Ukraine carried out the first flight of Antonov AN-132D. The aircraft was manufactured without supplying parts from Russia, with whom Ukraine experience significant military problems. The ceremony was attended by Ukrainian President Petro Porosenko. In the past, the same plane was produced as AN-132, but there were many Russian parts in the plane. Instead of these parts, now the engine, avionics, power unit is being supplied from the western countries. Ukrainian officials also note that Turkish parts can be used on the plane if Turkey would show an interest.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)