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The Pentagon has selected Boeing to develop the advanced F-47 fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme. This was announced by US President Donald Trump during a live broadcast.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic are working to create a joint constellation of satellites called Suzirya, which will be engaged in optical reconnaissance. The first satellite of the system, TROLL, has already entered orbit, and the next one, Drak, is being developed specifically for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Czech rescuers have been testing a new amphibious vehicle, KALAN, which could become an alternative to Soviet PTS. The vehicle is designed for rescue operations, cargo and people transportation, and can be equipped with military modules.
Italy has been included in the list of countries that have their own competencies in the production of kamikaze drones. We are talking about drones designated Mini and Small, information about which is partially classified by the Italians, but they are already hinting at the possibility of their transfer to Ukraine.
The Rapid Reaction Force, which is opposed to the pro-government forces, conducted an air strike on a Sudanese Su-24M bomber. The footage was posted on the paramilitary group's social media.
As of 21 March 2025, France has handed over almost all of the ordered Rafale multi-role fighters to Croatia. The delivery of the 11th aircraft was reported in Hrvatski vojnik. Only one aircraft remains to be delivered before the delivery is completed.
The military of the so-called "Transnistrian Moldovan Republic" has begun to master FPV drones. This conclusion was reached by analysts after analysing photos published by local propaganda outlets.
A US Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker from the 126th Air Refueling Wing successfully refuelled a Polish F-35A Lightning II for the first time on 6 March. The operation took place over northern Arkansas in cooperation with the Illinois Air National Guard.
The Pentagon has strongly denied rumours that the F-35 fighter jets have a special "emergency shutdown switch" that could allow the US to remotely deactivate aircraft sold to other countries.
The French Army's research unit, the Combat Laboratory, is testing the Ronin ballistic helmet from Japanese company Devtac. The test is being conducted to assess its effectiveness in trench warfare, which is relevant in the context of the war in Ukraine, where trench warfare and close contact in forested areas have become commonplace.
French state investment bank Bpifrance will create a €450 million fund to support the defence sector. This was announced by Finance Minister Eric Lombard, noting that the French defence industry needs more than five billion euros of additional capital in the coming years.
A group of European countries is developing a plan to attract American scientists in response to large-scale cuts in the US research and education sector. This was reported by Politico, citing documents from the European Commission.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been replenished with new F-16 fighters, which arrived as part of international military assistance. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a Zoom briefing for journalists, Yevropeiska Pravda reports.
The French defence industry has begun stockpiling products in case of a full-scale war, as requested by the French Ministry of Defence.
Poland intends to deploy anti-personnel mines along its borders with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield programme. This was announced by Polish Deputy Defence Minister Pawel Bejda.
