Defense News Aerospace 2025
Israeli F-16Is to Feature Elbit Systems' Advanced Protection with Early Threat Detection
Elbit Systems Ltd., a leading Israeli defense company, has secured an $80 million contract from the Israeli Ministry of Defense to develop and inst...
Exclusive: New Images Reveal Unique Design Features of China's J-XDS 6th Generation Fighter
Recent images shared on the Chinese social media platform Weibo have unveiled a striking new design for China’s J-XDS, a sixth-generation fighter j...
How Rampage Missiles Transform the Indian Navy's MiG-29Ks into Precision Weapons
According to a report published by India Today on January 26, 2025, the Indian Navy has officially integrated the Israeli Rampage air-to-surface mi...
Poland’s Interest in Airbus A400M Revives Export Prospects for European Transport Aircraft
According to information published by the specialized site Hartpunkt on January 24, 2025, Poland has expressed interest in acquiring the Airbus A40...
US Air Force B-1B Lancer Bombers Deploy to Guam in Strategic Show of Force in Indo-Pacific Region
As part of a powerful show of U.S. military strength and strategic deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region, a Bomber Task Force (BTF) consisting of B...
Exclusive: US Lockheed Martin F-35 Fighter Jet Controls Drone in Flight Using AI Technologies
2024 - Lockheed Martin is revolutionizing the future of air combat warfare by pushing the boundaries of how fighter aircraft and autonomous systems...
US Company Hermeus Opens New Facility to Meet Surge in Demand for Hypersonic Aircraft Engine Testing
At the beginning of January 2025, American aerospace and defense company Hermeus unveiled its High Enthalpy Air-Breathing Test Facility (HEAT), mar...
Japan Prioritizes Mobility with Procurement of 17 New Chinook Heavy-Lift Helicopters
Japan modernizing its military capabilities by awarding a contract to Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) for the domestic production of 17 CH-47J/JA C...
First Deployment of French DT-46 Drone in Romania Strategic Support for CAESAr Artillery Systems
The French Army is preparing for the first operational deployment of the DT-46 drone in an external theater, as reported by Opex360 on January 15, ...
Australian Government Invests in CorvoX Drones to Enhance its Surveillance Capabilities
In response to the rapid evolution of military technologies and the growing importance of drones in defense and surveillance operations, the Austra...
US Marines Focus on MQ-58 Valkyrie Drones by Kratos to Strengthen Aerial Dominance
On January 21, 2025, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company specializing in defense, national security, and global markets...
Egypt's Rafale Fighters Deliveries Advance with Two-Seater Spotted at Dassault Facility in France
A Rafale two-seater destined for Egypt was spotted without its paintwork at Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac site on January 22, 2025. This sighting oc...