Aerospace News
South Korea reveals supersonic air-to-surface missile to strengthen fighter jets exports
On October 24, at the Sacheon Air Show in South Korea, the South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) unveiled a supersonic air-to-surface m...
Bulgaria Becomes Second European Country to Acquire New generation of F-16 Block 70
On October 24, 2024, Lockheed Martin announced the successful flight of Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter, marking a step forward in enhancing...
Leaked US Intelligence reveals Israel covert drone operations over Iran
According to information published by Middle East Eye on October 22, 2024, a recent intelligence leak has exposed details on Israel’s covert use of...
BAE Systems offers to upgrade Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet for Türkiye with electronic warfare capabilities
At the SAHA 2024 exhibition, BAE Systems presented the European Common Radar System (ECRS), which is under consideration for integration into the E...
Indian Air Force negotiates to purchase 12 French Mirage 2000-5 fighters from Qatar
On October 16, 2024, the Indian Defence Research Wing reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is evaluating the purchase of 12 used Mirage 2000-5 ...
SAR/MTI MILSAR Radar Used For Detecting Drifting Mines in Black Sea at SAHA 2024
At SAHA 2024 in Istanbul, Meteksan Defence introduced its state-of-the-art radar system, the MILSAR SAR/MTI, designed for intelligence, surveillanc...
Poland requests to upgrade entire F-16 fleet to the most modern Viper version
On October 23, 2024, the U.S. government approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Poland for upgrading its entire fleet of F-16 Block 52+ figh...
Leave SCAF for GCAP: Germany’s Growing Alliance with UK in Combat Drone Technology
The strategic relationship between Germany and the United Kingdom has taken on new significance following the announcement of the Trinity House Agr...
Turco-Ukrainian Alliance Powers Bayraktar KIZILELMA at SAHA 2024
At the SAHA 2024 event held in Istanbul, Baykar presented the Bayraktar KIZILELMA, an autonomous combat drone representing a significant advancemen...
UK’s first E-7 Wedgetail early warning aircraft receives VIII Squadron livery and NATO markings
On October 17, 2024, the Royal Air Force (RAF) marked a significant event as its first E-7 AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft, bui...
TAI Presents KAAN Multirole Fighter at SAHA 2024 Marking a Promising Turning Point for Turkish Aerospace
The fifth-generation KAAN fighter, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), was officially unveiled at the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Istanbul...
Hybrid TEUCOPTER Drone Debuts at SAHA 2024 for Emergency Response
At SAHA Expo 2024, TEUSAN Teknoloji ve Uzay Sanayi A.Ş. introduced the TEUCOPTER, a versatile hybrid and autonomous drone designed to address vario...
Turkish Multirole Helicopter TAI T625 Gökbey Presents at SAHA 2024 After its First International Flight
The TAI T625 Gökbey, a multirole helicopter designed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), was showcased at the SAHA 2024 exhibition in Istanbul. ...
Japan, UK, and Italy Accelerate Development of Next-Generation Fighter Jet to Replace F-2s and Eurofighter Typhoons
The defense ministers of Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy have agreed to expedite the joint development of a next-generation fighter jet as par...
US Army awards Teledyne FLIR Defense contract for Black Hornet 4 Nano-UAS
On 22 October 2024, Teledyne FLIR Defense, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, was awarded a contract worth up to $91 million to supp...
South Korea’s KF-21 and Lockheed Martin’s F-16 shortlisted for Philippines fighter jet contract
The defense market in the Philippines is intensifying as two major competitors, South Korea's KF-21 and the American F-16 from Lockheed Martin, hav...
US Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie Drone Successfully Completes Latest Test Flight
On October 17, 2024, the U.S. Marine Corps announced that the XQ-58A Valkyrie successfully completed its latest test flight, marking its first mult...
US Army Receives Delivery of 400 Advanced Missile Warning Systems for Helicopters from BAE Systems
BAE Systems has delivered 400 2-Color Advanced Warning Systems (2CAWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMW...
Poland Considers Acquisition of CH-47F Chinook Heavy Transport Helicopters to Address Logistical Gaps
In an interview on October 15, 2024, with the daily Super Express, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced that Poland is serio...
RTX Coordinates Autonomous UAV Airstrike During US Army's EDGE24 Exercise
On October 14, 2024, three uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) scanned miles of rugged terrain to identify potential threats during the U.S. Army’s EDG...