Defense News Aerospace 2024
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 ...
Lockheed Martin Given Authority to Choose Contractor for F-35 Fighter Jet’s Power and Thermal Management System Program
In an official statement released on October 1, 2024, the Joint Program Office (JPO) revealed that Lockheed Martin has been identified as the only ...
US Air Force retires last KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft after 44 years of service
On September 26, 2024, a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base in California marked the decommissioning of the last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender after...
Dutch Special Operations Forces Now Equipped with Their Own Helicopters
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Netherlands now have their fleet of helicopters, creating a new operational capability under the 300th S...
Successful SWIFT Demonstration: Lockheed Martin and Altera Collaborate with OUSD to Shape Future of Electronic Warfare
On September 30, 2024, Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Altera, a subsidiary of Intel, announced the successful flight demonstration of its 1...
Royal Australian Air Force Participates for First Time in Combat Aircraft Training in India with EA-18G Growler Fighter Jets
On September 29, 2024, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced its participation for the first time in the multinational exercise Tarang Sh...
L3Harris Selected by US Navy for Maintenance of P-8A Poseidon Fleet
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for its P-8A Poseidon fleet. This ...