Aerospace News
Saab JAS 39 Gripen showcased at ADAS 2024, competing for Philippine Air Force fighter program
At the ongoing 2024 Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibition in the Philippines, the Saab JAS 39 Gripen is being prominently featured as one of...
US Air Force Awards Kratos Major Contract for 60 Unmanned Aerial Target Drone Systems
On September 17, 2024, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. announced that it had received a firm fixed-price order of $79,870,161.48 for the ...
Brazilian Air Force Acquires New Hermes RQ-900 Surveillance Drone after Crash
On September 24, 2024, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) announced the purchase of a new Elbit Hermes 900 (RQ-900) drone to replace the one lost in May...
Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates MQ-4C Triton’s Navigation Capabilities in Arctic
Northrop Grumman recently conducted a successful demonstration of its MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial system's navigation capabilities in the challeng...
L3Harris Viper Shield: Electronic Warfare System for F-16s Enters Production
L3Harris Technologies has commenced production of its AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system, designed for the new F-16 Block 7...
Iran Unveils Shahed-136B Drone and Increases Military Capabilities Amid Regional Tensions
Iran recently showcased its latest military advancements during a parade in Tehran on September 21, 2024, commemorating the anniversary of the Iran...
Boeing Announces Successful First Flight of UK's Advanced E-7 Wedgetail AEWC Aircraft
On September 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Boeing achieved a significant milestone with the Royal Air Force (RAF) by conducting the first flight of the ...
HFCL Expands into Aerospace with Drone Sub-Systems Contract for General Atomics
HFCL, an Indian technology company primarily known for its expertise in telecommunications equipment and fiber optic cables, has taken a major step...
Italy invests €7 Billion to increase F-35 stealth fighter fleet from 90 to 115 aircraft
As outlined in the latest Defense Multiannual Planning Document dated September 20, 2024, the Italian government has decided to expand its F-35 ste...
Milkor Revolutionizes Unmanned Combat Solutions with Milkor 380 Medium-Altitude Drone
Milkor unveiled its latest creation, the Milkor 380, at the AAD 2024 exhibition held in Pretoria, South Africa, from September 19 to 23. This advan...
Anduril Industries Secures U.S. DoD Contract for Launched Effects Technology Development
Anduril Industries has been awarded a $9 million contract by the U.S. Department of Defense to develop and demonstrate launched effects technology ...
Stealth Bomber B-21 Raider Progresses Through Flight Tests and Operational Planning
The B-21 Raider program from Northrop Grumman is progressing as the team continues its flight testing campaign while transitioning to production. I...
Discover Z-10ME: China's Attack Helicopter Presents for International Market at AAD 2024
At the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 event in South Africa, the Chinese company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) presented t...
USAFE Boosts Arctic Surveillance with MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk Drones
United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE), in an effort to enhance its surveillance capabilities in the Arctic, expanded the use of advanced drone...
Y-20A at AAD 2024: China's Strategic Transport Aircraft Seeks to Conquer African Market
At the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 in South Africa, China's large-capacity military transport aircraft, the Xian Y-20A, made a notable...
Indonesian Air Force Orders Four Airbus H145 Helicopters
The Indonesian Air Force has recently taken an important step in its training modernization program by ordering four Airbus H145 helicopters. This ...
Boeing Develops New Land-Based Version of MQ-25 Autonomous Aerial Refueling System for US Air Force
On September 16, 2024, at the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air Space & Cyber Conference, Boeing unveiled a new land-based version of its unmann...
Indian Air Force to Receive Tejas Mk 1A Combat Aircraft Next Month After Engine Delivery Delays
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to receive the long-anticipated Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk 1A starting next month. According to the *Fi...
French Army's TOUTATIS Project Targets Hostile Interference in Space
During his last hearing before the National Assembly as Chief of Staff of the French Air and Space Force, General Stéphane Mille discussed the curr...
Is North Korea Preparing to Launch Its First Advanced Airborne Early Warning Aircraft?
According to a report published by the IISS on September 16, 2024, satellite imagery suggests that North Korea is making progress in modifying a he...