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Latest newsFrance increases its air force in Congo to protect its troops
Kinshasa, DR Congo - 10 last generation fighters to be deployed
They will be deployed as soon as possible 10 French jet fighters in order to protect the activity of the ground troops that are rendering safer the airport of Bunia, the only one where they can take off... more
Latest news2 cargo planes with French troops landed at Bunia
Kinshasa, Democratic Repubblic of Congo - They've the duty to soothe the inner conflicts
As announced in the past week also from AVIONEWS the first French troops arrived today in Democratic Repubblic of Congo, in order to try to soothe the tremendous civil war that has literally cancelled... more
Latest newsTightened security measures for Russian Air Force sensitive targets
Moscow, Russia - Now the militaries are the objectives
The Russian Air Force general staff has ordered yesterday that all the security measures at the air force bases and garrisons pertaining to the aeronautic are strengthened. A decision that is the logical... more
Latest newsSukhoi ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter
Moscow, Russia - The government has already signed a first order
Sukhoi, one of the most important Russian manufacturer of warplanes, is ready to develop the fifth generation of jet fighter, in which the word automatism is lowest common denominator of the plan. Indeed... more
Latest news"Air Force One" has overflied Iraq
Doha, Quatar - To Us President has been indicated the places of the battles
Air Force One, Us President George W Bush's aircraft, has overflied the Iraqi ground this morning. During the overflight, to Us President has been indicated the places of the battles of the last Gulf War.... more
Latest newsLondon condemns Indonesia to use British-made planes against rebels
Jakarta, Indonesia - But the Asian country defends its choice
The relationships between Indonesia and Great Britain could change decidedly if the Government of Jakarta will continue to use the Hawk airplanes, "made in England", in order to attack the rebels in the... more
Latest newsSukhoi could not take part with its aircraft at Paris Air Show
Moscow, Russia - A Swiss company made claims on the Russian planes
It has not been decided yet if the Russian fighters will participate to the next Paris Air Show that will be held at Le Bourget from the 15 to the 22 of June, according to the declaration released yesterday... more
Latest newsIndian Air Force joins exercise with the Us one
New Delhi, India - Two weeks of training with other seven Nations
Also Iaf (Indian Air Force) will participate to the important practice that will be held in Alaska between the 5th and the 20th of June and called "Thunder Cooperatives", to which they will take part,... more
Latest newsMalaysia would purchase 17 Aermacchi MB-339
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - They would come from New Zealand Air Force
It will be only an issue of available funds, but the Malaysian Defense Minister is willing to acquire 17 Aermacchi training MB-339 airplanes from the New Zealand Air Force. It is not sure a news the... more
Latest newsJapanese military planes in the Usa for an exercise
Tokyo, Japan - "Cope Thunder" is one of the most important moment for the Air Force
It will take place in Alaska the "Cope Thunder" exercise, one of the most important for the American Air Force, which will begin on June 5 to end on 20th of the same month. But the Air Forces of other... more
Latest newsArmoured St Petersburg, the airspace security tightened
St Petersburg, Russia - It's feared a Cechen attack
The spokesman of Russian Air Force, Col Alexander Drobyshevsky, has declared the airspace in the zone around St Petersburg will be reinforced, just to coincide with the 300th anniversary of the city. "The... more
Latest newsSouth Korean and Russian Air Forces discuss cooperation
Moscow, Russia - They have been not specified the details of the treaty
They continue the efforts of Russia to have a prominent role in the Asian chessboards, especially strengthening old alliances or proposing some new ones. As for the discussion held yesterday in Moscow... more
Latest newsThe German Government approves definetely the purchase of 60 A-400Ms
Berlin, Germany - It's believed as a great European effort
The German Parliament has yesterday approved definitively the purchase of 60 A-400M cargo planes, the military aircraft that will replace the US Hercules C-130 and the French-German C-160. This is one... more
Latest newsPart of Indonesian parliament would reject the contract signed with Russia
Jakarta, Indonesia - There'd be rules of procedure problems, and the price is too high
An Indonesian parliament commission has asked the government to reject the contract signed on last month with Russia for the supply of 4 Sukhoi jets and 2 Mi-35 helicopters for USD 197m, because the formal... more
Latest newsNorthrop Grumman to build the 17th Joint Stars plane for the Air Force
Washington, Usa - It will be delivered for March 2005
The Northrop Grumman has received today USD 113m for the construction and the delivery of the 17th E-8C Joint Stars (Joint Surveillance Target Attack System Radar) to the American Air Force. The airplane... more
Latest newsIt will be decided this summer which Hungarian military air base to dismantle
Budapest, Hungary - A choice tied to the adaptation plan to Nato standards
It will be decided this summer which military air force base in Hungary to be closed definitively, a choice that re-enters in the plan of the Budapest's Government to align the country to the Nato standards,... more
Latest newsRussia to deliver 18 SU-30MKM to the Malaysian Air Force
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - The contract valued USD 900m
