https://www.avionews.it/ © AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency 2026 AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency https://www.avionews.it/layout/elements/logo.svg https://www.avionews.it/items/ The European Commission is presenting a new €115 million funding tool, AGILE, to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. This pilot instrument is set to accelerate t... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268400 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268400 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0000 European Commission, Ue, building The European Commission is presenting a new €115 million funding tool, AGILE, to bring disruptive defence technology from the lab to the field at record speed. This pilot instrument is set to accelerate t... Web Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Finance and economy Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268314 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268314 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0000 Centauro II armoured vehicle, Iveco–Oto Melara Consortium, CIO, 50%-50%, IDV and the former OTO Melara, now Leonardo Leonardo completes the acquisition of Iveco Group’s Defence Business (IDV and ASTRA brands) for a price of €1.6 billion in line with the agreed Enterprise Value disclosed of €1.7 billion minus agreed contr... Leonardo Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Report Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268215 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268215 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:54:00 +0000 Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager, Leonardo Leonardo’s Board of Directors, under the chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, yesterday unanimously approved (see AVIONEWS) the update to the Industrial Plan for the 2026-2030 period. Today Leonardo is... Leonardo The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268214 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268214 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:14:00 +0000 Leonardo, helicopters, helicopter, aircraft, defence, Group, industry, company, firm The Board of Directors of Leonardo (BoD), convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the full year 2025 results, confirming the preliminary results... Leonardo Defense Systems and Solutions (DSS), a joint-venture between Yulista Integrated Solutions, LLC (YIS) and Science and Engineering Services, LLC (SES), acting as a prime contractor for the US Department... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Industry Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268126 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268126 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0000 Avio, plant Defense Systems and Solutions (DSS), a joint-venture between Yulista Integrated Solutions, LLC (YIS) and Science and Engineering Services, LLC (SES), acting as a prime contractor for the US Department... Avio Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Science and technology Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268104 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268104 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:33:00 +0000 Airbus, selected by the European Defence Agency, EDA, to expand the capabilities of its Capa-X drone Airbus Helicopters, through its subsidiary Survey Copter, has been selected by the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the Multi Mission Unmanned Aircraft System (M2UAS) project. This strategic contract... Airbus The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW-149s from Yeovil,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Helicopters Industry People Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268049 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1268049 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0000 AW-149 The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW-149s from Yeovil,... Leonardo The Board of Directors (BoD) of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2025The highlights: Results above 2025 guidance • New Orders increased to € 23.8 billion (+15%... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Airlines Cargo Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Industry Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267894 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267894 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0000 Airbus aircraft, family, in formation Airbus reports Full-Year (FY) 2025 results793 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 73.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 7.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 6.1 billion; EPS (reported) € 6.61Free cash flow before... Airbus Indra Group and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their cooperation in cyber defence, with the aim of jointly identifying and expanding their international reach within... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry People Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267873 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267873 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0000 Rome, February 18, 2026, Leonardo and Indra Group, agreement in cyber defence field, signed by CEO José Vicente de los Mozos, Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager Indra Group and Leonardo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their cooperation in cyber defence, with the aim of jointly identifying and expanding their international reach within... Leonardo The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267825 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267825 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:20:00 +0000 C-27J Spartan The global presence of the Leonardo C-27J Spartan multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with more than 290,000 flight hours worldwide, is set to grow with a new addition to the number of leading operators... Leonardo The European launcher Ariane 6 successfully completed its flight from French Guiana, placing 32 satellites into orbit. For the first time, the rocket used four P120C solid-propellant boosters, developed... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267812 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267812 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:18:00 +0000 Avio, plant The European launcher Ariane 6 successfully completed its flight from French Guiana, placing 32 satellites into orbit. For the first time, the rocket used four P120C solid-propellant boosters, developed... Avio ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Fair and shows Industry People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267781 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267781 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:55:55 +0000 Riyad, 11 February 2026, ELT Group and Pioneers Technical Systems, signed a MoU, Enzo Benigni, President and CEO, Ziyad Almohaimeed CEO, during the "World Defence Show 2026" ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and Pioneers Technical Systems, a leading Saudi company specialized in the design, manufacturing, and integration of advanced electronic... Elt Group The European Commission today presented its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Government acts Report Security UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267770 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267770 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0000 drones, uav, drone The European Commission today presented its Action Plan to counter the increasing threats posed by drones to EU security. In recent years, the EU has faced growing and multi-faceted challenges relating... Web ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and D-Orbit, a pioneering company in the space logistics and in‑orbit services sector, have established a strategic cooperation framework a... