Defense News Aerospace 2024
Analysis : Will Nato Hide Ukrainian F-16 on Polish Air base ?
Based on rumors stemming from statements made by the Chief of the Ukrainian Air Force, the F-16s provided to Ukraine are not based in Ukraine but r...
Kazakhstan's first A400M Atlas transport aircraft completes inaugural flight
On June 10, 2024, Airbus Defence announced that the first A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan completed its inaugural fli...
Secret U-2 Dragon Lady: The Spy Plane Supporting US Special Forces
Against a stunning sunset backdrop, the U.S. Air Force's iconic U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron captivated spectator...
Germany become third eurpean nation with Spy plane dedicated to SIGINT
The first of a potential fleet of three Pegasus SIGINT (Signals Intelligence) spy planes destined for Germany has departed from Bombardier Defense'...
Germany Considering Additional Purchase of 8 F-35 Jets
Germany is reportedly considering acquiring more F-35 jets from the American manufacturer Lockheed Martin. The government is evaluating whether to ...
Adaptation of Ukrainian Su-25s for French AASM HAMMER Precision Bombs
The Ukrainian Air Force has successfully adapted its Su-25 attack aircraft to utilize French AASM HAMMER precision-guided bombs, according to Colon...
Complex Negotiations Conclude with US Selling 40 F-16 Fighters to Türkiye
The United States has officially confirmed the sale of 40 new F-16 Block 70 fighters to the Turkish Air Force, concluding a complex and often chall...
Morocco Acquires Boeing Anti-Ship and Cruise Missiles for F-16 Fighter Jets
Morocco has acquired advanced American missile systems to equip its F-16 jets. According to a report by the Spanish newspaper La Razón, Morocco has...
Israel unveils Air Lora long range Air to ground missile as an answer to Iranian Attack
Following the long-range attack launched by Iran against Israel in April 2023, Israel realized its need for long-range weaponry launched from aeria...
ILA 2024: Diehl Defence unveils new FEANIX remote carrier to support next-gen fighter jets
During the ILA 2024 Berlin Air Show, held from June 5 to 9, the German company Diehl Defence presented a model of a new remote carrier named FEANIX...
Analysis : French Mirage in Ukraine A game changer for the ongoing war ?
Announced on June 6, 2024, on the sidelines of the D-Day celebrations, France will deliver Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine by the end of 2024. No off...
Ellsworth B-1B Lancer Executes Live Munitions Training Over South Korea
On June 5, 2024, the US Air Force announced that a B-1B Lancer bomber participated in a joint exercise with the Republic of Korea's F-15K Slam Eagl...
Germany to Receive Up to 44 New H225 Helicopters from Airbus
The German Ministry of the Interior has announced an order for up to 44 H225 helicopters for the Federal Police (Bundespolizei). This historic cont...
BAE Systems Wins Major Contract for Electronic Warfare Pods on US Navy P-8A Aircraft
BAE Systems secured on June 5, 2024 a $95 million contract to provide advanced electronic countermeasure pods for the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon mul...
US Approves Sale of F-16 Parts to Taiwan Amid Heightened Tensions
The U.S. State Department has granted approval for two potential sales of F-16 parts and related equipment to Taiwan, totaling $300 million, as ann...
Airbus Unveils Innovative Wingman Drone Concept at ILA 2024
At the International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA) in Berlin, Airbus Defence and Space introduced a revolutionary concept, the 'Wingman' combat drone,...
Taiwan to Upgrade Its C-130 Hercules Fleet Amid Regional Tensions
Taiwan has announced a significant investment to modernize its fleet of C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, an initiative aimed at enhancing the cap...
Polaris Spaceplanes Redefines Rocket Engine Technology with MIRA 004 at ILA 2024
At the ILA 2024 aerospace exhibition, currently being held in Berlin from June 7 to 12, Polaris Spaceplanes is unveiling an innovation that could r...
ILA 2024: German army presents use of Grille UAV for sanitary evacuation
First presented in 2023 during the Bundeswehr Day, the Grille drone developed for the transportation of wounded personnel is now being showcased by...
ILA 2024 : MBDA unveils RCM² future of loitering munition
MBDA is presenting for the first time at ILA 2024 in Berlin, the future RCM² (Remote Carrier Multidomain Multirole Effector) multidomain. RCM² can ...