘revenge match’ Merab Dvalishvili, 30, injured his face jumping head first into a frozen lake The Georgian UFC fighter was training in the United States for his next bout Dvalisvili required several staples to the head in … Read more
The first commander of Britain’s new space force has been revealed as a fighter pilot who has served in the RAF for 30 years. Air Commodore Paul Godfrey, 48, will carry the new rank of Air Vice Marshal when he takes the helm at Space Command. The father, who was made an OBE in the 2014 … Read more
China has deployed 15 fighter jets into Taiwan airspace for the second time in two days, in what could be one of the earliest tests for Joe Biden’s administration. According to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry, the Chinese air force flew 15 military aircraft into Taiwan on Sunday. The day before, a number of fighter jets and … Read more
Meet the RAF’s new ‘loyal wingman’: Prototype of high-speed unmanned drone designed to fly alongside fighter jets bringing extra tech and weaponry into war zones goes into production A £30million Government investment is in place to start production of a prototype of the potentially game-changing fighter aircraft It will be armed with surveillance and electronic … Read more
The most expensive aircraft carrier ever built – to the tune of $13.2billion – is still suffering from unreliable technology systems more than three years after it was delivered to the US Navy. A new assessment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, carried out by Pentagon testers, indicates that the ship’s issues ‘remain consistent’ with … Read more
1) In November, J. K. Rowling published her first children’s book since her Harry Potter series. Its title? a) The Bickagig b) The Ackibok c) The Ickabog d) The Bigakick What is the title of J. K. Rowling’s first children’s book since her Harry Potter series? 2) Who read a children’s story on YouTube … Read more
AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has revealed how his mother was a resistance fighter in World War II and smuggled British pilots out of Italy. The singer, 73, explained how his mother, Esther, who was born near Rome, Italy, smuggled downed Allied fighter pilots into the hideaway at their family farm. The Back In Black hitmaker told … Read more
The virtual top guns: New fighter jets will be flown by on-board computer if RAF pilot gets stressed The new BAE Tempest can be flown by a pilot or by a computer ‘co-pilot’ The high-tech jet is due to be in service by 2035 following a £2bn investment According to BAE, the operator could become … Read more
The UK’s futuristic new fighter jet programme could support 20,000 jobs and add £25billion to the economy, according to initial estimates by auditors. The Tempest project would preserve Britain’s prestigious aerospace and defence sector in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, the industry argues, as well as bolstering national security. BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Italy’s Leonardo … Read more
‘Jet fighter’ godwit breaks world record for non-stop bird flight with epic 7,500-mile journey from Alaska to New Zealand Bar-tailed godwit has broken the world record for longest non-stop bird flight It flew 7,500 miles from Alaska to New Zealand in 11 days without breaking The bird’s aerodynamic build was compared to that of a … Read more