Defense News Aerospace 2024
Russia aims Brics with exportating new Yak 130 M training and fight modular aircraft
At the International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2024", PJSC "Yakovlev" from the United Aircraft Corporation presented a promising development -...
Russian Kronstadt Group presents new Grom-U wingman drone to assist Su-35 and Su-57 fighters
At the Army-2024 exhibition, the Kronstadt Group presented an updated version of its Russian-made Grom supersonic jet unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)...
Airbus Helicopters Proposes H145M to Replace Aging Bell UH-1H in Argentine Army's Fleet
Airbus Helicopters has recently reaffirmed its interest in addressing the modernization needs of the Argentine Army by proposing the H145M as a rep...
US Air Force Intensifies Exercises to Counter Cruise Missile and Drone Threats in Preparation for a Potential Pacific Conflict
The U.S. Air Force is increasing the intensity and realism of its exercises in anticipation of a possible conflict with a rival power in the Pacifi...
Rostec presents new version of Ansat helicopter with all-Russian components
At the Army-2024 International Military-Technical Forum, the Russian Helicopters holding company, part of the Rostec State Corporation, introduced ...
Boeing secures US Air Force contract for E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft
According to a PR published by Boeing on August 12, 2024, the company and the U.S. Air Force have formalized a $2.56 billion contract for the devel...
Australia eyes US B-21 Raider for faster strike capabilities amid AUKUS submarines delays
On August 7, 2024, a group of Australian defense experts and think tanks, including the Institute of Public Affairs and Strategic Analysis Australi...
US Deploys Its Most Advanced Stealth Fighter Jet F-22 Raptor to Protect Israel
On August 9, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced via his official X account the deployment of F-22 Raptor stealth fighter...
Yakovlev presents new Yak-130M light combat aircraft at Army-2024 exhibition
At the Army-2024 exhibition, PJSC Yakovlev, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) from Rostec, introduced the Yak-130M, an advanced...
Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Royal New Zealand Air Force
On August 9, 2024, Lockheed Martin officially delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF), marking the ...
Poland Signs Major Deal with US for Several Hundreds of AIM-120C AMRAAM Missiles
Poland signed a major contract to purchase several hundred AIM-120C AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) guided missiles from the Unit...
UK's First Crewed Combat Air Demonstrator in 40 Years Takes Shape
The manufacturing and assembly of the main structure of the UK's first crewed combat air demonstrator in a generation are currently underway, accor...
Russia Deploys AI-Equipped FPV Drones in Military Operations
Russia has announced the deployment of FPV drones equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The "Veter" (Wind) drone, deve...
Greek Air Force plans to buy four US Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers
According to exclusive information from OnAlert.gr on August 2, 2024, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) recently sent an official request to U.S. author...
Bulgaria Considers KAI's F/A-50 Golden Eagle for Interim Fleet
In October 2022, the Bulgarian Air Force, facing increasing difficulties in maintaining its Soviet-designed MiG-29 "Fulcrum" aircraft, announced pl...
First Royal Norwegian Air Force Pilots Complete MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Training in US
On August 5, 2024, the Norwegian military announced that the first pilots of the Royal Norwegian Air Force have completed their training on the MH-...
Indian Air Force approves the production of 200 Astra Mark 1 to replace Russian air-to-air missiles
As reported by NDTV on August 5, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has authorized the production of 200 Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missiles. This decis...
Swedish Air Force Extends Black Hawk Helicopter Range Capacity
On July 31, 2024, the Swedish Air Force, Svenska flygvapnet, announced a major advancement in enhancing its aerial capabilities by extending the ra...
iLAuNCH, Northrop Grumman, and Spiral Blue Develop Space-Based Hypersonic Detection System
To neutralize the threat posed by peer adversaries and maintain a strong regional deterrence posture, three Australian partners are developing a so...