Aerospace News
United States Increases Its Presence in Middle East with Deployment of F-22A Raptors and F-35Cs
The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, announced a reinforcement of the American military presence in the Middle East to support the defense of Is...
Argentine Navy Plans Flight Test for Modernized Super Étendard
In a recent interview, Argentine Navy Chief of General Staff Rear Admiral Carlos María Allievi confirmed that the Argentine Navy plans "at least on...
US Congress Debates Future of F-22 Block 20 as NGAD Program Pauses
As the US Air Force considers its next steps for the manned Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter in light of a "pause" announced this week ...
US approves sale of 12 AH-1Z attack helicopters to Slovakia
On July 31, 2024, the US State Department approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Slovakia involving twelve AH-1Z attack helicopters, related...
General Atomics Wins Contract for Red 5 Project to Develop Advanced Air-to-Air Autonomy on MQ-20 Avenger
On July 31, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced it had been awarded a $98 million contract to serve as the Lead Sys...
Russia's future PAK DA Poslannik stealth bomber to carry 30 tons of nuclear and hypersonic missiles
On July 31, 2024, detailed information surfaced on Russian social media about the PAK DA "Poslannik," Russia's newest strategic bomber. This aircra...
US Pauses 6th Gen Air Dominance Program to Reassess Strategic Direction
The US Air Force is pausing the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program to reassess its strategy and direction, as announced by Secretary Fran...
Indonesian Military Strengthens Defense with Purchase of Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The Indonesian Air Force, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Marshal Mohammad Tonny Harjono, announced the plan to acquire Bayraktar TB2 drones...
A US Marine Corps Squadron Achieves Initial Operational Capability with its Multi-role F-35C Aircraft
The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, part of Marine Aircraft Group 11 within the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, declared initial operational c...
Thales and Garuda Aerospace Collaborate to Enhance Secure Drone Operations in India
On July 30, 2024, Thales and Indian drone manufacturer Garuda Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the development of th...
Australia Welcomes First MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
On July 31, 2024, the Australian government officially unveiled Australia’s first MQ-4C Triton Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, dubbed ‘AUS 1’. Th...
NATO Selects Airbus to Pilot Next-Generation Multi-Role Rotorcraft Study Project
Airbus Helicopters has been selected by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to lead a crucial concept study for the Next Generation Roto...