Fuel tank from F-16 fighter jet falls in residential area near Eglin Air Force Base
A fuel tank from a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet fell in a residential area in Niceville, Florida,…
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US Army awards Airbus US Space & Defense $315M contract for UH-72 Lakota Support
Airbus US Space & Defense has been awarded a $315M contract by the US Army for support services…
Military and civilian air assets scramble to stop California fires
The huge fires devastating parts of Los Angeles, California, have prompted the activation of numerous air assets in order…
Australian Air Force, Navy, celebrate parallel training, joint pilot graduation
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) are celebrating a joint pilot graduation…
Marshall Aerospace lands MRO contract extension for Danish and Norwegian C-130Js
Marshall Aerospace has announced contract extensions to continue providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for eight Lockheed…
Philippines to get six A-29 Super Tucanos after retiring old Broncos, choppers
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is set to acquire six new A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, as…
Ukraine targets multiple fronts in Russia’s Kursk with new attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a series of new attacks in the Kursk region, catching Russian…
Biden administration proposes $8 billion arms sale to Israel
In a move reinforcing its support for Israel, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has notified Congress…
US State Dept. approves $3.64B sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Japan
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment…
Australian Air Force to develop training system for uncrewed aircraft systems
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Warfare Centre’s Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN) has identified that a…
A historic first: Ukrainian naval drone downs a Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopter
Ukraine made history on December 31, 2024, when one of its naval drones downed a Russian Mil Mi-8…
Embraer sells four A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to new African customer
Embraer has sold four A-29 Super Tucanos to a new customer based in Africa, bringing the total number…
AeroTime’s top defense aviation news of 2024
Global tensions have made for a busy year for the AeroTime defense team. From the ongoing war in…
Weaponized Airbus A350: The defense systems of Germany’s ‘Air Force One’
The Airbus A350 is becoming a common sight at international airports as airlines build up their fleets of…
Embraer confirms new firm order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft
Embraer has confirmed a new firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft…
Austria selects Leonardo M-346FA jets as successor to Saab 105 fleet
Austria has decided to procure twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets to replace the retired Saab 105 training aircraft as…
Iraq to purchase KUH-1 Surion helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries
South Korean defense firm and manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced the signing of a KRW 136…
China tests out 2 ‘flying wing’ 6th generation fighter jets on Boxing Day
While much of the world was recovering from Christmas Day overindulgence, China was offering a glimpse of not…