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DefenseRussia (2), the never dormant interest in Doomsday planes
Aircraft was designed for a possible nuclear war
2020 unleashed conspiracy theorists from every corner of the planet and it could not be otherwise: health emergency unfortunately makes even those who imagine unlikely scenarios talk, but casually there... more
DefenseDefence. Russia suggests new missile verification system
President Putin spoke about it this morning
An announcement aimed at avoiding the worries of the last few days. After the controversy between Russia and United States regarding Moscow missiles (read also the article published by AVIONEWS), Kremlin... more
AerospaceLeonardo, why Profumo is still not resigning?
Leonardo CEO is in trouble after bad experiences
What if it was time for the Tsar to fall? The sentence of six years in prison and a fine of 2.5 million euros after the crack of Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) led from 2012 to 2015 puts even an untouchable... more
DefenseLeonardo presents Lionfish
The new family of naval defence turrets
Border control, prohibition of maritime traffic, self-protection and the defeat of any type of threat such as asymmetrical surface, including helicopters and drones, are among the operating scenarios in which the system is able to guarantee high effectiveness more
DefenseDefence. US approves missiles sale to Taiwan
Washington fears an attack from China
Yesterday, on Wednesday October 21st, 2020, Trump administration formalized the sale of air-to-ground missiles for a total of one billion dollars to Taiwan. According to reports from the State Department,... more
DefenseRussia, satellite shows new nuclear missile tests?
The site was dismantled in 2018
According to reports yesterday, Tuesday October 20, 2020, by the broadcaster "CNN", Russia would be ready to return to test its previously dismantled nuclear-powered missile near the North Pole. Several... more
DefensePentagon estimates new costs for nuclear missiles
Actual arsenal needs to be replaced
Ten billion dollars more: US Pentagon estimated yesterday, Monday October 19, 2020, new costs about nuclear missiles to replace "Minuteman 3" arsenal (used during last 50 years). Four years ago, this number... more
Defense"Euronaval 2020": Leonardo's presence
The industry at the digital exhibition (October 20-27 on-line, event 19-25)
Leonardo, a reference supplier of products and services for naval defence and maritime & coastal surveillance, is participating in the "Euronaval" digital/virtual exhibition (20-27) between the 19th and... more
DefenseChina, in a clip a military plane with new hypersonic missile
Exercise worried United States - VIDEO
A video that could not go unnoticed: on social networks and beyond is circulating that of an H-6N military aircraft carrying a rocket already identified as a new hypersonic missile supplied to Beijing.... more
DefenseDefence. Turkey ready to test Russian missile system
Tensions with the US could increase
As reported by local media yesterday evening, Thursday October 15, 2020, Turkey would be ready to test a Russian-made missile defense system, specifically the S-400. The operation should be completed today... more
Civil aviationPentagon study on covid: very low risks in planes
Filtration and ventilation are decisive - ATTACHMENT
A very low risk: even the Pentagon is unbalanced on the possible infections from covid-19 that could occur while traveling by plane (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). According to United States... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing announces third-quarter deliveries
Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced last Tuesday major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2020.Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:Major... more
DefenseRaytheon M&D's StormBreaker smart weapon approved for fielding on the F-15 Eagle airplane
F-15E squadrons set to carry the precision weapon -DATA SHEET
Raytheon Missiles & Defense (M&D), a Raytheon Technologies business announced yesterday the StormBreaker® smart weapon has been approved for use on the F-15E by the US Air Force's Air Combat Command.... more
CuriositiesRussia, discussions on video of Su-57 without roof
Pilot of military plane had a special suit - VIDEO
A video that left half the world speechless: in the last few hours a video has spread showing a Russian military pilot while on board a Su-57 plane without any roof and at a speed that is not exactly indifferent.... more
DefenseIran claims leadership on radar and military aircraft
Local armed forces and media are talking about it from days
Declarations that look so much like provocations: Iranian media released in recent hours some statements by Ali Hajizadeh, general of the Islamic revolutionary guards, according to which the Asian Nation... more
