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Finance and economySouth Korea: maxi contract for military helicopters
Delivery of LAH aircraft will begin in the fourth quarter of 2025
The manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai) recently signed an agreement with the South Korean government for the production of an unspecified number of LAH (Light Armed Helicopter) helicopters,... more
DefenseUS-Israel tensions over helicopter use in Gaza
Tel Aviv would buy more Apache aircraft; request will probably be rejected
The Israeli military has requested that the United States buy additional Boeing AH-64 Apache military attack helicopters. The aim is to strengthen the attack capacity of the air force, which has been engaged... more
DefenseUSA-Turkey: "F-16 aircraft in exchange for lifting NATO veto"
Progress on the sale would favor the Turkish green light for Stockholm's accession
The US government could authorize the sale of Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" warplanes to Ankara if the Turkish parliament ratifies Sweden's accession protocol to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization... more
DefenseEU: a MQ-9 military drone flies on civilian routes
It is the first time in Italy, thanks to a test coordinated by the Italian Air Force and Enav
For the first time in Italy, an MQ-9 Predator B military drone, produced by the american General Atomics company, used the same routes normally dedicated to civil air traffic for aircraft with a pilot... more
DefenseC-27J military aircraft delivered to Slovenia
It is the finish line of a route lasting approximately two years managed by Segredifesa Italiana
The delivery of the first C-27J tactical transport aircraft to the Republic of Slovenia has been completed, the result of the "Government to Government" (G2G) type agreement between Italy and the Balkan... more
DefenseGreece will buy 35 military helicopters
United States gives green light to purchase UH-60M Black Hawk aircraft
Green light for Greece to purchase 35 twin-engine UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters built by the american company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The US State Department authorized the sale in recent days.... more
AerospaceNorth Korea tests intercontinental missile
Tokyo: "It may have the ability to fly more than 15,000 km" - VIDEO
The militaries of South Korea and Japan announced that North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile tonight, that it would be capable of hitting the United States. This is just the latest in... more
DefenseUkrainian war: 15,500 artillery pieces destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 347,160 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseUS orders Sikorsky military helicopters
Construction of aircraft solicited under contract signed in 2022
The US Army is ordering the construction of UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters made by the US company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The value of the deal amounts to 443 million dollars. These... more
Finance and economyCanada will send helicopters to Latvia
North American country will double military presence as NATO deterrence
The Government of Canada has authorized the supply of four Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Bell CH-146 "Griffon" military helicopters to Latvia. The delivery has been scheduled for 2024. It's a move that... more
HelicoptersMaxi contract for 82 H-145M helicopters signed (2)
62 firm orders plus 20 options, and support and services
The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have signed a contract for the purchase of up to 82 multi-role H-145M helicopters (62 firm orders plus 20 options). This is the largest order ever placed for... more
IndustryGovernment agreement on the next generation GCAP programme
The industries of Italy, Japan and UK welcomed the establishment of "GIGO"
The national defence industry leaders on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) –Leonardo (Italy), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) and BAE Systems (UK)- have welcomed the signing of the Convention o... more
HelicoptersBoeing: contract for six MH-47G Block II Chinook helicopters
USASOAC has awarded it to the company
The US Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded Boeing a contract to produce six remanufactured MH-47G Block II aircraft as a part of the Army’s modernization efforts. With the d... more
DefenseGermany will purchase 82 military helicopters
The deal is worth 2.5 billion euros; first green light by Defense commission
Germany is about to sign a mega-contract for the purchase of H-145M military combat helicopters: according to rumours, the order, which includes aircraft actually purchased and others optioned, would concern... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 17,300 aircraft destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 342,800 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefenseUkrainian war: over 30,000 armored vehicles destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 341,500 Moscow soldiers would... more
DefensePoland wants to be a key NATO country
Tusk: "We will return to our rightful place within the EU"
The Government of Poland reiterated its aim to take a leading position in the defense sector in the European Union. The strategy to reach this goal is to transform itself into a strong ally of the United... more
DefenseBolivia will purchase two military helicopters
