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IndustryNATO orders two additional A-330 MRTT aircraft
And it welcomes Sweden and Denmark to its fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered two additional A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, increasing the Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) to 12 airplanes. The two additional... more
Civil aviationRemotely piloted aircraft. Surge in costs for drones in the USA
Chinese restrictions cause key component prices to triple. And after the tariff war?
A drastic decline has been recorded in Chinese exports of sensors, engines, and essential parts for UAVs following Beijing’s regulations of September 2024, with significant repercussions on the American market more
Curiosities80th since the end of World War II: China announces an unprecedented parade
It will take place on September 3rd, and will demonstrate its strength by showcasing its most advanced military technologies
Beijing will on this occasion receive a visit from Putin, in a geopolitical climate that today sees the Dragon maintaining a position of active "neutrality" but with growing global assertiveness more
AirlinesIsrael partially reopens Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" airport
Priority to repatriations, with strict security restrictions. Today Arkia has scheduled 3 flights to Athens, Rome, and Larnaca
After more than a week of near-total closure due to the escalation of conflict in the region, Tel Aviv's "Ben Gurion" International Airport has resumed operations on a limited basis. The decision, announced... more
AirportsIsrael launches air raids on six Iranian military airports
Idf claims attack on key Iranian Air Force infrastructures; aircraft and helicopters destroyed
Among others, attack helicopters AH-1, fighters F-14 and F-5, an aerial refuelling aircraft, landing runways, refuelling systems, and underground bunkers used by the Iranian armed forces were targeted more
IndustryGcap: jv launched to develop new generation combat aircraft
The industrial partners of the programme have an equal part
Marco Zoff will be the first Chief Executive Officer of the joint-venture more
ConferencesEasa and Iata: plan presented to mitigate risks of Gnss interference
Four key points to reduce accidents in the Global navigation satellite system
Easa, the European union aviation safety agency, and Iata, the International air transport association, have published a comprehensive plan to mitigate risks from Global navigation satellite system (Gnss)... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (12): Lithuania selects Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as its military transport aircraft
The purchase of three units is planned to strengthen the country's operational readiness
The National Defence Ministry of Lithuania has announced in a statement that Embraer’s C-390 Millennium has been selected as the country's next-generation military transport aircraft. This strategic d... more
ConferencesParis-Le Bourget (11): cooperation agreement between Leonardo and Avioane Craiova
Important step forward in strengthening the industrial collaboration between the two companies
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22), Leonardo and Avioane Craiova announced the signing of a "Technological and Industrial Cooperation Agreement", marking a significant step forward in strengthening industrial... more
Civil defenseParis Airshow (7). Leonardo and Bombardier Defense sign MoU in MMA market
Aramco acquires C-27J aircraft to respond to firefighting in Saudi Arabia - PHOTO
At the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) Leonardo and Bombardier Defense announced they’re entering into a collaboration phase to explore new opportunities in the Maritime MMA (Multi-Mission Aircraft) capability m... more
DefenseLe Bourget (6). The Netherlands enhance C-390 Millennium aircraft capability
Agreement signed with Embraer for aeromedical evacuation systems intended for the RN Air Force fleet - VIDEO
Embraer and the Netherlands have signed a historic contract today for the supply of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force's C-390 Millennium aircraft fleet.... more
DefenseParis Airshow (4). France and Spain renew commitment to the A-400M aircraft programme
With advanced deliveries and future developments
Airbus and OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation) have reached an agreement with the A-400M launch Nations to secure production for the programme for the foreseeable future, improve the cost... more
Fair and showsParis Airshow (3). Portugal announces decision to acquire sixth KC-390 aircraft
And inclusion of ten new purchase options
Embraer, a global reference in the aerospace industry, announced yesterday during the 55th edition of the "Paris Air Show" (June 16-22) that the Portuguese State has decided to acquire a sixth KC-390 "Millennium"... more
Fair and shows"Le Bourget": ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the air show (June 16-22)
With its seventy years of experience in the electromagnetic spectrum
ELT Group participates in the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show, which takes place in Le Bourget, Paris, between 16 and 22 June (Hall 1 - E296). With seventy years of experience in the electromagnetic... more
DefenseIsrael attack (5): Iranian military leadership decapitated in air raids
Struck not only nuclear facilities and military sites, but also residences of high-ranking officers
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a critical point with the large-scale military operation conducted by Israel against Iran in the early hours of today, Friday, June 13, 2025. The Israeli Defense... more
AirportsIsrael attack (4): Tabriz airport hit, Iran
Explosions also in East Azerbaijan
Israel launched its sixth attack today against Iran in the northwestern area of Tabriz. The international airport, the main one in the city, was also hit. There are at least three victims, in addition... more
DefenseIsrael attack (2). Netanyahu: "Iran is working on a plan to destroy us"
Khamenei's Response: "That Zionist Regime should expect severe punishment" - VIDEO
In the early hours of the morning, prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu commented on the military operation conducted by Israel to "push back the Iranian threat" to the survival of the country, an operation... more
AirportsIsrael attacks the heart of Iran's nuclear program
Iran responds with 100 drones against enemy State
