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Turkey has received two Ukrainian-made engines to be installed in its new-generation ATAK-II helicopter. This was reported by the Turkish publication SavunmaSanayiST.com.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have started using the American AN/TWQ-1 Avenger surface-to-air missile systems.
A group of Ukrainian military personnel has completed a training programme in the use of SAMP/T air defence systems.
The United States Department of Defense has announced the signing of a contract with Hypersonix Launch Systems to develop a high-speed test aircraft. The aircraft will be used to test hypersonic technology, including weapons. The contract amount was not specified.
The saga surrounding Turkey's purchase of upgraded American F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters, which have undergone Viper (Block 70/72) upgrades. The potential deal is estimated to be worth $20bn.
The German defence ministry is looking for ways to get rid of the Tiger attack helicopters. One option is to buy the H145M from Airbus.
Raytheon has completed delivery of the Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) to the US Navy. The service recently received the latest JPLAS.
Poland is the only Central European country that shares a border with russia. And it intends to reinforce it with modern military equipment.
Boeing has been contracted to produce the first AH-64E Apache helicopters for the US Army and allies. The company will deliver them together with anti-tank missiles.
The United States Air Force wants to get rid of its fleet of iconic U-2 Dragon Lady spy planes. This will happen in a few years' time.
TUSAŞ has begun testing the prototype of Turkey's first TF-X fighter jet.
The US Air Force intends to drop not only the F-15 C/D Eagle fighters, but also the Strike Eagle. To begin with, the fleet will be halved.
The B-21 Raider, a next-generation nuclear bomber, will make its maiden flight later than expected. This was announced by U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall at the McAleese & Associates conference in Washington.
The US State Department has approved the sale of Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia. The deal will be worth almost $1 billion.
Poland continues to arm itself by announcing a new contract for the purchase of AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles.
