Global tensions have made for a busy year for the AeroTime defense team. From the ongoing war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza to new aircraft orders and old aircraft retirements, it’s been a year packed with defense aviation news.

Here are some of the key trends and stories that shaped defense aviation news in 2024.

Ukraine finally gets its F-16s

One of the most significant milestones in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine by Russia was the delivery of the first F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in August 2024. AeroTime’s Editor-in-chief and resident defense expert Clement Charpentreau noted,

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