Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

Jan- 2025 -

28 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Orders Planning for ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield for US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to start planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the US.

27 January

Inder Singh Bisht

Canadian Firm Develops World’s First Balloon-Launched High-Alt Drone

Landing Zones Canada has flight tested the world's first high-altitude balloon-launched payload delivery system.

27 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Argentina Receives Second Beechcraft TC-12B Huron Aircraft

The Argentine Navy has received its second Beechcraft TC-12B Huron aircraft to enhance operational capabilities and naval patrols.

27 January

Giulia Bernacchi

Greece Receives 30th Upgraded F-16 Viper From Lockheed Martin

American firm Lockheed Martin has delivered the 30th upgraded F-16 Viper to the Hellenic Air Force to enhance its combat capabilities.

24 January

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Unveils Poseidon H10 MkIII Drone for Advanced Reconnaissance

Ukraine has unveiled its advanced Poseidon H10 MkIII drone, designed to enhance reconnaissance capabilities on the battlefield.

24 January

De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliner

Rojoef Manuel

Dash Airliners to Join Canadian Air Force’s Modern Training Fleet

SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace have procured three De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program.

24 January

The MUH-1 Marineon Marine Utility Helicopter. Image: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

South Korean Marineon Attack Helicopter Prototype Takes Maiden Flight

South Korea has completed the initial flight of its MAH Marineon amphibious assault helicopter prototype in Sacheon, Gyeongnam.

24 January

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.

24 January