Military Aviation Digest — Week 51, 2025
Week 51, 2025 · 15 Dec – 21 Dec 2025
Between 15 December and 21 December 2025, 3 military aviation events were recorded worldwide, including 1 aircraft lost or retired, 7 delivered or inducted, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types.
3events · 1lost/retired · 7delivered · 3countries · 3aircraft types
Detailed event log
| Date | Country | Aircraft | Change | Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec | 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | F-16V |
+4 active
-4 ordered |
Lockheed Martin has finalized production of the initial F-16 Block 70 fleets for Bulgaria and Slovakia at its Greenville facility. These advanced multirole fighters feature the APG-83 AESA radar, which …
sofiaglobe.com |
| 17 Dec | 🇮🇳 India | AH-64E |
+3 active
-3 ordered |
On December 17, 2025, the Indian Army received its final batch of three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States, completing the fleet of six aircraft for the 451 …
business-standard.com |
| 17 Dec | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
Mi-24/35
Zolotonosha Raion, Cherkasy Oblast, Ukraine |
-1 active |
Mi-24 bort 292 Black, 12th Army Aviation Brigade, destroyed over Zolotonosha Raion, Cherkasy Oblast during a combat mission. All four crew members died.
Russia-Ukraine War en.wikipedia.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many military aviation events happened in week 51 of 2025?
3 air force events were recorded between 15 December–21 December 2025, spanning 3 countries and 3 aircraft types.
How many aircraft were lost or retired this week?
1 aircraft were lost, written off or retired from service this week across 1 reported event.
How many military aircraft were delivered or commissioned this week?
7 aircraft entered operational service this week across 2 delivery or commissioning events.