2023
Russia ramps up production of fifth-generation Su-57 multi-role fighter jets
The Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant, named after Yuri Gagarin (KnAAZ), has completed its 2023 production schedule, delivering the final batch of ...
Slovenia receives first Leonardo C-27J Spartan Next Generation transport aircraft
On December 20, 2023, Leonardo delivered the first of two C-27J Next Generation aircraft to the Slovenian Ministry of Defence as part of the Italy-...
US Air Force begins climatic testing of T-7 Red Hawk jet trainer
The US Air Force has announced the commencement of climatic chamber testing for its new advanced supersonic training aircraft, the T-7 Red Hawk, at...
South Korea Army signs contract for new Light Attack Helicopters
On Decemeber 2023, South Korea, through its Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), has finalized a significant contract with Korea Aero...
United States welcomes new F-15EX Eagle II jets in Florida
The United States Air Force has enhanced its aerial capabilities with the arrival of two F-15EX Eagle II jets, designated EX3 and EX4, at Eglin Air...
Russian Ministry of Defense receives additional serial Il-76MD-90A
The branch of PJSC "Il" - "Aviastar" of the United Aircraft Corporation has handed over to the Russian Ministry of Defense the next serial military...
Mi-171A2 cleared to operate in mountainous environment
The Russian Helicopters holding company under the auspices of Rostec has obtained official approval from the Federal Air Transport Agency for the o...
Spain to acquire 16 Airbus C295s for maritime duties
On December 20, 2023, Airbus announced that the Spanish Ministry of Defence had agreed with the manufacturer for the acquisition of 16 C295 aircraf...
Silent Arrow awarded US Air Force AFWERX contract to develop CLS-300 long-range cargo drone
Silent Arrow on December 18 announced it has been selected by AFWERX for an SBIR contract focused on the Silent Arrow CLS-300 (“Contested Logistics...
Canada orders fleet of General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS
The Government of Canada has entered into an agreement to procure a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from Genera...
Philippines looking to acquire Saab JAS 39 Gripen fighters
The Swedish group Saab is reportedly in a strong position to potentially secure a deal with the Philippines for its Jas Gripen fighter jets, as the...
RTX Raytheon to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare for US Navy’s F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet
The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon, an RTX business, an $80 million contract in a down-select to prototype Advanced Electronic Warfare, or ADVEW, for t...
USAF testing first reverse flow air refueling from C-5M Super Galaxy to KC-10 Extender tanker
On December 12, 2023, a demonstration took place involving a Lockheed C-5M Super Galaxy and a McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender engaging in reverse ...
Successful airdrop of new US S-MET ground transport drone
The US Army's airborne soldiers at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, recently conducted low-velocity airdrop tests of a new remote-controlled equipment...
RAAF and USAF collaborate in air-to-air refueling trials from Edwards AFB
Over almost a month-long period, a RAAF KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport from 33 Squadron provided refuelling support to a RAAF Air Force Researc...
Philippine Air Force nearing reception of three C-130J Super Hercules
On December 11, 2023, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) achieved a major milestone by releasing the second payment for the acquisition of three C-130J...
Is Russia secretly helping North Korea's Early Warning Aircraft project?
On December 14, 2023, according to satellite imagery analysis reported by Decker Eveleth from the Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS), a Nort...
Ukraine to receive two Mi-171E helicopters from Argentina
On December 15, 2023, the Argentine Air Force announced its intention to donate two Mi-171E helicopters to the Ukrainian state. These helicopters, ...
Successful launch of US Army's Altius 700 drone from Black Hawk helicopter
The Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Management Office of the U.S. Army, in collaboration with the U.S. Special Operations Command, recently achie...
Israel's F-35I Lightning II defeats Houthi cruise missile attack
On November 01, 2023, an Israeli F-35I Lightning II fighter, also known as "Adir", made history by successfully shooting down a cruise missile fire...
