Defense News Aerospace 2024
British F-35B Lightning Fighter Conducts Operational Mission for First Time With 809 NAS
For the first time, a stealth fighter F-35B Lightning from the 809 NAS (Naval Air Squadron) has conducted an operational sortie. This mission was e...
Japan Air Forces Intercepts Chinese TB-001 Scorpion Spy Drone near Okinawa
On Monday, July 8, 2024, a Chinese TB-001 Scorpion reconnaissance and attack drone was involved in a surveillance mission near Okinawa, heightening...
Quantum-Systems Secures Contracts with Australia for DEF129-SUAS Program
Quantum-Systems Inc., a renowned provider of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aerial intelligence solutions, has secured two major co...
Thailand Chooses Swedish Gripen Fighters Jets Over US F-16s
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has decided to acquire Gripen fighter jets from Sweden instead of F-16s made in the United States, a source within ...
Ukraine and Sweden Negotiate Transfer of Gripen Fighters Aircraft
Ukraine and Sweden are currently in discussions regarding the transfer of Saab JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets to Kyiv, according to Ihor Zhovkva, Deput...
China Trains to Simulate Attacks Against US Fighter Jets Using Mockups in the Xinjiang Desert
Recent satellite images have revealed that the Chinese military is conducting training exercises in the Taklamakan Desert, Xinjiang, using mock-ups...
US Air Combat Command Declares Initial Operational Capability for New F-15EX Fighter Aircraft
On July 12, 2024, Boeing announced the arrival of the F-15EX fighters numbered 7 and 8 to the 142nd Wing (142ndWG), marking a significant milestone...
British SKY MANTIS 2 UAV Enters the Defense Markets in Australia and New Zealand
Evolve Dynamics, a British manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), has successfully secured a defense order for its SKY MANTIS 2 aircraft an...
Ukraine to receive an initial batch of F-16 fighter jets from Norway before 2025
On July 17, 2024, Norway announced its plan to start the donation of six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine within the year, aiming to strengthen Ukraine...
Jordan in Negotiations to Acquire A-10 Warthogs from US Air Force
Jordan may soon bolster its air fleet with the acquisition of the iconic A-10 Warthogs from the US Air Force. The US Air Force has finally begun re...
Switzerland Commits to Home-Made Attack and Reconnaissance Drones
On July 9, 2024, Switzerland officially took steps to enhance its military drone capabilities by establishing a "Drone Task Force" to address the i...
New Images Unveil Details of US Air Force's Semi-Secret Spy Drone ULTRA
The US Air Force has unveiled new images shedding light on the development of its semi-secret spy drone, known as the "Unmanned Long-endurance Tact...
South Korea to Deploy Laser Weapons Against North Korean Drones
South Korea is gearing up to deploy innovative laser weapon systems to counter the increasing threat posed by North Korean drones. The Defense Acqu...
Japanese Navy welcomes back ShinMaywa US-2 amphibious aircraft for maritime rescue missions
On July 8, 2024, the Japanese Kinki Chubu Defense Bureau announced that the ShinMaywa US-2 short takeoff and landing (STOL) amphibious aircraft, ta...
French Rafale vs Korean KF-21: Peru Launches Tender for New Fighter Jet
The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) is setting the stage for a major overhaul of its combat fleet. General Carlos Enrique Chávez Cateriano, the commanding...
Saudi Arabia Enhances Air Force Capabilities with New Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport Aircraft
On July 10, 2024, Airbus confirmed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has placed an order for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport...
BAE Systems Supplies US Air Force with AN/ALR-56M Advanced Radar Warning Receivers
On July 9, 2024, BAE Systems announced the delivery of advanced AN/ALR-56M radar warning receivers to the U.S. Air Force. The AN/ALR-56M is a sophi...
France Nears Deal for Swedish Saab GlobalEye for AWACS Replacement
France is finalizing the purchase of the GlobalEye surveillance aircraft from Swedish defense manufacturer Saab, according to Intelligence Online a...
T-SOAR Pods Render MQ-9 Reaper Drones Invisible to Enemy Radars
The United States has further enhanced its defense technology with the introduction of a new electronic warfare pod on the MQ-9 Reaper drones opera...
Russian Su-30SM2 Fighter Jets Upgraded to Counter US Patriot Systems
Russia has made significant improvements to its Su-30SM2 fighter jets, enhancing their radar systems and armament to more effectively counter advan...
