Aerospace News
Textron Aviation to supply Beechcraft and Cessna aircraft to Peru and Ecuador
Textron Aviation on November 7 announced it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for Cessna SkyCourier, Cessna Grand Ca...
Australian Air Force to receive 4 additional MQ-4C UAS for maritime patrols
The Australian Department of Defense posted a tweet on November 8 to announce it will enhance the Air Force fleet with four Northrop Grumman MQ-4C ...
Indian Army to modernize air fleet with LUH helicopters and new drone capabilities
The Indian Army is gearing up for an ambitious modernization of its air fleet, planning the gradual replacement of its Chetak and Cheetah helicopte...
Dominican Republic Air Force completes Maura 2023 training with A-29 Super Tucanos and Huey IIs
The Dominican Republic Air Force (FARD) has successfully completed its 'Maura 2023' interception exercise, a significant training event aimed at en...
Bell targeting defense requirements with Special Missions Aircraft
There is a growing need for helicopter versatility as public safety and defense requirements continue to grow. As a pioneer in delivering breakthro...
Five Dutch F-16s sent to EFTC training center in Romania for Romanian and Ukrainian pilots
Five Dutch F-16 fighter aircraft are currently on their way to the European F-16 Training Center (EFTC) in Romania. The aircraft are intended to tr...
Russia deploys Su-57s to strike Ukrainian front-line targets
The eRADAR channel on Telegram, known for its close ties to the Ukrainian military, has reported the presence of the new-generation Russian multi-r...
Chinese Air Force L15 attack fighter trainers in new coating unveiled at Dubai Airshow 2023
The 18th Dubai Airshow is set to commence. On November 6, local time, two L-15A attack fighter trainers completed a remarkable journey over the Kar...
Quantum Systems, Phase One, and Trimble unveil survey grade UAV solution with Phase One P5 camera
Munich-based drone manufacturer elevates Trinity Pro capabilities with integration of Phase One P5 camera. The combined solution from the three tec...
Japan to deploy F-35 and F-15 Fighters in Australia amid rising tensions with China
Japan is reportedly preparing to deploy fighter jets in Australia on a rotational basis starting in the upcoming fiscal year to conduct joint exerc...
US deploys MQ-9 Reaper drones over Gaza for hostage spotting mission
The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of MQ-9 Reaper drones to patrol the skies above Gaza in a non-combat surveillance capacity, to assist in ...
Nigerian Air Force inducts Tsaigumi local-made drone
To modernize its air component, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the acquisition of six indigenous Tsaigumi drones. This initiative, whic...
Boeing F-15EX Eagle II EX3 takes first flight test before delivery to US Air Force
On November 1, Boeing tweeted a short video showing its F-15EX EX3's first flight test before delivery to US Air Force. The F-15EX is a ready-now r...
United States approves sale to Iraq for Bell Helicopter Logistics Support
The U.S. State Department has authorized a potential foreign military sale to Iraq, valued at an estimated $300 million, to provide Contracted Logi...
UK RAF C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft Delivers Critical Humanitarian Aid to Gaza via Egypt
In a significant move to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the British Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully delivered a second shipment of lifesa...
Spanish Navy eagerly awaiting decision on purchase of F-35B fighter-bombers
In Opex360, Laurent Lagneau reminds us that the Spanish Navy (Flotilla de Aeronaves, FLOAN) has been equipped with AV-8B Harrier II fighter-bombers...
Polish Army receives first two Leonardo AW149 multirole helicopters
On October 30, 2023, in a move to modernize its airborne forces, the Polish Army took delivery of its first two Leonardo AW149 multi-role helicopte...
Iranian Army test-fires homegrown Heydar air-to-ground missile from attack helicopter
A Bell 214 attack helicopter of the Iranian Army Ground Force has successfully test-fired the domestically-developed Haydar air-to-ground missile d...
Kuwait Air Force receives four more Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighters
On October 27, 2023, the Kuwaiti Air Force welcomed four additional Eurofighter Typhoons, bringing its collection to 13 out of the 28 aircraft it h...
Korea Aerospace Industries demonstrates cutting-edge know-how with KF-21 fighter jet
The KF-21, South Korea's domestically developed fighter jet, made its inaugural public appearance at ADEX 2023, an annual international defense exh...