Aerospace News
Russia Begins Mi-171A2 Helicopter Deliveries to Enhance Bangladesh's Aerial Security
As part of a strategic partnership between Russia and Bangladesh, the holding company Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of the Rostec conglomerate,...
Breaking News: Japan - South Korea - US Conduct First Strategic Trilateral Escort of B-1B Bombers in Indo-Pacific
On January 15, 2025, fighter aircraft from Japan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the United States conducted a joint escort flight over the Indo-...
Firestorm Labs Secures a Contract with US Air Force for its Tempest 50 Drones and Swarm Drone Projects
California-based Firestorm Labs has been awarded a $100 million contract by the US Air Force for the development and delivery of small unmanned aer...
US approves $100 million Bell 412EP transport helicopters sale to Zambia
On January 13, 2025, the United States approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Zambia for several Bell 412 Enhanced Performance (EP) Medium-L...
Philippine Air Force to create a second fighter squadron with 12 new South Korean FA-50 Block 20 light attack aircraft
As reported by Max Montero on January 15, 2025, the Philippine Department of National Defense (DND) has confirmed the acquisition of 12 additional ...
New F-35A Fighter Jets Deployment at Kadena in Japan Enhances US Combat Readiness in the Indo-Pacific Region
On January 13, 2025, F-35A Lightning IIs from the Vermont Air National Guard’s 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) arrived at Kadena Air Bas...
Saab Joins Boeing's Australian MQ-28 Ghost Bat Team to Enhance Communication with TactiCall System
On January 13, 2025, Boeing officially announced the integration of Saab into the Ghost Bat industrial team, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) under ...
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...
Analysis: Croatia Enhances Air Power Capabilities with French Rafale Fighter Jets Replacing Soviet-made MiG-21
In December 2024, Croatia’s air defense capabilities took a monumental leap forward with the arrival of eight French Dassault Rafale fighter jets a...
China proposes J-10CE fighter jets to Brazil in exchange for strategic satellite launch site access
According to information published by Veja on January 4, 2025, China offered the Brazilian government a batch of Chengdu J-10 fighter jets. Discuss...
Finland to Strengthen NATO's Air Security with Its First Air Policing Mission in Iceland
In February 2025, Finland, a new NATO member, will take a significant step in its commitment to collective security by participating for the first ...
Advanced LRASM Finds New Home on F-15E/EX fighter aircraft in Lockheed Martin Collaboration
According to information published the US Gov on January 28, 2025, the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced its intention to award...
Polish Military Secures T700 Engines for Apache helicopters Fleet Expansion
According to a PR published by GE Aerospace on January 8, 2025, the firm has secured an order for 210 T700 engines to power 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache...
Deployment of Rafale Fighters Key to Modernizing Indonesian Defense
Indonesia’s Ministry of Defense has announced plans to intensify preparations for the arrival of French-made Rafale fighter jets, a key component i...