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Fair and shows Industry People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267756 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267756 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:40:00 +0000 Riyadh, February 10, 2026, Elt Group, D-Orbit Group, collaboration agreement, signed by Enzo Benigni, President and CEO, and by Luca Rossettini, CEO ELT Group, a global reference in Electronic Warfare (EW) systems, and D-Orbit, a pioneering company in the space logistics and in‑orbit services sector, have established a strategic cooperation framework a... Elt Group Thales, world reference in high technologies for Defence, Aerospace and Cybersecurity & Digital, plans to recruit more than 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026.These hiring prospects follow the recruitment... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Fair and shows Helicopters Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267640 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267640 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:35:00 +0000 Logo, "Singapore Airshow 2026", 10th edition, February 3-8 "Singapore Airshow"  (February 3-8) is one of the world’s most influential international aerospace and defence exhibitions, providing a platform for stakeholders to forge strategic alliances and collaborate to... website event Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and  Hisdesat have agreed to prolong and expand their long-standing and successful collaboration in the international radar Earth observation market with the signing of an... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Conferences Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267583 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267583 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:26:00 +0000 PAZ2 satellites Airbus Defence and Space (DS) and  Hisdesat have agreed to prolong and expand their long-standing and successful collaboration in the international radar Earth observation market with the signing of an... Airbus Defence and Space 2025 Today, at the Italian Army Multifuncional Experimentation Center (CePoliSpe) in Montelibretti (Roma), the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) Joint-Venture delivered to the Armed Forces the first... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267562 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267562 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:57:00 +0000 Italian Army, Multifuncional Experimentation Center, CePoliSpe, Montelibretti near Rome, the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles, LRMV Joint-Venture, delivered to the Armed Forces, the first four Lynx infantry fighting vehicles Today, at the Italian Army Multifuncional Experimentation Center (CePoliSpe) in Montelibretti (Roma), the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles (LRMV) Joint-Venture delivered to the Armed Forces the first... Leonardo Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket. With the Pléiades Neo... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267551 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267551 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0000 Paris, France, simulation of Pléiades Neo Next Airbus will launch its first Pléiades Neo Next satellite early 2028 from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite will be launched on an Avio’s Vega C rocket. With the Pléiades Neo... Airbus DS 2026 Today, the European Union and India are holding their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, opening a whole new chapter in the EU-India Strategic Partnership (see AVIONEWS). The successful conclusion of an... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Latest news People https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267542 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267542 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:54:02 +0000 india, prime minister, narendra modi Today, the European Union and India are holding their 16th EU-India Summit in New Delhi, opening a whole new chapter in the EU-India Strategic Partnership (see AVIONEWS). The successful conclusion of an... Wikimedia Airbus Helicopters logged 544 gross orders (net: 536) in 2025, highlighting a strong market growth with a solid performance this year across the entire civil and military range. The orders came from 205... 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EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation People Report Science and technology https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267436 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267436 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:51:00 +0000 European Commission, Ue, building The European Commission has endorsed the national defence plans of eight Member States, marking a milestone in Europe's push to strengthen its security. The Commission submitted a proposal to the Council... Web The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Helicopters Industry Military aviation https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267341 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267341 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:18:15 +0000 AH-64A, Apache helicopter in flight The Boeing Company announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2025.Major Programs4th Quarter 2025 Full Year 2025 Commercial Airplanes... Boeing The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The c... 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TAI A major step forward in the development and implementation of the Michelangelo Dome advanced integrated defence system, officially unveiled three weeks ago EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267094 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267094 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:48:48 +0000 “Michelangelo Dome”, multi-domain solution by Leonardo A major step forward in the development and implementation of the Michelangelo Dome advanced integrated defence system, officially unveiled three weeks ago Leonardo KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Military aviation People Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267040 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1267040 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:48:00 +0000 Amsterdam, December 16, 2025, KNDS and Leonardo, develop a mobile artillery system, a LOI was signed by Florian Hohenwarter, CEO and Roberto Cingolani, CEO and General Manager, respectively KNDS Deutschland (KNDS) and the Italian defense company Leonardo will together develop a mobile artillery system. A corresponding Letter of Intent (LOI) was signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS,... Leonardo Avio SpA announces that its subsidiary Avio USA has chosen Virginia as the location for the new advanced manufacturing facility for the production of solid-propellant rocket motors for defense, tactical... