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The US Air Force last week opened a multi-billion-dollar competition for full-scale production of a sixth-generation fighter jet. The service will choose just one company to design the aircraft.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have been using IRIS-T SLM medium-range surface-to-air missile systems since last autumn. They will soon be joined by IRIS-T SLS.
The Turkish Air Force has no plans to give up its third-generation F-4 Phantom II fighters. The aircraft, soon to be 50 years old, recently took part in the Anatilian Eagle exercise.
Global Strike Command has officially resumed flights of the B-2 Spirit strategic bombers. The aircraft, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, have not been seen in the sky since late 2022.
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.
