Defense News Aerospace 2024
Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence receives Mi-2 AM1 helicopter from Polish benefactors
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense recently received a Mi-2 AM1 medical helicopter as a generous donation from Poli...
Germany to deliver 6 Sea King Mk41 helicopters to Ukraine
Germany is set to significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities with the transfer of six Sea King Mk41 helicopters, marking the first time ...
French Ministry of Interior orders 42 Airbus H145 helicopters for law enforcement and rescue missions
In late 2023, the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) placed an order for 42 brand-new Airbus H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of I...
US Central Command launches retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah military bases in Iraq
On January 24, 2024, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had conducted airstrikes against facilities used by the Kataib Hezbollah (K...
UMEX 2024: US company Aerovel showcases Flexrotor UAS after successful US Navy evaluation
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aerovel, a US-based company recently acquired by Airbus Helicopters, showcases its ...
Lockheed Martin delivers first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Georgia Air National Guard
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today...
Saab receives order from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselages
Saab has received an award from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselage systems. The order value for Saab is USD 101.7 million (approximately SEK 1 bil...
South Korean F/A-50 soon to be fitted with compact version of Taurus cruise missile
The South Korean fighter aircraft F/A-50 is set to be equipped with a compact version of the Taurus cruise missile. Currently, the South Korean Air...
Saab signs GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft support contract with UAE
Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract and Saab has received an order regarding in-service support for ...
All variants of US F-35s to be armed with AGM-88G anti-radiation missiles to blind air defense radars
In a report by Johnny Franks for Warrior Maven, it has been revealed that the U.S. is in the process of integrating Northrop Grumman's AGM-88G Adva...
Australian Defence confirms disposal of decommissioned MRH90 Taipans
In response to the recent article in Asia-Pacific Defence Reporter regarding the future of Australia's MRH 90 Taipan helicopters, the Australian De...
Royal Thai Air Force’s future vision includes purchase of 12 new fighter jets
As reported by Pattaya Mail, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is gearing up to unveil its development blueprint, which includes the acquisition of 1...
Ethiopia receives two ex-Indian Su-30K fighter jets from Russia
As reported on Russian social media on January 17, 2024, the Ethiopian Air Force has received two Su-30K fighter jets, raising questions and intere...
B-21 Raider stealth strategic bomber completes its second confirmed flight
The B-21 Raider, the United States' latest bomber aircraft, completed its second confirmed flight on January 17, 2024, at Edwards Air Force Base in...
Bell Textron Canada to extend lifespan of Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopters
The Canadian government has allocated $1.7 billion (2.28 billion Canadian dollars) to extend the lifespan of its CH-146 Griffon helicopters. Bell T...
Northrop Grumman’s Distributed Mission Operations Network ensures mission readiness through virtual training event
Northrop Grumman Distributed Mission Operations Network (DMON) enabled the Combat Air Force (CAF) Distributed Training Center (DTC) at Langley Air ...
Strategic move: Airbus Helicopters strengthens UAS portfolio through Aerovel purchase
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, as pa...
French Air Force to receive 42 Dassault Rafale F4 jets
On January 12, 2024, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA - Direction générale de l'Armement) announced the award of a contract to Dassault A...
Belgian Air Force receives final A400M Atlas transport aircraft
Belgium has welcomed its final A400M, bringing the total number of aircraft in the Belgian-Luxembourg unit to eight, with seven for Belgium and one...
Russia loses A-50 AEW&C and Il-22M over Azov Sea from Ukrainian missiles
According to the media and the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, on January 14, a $300 million Russian A-50 ...