Aerospace News
Romania tests IAR-99SM light attack aircraft armed with German IRIS-T air-to-air missile
As reported by Dacian Draco on January 13, 2025, the German IRIS-T air-to-air missile has been integrated into Romania’s IAR-99SM aircraft. One of ...
Japan Plans to Acquire Kamikaze Drones to Strengthen Its Position in East China Sea
The Japanese military is preparing to integrate kamikaze drones into its arsenal for the first time, signaling a significant evolution in its milit...
France Relies on FPV Drones to Redefine Role of Its Gazelle Combat Helicopters
While the U.S. Army canceled its latest reconnaissance and attack helicopter project in early 2024, the French Army has undertaken a strategic appr...
Despite Tensions Over Greenland United States Delivers Three New F-35A Lightning IIs to Denmark
The Danish Air Force received three new Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole fighters on January 12, 2025, marking a major milestone in it...
US Air Force deploys sixth MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to protect strategic Minuteman III nuclear missiles
On January 10, 2025, Boeing Defense announced the delivery of the sixth production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter to Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montan...
India's HAL CATS Unmanned Combat Aircraft Hits Key Milestone with Successful Engine Ground Run
On January 13, 2025, information released on the X account of LiveFist confirmed that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully complete...
Sweden Looks to Ukraine for Inspiration as It Tests New Drone Swarm Technology with Saab
According to Reuters, Sweden's Minister of Defence, Pål Jonson, announced on January 13, 2025, that the country will test a new drone swarm technol...
Production Begins on MQ-9B Drones for Canadian Armed Forces Designed for Arctic Operations
The construction of the first MQ-9B drones for the Canadian Armed Forces has begun in California, marking a milestone in the Remotely Piloted Aircr...
Baykar Enhances Drone Technologies with Kalkan VTOL Offering an Operational Range Over 100 km
On January 10, 2025, Turkish company Baykar released a video announcing the successful completion of the 54th test flight of its KALKAN VTOL (Verti...
Turkish Air Force's Anka-3 stealth drone completes first internal munition test to expand strike capabilities
On January 13, 2025, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) reported that the Anka-3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) successfully conducted its f...
Greece Redefines Strategic Balance in Mediterranean with Delivery of Final Rafale Fighter Jets
On January 9, 2025, Greece received its 24th and final Rafale F3R fighter-bomber, completing an ambitious procurement program that has significantl...
Russian troops test new transport drone named after Donald Trump
As reported by Russian Weapons on January 9, 2025, the Russian military-industrial complex has developed a tactical transport unmanned aerial vehic...