Defense News Aerospace 2025
France's Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft Takes Shape as Airbus Advances A321 MPA
On February 4, 2025, Airbus announced that the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) had awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for a risk a...
Belgium Prepares Future of Its Air Defense with Two Newly Delivered F-35 Fighter Jets
The ongoing delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Belgium is steadily advancing, reinforcing the modernization of the Air & Space Component. The arrival...
Colombia Signs New Defense Contract with Israel for Kfir Aircraft
In contrast to previous statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding the suspension of defense and security relations with Israel, the...
Flash News: Netherlands to Deliver New Batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025
On January 31, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that the Netherlands will deliver another batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukr...
Baykar Sets Up Strategic Drone Maintenance Hub in Morocco Expanding African Reach
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has established a subsidiary in Morocco to set up a maintenance facility for the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) ...
Malaysia awaits final US approval to complete the purchase of 30 F/A-18 Hornet fighters from Kuwait
As reported by Astro Awani on February 1, 2025, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to finalize the acquisition of 30 used F/A-18C/D H...
France Turns to Its Automotive Industry for Military Drone Production
Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising tensions in Europe, France is seeking to adapt its defense industry to meet new battlefield requiremen...
Dassault Aviation Albatros Takes First Flight Enhancing French Maritime Surveillance
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the first prototype of the Dassault Aviation Albatros successfully completed its maiden flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac ...
Exclusive: US Ambitious Goal to Procure 2,456 F-35 Fighter Jets for US Air Force - US Marine Corps - US Navy
The U.S. government’s objective of procuring 2,456 F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy marks a monu...
French Army Explores New Logistic Approach in Contested Zones with Airbus A400M Supply Glider Airdrop Tests
The Airbus A400M Atlas, already tested for drone airdrops, is set to explore a new logistical capability with the deployment of supply gliders. Fac...
Flash News: NORAD Deploys US and Canadian Jets to Monitor Russian Aircraft in Arctic Amid Growing Global Interest
According to a statement released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on January 30, 2025, U.S. and Canadian fighter jets were ...
Breaking News: Poland Achieves Milestone as First Pilot Takes Control of US F-35 Fighter Jet at Fort Smith US Air Base
According to information from Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, shared via his official X account on January 31, 2025...
Germany’s future IRIS-T Block II air-to-air missile to improve target tracking and accuracy
As reported by Diehl Defence on January 31, 2025, the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support...
Lockheed Martin delivers first F-16 Block 70 fighter to Bulgaria as the country replaces aging Russian-made jets
On January 31, 2025, the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov was on a three-day visit to t...
France's first Rafale F4 fighter jet for UAE moves to initial flight testing after official presentation
On January 29, 2025, Éric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, officially unveiled the first Rafale F4 fighter aircraft produced for the United Arab...
Morocco Enhances Its Air Support Capabilities with American AH-64E Helicopters
First images of the new AH-64E V6 combat helicopters, adorned with the emblems of Morocco's Air Force, are circulating on social media. This additi...
Sweden Invests in Mk82 Bombs to Strengthen Strike Capability of Its Gripen Fighter Fleet
The Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with Rheinmetall Italia SPA for the procurement of a batch of Mk82 bombs to...
Poland’s Air Power Takes a Giant Leap with 200 US AARGM-ER Missiles to Strengthen Air Defense
On January 28, 2025, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, signed an intergovernmental agreemen...
Flash News: US F-35 Fighter Jet Nears 1,100 Deliveries as 15th Crash in Alaska Confirms Safety Record Remains Strong
An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the U.S. Air Force 354th Fighter Wing crashed within the perimeter of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska,...