Aerospace News
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...
Raytheon Secures $192 Million Contract to Upgrade US Navy’s Next-Gen Jammer Mid-Band
Raytheon, a division of RTX, announced on October 1st, 2024 that it has been awarded a $192 million contract from the US Navy to develop the Next-G...
US DoD Awards Boeing Major Maintenance Contract for C-17 Globemaster III Transport Aircraft Fleet
On October 2, 2024, Boeing was awarded a significant $1.68 billion contract modification by the U.S. Department of Defense, aimed at extending the ...
South Korean Air Force's new KUS-FS MALE UAV identifies ground targets 130 kilometers away
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition, South Korea presented its new KUS-FS medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Jointly devel...
Foosung unveils a loitering drone for precision strikes at KADEX 2024
At the KADEX 2024 exhibition in South Korea, Foosung introduced a new lightweight attack drone, a loitering munition system designed for precision ...
Spain's UAV Navigation Joins European Future Combat Air System Program
Spanish company UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has officially announced its participation in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program, one ...
Lockheed Martin Given Authority to Choose Contractor for F-35 Fighter Jet’s Power and Thermal Management System Program
In an official statement released on October 1, 2024, the Joint Program Office (JPO) revealed that Lockheed Martin has been identified as the only ...
US Air Force retires last KC-10 Extender tanker aircraft after 44 years of service
On September 26, 2024, a ceremony at Travis Air Force Base in California marked the decommissioning of the last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender after...
Dutch Special Operations Forces Now Equipped with Their Own Helicopters
The Special Operations Forces (SOF) of the Netherlands now have their fleet of helicopters, creating a new operational capability under the 300th S...
Successful SWIFT Demonstration: Lockheed Martin and Altera Collaborate with OUSD to Shape Future of Electronic Warfare
On September 30, 2024, Lockheed Martin, in collaboration with Altera, a subsidiary of Intel, announced the successful flight demonstration of its 1...
Royal Australian Air Force Participates for First Time in Combat Aircraft Training in India with EA-18G Growler Fighter Jets
On September 29, 2024, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) announced its participation for the first time in the multinational exercise Tarang Sh...
L3Harris Selected by US Navy for Maintenance of P-8A Poseidon Fleet
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies a contract to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for its P-8A Poseidon fleet. This ...
International Competition for $7 Billion Contract for 40 Fighter Jets in Philippines
The global market for the acquisition of fighter jets sees the emergence of a significant new project. The Philippines plans to order 40 fighter je...
US Air Force Signs a $3.2 Billion Contract for Lockheed Martin's JASSM and LRASM Missiles
On September 27, 2024, Lockheed Martin secured a multiyear $3.2 billion contract from the US Air Force for the production of AGM-158C Long Range An...
Lockheed Martin Secures Contract for Czech Republic's Integration into F-35 Program
Lockheed Martin's Aeronautics division recently signed a contract worth $422.2 million to integrate the Czech Republic into the F-35 Joint Strike F...
Will China's Zhuhai Airshow 2024 feature the new J-35 stealth fighter?
During a press conference on September 25, 2024, Lieutenant General Yu Qingjiang indicated that the upcoming Zhuhai Airshow will feature more air-t...
UK Launches Project Brakestop: A Jet-Powered Long-Range Attack Drone Initiative Modeled After Ukraine’s Palianytsia OWE UAV
On September 30, 2024, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence unveiled ambitious plans for the development of a new long-range missile drone stri...
Pápa Airport in Hungary Hosts Major International Helicopter Tactical Exercise
On September 30, 2024, a major international helicopter tactical exercise began at Pápa Airport in Hungary, involving the participation of five cou...