Defense News Aerospace 2024
US DoD Approves EA-37B Radar Sale to Italy for Gulfstream G550 CAEW Conversion
On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of State approved a potential sale of an electronic attack mission system, known as the EA-37B, to Italy, v...
US Army's 34-year-old unique ARES close air support aircraft still active for classified tests
On October 6, 2024, TaskForce23 observed a new flight of the unique Scaled Composites ARES (Agile Responsive Effective Support) aircraft near the M...
Modernization of Malaysian Air Force with Replacement of Nuri by Leonardo AW149
The Malaysian Armed Forces are now turning to the Leonardo AW149 to replace the iconic Sikorsky S-61A-4 Nuri helicopter, formerly used by the Royal...
Saab and KAI Partner for South Korea's AEW&C II Programme
On October 2, 2024, Swedish defense company Saab announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)...
DroneGun Tactical Unveils at KADEX 2024 in South Korea as an Anti-Drone Solution
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, the DroneGun Tactical, an anti-drone device, was presented, gaining attention from defense stakeholder...
Ukraine Unveils Combat-Tested Weapon Systems to Foreign Partners
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense presented its latest domestically produced and combat-proven weapon systems to foreign partners. Dmytro Klymenkov, Uk...
South Korea's MC-X multi-role cargo aircraft to replace aging C-130H fleet by 2035
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) presented a mock-up of the MC-X, a multi-role cargo aircraft designed for the transp...
Irish Air Force to receive new Airbus C295W transport aircraft under Ireland’s largest-ever defense budget
On October 1, 2024, Ireland’s Ministry of Defence announced a record allocation of €1.35 billion in its budget for 2025, representing an increase o...
Peru Confirms Purchase of 24 Fighter Jets for National Defense: Rafale F4, Saab Gripen, and F-16V Block 70 in Contention
Defense Minister Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez confirmed that Peru will proceed with the purchase of 24 fighter jets for the Peruvian Air Force (...
Boeing Completes First Flight of Thailand's AH-6 Little Bird Light Attack Helicopter
On August 22, 2024, Boeing successfully conducted the first flight of the Royal Thai Army’s first AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. This inaugural fligh...
KAI Poised to Secure Support Contract for Philippine FA-50PHs
The Philippines is set to sign a performance-based logistics (PBL) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to support its fleet of FA-50PH l...
US Open to Selling F-15 Fighter Jets to Türkiye: A Possible Alternative if Eurofighter Deal Fails
According to information from TurDef on October 3, 2024, defense relations between Türkiye and the U.S. could take a significant turn with the pote...
Solar-powered Skydweller drone successfully completes flight tests for US military
Skydweller Aero, a U.S.-headquartered aerospace company, announced on October 1, 2024, the successful completion of its initial uncrewed autonomous...
Czech Air Force to Acquire Two Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft
The Czech Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, significantly enhancing the operationa...
US Marine Corps Demonstrates Link 16 Capabilities During Third XQ-58 Valkyrie Test Flight
The US Marine Corps marked a significant milestone on September 20, 2024, with the successful completion of the third test flight of the XQ-58A Val...
Raytheon Secures $192 Million Contract to Upgrade US Navy’s Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
Raytheon, a division of RTX, announced on October 1st, 2024 that it has been awarded a $192 million contract from the US Navy to develop the Next-G...
US DoD Awards Boeing Major Maintenance Contract for C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft Fleet
On October 2, 2024, Boeing was awarded a significant $1.68 billion contract modification by the U.S. Department of Defense, aimed at extending the ...
South Korean Air Force's new KUS-FS MALE UAV identifies ground targets 130 kilometers away
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition, South Korea presented its new KUS-FS medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Jointly devel...
Foosung unveils a loitering drone for precision strikes at KADEX 2024
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, Foosung introduced a new lightweight attack drone, a loitering munition system designed for precision ...
Spain's UAV Navigation Joins European Future Combat Air System Program
Spanish company UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has officially announced its participation in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, one ...