Defense News Aerospace 2025
New Viper Shield electronic warfare system allows the US-made F-16 Block 70 fighter to jam enemy missiles
As reported by the US Department of Defense on January 23, 2025, the first F-16 equipped with the Viper Shield electronic warfare package conducted...
Germany Explores its UAV Capabilities with First Flight of Heron TP Drone in Netherlands
The German Heron TP (GHTP) has conducted its first flight in Dutch airspace after receiving authorization from the Dutch Civil Aviation Authority. ...
Taiwan wants six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the US to track new Chinese stealth fighters
According to CNA on February 4, 2025, Taiwan plans to acquire six E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early warning aircraft from the United States to replace it...
Türkiye Develops an Armor-Piercing Version of MERKÜT Drone to Counter Armored Threats
On February 4, 2025, Anadolu Agency announced that Türkiye had expanded its drone capabilities with the introduction of the MERKÜT, an FPV kamikaze...
France's Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft Takes Shape as Airbus Advances A321 MPA
On February 4, 2025, Airbus announced that the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) had awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract for a risk a...
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...