Aerospace News
Peru confirms purchase of 24 Swedish Gripen E/F fighter jets over French Rafale and US F-16
As reported by Peru21 on July 2, 2025, the Peruvian government, under President Dina Boluarte, has confirmed its decision to acquire 24 Gripen E fi...
Two MQ-28 Combat Drones Controlled by One Operator Aboard Australian E-7A Radar Aircraft for First Time
On June 16, 2025, two in-flight MQ-28 Ghost Bat drones were controlled for the first time by a single operator onboard an E-7A Wedgetail, marking a...
Rheinmetall starts German F-35 fuselage production line to strengthen European role in supply chain
On July 1, 2025, Germany’s Rheinmetall completed the construction of a €200 million production facility in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, which wil...
Norway eyes US maritime surveillance drones for Arctic patrols and real-time sea tracking
According to Defense News on July 1, 2025, Norway continues deliberations over the procurement of long-range uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for mari...
US FY2026 Budget Proposal Seeks KC-135 Stratotanker Drone Launcher Upgrades to Enhance Aerial Tanker Protection
Originally developed in the 1950s, the KC-135 Stratotanker may soon undergo a significant transformation aimed at improving its resilience in incre...
US Budget Proposal Seeks F-22 Raptor Stealth Jet Upgrades to Protect Air Dominance
Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor fighter jet is confirmed to receive major upgrades under the proposed FY2026 budget plan to ensure its sustained edge...
Breaking News: Germany to Fund Production of 500 An-196 Liutyi Long-Range Drones for Ukraine in New Contract
On July 1, 2025, it was announced that Germany will fund the production of 500 An-196 Liutyi long-range drones for Ukraine through a new contract. ...
Russia’s new low-cost kamikaze drone reportedly used for the first time in Ukraine strike
On June 30, 2025, Russian forces reportedly employed a new type of low-cost kamikaze drone to strike the northeastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, ac...
France replaces US-made KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft with European A330 MRTT for independent air refueling capacity
On June 30, 2025, the French Air and Space Force officially retired its last three KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Airbase 125 in Istres-Le Tubé, n...
Brazil supplies first A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft to Paraguay for anti-trafficking missions
On June 30, 2025, the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) received four A-29 Super Tucano light attack and training aircraft from Embraer during a ceremony ...
U.S. Eyes External Fuel Tanks for F-35s to Strengthen Long-Range Operations Capability
On June 26, 2025, the US Air Force’s FY2026 budget request confirmed plans to reintroduce external fuel tanks for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter und...
Airbus to increase A400M payload capacity to cover a wider range of civilian and military missions
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space confirmed plans to raise the certified payload of the A400M Atlas from 37 tonnes to 40 tonnes....
Breaking News: Romania Awards €1.9 Billion Short Range Air Defense Contract to Israel’s Rafael
On July 1, 2025, Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems was officially selected as the winning contractor for Romania’s Very Short and Short Rang...
Poland enhances combat capability of FA-50 light attack aircraft with AIM-9L Sidewinder missiles
According to information published by the Polish Ministry of National Defence on June 30, 2025, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Polish Minister of...
Breaking News: Norway deploys its F-35 Fighter Jets to Poland to Counter Intensified Russian Maneuvers
On 30 June 2025, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence confirmed Norway’s decision to deploy its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets to Pol...
China modernizes naval electronic warfare tactics with new J-15DT fighter jet to match US EA-18G Growler
As reported by Rupprecht Deino on June 18, 2025, the J-15DT, a carrier-based electronic warfare variant of the Shenyang J-15 multirole fighter, see...
Breaking News: Türkiye Gains UK Backing for Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter Jets Acquisition Deal
According to information published by the Hürriyet Daily News on June 30, 2025, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced the United Kingdom’...
Breaking News: U.S. Marine VMFA 224 replaces F/A-18D fighter jets with F-35B gaining stealth power
According to information published by the U.S. Marine Corps on June 27, 2025, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 has officially been re...
Airbus develops new A400M variant to coordinate drone strikes with Europe’s future sixth-generation fighter jet
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Airbus Defence and Space confirmed the development of a new variant of the A400M military transport aircraft to support...
Türkiye’s Baykar Kemankeş-1 Loitering Munition Adds Air-to-Air Strike Role to Drone Warfare
On June 28, 2025, Baykar Türkiye’s Kemankeş 1 Loitering Munition Expands Air Defense Concept with Akıncı Air-to-Air Test. In a remarkable demonstra...
Intelligence: Iran Seeks to Acquire Chinese J-10C Fighter Jets to Counter Israeli F-35I Superiority
According to information published by several Arabic media outlets on June 27, 2025, the Iranian Defense Minister recently visited China and initia...
Breaking News: U.S. to invest €3.1 bn to continue production of Boeing F-15EX fighter jets to boost Air Force capability
According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on June 26, 2025, senior U.S. military and defense leaders presented the natio...
Breaking News: U.S. Alabama Air National Guard begins A-10 Thunderbolt II replacement with F-35A fighter jets
According to information published by the U.S. Moody Air Force Base on June 18, 2025, two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from the 187th Fighter Wi...
Exclusive: Australian MQ-28A unmanned combat aircraft completes test for teaming with manned fighter jets
Exercise Carlsbad, held in April 2025 at RAAF Base Tindal in Australia's Northern Territory, marked a major advancement in the Royal Australian Air...
Exclusive: South Korea tests new KALCM air-launched cruise missile with over 500 km strike range
According to information published by the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) on June 25, 2025, South Korea successfully...