Defense News Aerospace 2024
Lockheed Martin Perseveres F-16V vs. Gripen Fighters Battle in Thailand Continues
The American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin continues to promote its F-16V to the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), despite the latter's announcement f...
US Approves Support for Greek F-16 Engines to Ensure Security in Eastern Mediterranean
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Greek government for the maintenance and support of its F-16 eng...
French MPs call for AWACS aircraft to be replaced by 2025
According to information published by Opex360 on November 11, 2024, a recent parliamentary report has highlighted the urgent need to accelerate the...
Exclusive: China develops J-15D electronic warfare jet to counter US Navy’s EA-18G Growler
At the Zhuhai Airshow 2024, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) presented its new J-15D electronic warfare (EW) fighter jet, marking t...
Japan to conduct first artificial intelligence-driven unmanned aircraft flight in 2025
As reported by the Japanese journalist Kosuke Takahashi on November 12, 2024, Japan's Defense Equipment Agency confirmed that Mitsubishi Heavy Indu...
First Combat Deployment of US F-35C Fighters in Strategic Strikes Against Houthis in Yemen
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States recently mobilized its air power for targeted strikes against military infrastructure co...
Northrop Grumman Secures Major Funding Boost for US-Japan Glide Phase Interceptor Project
On November 13, 2024, the United States Department of Defense announced a significant funding increase for American Defense Company Northrop Grumm...
Türkiye Continues to Strengthen Its Air Force with Acquisition of 40 F-16 Viper Fighters
Türkiye’s Defense Minister, Yaşar Güler, has confirmed the signing of a contract to purchase 40 F-16 “Viper” fighter jets from the United States, m...
Belgium Discusses Arming MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones in Defense Committee
The debate over arming military drones has resurfaced in Belgium. On November 13, 2024, during a Defense Committee meeting, the N-VA introduced a r...
Gray Eagle STOL Drone Completes First Successful Flight from South Korean Amphibious Ship ROKS Dokdo
On November 12, 2024, the South Korean Navy reached a significant milestone with the first flight of a Gray Eagle STOL drone from a naval vessel, t...
Estonia Reopened Ämari Military Base to Enhance NATO's Eastern Defenses Against Russia
On November 8, 2024, Estonia officially celebrated the reopening of the Ämari Air Base after completing major renovation work. This project, which ...
US Air Force Replaces A-10s Close Air Support in South Korea with Modern Fighters
As part of a strategic modernization initiative, the U.S. Air Force plans to retire its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in South Korea by the end of f...
UAE Receives First Additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Aircraft
On November 13, 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) received the first of two additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft a...
Turkish Bayraktar Akinci UAV completes first long-range strike test with IHA-230 supersonic missiles
On November 13, 2024, the Turkish manufacturer Baykar announced the successful test of a new supersonic missile on its Bayraktar Akinci unmanned co...
China’s new Z-20T assault helicopter challenges US MH-60L DAP for Special Operation Forces
At the 15th Zhuhai Air Show, China publicly showcased for the first time the Z-20T, an armed assault variant of the Z-20 helicopter developed for t...
Türkiye’s Hürjet prototype of light attack jet completes first flight with key design modifications
On November 12, 2024, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced the successful maiden flight of the second prototype of its Hürjet jet trainer/l...
GKN Aerospace Revitalizes Supply Chain to Deliver First C-27J Multi-Role Transport Aircraft Nacelles
GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first two C-27J nacelles to Leonardo Aircraft, marking a return to the production of these critical ae...
Russia Reveals Su-57E Stealth Fighter Jet's Combat Capabilities for Export Market at AirShow China 2024
At AirShow China 2024, Russia has showcased the Su-57E, the export version of its cutting-edge Su-57 5th-generation stealth fighter. Specifically d...
India Resumes Russian Su-30MKI Production with 12-Unit Order and Proposal for 72 More Fighters
India’s state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to revive its Nashik plant operations to produce 12 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighters, follow...
Germany Authorizes Sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets to Türkiye
On November 13, 2024, Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yasar Guler officially announced, according to the Turkish newspaper Türkiye Today during a live i...