Israel launched attacks against Iran overnight, targeting the heart of the Iranian nuclear program: explosions were reported in the capital Tehran and other areas of the country, including residential... more
DefenseThe M-345 aircraft enters service with the Italian Air Force
The new trainer replaces the MB-339 and strengthens Italy's leadership in top gun training
Today, June 12, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the Italian Air Force with the official introduction of the M-345 (designated T-345A by the Armed Force) into the training fleet for military pilots. Entering... more
DefenseReduction in F-35 aircraft orders: new budget strategies for US Defense
Redistribution of funds and impacts on the production lines of the program
The US Department of Defense recently informed Capitol Hill of a significant reduction in orders for F-35 fighter jets destined for the United States Air Force (USAF), marking a contraction from 48 to... more
ConferencesGCAP: Leonardo establishes itself as the beating heart of the fighter jet of the future
This is emphasized by Director General Zoff: Italian leadership in the sixth-generation aircraft program
In a context of growing international collaboration for the air defense of the future, Leonardo positions itself as a key player and undisputed leader of the Italian industry within the Global Combat Air... more
AirportsDrone attacks from Ukraine cause airport closures in Russia
Extraordinary measures to contain risks to Russian strategic infrastructures
This morning, numerous Russian airports, including the four main international hubs in Moscow and the one in Saint Petersburg, were temporarily closed due to drone air attacks launched from Ukraine. The... more
IndustryElt Group and Edge sign strategic cooperation letter
On EW suite for Kuwait Navy Missile Boats
As part of the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed in February 2025 (see for details AVIONEWS) between ELT Group and EDGE Group, a strategic cooperation Letter was signed today to advance discussions on the... more
DefenseFrom cars to UAVs: is Renault moving towards military drone production in Ukraine?
Probable unprecedented partnership between the French giant and Paris to develop remotely piloted aircraft
Paris and Kyiv are preparing for an unprecedented collaboration in the defense sector, while the French automotive manufacturer Renault is preparing to enter the military drone production segment directly... more
AerospaceNATO. Rutte: what are the priorities on the agenda for the upcoming summit in The Hague
First and foremost, a 400% enhancement of air and missile defense to counter new global threats
NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, will deliver an urgent message today during an event organized by the think tank Chatham House, outlining the priorities ahead of the Atlantic Alliance summit scheduled... more
IndustryDassault-Tata: manufacture Rafale aircraft fuselage for India
Dedicated facility to be set up in Hyderabad
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, marking a significant step forward in strengthening... more
IndustryAirbus: equip German Air Force A-400M planes with infrared protection systems
The company will also provide training, service bulletins and tools
Airbus has been awarded a contract from the German procurement agency Bundesamt für Ausrüstung, Informationstechnik und Nutzung der Bundeswehr (BAAINBw) to equip 23 Luftwaffe A-400Ms with DIRCM protection s... more
IndustryThai Air Force confirms selection of Gripen E/F aircraft
The Country operates the airplane since 2011 - DATA SHEET
The Royal Thai Air Force has today confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its new future multi-role fighter. Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) will now follow the next... more
DefenseSpain receives two NH-90 MSPT tactical transport helicopters
The first units of seven navalized ones, acquired as part of the 2nd batch of the Spanish NH-90 program
Airbus Helicopters has officially delivered the first two NH-90 tactical transport helicopters (MSPT, Multi-Role Support Transport) to the Spanish Navy, coming from its facility in Albacete, Spain. These... more
AerospaceSodern presents Astradia, a star tracker for the navigation of civil and military aerial vehicles
It promises precision and safety even in hostile environments or in the absence of satellite signals
Sodern, a precision technology company and subsidiary of ArianeGroup, announced yesterday the commercial launch of Astradia, an innovative daytime star-tracking system that, combined with an Inertial Navigation... more
DefenseNew Delhi includes private companies in the development of the AMCA stealth aircraft
The industries will be able to compete for the construction of the fifth-generation fighter prototype /2 VIDEOS
The first prototypes are expected to be ready by 2028; service entry is scheduled for 2035 more
DefenseRAF Typhoon fighters intercept Russian spy plane over the Baltic Sea
An Ilyushin Il-20M detected near NATO airspace triggers British and Danish quick response
Two Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoon FGR4 fighters, deployed from their advanced operating base in northern Poland, were scrambled last Saturday to intercept a Russian aircraft transiting near NATO airspace.... more
DefenseFinland-Russia tension: Helsinki summons ambassador after alleged airspace violation
Two Russian military aircraft reportedly violated airspace near Porvoo last Friday
Relations between Finland and Russia have worsened following an alleged incident involving two Russian military aircraft violating Finnish airspace last Friday, May 23, 2025. In response, the Finnish Ministry... more
Civil aviationPakistan extends airspace closure to India: airlines bear the brunt
The ban concerns both civilian and military aircraft: airlines divert routes and increase operating costs
Pakistan today announced the extension of the closure of its airspace to all Indian civil and military aircraft and those operated by Indian airlines for a further month, until June 24, 2025. The decision,... more
AccidentsMi-8 helicopter crashes during training in the Moscow military district
Victims among the crew; technical failure among the most probable causes
A Mil Mi-8 military transport helicopter crashed today in the Oryol region, within the Moscow military district, causing the death of two crewmembers. This was confirmed by the press office of the Moscow... more
DefenseAircraft. Tokyo aims for a new military trainer, and previews the T-X concept
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Leonardo in the race for the T-4 successor?
