Today In Defense
Last Updated: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, 7:33 PM PST
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Western Australia based Aurora Labs to 3D-print aircraft propulsion systems for Defence Department
By Australian Aviation: Aurora Labs, engaged in a $319,000 contract by the Australian Department of Defence, will build on the ongoing development of A3D’s existing micro gas turbines and support defence operations utilising unmanned aerial systems platforms.
Russia, North Korea Agree To Su-27, MiG-29 Transfer
By Aviation Week: The top U.S. officer in the Pacific says Russia has reached an agreement with North Korea to send MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter aircraft to Pyongyang.
Compromise NDAA Remains Under Cap, Blocks Select Aircraft Cuts
By Aviation Week: The House and Senate Armed Services Committees have released the compromise fiscal 2025 defense policy bill, which remains under a required spending cap despite efforts from some key lawmakers to raise the spending ceiling.
KC-135 Crews Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Supporting F-15Es During Iranian Attack on Israel
By The Aviationist: The KC-135 Stratotankers of the 134th Air Refueling Wing supported the F-15E Strike Eagles that helped defend Israel last April. On Dec. 7, 2024, at.
Syrian Air Ilyushin IL-76 has erratic flight before disappearing from tracking
By Air Data News: A strange flight by a Syrian Air Ilyushin Il-76 military transport disappeared from ADS-B tracking near Homs early on December 8.
Model of Spitfire memorial set for Southampton UK undergoes testing
By dailyecho.co.uk: The tribute Spitfire, developed by the National Spitfire Project, will be the biggest steel structure in the world when complete.
US Air Force General Kevin B. Schneider, head of Pacific Air Forces PACAF Boss: China Expanding Reach with Missiles, Tankers
By Air & Space Forces Mag: Gen. Kevin B. Schneider, head of Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), warned that China is extending the reach of its missiles and aircraft.