Defense News Aerospace 2024
Two American Companies Develop Hitch-Hiker an Interceptor Drone Designed for Combat in Ukraine
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the use of drones on the battlefield has increased exponentially, profoundly transforming m...
US Deploys B-52 Heavy Bombers to Lithuania Following Russia ICBM Test
On November 25, 2024, two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron conducted a training mission in Fin...
Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft Expands US Army Aerial Intelligence
According to a PR published by Bombardier on November 25, 2024, the firm has achieved a major milestone by delivering the first Bombardier Global 6...
Türkiye renews its interest in 40 F-35 fighter jets amid possible US policy shift
On November 26, 2024, Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler addressed the Planning and Budget Committee in the Turkish Parliament, stating that the ...
US Proposes F-16s to Replace Colombia’s Israeli Kfir Jets
Negotiations are intensifying between Colombia and several nations to decide on the replacement of the Colombian Air Force’s (FAC) Kfir fighter jet...
France and Italy Join Forces for NATO Air Policing Mission in Baltic States
On November 28, the Lithuanian Air Force Base in Šiauliai will host the handover ceremony for NATO's Air Policing Mission in the Baltic states. Thi...
Future of Pakistan's Air Power Takes Shape With JF-17 PFX Fighter Jet
At the IDEAS 2024 exhibition held in Karachi from November 19 to 22, Pakistan unveiled the model of its future fighter jet, the JF-17 PFX, also kno...
New Boeing KC-46A Pegasus Tankers to Strengthen US Air Force Refueling Fleet
On November 21, 2024, Boeing announced a major milestone with the award of a contract by the U.S. Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker...
Lockheed Martin begins production of upgraded F-35 fighter jets for US and allied forces
On November 22, 2024, the United States Department of Defense awarded Lockheed Martin a $869,947,066 contract to procure long-lead materials, parts...
France Continues Rafale F3R Deliveries to Croatia with Arrival of Seventh Fighter Jet
On November 21, 2024, Croatia received its seventh Rafale fighter jet, delivered by Dassault Aviation as part of its ambitious armed forces moderni...
Exclusive: Algeria eyed as first export buyer of Russia's Su-57E stealth fighter jet
Speculation is intensifying around Algeria as the potential first export customer for Russia’s Su-57E stealth fighter following an announcement mad...