Aerospace News
Saab and KAI Partner for South Korea's AEW&C II Programme
On October 2, 2024, Swedish defense company Saab announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)...
DroneGun Tactical Unveils at KADEX 2024 in South Korea as an Anti-Drone Solution
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, the DroneGun Tactical, an anti-drone device, was presented, gaining attention from defense stakeholder...
Ukraine Unveils Combat-Tested Weapon Systems to Foreign Partners
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense presented its latest domestically produced and combat-proven weapon systems to foreign partners. Dmytro Klymenkov, Uk...
South Korea's MC-X multi-role cargo aircraft to replace aging C-130H fleet by 2035
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) presented a mock-up of the MC-X, a multi-role cargo aircraft designed for the transp...
Irish Air Force to receive new Airbus C295W transport aircraft under Ireland’s largest-ever defense budget
On October 1, 2024, Ireland’s Ministry of Defence announced a record allocation of €1.35 billion in its budget for 2025, representing an increase o...
Peru Confirms Purchase of 24 Fighter Jets for National Defense: Rafale F4, Saab Gripen, and F-16V Block 70 in Contention
Defense Minister Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez confirmed that Peru will proceed with the purchase of 24 fighter jets for the Peruvian Air Force (...
Boeing Completes First Flight of Thailand's AH-6 Little Bird Light Attack Helicopter
On August 22, 2024, Boeing successfully conducted the first flight of the Royal Thai Army’s first AH-6 Little Bird helicopter. This inaugural fligh...
KAI Poised to Secure Support Contract for Philippine FA-50PHs
The Philippines is set to sign a performance-based logistics (PBL) contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to support its fleet of FA-50PH l...
US Open to Selling F-15 Fighter Jets to Türkiye: A Possible Alternative if Eurofighter Deal Fails
According to information from TurDef on October 3, 2024, defense relations between Türkiye and the U.S. could take a significant turn with the pote...
Solar-powered Skydweller drone successfully completes flight tests for US military
Skydweller Aero, a U.S.-headquartered aerospace company, announced on October 1, 2024, the successful completion of its initial uncrewed autonomous...
Czech Air Force to Acquire Two Embraer C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft
The Czech Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of two Embraer C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, significantly enhancing the operationa...
US Marine Corps Demonstrates Link 16 Capabilities During Third XQ-58 Valkyrie Test Flight
The US Marine Corps marked a significant milestone on September 20, 2024, with the successful completion of the third test flight of the XQ-58A Val...