Employed in humanitarian emergencies and environmental disasters
The government of Bolivia has authorized the Ministry of Defense to purchase two multi-role military helicopters which will be used to carry out missions related to humanitarian emergencies and environmental... more
Finance and economyUSA: Air Force is holding on to pilots
Ceiling established to provide bonuses to workers in service
The United States Air Force (USAF) has announced the establishment of a ceiling of 600,000 dollars to provide bonuses to its pilots in service. The goal is to convince enlisted personnel to stay in uniform.... more
DefenseBoeing cuts corporate strategists in half
Initiative that aims to reorient and manage industrial pressures in the sector
The US Boeing Group, specializing in the aerospace and defense sectors, has undertaken a rationalization of the workforce in its strategic ranks, halving the number of planners working within key divisions.... more
DefenseSweden considers sending Gripen planes to Kiev
Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson announcement
The Government of Sweden is considering whether to transfer Gripen JAS-39 military fighter aircraft produced by Scandinavian manufacturer Saab to Ukraine. It was officially communicated by the leaders... more
DefenseUS ground Osprey tiltrotor (airplane-helicopter)
The official announcement from Washington arrived in the last few hours
The US military command has grounded the Bell Boeing V-22 "Osprey" tiltrotors (airplane-helicopters). A decision taken for safety reasons, following the recent fatal plane crash involving a US Marine military... more
DefenseIndonesia strengthens helicopter fleet
Jakarta aim is to modernize that of the armed forces
The government of Indonesia receives in an official ceremony eight H-225M heavy transport military helicopters made by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The public celebration was held at the... more
DefenseTaiwan: China monitors American planes
Beijing accuses: "P-8A Poseidon aircraft too close to our airspace"
Tensions in the Far East between the United States and China. The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army accused the US Navy of flying a Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft... more
DefenseGcap aircraft: international coordination is born
Intergovernmental body will supervise operation of three companies
A joint organization and industrial group between Japan, Great Britain and Italy will be established next week to better coordinate the development program of the sixth generation military aircraft Gcap... more
DefenseUS-Sweden defense agreement signed
Waiting for NATO to approve the Nordic country's membership of the Atlantic Alliance
The US State Department announced that a cooperation agreement in the defense sector between the United States and Sweden was signed in the last few hours. This agreement is signed at a particular moment:... more
Civil aviationAirbus upgrades A-400M firefighter aircraft prototype kit
A flight-test campaign carried out - 2 VIDEO
Airbus Defence and Space has conducted a new flight-test campaign of the A-400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating high concentration lines over... more
Civil defensePeru: received "Sea King" military helicopters
Aircraft donated by Spain welcomed with an official ceremony
Peru welcomed with an official ceremony the six Sikorsky SH-3 "Sea King" helicopters donated by Spain last year. These multi-role aircraft are intended to significantly improve the operational capability... more
DefenseIndia evaluates overhaul of Mil Mi-26 helicopters
Procedure started within three months and completed in one year
India is considering flying its fleet of Soviet-made Mil Mi-26 heavy transport military helicopters again. These are aircraft that were part of the Indian Air Force (IAF), but remained grounded for years.... more
Defense"Sea Tiger" helicopter (2): the future of ASW war
Maiden flight in Germany for the new maritime version of the NH-90
Maiden flight of the first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" amphibious military helicopter in Germany testifies to the commercial success of this aircraft, used today by around ten countries around the world. Specifically,... more
HelicoptersGerman Navy NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter performs maiden flight
It will replace "Sea Lynx" entered into service in 1981
The first NH-90 "Sea Tiger" helicopter took off on-schedule for its maiden flight, at Airbus Helicopters' site in Donauwörth, Germany. The German Bundeswehr ordered 31 NH-90 "Sea Tiger" multi role frigate... more
DefenseAirbus to make Eurofighter aircraft fit for electronic combat
It is the successor to the Tornado ECR
Now it's official: The Eurofighter EK (Electronic Combat) is coming. Following the recent parliamentary approval by the German budget committee, Airbus will equip 15 German Eurofighters for electronic... more
DefenseNorth Korea focuses on aeronautics
The North Korean leader's announcement on the occasion of Airmen's Day
North Korea has made it known that it will rely on its air force to respond immediately to all military threats from its enemies. It was announced by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un who, during an inspection... more
DefenseCanada: purchase of Poseidon aircraft at risk
The draft agreement with the US government expires today
The draft agreement between the governments of Canada and the United States for Ottawa's purchase of 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon military aircraft expires today. It is a maritime patrol plane (MMA, Multimission... more
