Defense News Aerospace 2024
New Variant of Russian Tu-95MSM Bomber Capable of Launching Advanced Missiles Targeting Ukraine
According to information published by Russian sources on November 18, 2024, Rostec, the Russian state corporation, continues to refine the Tu-95MSM...
US Air Force receives first SiAW air-to-ground missile to strike mobile targets in hostile environments
On November 18, 2024, Northrop Grumman announced the delivery of the first Stand-in Attack Weapon (SiAW) air-to-surface missile to the U.S. Air For...
Vietnam receives five T-6C Texan II training aircraft as first US military delivery since Vietnam War
As reported by Jerry Duy on November 18, 2024, five Beechcraft T-6C Texan II training aircraft arrived at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City,...
NATO Tests Capabilities in Lithuania with Real B-52 Bombing Exercise Near Russia's Border
Just kilometers from Russia’s borders, a real bombing exercise conducted by a U.S. B-52H Stratofortress in Lithuania demonstrated NATO’s commitment...
Chinese J-10C Fighters Showcase Operational Readiness in November Drills
In early November 2024, J-10C fighter jets from an aviation brigade under the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) demonstrated their operati...
Breaking News: British Air Force Achieve Milestone with First Successful Airborne Test of SPEAR 3 Cruise Missile
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Navy have reached a significant milestone in missile technology development with the successful guided ...
Airbus to Unveil First Prototype of SIRTAP Tactical Drone by Spring 2025
Airbus has reached a critical milestone in the development of the SIRTAP (Sistema RPAS Táctico de Altas Prestaciones), its next-generation tactical...
Airbus delivers first of 62 H145M light combat helicopter to Germany
On November 18, 2024, Airbus Helicopters delivered the first H145M light combat helicopter (Leichter Kampfhubschrauber, LKH) to the German Armed Fo...
Brazil to start receiving new US UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in 2025
On November 15, 2024, the Brazilian Army announced that it would begin receiving 12 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, starting in 2025. These...
Saab Partners with Helsing to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into Gripen E Fighter Aircraft
On November 15, 2024, at the International Fighter Conference (IFC) in Berlin, Swedish defense and aerospace company Saab announced a strategic col...
Polish Military Expands Drone Capabilities with New FlyEye Systems from WB Group
On November 15, 2024, a contract was signed at the Polish Ministry of Defense for the acquisition of 13 FlyEye drone systems, marking another step ...
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...