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DefenseNATO launches "Eastern Sentry" mission on the eastern flank of Europe
The military activity will begin in the coming days, especially thanks to Denmark, France, UK and Germany
Today at a press conference NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, held a joint press briefing to outline NATO's response to the violation... more
AerospaceEU: General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity held today
On the future agenda of the European Union and Europe's needs in key sectors /ATTACHMENT
Today, Friday 12 September 2025, the General Assembly on Defence, Space and Cybersecurity was held at Esrin, the European Space Agency's Earth Observation Programme Centre in Italy. The event was organised... more
AirportsAirspace restrictions will also be in place in Estonia in the coming weeks
At the eastern border of the country, for airliners, sports aviation and civil drones
Following Poland and Latvia, Estonia yesterday also decided to impose restrictions on its airspace in the eastern part of the country. This measure was requested by the Estonian defense forces, Kaitsevägi,... more
AirportsRussian drones in Poland: urgent Un Security Council meeting called
According to a diplomatic source, the meeting may take place on Friday, September 12th.
"At Poland's request, an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council will be convened regarding Russia's violation of Polish airspace" the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on "X."... more
DefenseDrones in Poland. Rutte: "Last night's violation was not an isolated incident"
Polish Pm Tusk invokes Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty - VIDEO
"Last night demonstrated that we are capable of defending every inch of Nato territory, including its airspace" Nato secretary general Mark Rutte declared following the violation of Polish airspace by... more
DefenseDsei UK (3). Historic agreement for the recycling of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft
The contract aims to recover and reuse leftover materials from decommissioned airplanes
A new frontier in the management of military aerospace waste materials opened today in London, on the second day of Dsei UK 2025 (the Defence Exhibition, which concludes on September 12). Babcock International,... more
Defense"Dsei UK 2025" ongoing in London (September 9-12)
1,600 exhibitors and 90 countries represented
Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) is a biennial defence and security trade exhibition which serves as a forum between governments, national armed forces, industry, and academics, held... more
DefenseVon der Leyen: "Europe is engaged in a struggle". State of the Union address
Among the topics are war, defense, and relations with the US. 6 billion Euros for the "drone wall" with Kiev- VIDEO-ATTACHMENT
"Europe is engaged in a struggle. A struggle for a whole continent living in peace, for a free and independent Europe". These were the words with which European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen... more
AirportsPoland's airports reopen after Russian drone strike in Ukraine
Unmanned aircraft violated Polish airspace. An Italian G-550 Caew aircraft was also activated
Warsaw, Modlin, and Rzeszow airports resumed operations this morning; Lublin Airport also reopened later. As "Flightradar24" reported, at least 14 incoming flights were rerouted overnight and into the... more
DefenseEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: Paveway IV precision-guided bomb successfully integrated
Raytheon UK: will strengthen the capabilities and interoperability of NATO forces
The integration of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb onto the Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft has been successfully completed. Raytheon UK, part of defense giant RTX, announced today, saying it... more
DefensePurchase of fighter jet aircraft: Kuwait delays, Malaysia questions the deal
At stake is the supply of 8 F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornets, and the government of Kuala Lumpur is looking around...
The ongoing delays in the delivery of eight F/A-18 "Legacy" Hornet fighter jet aircraft by Kuwait are pushing the Malaysian government to reconsider its acquisition plan. The uncertainty over timing, according... more
DefenseA metal wreck with an Israeli logo was found in Sicilian waters
Satellite debris, an extra airplane fuel tank, or even a rocket? Theories are flourishing...
