Defense News Aerospace 2025
French Army receives final NH90 Caïman tactical transport helicopter to replace its 60-year-old Puma
On February 4, 2025, the French Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) received the final NH90 Caïman Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) for the F...
US to significantly increase Israel’s strike capabilities with $6.75 billion worth of GPS-guided bombs
On February 7, 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale to Israel, authorizing the transfer of munitions, guidance kits, fu...
German Navy Enhances Its Maritime Patrol Capabilities with Reception of Its First P-8A Poseidon
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon intended for the German Navy has been painted in German colors at Boeing's facility in Seattle, marking a key step i...
Exclusive: Aero India 2025 Russian Su-57 and US F-35 Compete for Indian Air Force Next Fighter Jet
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Aero India 2025 officially begins at Yelahanka Air Force Station, marking one of the most anticipated defense exhibit...
Australia Completes Testing of Third MQ-4C Triton UAS for its Air Force
The third MQ-4C Triton Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), known as "AUS3," has completed its flight tests. The...
Norwegian F-35 Jets Intercept Russian Bomber Force Near Arctic
On February 4, 2025, two Royal Norwegian Air Force F-35 jets were deployed in response to the approach of two Russian TU-95 Bear H bombers, escorte...
Breaking News: New Era for Polish Air Force Ready for Combat Operations with F-35A Stealth Fighters
On January 31, 2025, the Polish Air Force marked a significant milestone in its modernization efforts, as the first Polish pilot took flight in a U...
New Viper Shield electronic warfare system allows the US-made F-16 Block 70 fighter to jam enemy missiles
As reported by the US Department of Defense on January 23, 2025, the first F-16 equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare package conducted...
Germany Explores its UAV Capabilities with First Flight of Heron TP Drone in Netherlands
The German Heron TP (GHTP) has conducted its first flight in Dutch airspace after receiving authorization from the Dutch Civil Aviation Authority. ...
Taiwan wants six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the US to track new Chinese stealth fighters
According to CNA on February 4, 2025, Taiwan plans to acquire six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the United States to replace it...
Türkiye Develops an Armor-Piercing Version of MERKÜT Drone to Counter Armored Threats
On February 4, 2025, Anadolu Agency announced that Türkiye had expanded its drone capabilities with the introduction of the MERKÜT, an FPV kamikaze...
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...