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As part of the development of the South Korean KF-21 Generation 4.5 fighter jet, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has tested the short-range IRIS-T air-to-air missile manufactured by Diehl Defence for the first time.
The Danish government has announced a new, 18th donation package for Ukraine worth DKK 5.6 billion. This package is aimed at supporting air defence and artillery, which are crucial for Ukraine's security.
This was reported by Die Zeit correspondent Joerg Lau, citing the words of Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. According to her, the Danish F-16s will be in the skies over Ukraine for a month.
Chinese military analysts are worried that the United States is making too much progress in developing an artificial intelligence fighter jet.
The information was shared by the publication Zona Militar. We are talking about 20 supported UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the U.S. Army depots. They will replace four old UH-60L helicopters and eight Airbus AS532 UE Cougar (HM-3). There is no information yet on when deliveries will begin.
Romania has signed a deal with the United States to purchase $70 million worth of modern AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles for its F-16/
The information was shared by the press service of Airbus Helicopters. The Brunei Ministry of Defence has ordered six H145M helicopters. They will replace the Bo 105 helicopters, which were taken out of service several years ago. Deliveries of the new helicopters are due to start in 2026.
The US Air Force wants to arm B-2 Spirit nuclear bombers with new anti-bunker bombs. They are called GBU-72/B. The development is expected to be completed by the end of the current fiscal year.
The Australian government said a Chinese Air Force fighter jet fired flares at a dangerous distance from an Australian Armed Forces helicopter in the Yellow Sea.
According to Dutch Defence Minister Kajsa Ollongren, the planes are scheduled for delivery this autumn. Ukrainian pilots are currently undergoing a training programme on the use of fighter jets in different countries. By the way, the Netherlands has promised Ukraine 24 aircraft. In addition, the AFU will also receive Danish, Norwegian and Belgian F-16s. The first batch of aircraft should arrive in Ukraine this summer.
Boeing sees Saudi Arabia as a potential buyer of modernised F-15EX Eagle II fighters. The US giant is ready to ramp up production if demand from abroad grows.
The US Air Force is investing billions of dollars to maintain and expand the capabilities of its fleet of B-2 Spirit strategic bombers. Northrop Grumman won the contract, the value of which could reach $7bn.
The information was shared by the Shephard publication. The contract is worth $178 million and will include the delivery of seven MH-139A Gray Wolf helicopters to the U.S. Air Force, although the U.S. Army plans to purchase a total of 26 aircraft. The new helicopters will replace a fleet of older UH-1N Twin Huey helicopters, which have been in service for more than 50 years.
The French Dassault Rafale F3R fighter jets that will be used by the Croatian Air Force have arrived at an airbase near Zagreb.
In December 2023, Belgium, following the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway, announced that it was going to transfer F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Ukraine in 2025. It has now been reported that the delivery of the aircraft will be accelerated.
