The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has lifted a flying pause of its BAE Systems Hawk jet trainer fleet.

The AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters were inducted during a formal ceremony at Náměšt nad Oslavou, the Czech Air Force’s main helicopter operating base, on Aug. 17.

The Black Hawk is part of an order for six of the type placed by Portugal a year ago to boost the country's aerial firefighting capabilities.

The aircraft in yellow and green primer paint was shown crossing a street dividing Boeing’s factory from the airport.

Germany’s Rheinmetall is to supply Ukraine with its LUNA Next Generation (NG) tactical uncrewed aircraft system.

The award completes a yearlong selection process managed by the Defense Innovation Unit.

The Airbus A340 was unable to retract its flaps, forcing it to dump fuel and return German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her delegation to Abu Dhabi.

UK-based C-130 Hercules maintenance, repair and overhaul specialist Marshall Aerospace will service and modify the South African Air Force’s fleet of C-130s.