Defense News Aerospace 2025
Production Begins on MQ-9B Drones for Canadian Armed Forces Designed for Arctic Operations
The construction of the first MQ-9B drones for the Canadian Armed Forces has begun in California, marking a milestone in the Remotely Piloted Aircr...
Baykar Enhances Drone Technologies with Kalkan VTOL Offering an Operational Range Over 100 km
On January 10, 2025, Turkish company Baykar released a video announcing the successful completion of the 54th test flight of its KALKAN VTOL (Verti...
Turkish Air Force's Anka-3 stealth drone completes first internal munition test to expand strike capabilities
On January 13, 2025, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) reported that the Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) successfully conducted its f...
Greece Redefines Strategic Balance in Mediterranean with Delivery of Final Rafale Fighter Jets
On January 9, 2025, Greece received its 24th and final Rafale F3R fighter-bomber, completing an ambitious procurement program that has significantl...
Russian troops test new transport drone named after Donald Trump
As reported by Russian Weapons on January 9, 2025, the Russian military-industrial complex has developed a tactical transport unmanned aerial vehic...
Analysis: Croatia Enhances Air Power Capabilities with French Rafale Fighter Jets Replacing Soviet-made MiG-21
In December 2024, Croatia’s air defense capabilities took a monumental leap forward with the arrival of eight French Dassault Rafale fighter jets a...
China proposes J-10CE fighter jets to Brazil in exchange for strategic satellite launch site access
According to information published by Veja on January 4, 2025, China offered the Brazilian government a batch of Chengdu J-10 fighter jets. Discuss...
Advanced LRASM Finds New Home on F-15E/EX fighter aircraft in Lockheed Martin Collaboration
According to information published the US Gov on January 28, 2025, the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced its intention to award...
Polish Military Secures T700 Engines for Apache helicopters Fleet Expansion
According to a PR published by GE Aerospace on January 8, 2025, the firm has secured an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache...
Deployment of Rafale Fighters Key to Modernizing Indonesian Defense
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense has announced plans to intensify preparations for the arrival of French-made Rafale fighter jets, a key component i...
Türkiye's KIZILELMA UCAV with Supersonic Speed and 1.5-Ton Payload Enters Serial Production
Turkey's KIZILELMA Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has officially entered serial production, marking a significant milestone for the country'...
UAE could transfer up to 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets to Morocco with France’s consent
On January 8, 2025, LeDesk reported that discussions are progressing on a possible transfer of 30 Mirage 2000-9E fighter jets from the United Arab ...