Defense News Aerospace 2024
Exclusive: Turkish KAAN Fighter Jet Set to Challenge US F-35 as Next-Gen Air Superiority Platform
The Turkish-made TAI KAAN (also known as TF or MMU) is quickly emerging as a serious competitor to the U.S. F-35, particularly with its advanced ca...
Focus: Unveiling Secrets of US SR-72 Hypersonic Aircraft and Its Unmatched Combat Capabilities
Lockheed Martin’s SR-72, often referred to as the "Son of Blackbird," marks a transformative leap in hypersonic aerospace technology. Building on t...
Italy Announces Saudi Arabia May Join 6th-Generation GCAP Fighter Jet Program
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a strategic collaboration between Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan to develop a sixth-generation stealt...
US Army to Equip Gray Eagle 25M Combat Drone with GA-ASI's Powerful HFE 2.0 Engine
On November 19, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced the completion of the final qualification tests for its advanced...
Two American Companies Develop Hitch-Hiker an Interceptor Drone Designed for Combat in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the use of drones on the battlefield has increased exponentially, profoundly transforming m...
US Deploys B-52 Heavy Bombers to Lithuania Following Russia ICBM Test
On November 25, 2024, two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted a training mission in Fin...
Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft Expands US Army Aerial Intelligence
According to a PR published by Bombardier on November 25, 2024, the firm has achieved a major milestone by delivering the first Bombardier Global 6...
Türkiye renews its interest in 40 F-35 fighter jets amid possible US policy shift
On November 26, 2024, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler addressed the Planning and Budget Committee in the Turkish Parliament, stating that the ...
US Proposes F-16s to Replace Colombia’s Israeli Kfir Jets
Negotiations are intensifying between Colombia and several nations to decide on the replacement of the Colombian Air Force’s (FAC) Kfir fighter jet...
France and Italy Join Forces for NATO Air Policing Mission in Baltic States
On November 28, the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai will host the handover ceremony for NATO's Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states. Thi...
Future of Pakistan's Air Power Takes Shape With JF-17 PFX Fighter Jet
At the IDEAS 2024 exhibition held in Karachi from November 19 to 22, Pakistan unveiled the model of its future fighter jet, the JF-17 PFX, also kno...
New Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Tankers to Strengthen US Air Force Refueling Fleet
On November 21, 2024, Boeing announced a major milestone with the award of a contract by the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker...
Lockheed Martin begins production of upgraded F-35 fighter jets for US and allied forces
On November 22, 2024, the United States Department of Defense awarded Lockheed Martin a $869,947,066 contract to procure long-lead materials, parts...
France Continues Rafale F3R Deliveries to Croatia with Arrival of Seventh Fighter Jet
On November 21, 2024, Croatia received its seventh Rafale fighter jet, delivered by Dassault Aviation as part of its ambitious armed forces moderni...
Exclusive: Algeria eyed as first export buyer of Russia's Su-57E stealth fighter jet
Speculation is intensifying around Algeria as the potential first export customer for Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter following an announcement mad...
L3Harris Advances Development of Next-Generation Electronic Warfare for F/A-18 Super Hornet
On November 21, 2024, L3Harris Technologies announced significant progress in the development of its Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) system for...
Peruvian Air Force enhances medical evacuations with new US King Air 360CHW aircraft
On October 29, 2024, the Peruvian Air Force received its first US-made Beechcraft King Air 360CHW, a multi-mission aircraft acquired from Textron A...
Anduril Industries Secures Contract to Develop Counter-Drone System for US Marine Corps' MADIS
Anduril Industries has been awarded a $200 million, five-year contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to develop and deliver a Counter Unmanned Aerial Sy...
British Vertical Aerospace's VX4 prototype achieves first untethered piloted vertical take-off
On November 12, 2024, Vertical Aerospace achieved a significant milestone in its flight test program for the VX4, an electric vertical take-off and...