Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Nov- 2024 -

25 November

EuroDASS Unveils Next-Gen Eurofighter EW Capabilities

The EuroDASS consortium has unveiled details about the Eurofighter Typhoon’s next-gen Praetorian defensive suite following the completion of concept work and technology flight trials.

25 November

Giulia Bernacchi

Italy Conducts Air-to-Ground Training at Lithuanian Base for First Time

Italy has deployed its Eurofighter Typhoons for air-to-ground training activities at Šiauliai military base in Lithuania for the first time.

25 November

Joe Saballa

US Military Confirms First Combat Use of F-35C Fighter Jets in Yemen

The US military has announced the first official combat use of its F-35C Lightning II fighter aircraft, targeting Houthi positions in Yemen.

23 November

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a press conference

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Seeking New Air Defense Systems After Latest Russian Strike: Zelensky

Ukraine is asking its Western partners for updated air defense systems after Russia fired an ultra-fast ballistic missile at the city of Dnipro, President Zelensky said.

22 November

Joe Saballa

UK to Phase Out Warships, Choppers, and Drones in Sweeping Defense Cuts

The UK has unveiled plans to decommission Royal Navy warships, helicopters, and drones to free up budget for other key defense initiatives.

22 November

A black F-35 fighter jet plane is seen grounded, facing the viewer. The area it is in is snowy, with the ground completely covered in white snow. The background is a forest of snow-covered trees. The background on the back of the plane is blurred, presumably due to the heat distortion emitted by the plane.

Christine Casimiro

ICEYE Leads Consortium to Enhance Finland’s Space-Enabled ISR Capabilities

Finland has appointed ICEYE to lead a consortium that will enhance the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities of its F-35 program.

22 November

L-159E Honey Badger. Photo: Draken Europe

Rojoef Manuel

Draken to Provide Honey Badger ‘Red Team’ Fleet for Dutch Air Force Training

Draken has agreed to deliver its L-159E Honey Badger threat replication fleet to support the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s training programs.

22 November

Rojoef Manuel

General Atomics Completes Tests of New Gray Eagle 25M Engine

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has finalized the qualification trials of its new 200-horsepower heavy fuel engine for the Gray Eagle 25M unmanned aerial system in El Mirage, California.

22 November