Defense News Aerospace 2025
Russia completes delivery of six Su-30SME fighters to Myanmar for counter-insurgency operations
As reported by TSAMTO on December 28, 2024, Russia has completed the delivery of six Su-30SME multirole fighter aircraft to the Myanmar Air Force u...
Hürjet Aircraft at the Core of Spain-Turkiye Fighter Training Partnership
According to information published by the Spanish government on December 20, 2024, Spain and Turkey have formalized an agreement aimed at advancing...
Babcock Acquires 11 L-39 Albatros Aircraft to Enhance Fighter Pilot Training in France
The British company Babcock announced on December 19, 2024, the acquisition of 11 L-39 “Albatros” aircraft from Apache Aviation. This initiative ai...
Iran to Enter Russian Su-35 Fighter Jets into Service by 2025 Strengthening Air Power
Based on a report from the Iran Observer X account on January 4, 2025, Iran is preparing to integrate Russia's cutting-edge Su-35 fighter jets into...
BREAKING NEWS: France to Deliver First Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets to Ukraine by March 2025
The first batch of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets, donated by France to Ukraine, is expected to arrive by the end of February or the beginning of Marc...
Japan Set to Enhance Air Combat Capabilities with Acquisition of US AMRAAM Air-to-Air Missile Deal
On January 2, 2025, The U.S. State Department authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Japan for a significant purch...
Czech Republic Accelerates F-35A Integration to Replace Gripens Fitghters and Modernize Its Air Force
In 2024, the Czech Air Force took a significant strategic step with the acquisition and ongoing integration of fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II ...
US Air Force Tests Operational Capabilities of MQ-9 Reaper in Austere Environments
Exercise Reaper Castillo, conducted from November 4 to December 18, 2024, by the 65th Special Operations Squadron, highlighted the MQ-9 Reaper's ca...
Three Next-Gen U.S. B-21 Raider Strategic Stealth Bombers Active in Test Campaign
According to information published on the X Account of AirPower 2.0 (MIL_STD), on December 31, 2024, the United States Air Force's next-generation ...
French Armed Forces Use MQ-9A Reaper Drone for First Time in Operation Chammal in Syria
On December 29, 2024, the French Armed Forces marked a significant milestone in their operations against Daesh in Syria by deploying an MQ-9A Reape...