DefenseRussia successfully tests Tsirkov hypersonic missile
The navy reported this to President Putin - VIDEO
A very special birthday gift: according to Russian media, the experimentation of Tsirkon hypersonic missile by the country's Navy must be considered a sort of homage to President Vladimir Putin who... more
DefenseLeonardo electronic warfare capability at the heart of RAF swarming drones aircraft demonstration
Its BriteCloud technology is currently being evaluated for service by US Armed Forces
Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial of a ‘swarming drones’ capability. During the demo, a num... more
DefenseTaiwan, 4,000 military planes to respond to China since January
Tensions between Beijing and Taipei are very strong
A frightening number that continues to grow: unfortunately tensions between Taiwan and China are on the agenda and now there are also eloquent numbers as regards the continuous gasoline that is thrown... more
Civil aviationIsrael, national "Air Force One" airplane will take off in two weeks
This aircraft will have the same functions as the American one
Only two weeks: it is not an infinite wait that Israel has to wait before seeing its Air Force One take off for the first time. It will be a B-767 of El Al Airlines that will be used only by prime ministers... more
DefenseUS F-16 aircraft in Bulgaria for airspace overflight
This operation is part of NATO missions
Yesterday, Monday 28 September 2020, F-16s of American Air Force took part in a mission to Bulgaria to fly over the national airspace. Going into more details of this operation, armed forces will monitor... more
DefenseRise of US military suicides after beginning of pandemic
Link between Covid-19 and these deaths is very close
An impressive increase that cannot leave indifferent: "Associated Press" agency collected the statements of various officials of United States Army and Air Force regarding suicides that have occurred in... more
DefenseArmenia-Azerbaijan, Turkish military planes and drones in support of Baku?
Conflict between the two countries rekindled old tensions
According to what stated today, Monday 28 September 2020, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Turkey would also have intervened in the conflict that just flared up between the former Soviet... more
DefenseCrimea, Ukrainian drones are disappearing at the border
Since January there are no aircraft coming from Kiev
A year without drones: the current situation in Crimea, the peninsula annexed and occupied by Russia about six years ago, could be summarized in this way. According to reports from some sources close to... more
DefenseSwitzerland, voters approve increase in military aircraft
Yes prevailed for just under 10 thousand ballots
Yesterday, on Sunday 27 September 2020, Swiss citizens expressed their opinion on the increase in military aircraft (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Swiss voters were asked to answer the... more
DefenseRussia, "Kavkaz-2020" drill: ships and rocket launchers in action
Armored vehicle of hypothetical enemy was destroyed
Today, Friday 25 September 2020, a fundamental part of the exercise of the Russian armed forces took place, a maneuver known as "Kavkaz-2020": according to what was reported by the defense ministry, targets... more
DefenseIsrael (2), successfully tested new sea-to-sea missiles
Enhanced precision and longer range are main advantages
A test conducted successfully: these are the conclusions made public today, Friday 25 September 2020, by a spokesman for defense forces of Israel commenting on the operation that involved a new sea-to-sea... more
DefenseThe first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil
The official presentation of the airplane is scheduled in October -DATA SHEET
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil yesterday on September 24. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to... more
DefenseDefence. China completes military training in Tibet
Test the attack capabilities at very high altitude
As reported by Chinese media, military command of Asian Nation located in Tibet carried out a series of exercises for the training of armed forces in the autonomous region (see also the article published... more
DefensePeru. New military transport planes could be Russian
They could replace Antonov An-32
It could be Russia to make military transport aircraft available to Peru that will in all probability replace aircraft currently supplied. The Fuerza Aérea del Perú, the South American country's a... more
DefenseDid Pentagon spend anti-covid funds on aircraft and weapons purchases?
According to an in-depth investigation, it is worth one billion dollars
Investigations are trademark of "Washington Post". The latest of those published by American newspaper may not have the scope of the reportage capable of unleashing the “Watergate”, but it is undoubtedly int... more