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The F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft demonstrated a new weapon configuration for the first time - with APKWS II laser-guided missiles. These munitions were not previously included in the official list of compatible platforms, so the appearance of the corresponding image from the US Central Command was a strong signal of a change in approaches to the combat use of the fighter jet.
Lockheed Martin is planning a radical upgrade of the F-35, incorporating developments for the sixth generation fighter into the aircraft. The goal is to make it more powerful, more stealthy and even potentially unmanned.
South Korea is investigating the crash of a P-3 Orion military patrol aircraft during a training flight. The incident occurred on 29 May near the base in Pohang.
Amid an escalating conflict with Pakistan and a growing air threat from China, India has given the green light to the development of its own fifth-generation stealth fighter.
Russia and Belarus have decided to stage a "comeback" of the Soviet aerospace industry and create a new Su-75 stealth fighter, which is still only on paper and in the form of invisible prototypes.
During the recent joint air exercises with China, the Egyptian Air Force commander apparently took an interest in the latest J-35 stealth fighter. There have been no official statements, but the situation has already caused a wave of speculation.
During Putin's first trip to the Kursk region in a long time, a massive attack by Ukrainian drones took place in the region's airspace. A Russian helicopter was in the air at the time of the attack.
An F-15E fighter jet from the US Air Force is being tested with new small missiles to counter drones and enemy cruise missiles.
On 21 May, the Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed the signing of an intergovernmental agreement for the supply of 12 Leonardo M-346 FA (Block 20) light combat aircraft for the Austrian Armed Forces. The agreement also provides for the possibility of purchasing 12 more units in the future.
An Mi-8 military helicopter, which, according to preliminary data, belonged to the Russian Aerospace Forces, crashed near the village of Naryshkino in the Orel region of the Russian Federation for unknown reasons. Both pilots were killed in the crash.
Boeing is preparing to significantly increase the production of its upgraded F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets, responding to growing international demand and federal funding under the new US defence budget.
General Atomics has created a functional prototype of the new YFQ-42A unmanned fighter aircraft. A photo of the UAV was published by the Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, General David Alvin, who called it a breakthrough in air warfare.
After a year of being out of the public domain, China's Z-21 heavy attack helicopter has been spotted flying again. The image, released on 18 March 2025, shows that the programme is still developing, although its status remains unclear.
North Korean propagandists showed footage of an airbase where Kim Jong-un was inspecting MiG-29s with new missiles that look visually similar to the US AIM-120.
Washington officially announced the assembly of the first modernised B61-13 nuclear bomb, which was completed a year ahead of schedule.
