Defense News Aerospace 2024
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Finland to Strengthen NATO's Air Security with Its First Air Policing Mission in Iceland
In February 2025, Finland, a new NATO member, will take a significant step in its commitment to collective security by participating for the first ...
How UK Government Relies on Private Sector to Develop AI Technologies for Military Drones
Faculty AI has gained prominence by providing AI consultancy services in the UK, differentiating itself through its approach. Unlike companies such...
Focus: US-based GA-ASI Develops Gambit New Unmanned Aircraft to Support F-35 & Next-Gen Fighter Operations
The future of air power lies in the seamless integration of manned and unmanned systems, where autonomous unmanned aircraft serve as force multipli...
Irish Air Corps Enhances Capabilities with H145M Helicopters for Reconnaissance and Combat Support
Ireland is set to take a step in modernizing its aerial capabilities. The government recently signed a €91.7 million contract, excluding VAT, to ac...
Exclusive Report: Secrets Technology and Design of New China's Shenyang J-50 Stealth Fighter Revealed
On December 26, 2024, a video showcased the new Shenyang J-50, China’s latest sixth-generation stealth fighter developed by the Shenyang Aircraft C...
Austria Signs Deal to Acquire 12 Italian Leonardo M346FA Advanced Jet Trainer/Fighter Aircraft
On December 28, 2024, the Austrian Government announced the acquisition of 12 Italian Leonardo M346FA advanced jet trainer/fighter aircraft, markin...
Türkiye's Baykar Acquires Italian Piaggio Aerospace to Strengthen Expertise in Manned and Unmanned Aviation
On December 27, 2024, a significant announcement was made by the Ministry of Business and Made in Italy, revealing that Italy has authorized the Ex...
Breaking News: Exclusive Secret Combat Capabilities of China’s New Chengdu J-36 Stealth Fighter Jet Unveiled
Analysis by the Army Recognition editorial team reveals exclusive insights into the secret technical details and combat capabilities of China’s Che...
Exclusive: China Demonstrates WZ-9 Divine Eagle in Flight First Anti-Stealth Drone Detecting Stealth Aircraft
According to a video published on December 28, 2024, the WZ-9 "Divine Eagle," China’s large high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial veh...
Saudi Arabia eyes up to 100 Turkish Kaan fighter jets as US-made F-35 remains inaccessible
According to Ekotrent on December 26, 2024, Saudi Arabia has begun negotiations with Türkiye to acquire 100 Kaan fifth-generation fighter jets. The...
Breaking News: Turkish air Force to Receive First Operational Anka-3 Stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle
The Turkish Air Force (TurAF) will receive its first operational Anka-3 stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) from Turkish Aerospace Indust...
China deploys new KJ-3000 early warning aircraft to neutralize the stealth capacities of US stealth fighters
On December 26, 2024, China's next-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the KJ-3000, made its maiden flight. The KJ-3000...
Focus | China could dominate the sky with two flying sixth-generation fighter jets as the US struggles to design one
On December 26, 2024, China revealed two sixth-generation combat aircraft prototypes developed independently by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) ...
Defense Investigation: What is the Possible Cause Behind Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243 Crash Near Aktau?
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J28243, which tragically crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, 2024, may have been struck by a missile fired f...
Morocco eyes Chinese L-15 Falcon light attack aircraft to replace aging Alpha Jet fleet
According to Le Desk on December 25, 2024, Morocco's Royal Air Force is considering the Chinese L-15 Falcon light attack aircraft as a potential re...
Breaking News: China's Next-Gen 6th-Generation Fighter Jet Successfully Completes First Flight
On December 26, 2024, a major milestone was achieved in the field of military aviation as China’s next-generation (6th-gen) fighter jet successfull...
Japan plans the purchase of four C-2 SOJ electronic warfare aircraft to replace its unique EC-1
On December 23, 2024, the Japanese Ministry of Defense shared new information about the development of a stand-off electronic warfare (SOJ) variant...
Iraq purchases South Korea's KUH-1 Surion in historic first export deal
On December 23, 2024, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) signed with Iraq the first export contract for the KUH-1 Surion helicopter, marking its inau...
Italy Follows Spain and Upgrades Its Fleet with 24 Eurofighter Typhoons Featuring Captor-E Radar
The European Eurofighter consortium is strengthening its position as Italy signed a contract on December 23, 2024, for the acquisition of 24 new Eu...
Astra MkI Integration Strengthens Rafale Fighter Capabilities Through Dassault and IAF Collaboration
In a strategic move to strengthen the combat capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Dassault Aviation and the Indian Air Force are collaborati...