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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.
The Chinese aircraft manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group continues to test its new J-36 heavy tri-engine aircraft. The video of the tests was posted by Rational314159 on social network X, which allowed us to take a closer look at the design and features of this machine.
Two planes of the French aerobatic team Patrouille de France collided in mid-air during a training flight near BA113 in Saint-Dizier. The pilots ejected and survived.
This week, the US Navy is expected to announce who will build the next generation of deck-based fighter aircraft.
The US Navy Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced that Raytheon has signed a contract to integrate JSOW AGM-154C Block III aircraft bombs into Bahrain's F-16 Block 70 fighter jets.
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.
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.
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.
