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The UK plans to test the ability of fifth-generation F-35B fighter jets to use civilian infrastructure. For this purpose, the Royal Air Force will conduct tests in which the aircraft will take off and land on a public road.
The US Department of Defence awarded Pratt & Whitney a contract several years ago to support F117 propulsion systems. Recently, the amount of the agreement has doubled from the original amount.
The US Air Force and Pratt & Whitney have upgraded the F119 engines for the fifth-generation F119 aircraft. The upgrade of power units for the entire fighter fleet is due to a problem with the blades.
The UK will soon test the ability of Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 aircraft to operate from public roads. For this purpose, the Royal Air Force will send the fourth-generation fighters to Finland.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces may receive a new batch of MIM-23 Hawk surface-to-air missile systems. But to do so, the USA must buy them from Taiwan.
The US Air Force said the B-52H Stratofortress strategic aviation aircraft have returned to the Indo-Pacific. The bombers arrived on the island of Guam a week ago.
North Korea continues to develop its missile programme. The other day, North Korea successfully launched a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile.
The large number of fighter jets that are not ready for combat is not the only problem for the US military. The difficult situation with attack submarines is also a headache for the Ministry of Defence.
B-52H Stratofortress bombers are rare visitors to Japan. However, one strategic aircraft made an unscheduled visit to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Ukraine has not yet received a single Western-style fighter jet. The first aircraft are expected to be handed over in early 2024, but this is not certain. The main contender is the F-16 Fighting Falcon. However, there is also hope for the F/A-18 Hornet.
The command of the Airborne Assault Troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has published on Facebook a video of the combat operation of the French CAESAR SAU.
The German government has updated its list of committed military aid to Ukraine.
In May, it was reported that Italy wanted to buy modern German Leopard 2A7+ tanks. This has now been officially confirmed.
Despite pressure from the UK, Germany has no plans to unblock deliveries of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets to Saddam Arabia. This was announced on Wednesday by Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (Olaf Scholz).
At the NATO summit on 12 July, Norway announced that it would transfer Black Hornet microdrones to Ukraine. As it turned out, the Ukrainian armed forces will receive additional weapons.
