Defense News Aerospace 2025
Technology: ASELSAN’s Successful YILDIRIM-100 Countermeasure Test Enables Air Assets to Neutralize Infrared Missile Threats
On 4th of July, 2025, ASELSAN’s YILDIRIM-100 Directed Infrared Countermeasure (DIRCM) System achieved a major milestone, successfully completing te...
Breaking News: Indonesia to Strengthen Air Force with Possible Purchase of 24 More French Rafale Fighter Jets
According to information published by La Tribune on July 4, 2025, Indonesia is set to finalize a major defense contract with France for the acquisi...
US Air Force selects F-22 Raptor as first fighter jet to command autonomous drones in combat operations
On June 27, 2025, the US Air Force approved a new modification program to enable its fifth-generation F-22 Raptor stealth fighters to control Colla...
US Air Force tests MightyFly Cento heavy cargo drone to improve autonomous military logistics
On June 27, 2025, the Californian company MightyFly announced that they had performed a live autonomous cargo flight demonstration for the US Air F...
Belgium to finally order 11 additional F-35 fighter jets from the US after new coalition agreement
Belgium has officially confirmed the decision to purchase 11 additional F-35A fighter jets, building on the previous order of 34 aircraft signed in...
Peru confirms purchase of 24 Swedish Gripen E/F fighter jets over French Rafale and US F-16
As reported by Peru21 on July 2, 2025, the Peruvian government, under President Dina Boluarte, has confirmed its decision to acquire 24 Gripen E fi...
Two MQ-28 Combat Drones Controlled by One Operator Aboard Australian E-7A Radar Aircraft for First Time
On June 16, 2025, two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones were controlled for the first time by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, marking a...
Rheinmetall starts German F-35 fuselage production line to strengthen European role in supply chain
On July 1, 2025, Germany’s Rheinmetall completed the construction of a €200 million production facility in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, which wil...
Norway eyes US maritime surveillance drones for Arctic patrols and real-time sea tracking
According to Defense News on July 1, 2025, Norway continues deliberations over the procurement of long-range uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for mari...
US FY2026 Budget Proposal Seeks KC-135 Stratotanker Drone Launcher Upgrades to Enhance Aerial Tanker Protection
Originally developed in the 1950s, the KC-135 Stratotanker may soon undergo a significant transformation aimed at improving its resilience in incre...
US Budget Proposal Seeks F-22 Raptor Stealth Jet Upgrades to Protect Air Dominance
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor fighter jet is confirmed to receive major upgrades under the proposed FY2026 budget plan to ensure its sustained edge...
Breaking News: Germany to Fund Production of 500 An-196 Liutyi Long-Range Drones for Ukraine in New Contract
On July 1, 2025, it was announced that Germany will fund the production of 500 An-196 Liutyi long-range drones for Ukraine through a new contract. ...