aircraft – Page 9 – The Defense Post

Nov- 2025 -

24 November

Air

Hungarian Air Force Completes C-390 Millennium Fleet With Second Embraer Delivery

Embraer has delivered the second C-390 Millennium aircraft to the Hungarian Air Force, completing the nation’s contracted fleet.

17 November

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Joby’s Turbine-Electric VTOL Aircraft Flies on Hybrid Power for First Time

Turbine-electric VTOL demonstrator is a hybrid aircraft with a turbine generator and Joby’s SuperPilot autonomy, offering extended range and higher payload.

13 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Embraer Starts Building First C-390 Millennium for Netherlands

Brazilian defense contractor Embraer has begun production of the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft for the Royal Netherlands Air Force at its facility in Gavião Peixoto, north of São Paulo.

12 November

Air

Pakistani Air Force's JF-17 Thunder (FC-1 Xiaolong or FC-1 Fierce Dragon) fighter jet performs during the 12th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China 2018, in Zhuhai city, south China's Guangdong province, 9 November 2018. JF-17 Thunder exhibited its dazzling aerial performance in front of the delegations of various air forces and aviation industries on the third day of Zhuhai Air Show in China. The breathtaking aerial display by the seasoned aerobatics pilot wing commander Zeeshan Baryar included some stunning maneuvers like the muscle climb, thunder turns, slow speed pass and inverted flight. An over fifteen minutes jaw dropping performance by Pride of The Nation, JF-17 Thunder, concluded with the trademark vertical rolls and disappearing in the blue skies of Zhuhai, leaving behind hundreds of spellbound spectators. The mesmerized audience applauded the Thundery performance as it landed back. (Photo by Shu ying / Imaginechina via AFP)

Rojoef Manuel

Azerbaijan Debuts JF-17 Thunder Jets, Becomes Fourth Global Operator

Azerbaijan displayed five newly acquired JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during its Victory Day parade, officially marking the country as the fourth operator of the China-Pakistan co-developed aircraft.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Eyes Wichita for M-346N Production Ahead of Navy Trainer Competition

Textron Aviation Defense announced plans to build its Beechcraft M-346N light aircraft in Wichita, Kansas, if it wins the US Navy’s Undergraduate Jet Training System competition.

28 October

Air

An Indian Air Force IL-78MKI aerial refueling aircraft lands at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 16, 2016. Indian Air Force airmen arrived at Eielson in preparation for RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner)

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Emerges as Sole Bidder for India’s $900M Military Tanker Aircraft Deal

Israel Aircraft Industries is poised to secure a contract worth about $905.7 million to convert six commercial planes into Indian Air Force refueling aircraft.

28 October

Air

Three U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 30 aircraft from the 80th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over South Korea during a training mission on Jan. 9, 2008. The squadron will be upgrading to F-16 Block 40 aircraft under the common configuration implementation program, which increases mission capability and combat readiness by utilizing newer airframes and avionics. (DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton T. Burris, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

Korean Air, Lockheed Martin to Maintain US Military Aircraft in Asia

Korean Air has signed a partnership framework with Lockheed Martin to maintain and repair American military aircraft stationed across the Indo-Pacific.

24 October

Air

Three French Air and Space Force Dassault Rafales fly in formation behind a U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 20, 2025. The U.S. participated in a multinational exercise with the French Air Force to strengthen partner integration and foreign relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

Rojoef Manuel

France Clarifies Rafale Jet Expansion After Budget Sparks Confusion

France has confirmed it does not plan a massive expansion of its Rafale fighter jet fleet, saying its goal remains 225 aircraft and not 286, as some reports have claimed.

23 October

Air

FA-50 Fighting Eagles. Photo: Korea Aerospace Industries

Rojoef Manuel

Hanwha Signs Deal With GE Aerospace for S. Korea Jet, Helicopter Engines

Hanwha Aerospace has signed an agreement with GE Aerospace to buy new engine kits for South Korea’s homegrown fighter aircraft and helicopters, according to local media.

23 October

Air

Pictured are Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast over the UK before its forthcoming retirement. Three RAF Hercules C130 aircraft have conducted a tour of the UK as a farewell tour ahead of their withdrawal from service at the end of June. The trio departed RAF Brize Norton at 10am, performing a set of flypasts across all four countries in the UK before returning to Brize Norton in the early evening. The first Hercules arrived at Marshalls of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Rojoef Manuel

Marshall Aerospace to Overhaul 12 Ex-British C-130Js for Turkish Air Force

Turkey has signed a multi-year contract with Marshall Aerospace to maintain and upgrade 12 former Royal Air Force C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft acquired from the UK.

Trends Shaping the Defense World

JOIN 100,000+ FOR DEFENSE NEWS, TRENDS & INSIGHTS