Aerospace News
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...