Defense News Aerospace 2025
Taurus KEPD-350 Missile Soon to Be Operational on Swedish Gripen Fighter Jets Enabling Long-Range Precision Strikes
Sweden has initiated negotiations with Germany to integrate the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile into its fleet of Saab JAS39 Gripen C/D...
US Marine Corps tests British Meteor missile on F-35B stealth fighter to expand long-range air combat capabilities
As reported by the Royal Air Force on February 28, 2025, a US Marine Corps F-35B has conducted its first test flights with the Meteor beyond-visual...
Flash News: US Air Force Completes Successful Operational Flight Tests with New Boeing MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopter
Citing information published on February 27, 2025, on Boeing Defense X account, the U.S. Air Force has successfully completed its Initial Operation...
Arrival of F-35 Flight Simulators Enhances Pilot Training in Belgium
The first F-35 flight simulators have arrived at the Florennes Air Base, marking an important step in preparing Belgian pilots for the advanced fig...
Portugal to purchase more UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the US
According to Paulo Mata, on February 26, 2025, Portugal will purchase five new UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for the Portuguese Army's Support, Prot...
US Air Force Tests B-2 Spirit Bombers Capabilities in Contested Environment as Tensions Rise in Pacific
Exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-1 showcased the strategic capabilities of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, a key asset in U.S. deterrence operations. This l...
US Air Force Equips F-16 Fighter Jets with Harpoon Missiles Expanding Naval Strike Capabilities
On February 27, 2025, the U.S. Air Force took a significant step in rapidly integrating weapon systems by conducting a test at Nellis Air Force Bas...
Belgian Air Force Performs Inaugural Flight of Its First MQ-9B SkyGuardian in US
The Belgian Air Force has reached a major milestone by successfully carrying out the first flight of its very first MQ-9B SkyGuardian, an unmanned ...
Lockheed Martin Introduces AI-driven Counter-Drone Technology to Accelerate Threat Response
As the threat posed by small unmanned aerial systems continues to grow, Lockheed Martin introduced on February 27, 2025, an innovative solution des...
Poland’s first locally produced Leonardo AW149 leaves assembly line to replace aging Soviet-era helicopters
As reported by Wiktor Sawicki on February 27, 2025, the first AW149 helicopter has rolled off the assembly line in Świdnik, Poland, marking a miles...
Integris and QinetiQ to improve the protection of the US Army's future assault helicopter
On February 25, 2025, Integris Composites and QinetiQ US entered a partnership to contribute to the survivability of the U.S. Army's Future Long Ra...
South Korea Takes Lead in Drone and Electronic Warfare at Drone Show Korea 2025
The Drone Show Korea 2025, taking place from February 26 to 28 at BEXCO, Busan, is Asia’s most significant event dedicated to drones and autonomous...