It's the first time a Russian Defence is in official visit in Malaysia, and this confirms once again the tight cooperation between the two countries especially in the military sector. The meeting held... more
Latest newsPhilippine Government launches an air attack against Muslim guerrillas
Manila, Philippines - Planes and helicopters used for the offensive
The last big wave of atrociousness perpetrated by the Muslim extremist in Philippines has triggered the governmental reprisal, that took shape yesterday with the order of President, Gloria Macapagal. An... more
Latest newsAustrian Government decided the purchase of 18 Eurofighter jets
Vienna, Austria - An investment of EUR 2bn
It has been decided today by the Austrian Government the purchase of 18 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, produced by an European consortium of which make part France, Great Britain, Italy and Spain, and that... more
Latest newsPentagon orders 11 V-22 Ospreys
Washington, Usa - It should replace the aging Marines' helicopters
Although its phases of development and project has been marked by many failures, among which the most serious is sure the crash in 2000 cost the lives of 23 marines, the Pentagon has ordered 11 V-22 Osprey... more
Latest news3 Us industries to cooperate for the construction of a new plane for Pentagon
Washington, Usa - The E-10A will have ground surveillance responsabilities
It has been underwritten on Monday a first agreement among Northrop Grumman, Boeing and Raytheon Corporation for the development of a new military airplane that will play a role of fundamental importance... more
Latest newsIt's well-ended the first flight test of X-47A, produced by Northrop Grumman
Washington, Usa - An unmanned plane able to operate from aircraft carrier
It's ended succesfully the X-47A Pegasus first flight, the unmanned aircraft developed by Northrop Grumman that wants to show the reliability of an airplane Ucav (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) that can... more
Latest newsApproved the contract for the supply of C-130J to the American Army
Washington, Usa - 60 aircraft to be delivered for USD 4.1bn
The project of the C-130J Super Hercules developed by Lockheed Martin has received a substantial injection of confidence from part of the American Department of Defense, which has approved a 6 years contract... more
Latest newsAustralian Government gives more than half bilion of dollars to buy reconnaisance helicopters
Sydney, Australia - Approved the allocation for the 2003-04 defense project
The Australian Defense Ministry has announced which will be the divisions of the budget of AUD 3,065bn allocated for 2003-2004, and it is obvious which importance the government has wanted to give to the... more
Latest newsRussian bombers in flight for an exercise in Indian Ocean
Moscow, Russia - Probably more flights will follow
It's the first time since the dissolution of the Soviet Union that the Russian bombers cross the aerial space of the southern countries in order to complete a exercise in the Indian Ocean. Two TU-160s... more
Latest newsIsraeli jet violates Lebanese airspace, the Lebanese anti-aircraft answers back
Beirut, Lebanon - But no aircraft has been hit
An Israeli fighter was under the anti-aircraft fire of the Muslim extremist group Hezbollah, after having violated the Lebanese airspace. The incursions from part of the Israeli airplane continue, although... more
Latest newsEnglish Air Forces step back from Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The decision follows that ones from France and the Usa
The Air Forces of Her Majesty have begun today to withdraw from the air force base of Prince Sultan near Al-Kharj, 70 km south from the Saudi Arabian capital Ryadh, an operation that could last weeks.... more
Latest newsA-400M to take Tornado place as well?
London, UK - The new aircraft could be part of Foas project
The proposal to use the new A-400M military transport airplane for the European Armed Forces as missile carrier has risen from the English Defense Ministry, that has selected the Mbda, a joint venture... more
Latest newsThere's an understanding between Boeing and US Air Force
Washington, Usa - The lease of B-767s will cost 6% in less
It has been reached an agreement between the American Air Force and the Boeing about the leasing of 100 B-767 airplanes that will be used for the in-flight refuelling. According to what declared yesterday... more
Latest newsIt costs EUR 4m the damage provoked by some pacifists to an Us plane
Dublin, Ireland - The incident links to the protests for the war in Iraq
It could cost very high to the Irish Government the action of some pacifists who in the end of January attacked an American military cargo plane at the airport of Shannon. Indeed according to the technicians... more
Latest newsOpposition blames Indian Government for the "flying coffins"
New Delhi, India - 225 planes lost in incidents in 10 years
The Indian Air Force turns out to be the fourth in the world for dimensions but it's the first instead for incidents happening to its jet fighters. The opposition has launched on Thursday in Parliament... more
Latest newsVenezuela acquires 12 AMX-Ts
Caracas, Venezuela - The planes produced jointly by Italy and Brasil
They'll be the AMX-T advanced training and tactical support airplanes to replace the aging T-2D Buckeye in the Venezuelan Air Force, after the signature from part of the Government of Caracas with the... more
Latest newsTwo humanitarian flights with drug cargo have landed in Baghdad
Baghdad, Iraq - Two flights have transported a cargo of 15 tons
An humanitarian flight of Unicef, UN fund for infancy and an other of Saudi Arabian Red Crescent (Arabic Red Cross) have landed this morning in Baghdad. Aircraft, with a drug cargo and sanitary equipments... more
