Samuel Archer
@AirplaneSam
Senior Military Analyst for Europe, Russia & CIS at Aviation Week. No endorsements
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I have created a diagram of the P-8A Poseidon and its associated systems. Big thanks to @SR_Planespotter for providing me with fantastic photos to use. Full-res link in reply below.
Fact: When the plane gets raised to 30 metres, our crane then spins around rapidly until it reaches launch velocity and we cut the rope. This saves up to 65% of the fuel normally used in a conventional take off. #Environment
The main target of Su-57's PR campaign in Dubai a week ago was India. The photo shows special presentation of the fighter for Indian media. In 3 days, Putin begins his visit to India, where he will offer Su-57. India has already rejected Su-57 once.
🇸🇪 The Swedish Armed Forces has officially received the first of many JAS 39 Gripen E fighters - marking a milestone for our Air Force and enhancing our capabilities to defend our skies.
This year, Lockheed Martin projects to deliver 170 to 190 F-35 fighter aircraft globally. In the first half of 2025, nearly 100 F-35A, B and C models have already been handed over to 13 different operators. Fleet Discovery allows users to keep up to date on orders, deliveries,…
Attended the #IDEF2025 defense show in wonderful #Istanbul this week straight from volunteering at @airtattoo. Here are some of the things I found interesting or noteworthy in addition to the articles from the show I have written, which can be found here: aviationweek.com/author/tony-os…
Join us for today’s webinar hosted by Aviation Week Network, where our editors and analysts will discuss the key elements of the Pentagon's Fiscal Year 2026 defense budget. We'll cover the budget's winners and losers, insights for the Golden Dome, industry implications, and the…
"The Pentagon has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and other precision munitions to Ukraine due to worries that U.S. weapons stockpiles have fallen too low. The decision was driven by the Pentagon’s policy chief, Elbridge Colby, and was made after a review of…
I've worked up an assessment of U.S. and Israeli missile defense interceptor expenditures since June 13 Based on video evidence AT LEAST, 39 THAAD, 34 Arrow-3, & ~9 Arrow-2s have been used. For more on the methodology, ABM sites in Israel, and implications, check out the article
De laatste Nederlandse F-16’s zijn vertrokken richting Oekraïne. De wrede luchtaanvallen onderstrepen dagelijks hoe belangrijk de F-16’s zijn om de Russische agressie tegen te houden. We blijven Oekraïne steunen, o.a. met munitie, reservedelen en het trainen van vliegers. 🇳🇱🇺🇦
MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission The UK’s Ministry of Defence is currently examining a variant of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to replace the Merlin HM2 Airborne Surveillance and Control aircraft. Story: theaviationist.com/2025/05/22/mq-…
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MQ-9B Protector Variant Under Consideration for Royal Navy Airborne Early Warning Mission
The UK’s Ministry of Defence is currently examining a variant of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian to replace the Merlin HM2 Airborne Surveillance and Control
Air Force Special Operations Command takes delivery of the first OA-1K Skyraider II: afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-D…
With most of the @RoyalAirForce' 49 @eurofighter Tranche 1s officially retired overnight, the current breakdown is 4 on QRA in #Falklands until 2027, 10 for spares, 17 disposed of, 12 in storage for disposal, 4 for ground training aids, and 2 being considered for sale - MoD spox.
An armed rotorcraft platform with a very small footprint and excellent manoeuvrability, the single-engine #H125M combines performance, discretion and firepower. Check out the helicopter at #SOFINS2025 this week.
We have delivered the first 2 of 6 #H145M 🚁 to the Republic of Cyprus. The helicopters will be operated by the National Guard of the Republic of Cyprus. Equipped with the Airbus #HForce weapons system, the H145M can be operated as a light attack helicopter. 🚁🇨🇾
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A significant buildup is happening in Diego Garcia At least 5 USAF B-2 Spirits and 7 C-17A Globemaster IIIs have arrived over the last 3 days, or are currently en route to the island. For reference: Diego Garcia is the red pin on the map.
👀What an extraordinary story. And so many unanswered questions: How did the fire begin? How was it allowed to take out both the substation and the backup generators? What does it say about the grid that UK's single most important transport site relies on a single substation?
🇨🇿#Czechia: Aero Vodochody successfully handed over six more L-39 Skyfox (L-39NG) trainer aircraft to the 🇻🇳#Vietnamese Air Force. Thus, Vietnam has already received all 12 aircraft ordered.
The suspension of U.S. assistance for Ukraine is a very unfortunate and significant development, but it may not have immediate impact. Ukraine is far less dependent on the U.S. for day to day battlefield needs in 2025, than it was in earlier periods of the war. 1/
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