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A spectacular display by the Lao Air Force during the 50th National Day celebrations.

The impressive parade and march commemorating Laos' National Day featured numerous military and community contingents, highlighted by a unique air show.

A successful year for the 8th Battalion of the Air Defense - Air Force Academy.

The Air Defense - Air Force Academy held a conference to summarize the achievements in Party work and political work in 2025.

A squadron of helicopters braves rain and dodges lightning during a training flight, marking the longest flight route in Vietnam.

The 917th Air Regiment, 370th Division, conducted a long-distance training flight for a helicopter squadron from Hoa Lac Airport (Hanoi) to Can Tho Airport.

Decoding the heat trap and "fire dragon" transformation of the Su-30MK2 at the A80 parade.

At the September 2nd parade, the Su-30MK2 'King Cobra' created a breathtaking 'fire dragon' performance.

Ba Dinh Square as seen from the cockpit of a Su-30MK2 during a joint training exercise.

From the cockpits of fighter jets and helicopters, Hanoi comes alive with its blue lakes, old town, and Long Bien Bridge interspersed with modern high-rise buildings during the A80 combined training exercise.

The image shows a squadron of helicopters raising the flag, a majestic symbol in the Hanoi sky.

The special performance prepared by the Air Defense and Air Force Command was a flyover by a formation of 10 helicopters carrying flags to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day.

The special aircraft that once carried President Ho Chi Minh appeared on the streets of Hanoi, and people eagerly went to see it.

Hundreds of Hanoi residents gathered on Nguyen Son Street on the evening of August 14th, eagerly awaiting the moment the IL-14 aircraft that once carried President Ho Chi Minh was transported away.

A breathtaking sight: A formation of six Yak-130 helicopters tear through the air with afterburners, 'drilling' through the sky.

For the first time, a formation of six Yak-130s flew a celebratory flight, combining with Su-30MK2s and L-39NGs to create a magnificent jet formation.

Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopter squadrons practice aerial formation, ready for the September 2nd celebrations.

Ten Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, along with many other modern aircraft, are ready to take off, creating a historic aerial display over Ba Dinh Square on National Day, September 2nd.

The phenomenon of Chinese fighter jets in the India-Pakistan conflict.

Chinese military technology is helping its aircraft gain attention, potentially ushering in a new era in the regional balance of air power.

The Su-30MK2 multirole fighter jet showcased its power at the April 30th parade.

During this year's April 30th parade, the Vietnamese Air Force delivered an impressive display featuring the Su-30MK2 multirole fighter jets.

Special music video 'Our Squadron Takes Off' commemorates the 60th anniversary of the first victory of the Vietnamese Air Force.

This special music video, produced by singer Nguyen Phi Hung and the Air Defense and Air Force Command, commemorates the 60th anniversary of the first victory of the Vietnamese Air Force.

A close-up view of the helicopters preparing for the parade and march on April 30th.

Five Mi-series helicopters from the 916th Air Regiment took off for the South to perform parade and march duties during the April 30th holiday.

The US once manufactured the C-130 jet-powered aircraft.

The XFC-130H variant was once considered the transport aircraft with the shortest runway takeoff and landing capability ever built by Lockheed Martin.

India faces difficulties as major powers invite it to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet.

Despite being invited by major powers to develop a sixth-generation fighter jet, India is not at all happy to find itself in a dilemma.

The special diet of Vietnamese fighter pilots.

Due to the specialized nature of their work as fighter pilots, the pilots of the 923rd Regiment must maintain a special diet because they expend a great deal of energy after each flight.

General Phan Van Giang inspects joint training exercises at the 2024 Defense Exhibition.

Inspecting the joint training exercises for the opening of the defense exhibition, General Phan Van Giang praised the forces participating in the opening ceremony, especially the air force units.

Increase the number of aircraft on display at the Defence Exhibition to 20.

The number of Su-30MK3 fighter jets and Mi-series helicopters expected to participate in the Vietnam International Defence Exhibition 2024 is projected to increase to 20.

A squadron of Su-30MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters flew over Hanoi.

A squadron of 14 Su-30-MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters flew in formation over Gia Lam airport in preparation for the opening ceremony of the Vietnam International Defence Exhibition 2024.

T-6C Texan II - a highly sought-after military training aircraft from the United States.

The Beechcraft T-6C Texan II is a military training aircraft that provides reliable training operations and is currently used by the air forces of many countries around the world.

Vietnam comments on the reception of 5 T-6C training aircraft from the United States.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on Vietnam's acceptance of five T-6C training aircraft from the United States on November 20.

Air Force personnel waded through water, racing against time to help farmers harvest rice.

Soldiers from the 361st Division of the Air Defense and Air Force Command, in coordination with local authorities, waded through floodwaters to harvest rice for residents in Chuong My district, Hanoi.

Jet aerobatic displays at the Singapore Airshow.

The skies over Singapore transform into an endless canvas for talented pilots at the Singapore Airshow 2024.

Close-up view of Israeli troops destroying Hamas's aircraft detection system.

Israeli forces bombed and destroyed a system used by Hamas to detect aircraft over the Gaza Strip.

Italian Air Force plane crashes during aerobatic training exercise.

According to Italian media, an aircraft belonging to the Frecce Tricolori squadron crashed during aerobatic training in the suburbs of Turin.

Biden stumbles at U.S. Air Force graduation ceremony.

President Joe Biden fell on stage at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation ceremony in Colorado on June 1st.

Why hasn't the Russian Air Force held a parade in Red Square for two years?

Given the absence of the Russian Air Force during the rehearsal on May 8th, it is highly likely that they will also be absent from today's parade (May 9th).