Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jul- 2025 -

31 July

From Comms to Counter-Drone: Aselsan Introduces ‘Next-Gen’ Tactical Systems

Turkish defense firm Aselsan has unveiled a new lineup of tactical systems at IDEF 2025, aiming to bridge critical gaps in modern threat defense.

31 July

The M-364N aircraft. Photo: Textron Aviation Defense

Rojoef Manuel

Textron, Leonardo Pitch M-346N as Next US Navy Trainer Jet

Textron and Leonardo have teamed up to offer the Beechcraft M-346N light aircraft for the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System program.

30 July

The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Mission Seven successfully landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, March 7, 2025. The X-37B landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, to exercise the service's ability to recover the spaceplane across multiple sites. (U.S. Space Force courtesy photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Preps Secretive X-37B for 8th Mission With Quantum Sensor, Laser Comms Test

Boeing is preparing the US Space Force’s X-37B orbital test vehicle for its next mission, scheduled to launch next month from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

29 July

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Raytheon Rolls Out Next-Gen Targeting System for US Navy Helicopters

RTX’s Raytheon has launched a high-definition targeting system designed to boost visibility and speed up decision-making for US Navy helicopter crews operating in high-risk zones.

29 July

A soldier deploying an unmanned aerial system. Photo: Ukrainian Ministry of Defence

Rojoef Manuel

33,000 AI Drone Strike Kits Headed to Ukraine in Pentagon Deal

US-German autonomous software company Auterion has just scored a Pentagon contract to deliver 33,000 AI strike kits for Ukrainian drones, boosting Kyiv’s fight against Russia.

28 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Revives Ground-Based Air Defense With VL MICA Procurement

Denmark has contracted MBDA France to supply a pair of VL (vertically launched) MICA air defense systems.

28 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Hensoldt to Deliver Additional Air Defense Radars to Ukraine for $400M

German sensor solutions provider Hensoldt has been contracted to supply additional air defense radars to Ukraine.

28 July

Ethan M. Encarnacion

UK ‘Spy Balloons’ Fly as Constellation for First Time, Break Into Stratosphere

The UK Ministry of Defence has successfully flown a group of uncrewed surveillance balloons into the stratosphere.

28 July

Rojoef Manuel

US, Seoul Launch MRO Pact for American Chinooks in S. Korea

The US and South Korea have agreed to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul for US Army Chinook heavy lift helicopters based in the East Asian country using local defense contractors.

28 July