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In mid-fall 2023, deliveries of the Sky Warder aircraft to the US Special Operations Forces will begin. In two years' time, a decision will be made regarding the launch of serial production.
Rayhteon is moving towards testing components for a hypersonic missile. It is called the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM).
The AFU recently began using French-British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. It is possible that Ukraine will receive another similar weapon.
In January this year, Sweden announced that it was going to hand over CV90 infantry fighting vehicles to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It looks like they are already on their way to Ukraine.
The US Air Force is using the B-52H Stratofortress nuclear bomber to test hypersonic weapons. Boeing proposes moving the tests to the B-1B Lancer supersonic aircraft.
Many countries are searching for ways to defend themselves against drones. The US is one of them. The US Air Force Research Laboratory has conducted the first test of an experimental weapon.
Last week the USA officially announced that it was preparing to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16s in Europe. The White House is also developing a plan to transfer fourth-generation fighter jets to Ukraine. More details were revealed Monday by US Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall.
The Estonian Ministry of Defence has announced that it is negotiating the purchase of IRIS-T SLM air defence systems. The air defence system will be purchased jointly with Latvia.
European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell has said that Ukrainian pilots have already started training on F-16 fighter jets.
Marinette Marine Corporation will build the new FFG 65 frigate for the US Navy. It will be the fourth Constellation-class ship.
Germany's Rheinmetall, together with UkrOboronProm, plans to produce armoured vehicles in Ukraine.
The US Air Force has given the F-15E Strike Eagle fighter a new and unusual camouflage. It commemorates the aircraft that took part in World War II.
Aviation photographer @point_mugu_skies took effective photos of the F-35C fighter jet during a test flight. He posted the photos on his Instagram page.
The US Navy intends to invest in extending the life of some Ohio-class nuclear submarines. The funds will be invested from FY2025.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have received another batch of South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks. The contract for the delivery of the combat vehicles was signed last year.
