Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Aug- 2025 -

19 August

Ukraine Mass-Producing 3,000 Km Cruise Missile

A Ukrainian photojournalist with The Associated Press has shared a photo of an indigenously developed cruise missile, claimed to have a range of more than 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles).

19 August

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

HEKA Launches Next-Gen Systems to Improve Speed, Precision in Military Aerospace

HEKA has expanded its product portfolio, rolling out new aerospace and defense systems designed to meet today’s fast-moving operational challenges.

19 August

Rojoef Manuel

Malaysia Scraps Black Hawk Deal After King Calls Aging Helicopters ‘Flying Coffins’

The Malaysian Armed Forces has called off a plan to buy four UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters following its king’s warning over safety, according to local media.

19 August

An ATAC F-16 chase aircraft. Photo: Textron Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Fly Chase Planes for F-16 Training Under US Air Force’s FMS Program

Textron Systems has secured a contract to organize chase flights for F-16 combat aircraft training under the US Air Force’s foreign military sales program.

19 August

LtGen Cordura and MGen Ramil G Oloroso PAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command, lead the ceremonial pouring of champagne at the five newly acquired S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on August 13, 2025 at Clark Air Base, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.

Christine Casimiro

Five Black Hawk Helicopters From Lockheed Martin Join Philippine Fleet

The Philippine Air Force has formally accepted five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, following the fleet’s arrival last month.

18 August

2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) showcases the future of warfare with a lineup of drones on August 7, 2025, at Balli Army Airfield, Germany. These unmanned aerial drones enhance reconnaissance capabilities and operations efficiency, reinforcing our commitment to modernizing the battlefield. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Dylan Bailey)

Rojoef Manuel

Germany Sets 8,000 Military Drone Goal by 2029 in Modest Build-Up

Germany plans to field approximately 8,300 unmanned aerial systems by 2029, a modest goal compared to NATO allies.

18 August

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Australia, Hong Kong Join Forces on Drone Defense System That Mimics How Wolves Hunt

Researchers from Australia and Hong Kong are collaborating on a “multi-layered” defense system against the persistent threats of unmanned aerial vehicles.

15 August