Aerospace News
Iran claims unmanned Qaher-313 stealth fighter jet completes first flight tests
According to the Tehran Times on December 14, 2024, Iran’s domestically produced Qaher stealth fighter jet completed its first flight tests in an u...
United Kingdom sends two Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Türkiye ahead of possible acquisition
As reported by Restitutor Orientis on December 18, 2024, two Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets from the Royal Air Force (RAF) landed at Murted Air B...
Denmark delivers first F-16B training airframe to Argentina for pilot and crew instruction
On December 19, 2024, the Defense Minister of Argentina, Luis Petri, announced that the Argentine Air Force (FAA) took delivery of its first F-16B ...
US Navy to receive new E-130J TACAMO aircraft for vital communication with US Nuclear Forces
On December 18, 2024, Northrop Grumman was awarded a $3.549 billion contract to serve as the prime contractor for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft p...
United States tests Kratos Thanatos stealth drone for autonomous strike and intelligence-gathering missions
On December 11, 2024, the US company Kratos Defense and Security Solutions announced the successful first flight of its Thanatos stealth Uncrewed C...
RAZOR P100 VTOL Aircraft achieves milestone: Mayman Aerospace completes Flight Test
According to information published by Times Aerospace on December 5, 2024, Mayman Aerospace, a key player under the UAE EDGE Group/SDF, has achieve...
US Enhances B-52J Heavy Bomber Combat Capabilities with Next-Gen Rolls-Royce F130 Engine
On December 18, 2024, Rolls-Royce announced a major milestone in the U.S. Air Force’s B-52J modernization program. The company confirmed the succes...
Breaking News: Boeing rolls out first Lot 2 F-15EX Eagle II EX9 fighter jet for US Air Force flight testing
American Company Boeing Defense has announced a significant advancement in its F-15EX Eagle II program. On December 16, 2024, the company reported ...
Saab prepares Gripen jet successor with stealth fighters and AI-powered drones
As reported by SVT Nyheter on December 12, 2024, Saab is advancing preparations for Sweden's next-generation fighter jet as the JAS 39 Gripen nears...
Boeing completes final tests of T-7A Red Hawk Jet Trainer before Full-Scale Production
On December 13, 2024, Boeing successfully completed the first flight of the fifth and final Engineering Manufacturing Development (EMD) T-7A Red Ha...
India to Strengthen Its Combat Air Power with New Locally-made Su-30MKI Fighter Jets
On December 13, 2024, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced the signing of a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the productio...
Namibia becomes first foreign operator of China’s Y-9E transport aircraft
On December 16, 2024, the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), through its subsidiary Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation (SAC), delivered two Y...
Romania strengthens 48th Fighter Squadron with additional ex-Norwegian F-16 jets
On December 13, 2024, the Romanian Ministry of Defence announced that three F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased by Romania from Norway landed a...
Poland to Enhance NATO Logistical Combat Capabilities Through Airbus C-295M Upgrades
On December 13, 2024, a contract to modernize Poland’s fleet of C-295M CASA transport aircraft was signed at the headquarters of Airbus Defence and...
Philippines Boosts Air Power with New S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters to Counter China in Disputed Waters
On December 9, 2024, a batch of five Sikorsky PZL Mielec S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters arrived in the Philippines. This delivery is p...
Portugal becomes first European operator of Brazilian A-29N Super Tucano light attack aircraft
On December 12, 2024, the Portuguese government announced its decision to acquire 12 Embraer A-29N Super Tucano light attack aircraft for €200 mill...
Global Combat Air Programme leads Europe’s sixth-generation fighter race as rival project delays
On December 13, 2024, BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co. Ltd. (JAIEC) announced the formation of a j...
Netherlands orders US-made AIM-120D3 air-to-air missiles for new F-35 fleet
On December 6, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands, involving up to 226 AIM-120D-3 Ad...
Bahrain Increases National Security with Advanced Airbus H145 Helicopters
On December 16, 2024, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior signed a significant contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of nine H145 helicop...
Kh-101 Missile: A Threat in Ukraine's Conflict Targeting Strategic Infrastructure
The Kh-101 missile has rapidly become a cornerstone of Russia’s strategy in the Ukraine conflict, representing a new tier of precision-guided weapo...
Slovakia Picks Embraer C-390 to Replace Old Soviet-Era Transport Aircraft
On December 10, 2024, the Slovak Ministry of Defense signed a letter of intent to purchase three C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft from ...
US Upgrades Japan’s F-15J Fighter Jets to Counter China Threats
On December 10, 2024, the United States Department of Defense announced the awarding of a $450.5 million contract to Boeing to modernize Japan’s F-...
Japan selects US-made T-6 Texan II as new trainer aircraft to replace locally-made Fuji T-7
Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on November 29, 2024, the selection of the Textron Aviation Defense Beechcraft T-6 Texan II turboprop a...
Argentine Upgrades Air Defense Capabilities With Delivery of First Former Danish F-16 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft
On December 4, 2024, Argentina took a significant step in modernizing its air defense with the arrival of its first F-16 fighter jet, transported f...
French Aarok MALE Drone Secures Its First Contract with Ministry of Armed Forces
The Aarok, a French MALE (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone developed by Turgis & Gaillard, has reached a critical milestone with the awarding ...