Japan looks to the future for its military trainer fleet, with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) positioning itself as a key player in the development of a next-generation aircraft. The goal is not only... more
DefenseUSA. Department of State approves potential sale of helicopters to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Model AW-119Kx and related equipment for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars
The US Department of State has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes AW-119Kx helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated value of... more
Civil aviationThe United States agree: Qatar's aircraft will be an Air Force One. But there's a catch...!
Not enough with the controversies over timing and costs. The Congress's approval is missing: and the atmosphere heats up
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has formally accepted the Boeing 747-8I VIP aircraft, with registration number P4-HBJ donated by Qatar, with the intention of using it as a future Air Force... more
DefenseElbit will provide self-protection systems for Israeli helicopters
Models Boeing AH-64 Apache and Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk; contract value $55 million
The Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMOD) recently announced that it has signed a $55 million contract with Elbit Systems for the supply of advanced self-protection systems for the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack... more
AerospaceGiuseppe Giordo is the new chairman and CEO of Radia in Italy
He boasts over three decades of experience in the aerospace and defense sector
Giuseppe Giordo is the new Chairman and CEO of Radia's Italian operations, the company developing the WindRunner cargo aircraft. This strategic appointment marks a significant step in the company's expansion... more
DefenseGermany: Minister Pistorius announces major Defense plan, but this is not the end...
Berlin focuses on Sting Ray torpedoes for the new P-8 Poseidon aircraft and on the new Deep Precision Strike missile
In addition to the robust Bundeswehr enhancement plan, Berlin and London have formalized a strategic cooperation that includes the joint acquisition of British torpedoes to arm their respective maritime patrol vessels, as well as the joint development of a new long-range missile more
AccidentsUkraine loses F-16 aircraft in combat: pilot saved
A technical problem, authorities say: the fighter was not shot down
In the early hours of today, May 16, 2025, an event involved an F-16 fighter aircraft in service with the Ukrainian Air Force, engaged in defensive operations against enemy air raids. The information,... more
DefenseUS green light to supply advanced Air-to-Air missiles to Ankara
Approved sale of AIM-120C-8 Amraam and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II: potential value, $ 304 million
The US Department of State has approved a significant military sale to Turkey, a strategic NATO ally, including advanced AIM-120C-8 Amraam and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II air-to-air missiles, along with... more
Defense“E5” Meeting of Defence Ministers in Rome
The fourth one will take place tomorrow in Palazzo Aeronautica
Rome to host the Fourth “E5” Meeting of Defence Ministers tomorrow, on 16 May 2025.The meeting, which will bring together representatives from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, wil... more
DefenseRussian Su-35 fighter violates Estonian airspace during interception of suspicious tanker
Rapid intervention of the F-16s of the NATO surveillance mission in the Baltic: palpable tension
A deliberate and risky provocation, Tallinn called it, in the context of an operation to inspect an oil tanker suspected of illegally transporting Russian hydrocarbons, circumventing restrictions imposed by Moscow more
AerospaceTrump lands in Saudi Arabia (2): Riyadh will invest 600 billion dollars
Agreements are pouring in on AI, energy, defense, space, airplanes, airports, technology, healthcare and much more
The largest defense sales deal in history, worth nearly $142 billion, has been signed, providing Riyadh with cutting-edge warfare equipment and services more
ConferencesMinister Tajani participates today in the General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group
Progetto strategico Gcap, insieme ad Uk, per sviluppo aereo di sesta generazione
Today at 3:00 pm Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will participate in Rome, Palazzo della Cancelleria, in the 34th General Assembly of the Italy-Japan Business Group (IJBG), an organization created in 1989... more
Military aviationPresidential tour in the Middle East begins: Trump lands in Saudi Arabia
First stop of a journey that will touch Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar and UAE/ 2 VIDEOS
At the center of the talks, regional security, economic cooperation and probably the thorny issue of the VIP plane donated by Qatar more
AirportsTensions in Tripoli: clashes, but the airport resumes connections by aircraft
Firefights in Libyan capital cause riots and flight redirection
The escalation of violence was triggered by increasingly insistent rumours regarding the alleged death of Abdelghani al Kikli "Ghnewa", a powerful SSA chief more
Civil aviationQatar's plane to Trump: a gift that turns into a bloodbath
Converting the B-747/8 VIP into Air Force One could cost tens or hundreds of millions of dollars
The necessary changes, including security checks and technological installations, are expected to be long, expensive and complex, raising doubts about the real convenience of the "gift" more