DefenseJapan: Osprey tiltrotor (plane-helicopter) crashes
Yet another accident brings the number of victims caused by 16 accidents to 24
Dramatic fatal plane crash in Japan. A US Marine Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey military tiltrotor crashed into the sea off the coast of Yakushima Island. The toll of the accident, according to what was reported... more
IndustryBoeing: order by Usaf for additional KC-46A Tanker aircraft
Valued at USD 2.3 billion
Boeing will build an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft under a Lot 10 contract awarded by the US Air Force valued at $2.3 billion. One hundred fifty-three KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers... more
Finance and economyIran purchases Russian military aircraft
Warplanes, trainers and combat helicopters
The Government of Iran has recently signed several agreements to purchase Russian-made military fighter planes and helicopters. It was reported by the Iranian news agency "Tasnim". This is an agreement... more
AccidentsUkraine: developments on the EC-225 helicopter crash
Five State officials and the pilot violated safety regulations
There are developments about the plane crash that occurred on January 18, 2023 in Brovary, a suburb of Kiev. It was a "blatant violation" of safety rules that caused the Ukraine Air Force's EC-225 "Super... more
Civil aviationNorth Korea continues satellite program
A launch postponed, but Pyongyang goes straight to space spy systems
North Korea has reiterated in the last few hours that it will continue to pursue its satellite program, which in particular involves the placing of technological spy and reconnaissance systems into orbit.... more
DefenseUAE look to European helicopters
Abu Dhabi would like to reduce the contract amount, and also sees South Korean aircraft
The United Arab Emirates wants to review the purchase contract for the H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters. At the moment there is no meeting point between the Abu Dhabi government and the European manufacturer,... more
DefenseEmbraer delivers upgraded fifth E-99 aircraft to the Brazilian Air Force
The airplane is the first delivered with Full Operational Capability
Embraer has delivered to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) its fifth EMB-145 AEW&C aircraft, upgraded and designated as E-99M in the FAB. The airplane has been updated to perform Airborne Early Warning and... more
AirlinesTürkiye deals on Eurofighter aircraft
Alternative to impasse with USA for F-16 sale
The Turkish government has announced that it has started discussing the possible purchase of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft with European states. This is a move that comes after the impasse in negotiations... more
HelicoptersBoeing shifts toward production of MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter
The aircraft will replace the UH-1N "Huey"
Boeing continues to transition towards low rate initial production of the MH-139A "Grey Wolf" helicopter after completing the program’s Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) phase, delivering t... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Denmark trains Kiev pilots
Training program for F-16 fighter commands begins
The Danish Air Force has announced that training courses for Ukrainian pilots to command Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" military aircraft have begun. Among other things, the Northern European government... more
CargoUAE will produce its own helicopters
Decision after dissolution of partnership with Russia
The Strategic Development Fund (SDF) of the United Arab Emirates will independently develop the future VRT-500 and VRT-300 aircraft. This is a decision following the freezing of diplomatic and commercial... more
HelicoptersJordan receives Ranger helicopters
This is the first batch of military training aircraft
The Government of Jordan has received delivery of the first five Bell 505 "Ranger X" helicopters produced by the US group Bell Textron. It's the first batch of rotorcraft that are part of an agreement... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: 3000 drones arrive
Overall, Kiev will have 10,000 remotely piloted kamikaze aircraft
The first 3,000 FPV (First Person View) military kamikaze drones arrived in Ukraine today. These are video-guided remotely piloted aircraft, which were delivered to the Kiev army. This was made possible... more
Civil aviationItaly: Government says no to sale of Microtecnica
Negotiations to sell an Italian-American company to the French Safran
The Italian Government would have said no to the acquisition of the Microtecnica company (Collins Aerospace Group), which produces components for aircraft, by the French company Safran, specialized in... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia deploys A-50 aircraft
Intelligence aircraft to communicate military targets to missile systems
According to the intelligence department of the British Ministry of Defense, the Russian Air Force has used the Beriev A-50 "Mainstay D" surveillance plane for the first time. Its use would be linked to... more
DefenseRussia tests on "Avangard"
Intercontinental ballistic missile with nuclear capability
The Russian armed forces have announced that they have loaded a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile "Avangard" on board a hypersonic rocket. It was reported today by the Moscow Defense Ministry,... more