Defense News Aerospace 2024
Greece Strengthens Its Hawk Fleet with Acquisition of 35 UH-60M Helicopters
On October 29, 2024, as part of a foreign military sale, the U.S. government awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, a contract to supply 35 U...
China’s new J-35A and Russian Su-57 stealth fighters could take center stage at Zhuhai Air Show 2024
As reported by Global Intelligence on October 27, 2024, a rumored list for the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow highlights several significant features. Notably...
Northrop Grumman Announces Massive Expansion in B-21 Raider Stealth Bomber Production to Counter China
Northrop Grumman announced on October 24, 2024, that the U.S. Air Force is currently evaluating the possibility of expanding its fleet of B-21 Raid...
India and Airbus Inaugurate First Private C-295 Aircraft Production Facility
On October 28, 2024, India took a step in advancing its aerospace industry with the inauguration of the country’s first private military aircraft p...
European MUSHER Project Validates In-Flight Interoperability between Helicopters and Drones
Between September and October 2024, the European Manned Unmanned System for Helicopter (MUSHER) project reached a key milestone by validating in-fl...
Ukraine's Su-24 Bomber Now Armed with Western SCALP-EG/Storm Shadow Missiles
Ukraine has successfully adapted its Soviet-era Su-24 fighter jets to carry and launch Franco-British SCALP-EG/Storm Shadow air-to-surface cruise m...
Silent Arrow Wins Contract for US Air Force CLS-300 Cargo Drone Testing
The American company Silent Arrow has secured a contract to test its contested logistics system, the CLS-300, an autonomous cargo drone designed fo...
Baykar Drones to Integrate EDGE’s Guided Munitions and Advanced Payloads
At the SAHA Expo 2024, EDGE, an advanced technology and defense group based in the United Arab Emirates, and Baykar, a Turkish leader in unmanned a...
Iran to produce Su-30 and Su-35 fighter jets following Russia's agreement
According to the Telegram account Mezuzah, on October 25, 2024, reports emerged indicating that Iran had received a license from Russia to domestic...
Finland to purchase 150 US AARGM-ER missiles to bolster long-range strike capabilities
On October 23, 2024, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen authorized the acquisition of up to 150 AGM-88G AARGM-ER (Advanced Anti-Radiation Guid...
F-16 Viper demo team thrills with high-speed Aerial maneuvers at Shaw Air Force Base
According to information published by the US DoD on October 21, 2024, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team delivered a thrilling practice performance ...
South Korea reveals supersonic air-to-surface missile to strengthen fighter jets exports
On October 24, at the Sacheon Air Show in South Korea, the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) unveiled a supersonic air-to-surface m...
Bulgaria Becomes Second European Country to Acquire New generation of F-16 Block 70
On October 24, 2024, Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter, marking a step forward in enhancing...
Leaked US Intelligence reveals Israel covert drone operations over Iran
According to information published by Middle East Eye on October 22, 2024, a recent intelligence leak has exposed details on Israel’s covert use of...
BAE Systems offers to upgrade Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet for Türkiye with electronic warfare capabilities
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, BAE Systems presented the European Common Radar System (ECRS), which is under consideration for integration into the E...
Indian Air Force negotiates to purchase 12 French Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar
On October 16, 2024, the Indian Defence Research Wing reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is evaluating the purchase of 12 used Mirage 2000-5 ...
SAR/MTI MILSAR Radar Used For Detecting Drifting Mines in Black Sea at SAHA 2024
At SAHA 2024 in Istanbul, Meteksan Defence introduced its state-of-the-art radar system, the MILSAR SAR/MTI, designed for intelligence, surveillanc...
Poland requests to upgrade entire F-16 fleet to the most modern Viper version
On October 23, 2024, the U.S. government approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Poland for upgrading its entire fleet of F-16 Block 52+ figh...
Leave SCAF for GCAP: Germany’s Growing Alliance with UK in Combat Drone Technology
The strategic relationship between Germany and the United Kingdom has taken on new significance following the announcement of the Trinity House Agr...
Turco-Ukrainian Alliance Powers Bayraktar KIZILELMA at SAHA 2024
At the SAHA 2024 event held in Istanbul, Baykar presented the Bayraktar KIZILELMA, an autonomous combat drone representing a significant advancemen...