Aerospace News
Pakistan’s J-10CE fighter brings new radar and long-range missiles
As the Zhuhai Air Show 2024 draws near, China’s Chengdu J-10CE fighter jet, marked with tail number 74825, has arrived as the first participant for...
Spain Strengthens Its Air Fleet with 25 New Eurofighter Typhoon T4 Under Halcon II Program
The Eurofighter consortium and the Spanish Ministry of Defense have finalized an order for 25 Eurofighter Typhoon T4+ combat aircraft under the Hal...
US Navy Presents FA-18F Super Hornet Equipped with New Long-Range AIM-174 Missile at Gray Flag 2024 Exercise
In an official release, the U.S. Navy unveiled the first images of an F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter equipped with the new AIM-174 long-range air-to-...
Chinese Navy increases anti-submarine warfare with its new Y-8Q aircraft
On November 7, the Chinese Navy’s Y-8Q anti-submarine patrol aircraft arrived in Zhuhai for a static display at the 15th China Airshow, as reported...
Euronaval 2024: MBDA Strengthens European Deep-Strike Capability with FC/ASW Missile Program
At the Euronaval 2024 exhibition, European missile manufacturer MBDA presented significant advancements in its Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/A...
Lockheed Martin’s X-59 QueSST experimental aircraft reaches key step toward first supersonic flight
On November 6, 2024, NASA announced that Lockheed Martin’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (X-59 QueSST) experimental aircraft reached a critical ...
Argentina Receives US Approval for Acquisition of 24 F-16 Fighters Alongside AMRAAM Missiles
On October 30, 2024, the United States approved Argentina’s purchase of 24 used F-16A/B Block 10/15 Fighting Falcons, a deal that could be valued a...
Breaking News: Israel’s Air Force Acquires 25 New F-15IA Fighter Jets in U.S.-Backed Deal
The State of Israel has recently taken a significant step in modernizing its air fleet by purchasing 25 advanced F-15IA fighter jets from U.S. manu...
Lockheed Martin’s unmanned stealth tanker concept signals new era for US Air Force
As reported by The War Zone on November 6, 2024, Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works division has introduced a conceptual design for a stealthy, pilot-op...
What makes China’s new Tianying stealth UAV a threat in contested airspace?
At the 2024 Zhuhai Air Show, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) will showcase an updated version of its Tianying stealth UAV,...
US approves sale to South Korea of four E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to enhance surveillance capabilities
On November 4, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to South Korea for the purchase of four E-7 Wedgetail Airbo...
First Polish-Made F-16 Aft Fuselage Integrated in US Production Line
PZL Mielec, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has reached a crucial milestone with the successful assembly of its first F-16 Block 70/72 aft fuselag...
Netherlands Orders 12 H225M Caracal Helicopters from Airbus for Special Operations
The Dutch Ministry of Defense confirmed the acquisition of twelve H225M Caracal helicopters from Airbus Helicopters, a decision formalized on Novem...
Colombia Set to Finalize Major Contract with Saab for Gripen Fighters
Colombia is taking a decisive step toward modernizing its air fleet by committing to the purchase of JAS Gripen fighter jets from Saab, a leading S...
Focus | What to know about China’s new J-35A stealth fighter as a potential US F-35 competitor
On November 5, 2024, Colonel Niu Wenbo of the Air Force Equipment Department confirmed that China’s latest medium-sized stealth multi-purpose fight...
Japan Strengthens Military Communication Capabilities with Launch of Kirameki 3 Satellite Aboard H3 Rocket
On November 4, 2024, Japan took a significant step in enhancing its military communication capabilities with the successful launch of a defense com...
Airbus Secures Major Deal to Supply 19 H135 Military Training Helicopters to Canadian Armed Forces
Airbus Helicopters has secured a major contract with SkyAlyne, a Canadian joint venture involving defense leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide ...
Poland Partners with Northrop Grumman to Explore E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Capabilities
On November 1, 2024, Northrop Grumman signed memorandums of understanding with Poland’s Air Force Institute of Technology (Instytut Techniczny Wojs...
Partnership Between LIG Nex1 and KAI Advances 6th Generation Fighter Project with Enhanced Synergy
Recently, LIG Nex1 was selected to supply electronic warfare and avionics equipment for the KF-21 project, currently under development by Korea Aer...
China's KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft upgrade boosts detection of US F-22 and F-35 stealth fighters
On November 4, 2024, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) KJ-500, an airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, arrived at Zhuh...