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Jun- 2025 -

19 June

Air

General Atomics Rolls Out Sidekick Drone for MQ-9B Missions

General Atomics has introduced a new drone designed to back up MQ-9B operations, handling high-risk tasks like scouting, jamming, and precision strikes.

10 June

Air

Juster Domingo

Poland Cancels S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Deal

Poland has canceled its plans to purchase 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces, citing a shift in defense spending priorities.

10 June

Air

Joe Saballa

MD Helicopters Pitches MD 530F as US Army’s Next Trainer

MD Helicopters is pitching its five-bladed MD 530F as the US Army’s next training platform to prepare the next generation of military pilots.

6 June

Air

Juster Domingo

US Marines Receive Final MQ-9A Reaper Drone

The US Marine Corps has received its final MQ-9A Reaper drone from General Atomics at the Grey Butte Field Airport in California.

3 June

Air

The Hungarian Air Force L-39 Skyfox aircraft is seen stationed on the ground in what appears to be a runway of an air base. The aircraft is painted gray on the upper half of its body, and white on the lower half and on its front. The body number 142 is painted black on its body's left side. The wings and tail's tips are painted a bright red-orange. On its far right, another Skyfox is seen parked. It has the number 144 painted on it.

Juster Domingo

Hungary Receives First L-39 Skyfox Light Combat Aircraft

Hungary has received its first three L-39 Skyfox training aircraft from Aero Vodochody at the Kecskemét Air Base in Bács-Kiskun, Hungary.

3 June

Air

The Silent Hunter laser air defense system is seen installed atop an SUV-type vehicle. The system and vehicle are both painted dirty white.

Juster Domingo

Russia Operating Chinese Laser Defense System in Video

Russian media has shared a video of a Chinese-made Silent Hunter laser air defense system deployed by Moscow to target Ukrainian drones.

2 June

Air

Juster Domingo

UK Eyes US Fighter Jets Armed With Nuclear Bombs: Report

The UK is seeking to purchase fighter jets fitted with nuclear weapons to counter growing threats posed by Russia.

May- 2025 -

30 May

Air

Juster Domingo

UK Royal Air Force Typhoons Intercept Russian Plane in NATO Airspace

Royal Air Force planes stationed in Poland have successfully intercepted a Russian aircraft transiting close to NATO airspace.

29 May

Air

Joe Saballa

Japan in Talks to Procure Kawasaki K-Racer Drone for Military Logistics

Japan’s Ministry of Defense is in talks with Kawasaki Heavy Industries over the potential acquisition of the K-RACER drone to support military logistics missions.

27 May

Air