Defense News Aerospace 2025
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...