Defense News Aerospace 2024
Brazilian Air Force receives new Saab F-39 Gripen fighter jet from Sweden
On September 24, 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira - FAB) announced the arrival of another Saab F-39 Gripen aircraft in Brazil,...
BAE Systems Australia Set for First Test Flight of Its STRIX Unmanned Aerial System
BAE Systems Australia (BAESA) is preparing to conduct the first test flight of its STRIX™ Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), scheduled for mid-October 2...
Turkish Aerospace Industries Boosts Missile Firing and Avionics Capabilities of Azerbaijan’s LAÇIN Su-25 Attack Aircraft
On September 26, 2024, Turkish Aerospace Industries unveiled the LAÇIN modernization program for the Russian-made Su-25 attack aircraft of the Azer...
Royal Netherlands Air Force Conducts First MQ-9 Reaper Drone Flight Over Dutch Airspace
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) has taken a decisive step in modernizing its military capabilities with the first flight of an MQ-9A Block ...
Aarok, French MALE Combat Drone from Turgis Gaillard Set to Enter Production
The French company Turgis & Gaillard is about to begin production of its own MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) combat drone, named Aarok, as re...
DARPA Invests $4 Million in BAE Systems for Advanced AI Air Combat Solutions
On September 10, 2024, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $4 million contract to BAE Systems’ FAST Labs™ research and ...
HENSOLDT Designs Next-Generation ARGOS-15 Airborne Surveillance and Targeting System
The ARGOS-15 system, the latest evolution of the renowned ARGOS family, was unveiled at the AAD 2024 (Africa Aerospace and Defence) exhibition in S...
US considers sending AGM-154 glide bombs to Ukraine to strike distant Russian positions
On September 20, 2024, information published by "Politico" indicated that the United States is considering sending the AGM-154 Joint Standoff Weapo...
US Air Force Presents B-21 Raider Bomber During Flight Tests
The United States Air Force recently showcased the B-21 Raider, its brand-new nuclear stealth bomber, by unveiling exclusive footage of the aircraf...
Indonesia to receive its first A400M Atlas transport aircraft from Airbus in 2025
As reported by FlightGlobal on September 19, 2024, Airbus Defence & Space expects to deliver Indonesia's first of two A400M tactical transport airc...
Royal Air Force to Test New ECRS Mk2 Radar for Eurofighter Typhoon, Boosting UK's Air Defense Capabilities
The first Eurofighter Typhoon equipped with the advanced European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 is now ready for flight tests, according to an ann...
Saab JAS 39 Gripen showcased at ADAS 2024, competing for Philippine Air Force fighter program
At the ongoing 2024 Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibition in the Philippines, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen is being prominently featured as one of...
US Air Force Awards Kratos Major Contract for 60 Unmanned Aerial Target Drone Systems
On September 17, 2024, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it had received a firm fixed-price order of $79,870,161.48 for the ...
Brazilian Air Force Acquires New Hermes RQ-900 Surveillance Drone after Crash
On September 24, 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) announced the purchase of a new Elbit Hermes 900 (RQ-900) drone to replace the one lost in May...
Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates MQ-4C Triton’s Navigation Capabilities in Arctic
Northrop Grumman recently conducted a successful demonstration of its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system's navigation capabilities in the challeng...
L3Harris Viper Shield: Electronic Warfare System for F-16s Enters Production
L3Harris Technologies has commenced production of its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system, designed for the new F-16 Block 7...
Iran Unveils Shahed-136B Drone and Increases Military Capabilities Amid Regional Tensions
Iran recently showcased its latest military advancements during a parade in Tehran on September 21, 2024, commemorating the anniversary of the Iran...
Boeing Announces Successful First Flight of UK's Advanced E-7 Wedgetail AEWC Aircraft
On September 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Boeing achieved a significant milestone with the Royal Air Force (RAF) by conducting the first flight of the ...
HFCL Expands into Aerospace with Drone Sub-Systems Contract for General Atomics
HFCL, an Indian technology company primarily known for its expertise in telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables, has taken a major step...
Italy invests €7 Billion to increase F-35 stealth fighter fleet from 90 to 115 aircraft
As outlined in the latest Defense Multiannual Planning Document dated September 20, 2024, the Italian government has decided to expand its F-35 ste...