Defense News Aerospace 2024
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...
Ukrainian Coast Guard to Receive Sea King Helicopter Parts from Norway
On July 9, 2024, Norway announced a donation of spare parts for Sea King helicopters to Ukraine, aimed at enhancing the Ukrainian Coast Guard and ...
ASELSAN Successfully Launches Türkiye's First Home-Made TURKSAT-6A Communication Satellite
On July 9, 2024, Türkiye marked an important step in its aerospace industry with the launch of its first communication satellite, TURKSAT-6A, equip...
United States Allocates $420 Million to Address F/A-18 Availability Gaps
NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) has awarded supply contracts worth $420 million to maintain and repair flight control surfaces (FCS) for F/A-18...
Lockheed Martin Awarded DARPA Contract for AI in Dynamic Airborne Missions
On July 8, 2024, Lockheed Martin was awarded a $4.6 million contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop artificial...
Sukhoi S-70: Russia's 6th Generation Stealth Drone is Here?
Amidst evolving aerial warfare and an increased reliance on drones, Russia has been showcasing the S-70 Okhotnik-B since 2017, with production slat...
US Army Expands Use of Mini-Drones to Enhance Squad Reconnaissance
The US Army is pushing the boundaries of modern warfare technology by implementing "pocket-sized" drones, starting with the New York National Guard...
Airbus announces a €2.1 billion contract with the German army for military satellites
The French aerospace giant and the German army have sealed a new commitment for military equipment. Airbus announced on Thursday, July 4, the signi...
Russian Air Force Receives New Batch of Irkutsk-Produced Yak-130 Combat Trainer Aircraft
On July 10, 2024, Russian media reported that the Irkutsk aircraft factory, a part of the United Aircraft Corporation, has manufactured and deliver...
Switzerland to locally produce four of its 36 American F-35A fighter jets
On June 30, 2024, the Swiss company RUAG received pre-approval for the final production of four F-35 fighter jets in Switzerland, representing a si...
Brazilian Navy Seeks Chinese Drones Amid Growing Geopolitical Tensions
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian Naval Commission in Washington (CNBW), USA, issued Request for Quotation (RFQ) No. Q2024-0074 to procure two types ...
Surveillance and monitoring balloon comes back from history with a military use
Recently, the armed forces of many countries around the world have begun using balloons again. Balloons are mainly used to perform reconnaissance f...
Italy to Acquire New Squadron of Eurofighter Typhoon Multirole Fighter Jets
On May 14, 2024, Gareth Jennings, the Aviation Desk Editor at Jane's, reported that a BAE Systems spokesperson confirmed earlier speculations regar...