Defense News Aerospace 2025
Belgium Prepares Future of Its Air Defense with Two Newly Delivered F-35 Fighter Jets
The ongoing delivery of F-35 fighter jets to Belgium is steadily advancing, reinforcing the modernization of the Air & Space Component. The arrival...
Colombia Signs New Defense Contract with Israel for Kfir Aircraft
In contrast to previous statements by Colombian President Gustavo Petro regarding the suspension of defense and security relations with Israel, the...
Flash News: Netherlands to Deliver New Batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in 2025
On January 31, 2025, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed that the Netherlands will deliver another batch of F-16 fighter jets to Ukr...
Baykar Sets Up Strategic Drone Maintenance Hub in Morocco Expanding African Reach
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has established a subsidiary in Morocco to set up a maintenance facility for the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) ...
Malaysia awaits final US approval to complete the purchase of 30 F/A-18 Hornet fighters from Kuwait
As reported by Astro Awani on February 1, 2025, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) is expected to finalize the acquisition of 30 used F/A-18C/D H...
France Turns to Its Automotive Industry for Military Drone Production
Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine and rising tensions in Europe, France is seeking to adapt its defense industry to meet new battlefield requiremen...
Dassault Aviation Albatros Takes First Flight Enhancing French Maritime Surveillance
On Friday, January 24, 2025, the first prototype of the Dassault Aviation Albatros successfully completed its maiden flight from Bordeaux-Mérignac ...
Exclusive: US Ambitious Goal to Procure 2,456 F-35 Fighter Jets for US Air Force - US Marine Corps - US Navy
The U.S. government’s objective of procuring 2,456 F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy marks a monu...
French Army Explores New Logistic Approach in Contested Zones with Airbus A400M Supply Glider Airdrop Tests
The Airbus A400M Atlas, already tested for drone airdrops, is set to explore a new logistical capability with the deployment of supply gliders. Fac...
Flash News: NORAD Deploys US and Canadian Jets to Monitor Russian Aircraft in Arctic Amid Growing Global Interest
According to a statement released by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on January 30, 2025, U.S. and Canadian fighter jets were ...
Breaking News: Poland Achieves Milestone as First Pilot Takes Control of US F-35 Fighter Jet at Fort Smith US Air Base
According to information from Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, the Deputy Prime Minister of Poland, shared via his official X account on January 31, 2025...