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The information was shared by the Boeing company. This is about the first CH-47F Chinook helicopter, which was modernised to Block II version. In total, the US Army plans to upgrade 465 helicopters. The CH-47F Chinook Block II received a modern navigation and control system, increased range, as well as updated parts.
On 30 June, the Austrian Ministry of Defence signed a contract for the purchase of 20 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a fourth-generation multirole fighter aircraft developed by the American company General Dynamics (now Lockheed Martin). The aircraft first took to the air in 1974 and has since become one of the most common and successful fighters in the world.
The information was shared by the company Aero Vodochody, which is engaged in the production of the aircraft. By the way, the Czech manufacturer is modernising a total of two aircraft for the Bulgarian Army. The first L-39 Albatros underwent a major overhaul and received updated onboard equipment.
Several dozen Su-34 fighter-bombers, which carry out strikes against Ukraine, are parked in the open, unprotected 200 km from Ukraine in the Voronezh region at the Malshevo airbase, and Ukraine cannot hit them.
The information was shared by the manufacturer. This is the second aircraft. The first aircraft was handed over to Portugal in 2022, and the country is to receive a total of five KC-390 Millennium. They will replace the American C-130 Hercules aircraft.
NATO has received its eighth A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft, which touched down at Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands.
The Ukrainian Air Force will soon receive 65 F-16s, but their use will be limited by many factors. However, to gain a real air superiority over the Russians, Ukrainian pilots need to attack Russian air force bases.
The information was shared by the Ministry of Defence of Azerbaijan. The aircraft was presented on 26 June. Azerbaijan signed a contract with Italian company Leonardo for the purchase of C-27J Spartan aircraft in 2023. The exact number of aircraft is not disclosed, but if rumours are to be believed, it is about two planes.
The information was shared by the Ministry of Defence. We are talking about two aircraft with numbers NA 010 and NA 011. The contract for the delivery of helicopters was signed in 2023. In total, Nigeria is to receive three UH-1H Huey helicopters, as well as additional equipment for them.
Denmark's Defence Minister Trolls Lund Poulsen says his country will stop training Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets.
Nigeria announces plans to buy 50 new military aircraft to strengthen its anti-terrorism forces
Russian opposition media outlet ASTRA reported on Wednesday that occupation forces dropped three Soviet bombs this week in regions they temporarily control.
Many US military programmes are being delayed. One of them is the modernisation of the iconic B-52H Stratofortress strategic bombers.
The US Air Force is once again facing obstacles in its attempt to reduce its fleet of fifth-generation F-22 Raptor fighters. U.S. lawmakers are barring the service from retiring the jets in fiscal 2025.