Latest newsThe high price of P-3C could create some problems for the order between Usa and Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - Taipei's government to take a decision as soon as possible
The 12 anti-submarine airplane P-3C that the government of Taipei wants to acquire from the United States in order to replace the aging S-2T would be too much expensive, a fact that could create some problems... more
Latest news2 new B-757s for the New Zealand Air Force
Wellington, New Zealand - They'll take the place of aging B-727s
The New Zealand Air Force has announced yesterday that two new B-757s will replace aging B-727s, in order to not rely on other nations in case of missions that need an aircraft with the performances similar... more
Latest newsLess fighters patrolling the Us sky
Washington, Usa - The proposal coming from Usaf chief of staff
According to the declarations of general John Jumper, aeronautic chief of staff, the terrorism alert in America is considerably diminished regarding the period after the September 11, 2001, and for this... more
Latest newsThe first Eu humanitarian flight will land tomorrow in Iraq
Brussels, Belgium - Belgian Army's C-130 will be attended in Baghdad tomorrow evening
A Belgian army's C-130 will transport tomorrow to Baghdad several tons of medical material, offered by the humanitarian organizations. It's the first humanitarian flight directed in Iraq organized by European... more
Latest newsRussia worries for a deployment of Us warplanes in Poland
Moscow, Russia - The Government of Warsaw is a reliable Us alley
The alliance between Usa and Poland is becoming more and more solid and for the Americans it turns out also to be more reliable than one with a country of the "old Europe", after the support that the Government... more
Latest newsTalks for a cooperation between the Indian and Iranian Air Forces
New Delhi, India - It has been the first time after the Islamic revolution
It has been carried out in the Indian Air Force's headquartes in New Delhi the important meeting between the Iranian and Indian Air Forces, the first time after the Islamic revolution in Iran. During... more
Latest newsThey continue the air raids of Israeli jet fighters in the Lebanese airspace
Beirut, Lebanon - Hezbollahs fire back with the artillery but none aircraft has been hit
Although the United Nations have more times asked the Israeli government to not violate the Lebanese airspace (to see also AVIONEWS on 28/04/03), also this morning some fighter-bombers with the star of... more
Latest newsAustrian Government confirms the order for 18 Eurofighter Typhoon
Vienna, Austria - They'll be delivered in 2005, for a value of EUR 1,35bn
The Austrian Government, during the yesterday sitting, has confirmed the purchase of the multi-purpose Eurofighter Typhoon fighters which will replace, in 2005, 24 among Jas-35s Draken and Saab-105s. A... more
Latest newsUs flight simulators market could grow at a rhythm of 3.5% annual until 2008
Washington, Usa - Aerial campaign in Iraq decisively
According to the experts, Us market on the field of simulation and training will grow at a rhythm of 3.5% annual until 2008 and the Department of the Us Defense in 2008 will spend USD 4,78 bn. Now Pentagon... more
Latest newsSigned the agreement between Sukhoi and Indonesian Government
Moscow, Russia - The order has a value of USD 192,9m
After the agreement reached during the recent visit of the Indonesian President Megawati Sukarnoputri in Moscow, yesterday it has been officially signed the contract between Sukhoi and Indonesia, as has... more
Latest newsMore problems for V-22 Osprey could decree its end
Washington, Usa - It's not able to satisfy military requests
Begun in the end of 80s the V-22 Osprey program has never taken off, and its development has been marked by many failures and incidents, cost the life of 30 persons, whose 23 marines. Just last days... more
Latest newsIndian Air Force tests successfully an unmanned aircraft
New Delhi, India - It will have a recognition duty
It's going on successfully the development of an Indian military unmanned aircraft, and on Sunday it has been lead an other test, considered very satisfactory because they have been applied new and more... more
Latest newsAgain violations of Lebanese airspace from part of Israeli jet fighters
Beirut, Lebanon - Strong warning comes from UN
Although the United Nations have more times launched a warning to the Israeli government to not violate the Lebanese airspace with the military fighters, just today several incursions of the combat aircraft... more
Latest newsUsaf commando moves from Saudi Arabia to Qatar
Doha, Qatar - A decision coming from logistic needs
The operations of the Us Air Force will not be conducted from the Saudi Arabian Air Base of Prince Sultan, near Riyadh, but they are to be moved in Qatar, at Al Udeid Air Base. The decision doesn't mean... more
Latest newsB-52 based in Fairford are coming back in Usa
London, United Kingdom - News announced by Usaf
Usaf, Us Air Force, has declared today that the B-52 bombers have begun to leave the British base of Fairford, in the Eastern of England, in order to come back in the United States. Usaf's spokesman explained... more
Latest newsIn the United Kingdom the Tornados used for the operations in Iraqi no-fly zones
London, United Kingdom - More than 1000 operations in 12 years
After 12 years of flights and incursions in Iraqi land, in order to hit military plant for the security of the Anglo-American flights, Raf's (Royal Air Force)operations in the two Iraqi no-fly zones are... more
Latest newsGerman Air Force A-310 is ready to takeoff for Algeria to recover missing tourists
Berlin, Germany - There are 31 missing tourists in the Algerian desert
15 Germans, 10 Austrians, 4 Swisses, one Dutch and one Swedish for a total of 31 persons, have been swallowed since February half until today by the Algerian desert. For their recover and re-enter in Europe... more