Defense News Aerospace 2024
Lockheed Martin Delivers 1 000th F-35 Lightning II Multirole Fighter Jet
Lockheed Martin has reached a symbolic milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th F-35 Lightning II fighter jet. This achievement underscores the a...
IAI Introduces New Wind Demon Air-Surface Cruise Missile at Farnborough 2024
On July 23, 2024, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) unveiled its new Wind Demon air-surface cruise missile at FARNBOROUGH AIR SHOW, combining new c...
Latvia Sends Over 500 Drones to Ukraine as Part of International Drone Coalition
Latvia has shipped more than 500 drones to Ukraine under the aegis of the International Drone Coalition. Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds sha...
Lockheed Martin's new Mako hypersonic missile to equip almost all US aircraft
On June 22, 2024, Lockheed Martin released new details about the air-launched hypersonic Mako Missile, which promises to be the first hypersonic we...
Embraer Signs MOU with Arab Organization to Enter Egyptian Market with KC-390 Millennium Military Transport Aircraft
Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer is making a strategic push into Egypt, seeking to position its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft as a...
US Air Force's B-2 Stealth Bomber uses new naval strike weapon during RIMPAC 2024 exercise
As reported by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 22, 2024, during the RIMPAC 2024 exercise, the U.S. Air Force's B-2 Spirit bomber demonst...
Textron Aviation Unveils Next-Gen T-54 Multi-Engine Trainer at FIA 2024
On July 22, 2024, Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced the launch of its new military multi-engine training aircraft, bas...
General Atomics Unveils Gambit 5 Carrier-Capable Drone at Farnborough Airshow
At the Farnborough International Airshow, which began on July 22, General Atomics unveiled a new member of its Gambit drone family, the Gambit 5, d...
Slovakia receives two of 14 American F-16 Block 70 jets from Lockheed Martin
On Monday, July 23, Slovakia marked a significant moment for its armed forces with the arrival of its first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. These j...
Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA PT-3 Unmanned Fighter Jet Successfully Completes Engine Run Test
According to recent information, the Turkish Bayraktar KIZILELMA Unmanned Fighter Jet Prototype-3 (PT-3) has successfully completed its engine run ...
Boeing Anticipates Production Contract for MQ-25 Stingray Unmanned Aerial Refueling Aircraft by Mid-2025
At the Farnborough International Airshow, which began on July 22, 2024, Boeing announced preparations for a significant phase in the development of...
Leonardo Launches Enhancement Program for M-346 Trainer Jet at Farnborough Air Show
On July 22, 2024, at the Farnborough International Airshow, defense and aerospace company Leonardo announced a significant upgrade to its M-346 int...
US Navy Aviator First American Woman to Engage and Destroy Airborne Target
A U.S. Navy fighter pilot, whose identity remains undisclosed, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first American woman to secure an ...
Overwatch Group and PteroDynamics exhibit First UK Transwing Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft System
On July 23, 2024, PteroDynamics and Overwatch group will exhibit its unmanned aerial system, the Transwing, at the Farnborough International Airsho...
Austria to Acquire 4 Multi-Mission Airlift Embraer C-390 Millennium from Brazil
On July 22, 2024, the Austrian Ministry of Defense signed a contract to acquire nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft during a ceremony at the Far...
Netherlands Acquires Brazilian C-390 Military Transport Aircraft
During a ceremony at the Farnborough Airshow, the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a contract to acquire nine Embraer C-390 Millennium aircraft. Th...
US Approves $138 Million Hellfire Missile Sale to Czech Republic
On July 17, 2024, the U.S. government approved the potential sale of 200 Hellfire missiles to the Czech Republic to equip its AH-1Z Viper attack he...
General Atomics tests an MQ-9B SkyGuardian equipped with Canada’s Pratt & Whitney PT6 engine
On July 15, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) conducted the first flight of their MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RP...
Argentine Navy's First P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft Arrives in Florida for Upgrades
On July 20, 2024, the Argentine Navy's first P-3C Orion aircraft arrived at the MHD-Rockland facilities in Florida, where it will undergo sensor up...
European Common Radar ECRS Mk2 Completes Ground Tests Prepares for Flight Trials
A prototype of the European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mark 2 has reached a significant milestone towards its deployment in the field. The advanced...