On Saturday afternoon, following a report, the Italian Coast Guard discovered a cylindrical metal wreck approximately 5 meters long and 1.5 meters in diameter, approximately 8 miles off Capo Ponente, between... more
DefenseA united Europe for the security of Kiev (2): what is the "steel hedgehog" for Ukraine
A hi-tech defense strategy based on the example of Taiwan
A plan that combines the defense industry, technology and European support to withstand Russia's threats more
DefenseA united Europe for Kyiv's security: 26 countries adopt a post-conflict guarantees plan
Commitment by the "Volenterosi" to security on land, sea and air, with US support. The terms of the plan
Europe has united to forge a new security pact with Ukraine. After the historic meeting at the Élysée, which saw 26 countries commit themselves (for America, present Steve Witkoff), under the leadership o... more
DefenseXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un and Pezeshkian (Iran) at the parade in Beijing with 24 other leaders
The Eastern bloc is growing, in stark contrast to the West - VIDEO
The military parade held on September 3 in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the Japanese occupation of China was the perfect opportunity for the country to send... more
DefenseChina, talks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping continue
Today the two leaders also met with the president of Mongolia
Following the meetings between the leaders of the countries belonging to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (Sco) in Tianjin, China, between August 31 and September 1 (see AVIONEWS), Vladimir Putin... more
AirportsVon der Leyen's plane hit by GPS jamming
According to the Bulgarian authorities, Russia is responsible
It was announced today that the plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered a suspected Russian jamming attack yesterday, which disabled its GPS navigation services. The... more
ConferencesSCO (2): increasingly close relations between Russia, India and China
Putin calls Modi a "dear friend" and will meet Xi Jinping several times in the coming days
On the occasion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit underway in Tianjin, China (August 31-September 1st, 2025, see AVIONEWS), Russian president Vladimir Putin met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping... more
DefenseShanghai Cooperation Organization: second day of summit underway
At the top, a new structure is being dictated on the international chessboard
The second and final day of the summit, which began yesterday, bringing together the ten members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), is taking place today at the port of Tianjin, China. This... more
AirportsTurkey closes its airspace and ports to Israeli planes and ships
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces a halt to trade/VIDEO
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced today, on the sidelines of the extraordinary parliamentary session focused on Gaza (see video below), the closure of national airspace to Israeli aircraft... more
DefenseEmbraer to promote the KC-390 aircraft at MSPO in Poland
The Defense Exhibition will take place in September (2-5)
Embraer, a global reference in aerospace, announced its debut participation at MSPO, Poland’s premier international defense industry exhibition, taking place in Kielce, September 2-5. As part of its g... more
DefenseEstonia scrambles for two Italian F-35s in response to a Russian aircraft
The operation is part of Nato's Air Policing mission to protect the Baltic regions
Nato Air Command reported that yesterday two Italian F-35 aircraft scrambled from Ämari, Estonia, to intercept a Russian aircraft. The two aircraft, belonging to the 32nd and 6th Wings, were deployed... more
DefenseSaab presents Nimbrix, its new anti-drone missile
Conceived as "fire-and-forget", it is designed to counter the growing threat of low-cost Uas
The public presentation will take place at the DSEI exhibition in London, scheduled from next September 9-12 more
AirportsRussia: airport operations fully restored
Activities suspended on Saturday due to a Ukrainian drone attack
Operations at Russian airports, which suspended operations on August 23 due to airspace security concerns related to Ukrainian attacks, have fully resumed. According to the ministry of Defense, 32 drones... more
DefenseRusso-Ukrainian War (2). Washington Summit, the diplomatic showdown
Europe united, Moscow watches cautiously
World leaders are discussing a possible peace plan. Trump and Zelensky set out divergent positions but signal openness to new negotiations more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine war: Trump’s gamble and the arduous path toward the decisive summit
Moscow and Kyiv open to dialogue, but positions remain far apart. Awaiting the three-way summit...
From the Anchorage Summit, which opened an unexpected channel, to the Washington meeting with European leaders, global diplomacy is coming back to life. The world is watching to see whether peace is truly possible. more
DefenseEmbraer Defense Europe signs strategic MoUs with Lithuanian Partners
Strengthening aerospace cooperation and innovation
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, signed today several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key Lithuanian partners, marking a significant step toward long-term cooperation in... more
DefenseThe Pentagon gives the green light to the modernization of Australian electronic warfare aircraft
A €404 million package to upgrade the MC-55A Peregrine fleet that Australia is about to receive
The delivery of the first unit, scheduled by 2025, has been postponed due to complexities in aircraft modification and certification more
DefenseA €125 Million Anti-Drone Laser: EOS secures a major contract from a NATO Country
A 100-kilowatt system is capable of neutralizing up to 20 drone aircraft per minute
The Australian company anticipates further orders and aims to become the leader in Europe in remote weapon stations more
AccidentsGhana, military helicopter crashes: 8 dead, including two ministers
The Harbin Z-9 of the Air Force was heading to an event against illegal mining /VIDEO
Among the victims are the holders of the ministries of Defense (Edward Omane Boamah) and Environment (Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed). President Mahama declares three days of national mourning more
DefenseUAS. Destinus acquires Daedalean to enhance its flight systems with AI
$225 Million Operation. The agreement aims to accelerate the development of autonomous aircraft for civilian and defense markets
