Aerospace News
Argentina receives first P-3C Orion anti-submarine aircraft from Norway
On September 2, 2024, the first of four P-3 Orion aircraft acquired by the Argentine Navy from Norway arrived at the Almirante Zar Naval Air Base i...
HAL and Safran Collaborate on Nex-Gen Aravalli Engine to Propel India's IMRH Helicopter
On August 30, 2024, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines Pvt. Ltd. (SAFHAL) formalized their collaboration by signing ...
Canada to acquire MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones to monitor Arctic Ocean
The Canadian government has confirmed its plans to enhance its technological presence in the Arctic by purchasing 11 high-tech drones from an Ameri...
After Success in Thailand, Saab Aims for New Order of 40 Gripen Fighters from Philippines
The Swedish company Saab, recently chosen by Thailand to modernize its air force with its Gripen fighters, is now turning its attention to the Phil...
US Air National Guard Trains in Austria with F-35 Lightning II Multirole Combat Aircraft
To strengthen international ties and enhance global security, the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG) is preparing to deploy a contingent of Airmen ...
First flight of Model 437 Vanguard validates Northrop Grumman’s digital ecosystem
During a recent demonstration, Northrop Grumman integrated its digital ecosystem and advanced production capabilities to construct wings for the Mo...
Czech Republic Extends JAS 39 Gripen Fighter Jet Lease with Sweden Until F-35 Arrival in 2027
On August 31, 2024, the Czech Republic officially signed an agreement with Sweden to extend the lease of its fleet of JAS 39 Gripen fighters beyond...
RTX Raytheon wins billion-dollar contract for F-22 sensors
The US Air Force has signed a contract with RTX Raytheon to upgrade the sensors on the F-22 Raptor aircraft at a cost of one billion dollars. Havin...
US Air Force Receives First EA-37B Compass Call Airborne Electronic Warfare Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force Air Combat Command (ACC) marked a significant milestone with the reception of its first EA-37B Compass Call aircraft, designated...
Iraqi Army Downs Turkish Drone Over Kirkuk Amid Rising Tensions
A Turkish drone was shot down by the Iraqi army in Kirkuk, a strategic city in northern Iraq. This incident occurs in a context of heightened tensi...
China Unveils New Variant of HQ-9B Air Defense System with Enhanced Capabilities
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has unveiled a new variant of its long-range HQ-9B air defense system, marking a significant advancement in ...
Russians have deployed rare S2 version of air defense system on Crimea bridge.
Russia has deployed a rare modification of the Pantsir air defense system directly on the Crimean Bridge, also known as the Kerch Strait Bridge or ...
Russian Aerospaces Forces use Kh-36 Grom-E1 for first time in Ukraine.
Announced by the Mayor of Kharkiv, a strike was carried out on August 31 on the city of Kharkiv using a hybrid between a missile and a glide bomb. ...
Türkiye's Anka-3 UCAV performs 1st flight with ammunition
The Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) from Turkey has completed its first flight with munitions, as announced on Sunday by its developer...
Analysis: US company Radia's Windrunner to become world’s largest transport aircraft with 7,702 m³ capacity
During an interview with Aerospace Global News on August 27, 2024, Mark Lundstrom, CEO and founder of the Colorado-based aerospace company Radia, d...
Boeing Delivers Advanced MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters to Strengthen US Nuclear Security
On August 29, 2024, Boeing delivered the second batch of MH-139A Grey Wolf production helicopters to the U.S. Air Force. The announcement was made ...
Dassault CEO hints at another Rafale fighter jet sale by end of 2024
In an interview with Europe 1 on August 30, 2024, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, announced the possibility of a new contract...
Azerbaijan Invests in Turkish Missiles for Its Squadron of JF-17 Fighters
The Azerbaijani Air Force is set to enhance its aerial combat capabilities with the acquisition of Turkish Bozdoğan and Gökdoğan missiles, which wi...
Europe’s HYDEF hypersonic interceptor achieves new development step
The European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor (HYDEF) program took a significant step forward on August 27, 2024, by completing its Mission Definitio...
Russian warplanes approaching NATO East-border hundred times in 2024
This year, 109 instances of Russian military aircraft appearing over the Baltic Sea, near the outer boundary of Latvian territorial waters, have be...