2023
Chinese new KVD2002 reconnaissance and combat drone likely used in PLA exercises near Taiwan
The unveiling of an innovative Chinese Ground Force asset, reportedly named KVD002, has garnered attention due to its advanced capabilities. Source...
F-35A and Typhoon demonstrate landing on Finnish highway
Lockheed Martin's F-35A fighter jets and Typhoon fighter jets have successfully landed on regular roads for the first time. These feats were part o...
USAAF modernizes training fleet with first T-7A Red Hawk
The United States Air Force announced on September 21, 2023, that it had received the first T-7A Red Hawk aircraft, developed by Boeing Defense, Sp...
Russia upgrades Ilyushin A-50U AWACS anticipating F-16 deliveries to Ukraine
According to the state corporation Rostec, the Russian Aerospace Force has acquired an upgraded version of the Ilyushin A-50U Airborne Early Warnin...
Argentine Air Force to acquire US CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters to replace Russian Mi-171Es
The Argentinian Air Force is exploring the possibility of acquiring decommissioned CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from the United States. This develo...
Congolese Air Force buys South African Paramount AHRLAC aircraft
The Congolese Air Force recently acquired four units of the Paramount AHRLAC (Advanced High-Performance Reconnaissance Light Aircraft), according t...
F-16 training programs for Ukrainian pilots underway according to the Pentagon
During a press conference on September 21, 2023, Pentagon spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder emphasized the ongoing support of the United Sta...
French Air and Space Force close to stop operating C-135FR air tankers after receiving 12th Airbus A330 MRTT
Originally, Laurent Lagneau writes in Opex360, the French Air and Space Force’s intention was to order 14 tanker aircraft, but due to budget constr...
Chinese President Xi Jinping says spirit of World War 2 Flying Tigers should live on
President Xi Jinping said that China and the United States, as major countries, will shoulder even more responsibility in the future for world peac...
Austrian Ministry of Defense selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium as its new multi-mission medium military transport aircraft
The Austrian Ministry of Defense announced on September 20, 2023, the decision to select the Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission medium mil...
US Army 12th Combat Aviation Brigade in Europe receives new AH-64E V6 Apache Guardian attack helicopters
On September 1, 2023, the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade of the U.S. Army stationed at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Clay Kaserne, Germany, proudly welcom...
BAE Systems Australia expands with aircraft coating facility in Williamtown
The Commonwealth of Australia and BAE Systems Australia have jointly announced the establishment of a new Aircraft Coating Facility at BAE Systems'...
Slovenia enhances air transport capabilities with second Leonardo C-27J Spartan
On September 19, 2023, Slovenia's Ministry of Defense announced the signing of an agreement for the acquisition of a second C-27J Spartan tactical ...
Indian Air Force plans major fleet expansion with 100 more LCA Mark 1A Fighter Jets
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari, chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), recently announced plans to acquire around 100 more Mark 1A Light Combat Aircraft (L...
Bell SMA Special Missions Aircraft helicopters offer ready-now solutions for military uses
As countries look to take more prominent stances in defense, finding the best combination of capability and cost has created a market for civil hel...
RTX Raytheon delivers first AESA radar for Boeing B-52H Stratofortress
Raytheon, an RTX business, delivered the first B-52 active electronically scanned array radar (AESA) to Boeing for the U.S. Air Force's B-52 Radar ...
Australian and Indonesian Air Forces train air combat skills in AUSINDO 23 exercise
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is deploying six F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters to Indonesia for the first time, as part of Exercis...
Bell celebrates Czech H-1 Program during NATO Days 2023 with delivering 3 AH-1Z Vipers and 1 UH-1Y Venom
Bell Textron is commemorating the successful delivery of four H-1 helicopters to the Czech Republic during NATO Days 2023. Three AH-1Z Vipers and o...
Belgian Defense starts participation in F-16 coalition to support Ukraine
Belgian Minister of Defense, Ludivine Dedonder, announced that "On Friday, September 15, 2023, the restricted Council of Ministers made a series of...
Lockheed Martin UK launches Team Black Hawk for British New Medium Helicopter requirement
During the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition on September 12 in London, Lockheed Martin made a significant announcemen...