Destinus Group BV, headquartered in The Netherlands, has signed a binding agreement to acquire Daedalean, a Zurich-based start-up specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for aviation. The deal,... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 1H2025 results
306 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2025.The highlights: 306 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 29.6 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.2 billionEBIT (reported) € 1.... more
DefenseLeonardo (2) to acquire Iveco Defence
Enterprise value of the transaction at EUR 1.7 billion
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for a total enterprise value of EUR 1.7 billion. The transaction will be financed through available cash resources.... more
AerospaceLeonardo: BoD approved the 1H2025 results
Order Backlog came to € 45 billion - ATTACHMENT
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved 2025 first half results.The highlights are: • Order Backlog came to € 45 b... more
DefenseZelensky intensifies the production of national drones and strengthens the air shield with partners
Crucial meetings this week for the defense and financing of UAV production, which already has French support/VIDEO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a series of key meetings this week with partner countries, aimed at boosting drone production on Ukrainian territory and strengthening the country's... more
DefenseTension in Caracas: Venezuela denounces attempted US aerial incursion
An American intelligence aircraft is accused of violating national airspace yesterday, election day
An alleged attempt to breach Venezuelan airspace by a United States intelligence aircraft has triggered a strong condemnation from the Caracas authorities. The Minister of Defense, General-in-Chief Vladimir... more
AccidentsMirage 2000 fighter jet aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force crashes
It was an accident. Pilot saved. Investigation opened on electronic failure
The aircraft was not shot down, authorities emphasize. There are no casualties or damage on the ground more
DefenseThales reports its 2025 half-year results
Order intake: €10.4 billion - ATTACHMENT
Thales’ Board of Directors met on July 22, 2025 to review the financial statements for the first half of 2025The highlights are:Order intake: €10.4 billion, down -4% (-4% on an organic basis)Sales: €10... more
DefenseBrief. Avio signs contracts worth approximately €60 million with Mbda in France
Mainly for propulsion engines and related aerodynamic surfaces for the Aster 30 defense system
News from Italy. Within the framework of the existing master contract with Mbda in France, Avio SpA has signed a production order for the supply of propulsion engines and associated aerodynamic surfaces... more
DefenseThe advanced technologies byre Leonardo applied to the naval units of the Navy
An example of this is the exercise "ASD/FS25": a team success for Italy and its NATO partners
The At Sea Demonstration / Formidable Shield 25 (ASD/FS25, from May 3 to 23) exercise took place in the North Sea. This major joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) activity is held every two... more
DefenseThe Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 opens today in the UK
Aircraft and helicopters on display and in flight. Leading industries present. Performance by the Italian PAN
Today marked the grand opening of the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("RIAT") 2025, the largest military aviation event in the world, which throughout the entire weekend, until Sunday, will transform... more
DefenseAirbus to team with US Kratos Defense, deploying German mission system
Ready for the German Air Force by 2029
Airbus Defence and Space and US based Kratos Defense and Security Solutions have entered into a partnership based on the Kratos XQ-58A Valkyrie, a flight-proven UCCA (Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft),... more
Aerospace"Golden Dome": $25 billion allocated ignite the debate on space militarization
With the approval of the financing, Trump's space missile defense project enters the operational phase
Growing concerns over costs and the imminent arms race more
DefenseGCAP Program: Italy-Japan-UK virtual meeting
Three points confirmed; announcement on JV launch last June
On July 7, 2025, the Italian Minister of Defence Guido Crosetto, his Japanese counterpart Nakatani Gen, and the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Defence John Healey took part in a videoconference m... more
DefenseUkraine strengthens air defense with the US, and military production with Denmark
They discussed it with Zelensky and Trump, as well as the co-production of drones...
...while Copenhagen opens its doors to the Ukrainian defense industry for the joint production of armaments more
AirportsMogadishu: military helicopter crashes, five victims
In the impact, the explosion of onboard munitions causes injuries on the ground /VIDEO
A Ugandan military helicopter Mil Mi-24, registration AUO-015, crashed yesterday afternoon shortly before landing at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, causing the death of five of its eight... more
AerospaceBoeing names Stephen Parker as CEO of its Defense, Space & Security
He has 37 years of experience in the giant
Boeing today announced Stephen (Steve) Parker as President and Chief Executive Officer of its Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business, effective immediately. He has served as interim leader of the Boeing... more
AerospaceAirbus DS implements new organisation
The company announced it would reduce up to 2,043 positions
The new organisation of Airbus Defence and Space comes into effect on 1 July 2025. The Division has completed all information and consultation processes on European as well as national levels for its adaptation... more
AerospaceAlaska tests long-range radar useful for "Golden Dome Shield"
It can detect missile threats from Russia and China
On Monday, June 23, the Missile Defense Agency (MISA), along with the US Space Force (the branch of the US military responsible for space operations) and the US Northern Command (one of the Department... more
DefenseNew contract Fincantieri: Italian Navy orders two new multipurpose combat ships
The vessels will replace those earmarked for Indonesia; value of the contract about EUR 700 m
Fincantieri strengthens its strategic role in the Italian Navy's fleet renewal program with a new contract for the construction of two PPA- Multipurpose Combat Ships, set to replace the vessels previously... more