Defense News Aerospace 2024
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' Gray Eagle 25M UAS completes maiden flight
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) achieved a significant milestone on December 5, 2023, as they successfully conducted the inaugu...
HX-21 completes V-22 Osprey sea trials aboard HMS Prince of Wales
In November 2023, the V-22 Test Team at Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) TWO ONE conducted an extensive series of Dynamic Interface (DI) Ship-...
Ukrainian Main Directorate of Intelligence receives Mi-2 AM1 helicopter from Polish benefactors
The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense recently received a Mi-2 AM1 medical helicopter as a generous donation from Poli...
Germany to deliver 6 Sea King Mk41 helicopters to Ukraine
Germany is set to significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities with the transfer of six Sea King Mk41 helicopters, marking the first time ...
French Ministry of Interior orders 42 Airbus H145 helicopters for law enforcement and rescue missions
In late 2023, the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) placed an order for 42 brand-new Airbus H145 helicopters on behalf of the Ministry of I...
US Central Command launches retaliatory airstrikes on Hezbollah military bases in Iraq
On January 24, 2024, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it had conducted airstrikes against facilities used by the Kataib Hezbollah (K...
UMEX 2024: US company Aerovel showcases Flexrotor UAS after successful US Navy evaluation
At the UMEX 2024 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aerovel, a US-based company recently acquired by Airbus Helicopters, showcases its ...
Lockheed Martin delivers first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to Georgia Air National Guard
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a ceremony today...
Saab receives order from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselages
Saab has received an award from Boeing to produce T-7A aft fuselage systems. The order value for Saab is USD 101.7 million (approximately SEK 1 bil...
South Korean F/A-50 soon to be fitted with compact version of Taurus cruise missile
The South Korean fighter aircraft F/A-50 is set to be equipped with a compact version of the Taurus cruise missile. Currently, the South Korean Air...
Saab signs GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft support contract with UAE
Saab and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence have signed a contract and Saab has received an order regarding in-service support for ...
All variants of US F-35s to be armed with AGM-88G anti-radiation missiles to blind air defense radars
In a report by Johnny Franks for Warrior Maven, it has been revealed that the U.S. is in the process of integrating Northrop Grumman's AGM-88G Adva...