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Industry Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266994 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266994 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:41:00 +0000 Logo Avio Usa, avio Avio SpA announces that its subsidiary Avio USA has chosen Virginia as the location for the new advanced manufacturing facility for the production of solid-propellant rocket motors for defense, tactical... Avio.com Less than ten days after the official launch of Leonardo’s Michelangelo Security Dome, the advanced integrated defence system, the company provides further evidence of its excellence in the field of R... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266949 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266949 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:33:00 +0000 Michelangelo Security Dome Less than ten days after the official launch of Leonardo’s Michelangelo Security Dome, the advanced integrated defence system, the company provides further evidence of its excellence in the field of R... Leonardo Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266923 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266923 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:29:00 +0000 C-27J Spartan Leonardo and the Italian National Armaments Directorate have signed a multi-year contract to provide Logistics Support for the Italian Air Force’s fleet of C-27J "Spartan" tactical transport aircraft a... Leonardo Leonardo unveiled yesterday “Michelangelo Dome” at the Officine Farneto in Rome, introducing a new, advanced integrated defence system designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex glo... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Civil aviation Defense Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266813 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266813 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:14:00 +0000 “Michelangelo Dome”, multi-domain solution by Leonardo Leonardo unveiled yesterday “Michelangelo Dome” at the Officine Farneto in Rome, introducing a new, advanced integrated defence system designed to counter emerging threats in an increasingly complex glo... Leonardo Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Report Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266790 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266790 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:38:00 +0000 KC-46A tanker Us Air Force Boeing has been awarded a Lot 12 contract by the US Air Force for 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tanker airplanes, valued at $2.47 billion. The US KC-46A fleet has exceeded 150,000 flight hours, reflecting... Boeing Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1 a state-of-the-art fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat te... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Industry https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266752 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266752 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:40:00 +0000 Omansat-1, 10th satellite ordered, Airbus’ OneSat spacecraft product line Space Communication Technologies (SCT), Oman’s national satellite operator, has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space for OmanSat-1 a state-of-the-art fully reconfigurable high throughput OneSat te... Airbus A Turkish firefighting aircraft crashed yesterday near the coastal town of Senj, in Croatia: on board there was a single crewmember, the pilot, who lost his life, according to what the Turkish Minister... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Accidents Civil aviation Defense Military aviation Government acts Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266620 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266620 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:31:00 +0000 November 13, 2025, wreckage of the Air Tractor AT-802 Turkish firefighting airplane, crashed near Senj, in Croatia, while it was flying between Rijeka and Zagreb A Turkish firefighting aircraft crashed yesterday near the coastal town of Senj, in Croatia: on board there was a single crewmember, the pilot, who lost his life, according to what the Turkish Minister... X A Turkish Armed Forces C-130 transport aircraft crashed near the border between Turkey and Georgia, the military in Ankara reported it. The airplane, which had departed from a military base in Azerbaijan... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Accidents Defense Latest news Military aviation Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266565 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266565 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:32:00 +0000 C-130 aircraft of the Turkish Air Force, index photo A Turkish Armed Forces C-130 transport aircraft crashed near the border between Turkey and Georgia, the military in Ankara reported it. The airplane, which had departed from a military base in Azerbaijan... Peter Bakema, Wikimedia Commons Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266484 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266484 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:20:00 +0000 Leonardo, flags of the company, headquarters Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened today under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2025 first nine months results. The highlights are: • Order Backlog came... web Strategic shift on the NATO Eastern axis: crucial days for the European defense industry EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266485 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266485 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:03:00 +0000 Rheinmetall Victoria SA and Romanian subsidiary Pirochim Victoria, a subsidiary of Romarm, signed a jv agreement, Romanian PM Bolojan, Rheinmetall CEO Papperger, agreement will involve the joint production of propellant powder and modular charges Strategic shift on the NATO Eastern axis: crucial days for the European defense industry Rheinmetall The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266477 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266477 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0000 Armin Papperger, ceo Rheinmetall, Roberto Cingolani, ceo general manager Leonardo The temporary grouping of companies Leonardo and Rheinmentall, as part of the Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles Joint Venture (50% Leonardo and 50% Rheinmetall AG), was awarded the first supply contract... Leonardo Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266410 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266410 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:35:50 +0000 Airbus, A-400M Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2025.The highlights:507 commercial aircraft deliveredRevenues € 47.4 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.1 billionEBIT (reported) € 3... Airbus Boeing reports today its third quarter results.Third Quarter 2025B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month (see AVIONEWS)Revenue increased... