Aerospace News
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...
First Appearance of Chinese WJ-700 Drone by Algerian Air Force During Military Parade
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the November 1, 1954 insurrection, marking the beginning of Algeria's war for independence, a major mili...
GA-ASI and BAE Systems Redefine EW Capabilities on Predator C with Link 16 tech
On October 31, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) announced a collaboration with BAE Systems to demonstrate remotely controll...
Norway’s Kongsberg to Supply Joint Strike Missiles for Japan’s F-35A Fighter Fleet
Norwegian Company Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) announced on November 1, 2024, that it has secured a substantial NOK 1.9 billion ($172 ...
France's Delair to deliver first batch of UX11 kamikaze drones to France and Ukraine
According to Challenges on October 30, 2024, French drone manufacturer Delair is set to deliver its initial batch of kamikaze drones to France and ...
Aertec finishes development of Spain’s first drone-launched missile Fox I
On October 29, 2024, the Spanish TEDAE announced that Aertec had completed the development of its Fox I micro-missile, marking it as the first dron...
New Era for Turkish Forces with First Indigenous Gökbey Helicopter Delivery
According to information published by the Turkish government on October 29, 2024, Türkiye has made the first delivery of its indigenously developed...
France in Pursuit of a Strategic Agreement to Sell Rafale Fighters to Bangladesh
France is actively pursuing a contract with Bangladesh for the sale of two batches of Dassault Aviation's Rafale F3-R and F4 fighters. These negoti...