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Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has been proposing the creation of a French space plane in recent years, and recently the Minister of the Armed Forces, Sébastien Lecorneuil, said that the "space issue" is of the greatest concern to him.
Eric Trappier, CEO of the French company Dassault Aviation, expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the progress of cooperation with Airbus under the FCAS (Future Combat Air System) programme, which involves the development of a new sixth-generation fighter aircraft, the NGF.
Russia's Air Force is likely to have received new fifth-generation Su-57 multi-role fighters.
The French Air Force will receive 50 modernised Mirage 2000D-RMV fighters by the end of 2025. The aircraft will be transferred to the 133rd Air Base Nancy-Ouché, and the first aircraft was commissioned on 9 April 2025.
Belgium will supply the Ukrainian Air Force with two F-16 fighter jets in 2025 and two more in 2026. This was stated by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, confirming Brussels' intention to become one of the largest suppliers of combat aircraft to the Ukrainian army.
The United States has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines for more than $5 billion, which should strengthen Manila's defence capabilities amid growing tensions with China in the South China Sea.
The Bulgarian Air Force has received its first F-16D(V) Block 70 fighter jet, marking the start of a 35-year upgrade of its combat aircraft.
The Russian Aerospace Forces lost a Tu-22M3 bomber as a result of a crash near the village of Buryat, Usolsky District, Irkutsk Region.
Recently, on 31 March, the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom completed the decommissioning of Puma multi-role helicopters, which have been in service since 1971. At the time of decommissioning, the RAF had 23 aircraft upgraded to the HC2 standard.
Somalia is considering the purchase of Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters as part of the modernisation of its armed forces.
The United States has launched the Coyote LE SR jet anti-aircraft drone from a helicopter for the first time. This drone, developed by Raytheon, is designed to combat various types of drones. It can be launched from the air, ground or sea, making it a versatile solution for countering drones.
The United States has deployed a significant number of its B-2 Spirit strategic bombers on Diego Garcia Island in the Indian Ocean, which can be used to strike protected targets, including Iran.
On Thursday, a Russian Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft approached German airspace without an activated transponder, forcing German fighters to scramble Eurofighter jets to escort it.
The DPRK has conducted the first tests of its own long-range radar detection aircraft, based on the military transport IL-76. Its design resembles the Soviet A-50, but has significant differences.
France has announced a new €2 billion military aid package for Ukraine. It will include missiles, armoured vehicles, ammunition and joint production of equipment in Ukraine.