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Civil aviation Defense Finance and economy Military aviation Science and technology Security https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266395 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266395 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0000 Boeing, B-737 MAX 8, B-737, flight Boeing reports today its third quarter results.Third Quarter 2025B-737 stabilized production at 38 per month; jointly agreed with FAA in October to increase to 42 per month (see AVIONEWS)Revenue increased... Web The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Finance and economy Industry Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266335 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266335 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:31:00 +0000 Giulio Ranzo, Chief Executive Officer, Avio SpA, since October 2015 The first partner (28,75%) withdraws from the launchers, concentrating on satellites with Airbus and Thales Avio The doctrine of aerial invisibility is under scrutiny. A recent study conducted by Chinese scientists has raised questions about the survivability of low-observable aircraft, such as the US stealth fighters... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Military aviation Report Science and technology https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266318 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266318 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:08:00 +0000 A couple of Lockheed Martin-Boeing F-22 Raptor aircraft, USAF, in flight The doctrine of aerial invisibility is under scrutiny. A recent study conducted by Chinese scientists has raised questions about the survivability of low-observable aircraft, such as the US stealth fighters... USAF Boeing provides the CH-47F Block II helicopters, capable of flying for another 40 years and with an increase in lift capacity of 1.8 tonnes, accelerating the "Rapid Fielding" for the modernization of the fleet EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Finance and economy Helicopters Industry Military aviation https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266292 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266292 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 09:11:00 +0000 CH-47F Block II helicopter, made a flight, Redstone Test Center, Huntsville, Alabama Boeing provides the CH-47F Block II helicopters, capable of flying for another 40 years and with an increase in lift capacity of 1.8 tonnes, accelerating the "Rapid Fielding" for the modernization of the fleet Boeing/Studio 51 The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Discussions Industry Military aviation Report Science and technology UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266277 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266277 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:21:00 +0000 Eurodrone, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System, Rpas, Medium Altitude Long Endurance, Male, in a mission in Artic The future of European industrial cooperation hangs in the balance... Eurodrone Moreover, Australia is investing in its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including $2 billion in US companies, for its joint air battle management system. There's also some in the aerospace sector EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Helicopters Industry Military aviation Government acts Science and technology UAS-Drones https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266270 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266270 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:18:00 +0000 handshake, seals an agreement Moreover, Australia is investing in its integrated air and missile defense capabilities, including $2 billion in US companies, for its joint air battle management system. There's also some in the aerospace sector web-CBC "ADEX 2025" is a biennial fair that this year takes place from October 17–19 (Public) and October 20–24 (Business) in Seoul at global level for the defense and aerospace industries.It will bring together the... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Aerospace Defense Fair and shows https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266252 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266252 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 12:48:32 +0000 Adex 2025 "ADEX 2025" is a biennial fair that this year takes place from October 17–19 (Public) and October 20–24 (Business) in Seoul at global level for the defense and aerospace industries.It will bring together the... Adex 2025 The Chilean Air Force (Fach) MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with which contact had been lost on the night of 16 October in the area of Campos de Hielo Sur, in the Aysén region of the Chilean Patagonia,... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Accidents Defense Helicopters Military aviation Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266237 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266237 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:50:00 +0000 MH-60M Black Hawk The Chilean Air Force (Fach) MH-60M Black Hawk helicopter with which contact had been lost on the night of 16 October in the area of Campos de Hielo Sur, in the Aysén region of the Chilean Patagonia,... web-Youtube The informal agreement reached on Thursday by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will allow for the creation of the first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The scheme seeks to... EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Latest news https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266227 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266227 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:09:30 +0000 flag, Ukraine The informal agreement reached on Thursday by MEPs and the Danish Presidency of the Council will allow for the creation of the first-ever European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The scheme seeks to... photp web In the context of industrial compensation, an agreement reached today between Brussels and Pratt & Whitney during a ceremony organized to celebrate the arrival of the first Belgian F-35s EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Industry Military aviation Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266140 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266140 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:39:00 +0000 The arrival of the first four F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, Belgian Defence, receive the welcome with water cannon, at the air base in Florennes, Belgium, on October 13, 2025 In the context of industrial compensation, an agreement reached today between Brussels and Pratt & Whitney during a ceremony organized to celebrate the arrival of the first Belgian F-35s Belgian Defence Minister of Defence confirms the timetable for the decommissioning of the F-16s, partly destined for Ukraine EN press@avionews.com (AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency) Defense Military aviation Report https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266139 https://www.avionews.it/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS&item=1266139 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 15:27:00 +0000 The new F-35 Stealth fighter aircraft, Belgian Defence, arrived at the Air Base, in Florennes, Belgium, on October 13, 2025 Minister of Defence confirms the timetable for the decommissioning of the F-16s, partly destined for Ukraine Belgian Defence