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Latest newsBangladesh Air Force will be employed against mosquitos
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Last year there were 30 died for punctures
Last year in Bangladesh an epidemic diffused by mosquitos punctures has provoked 30 died in the capital suburbs. It was a tragedy that could be repeated this year and that has pushed the Dhaka’s citizens t... more
Latest newsIt's reduced to the minimum, but the Iraqi Air Force fleet still scares
Washington, Usa - Mig-29 and Mig-27 are still part of the fleet
Although the American war force is advanced than Iraqi one, the warnings that in these last days arrive from more parts, also authoritative are not few, like the Pentagon. In truth the greater worries... more
Latest newsHelicopters' employment against an attack against Us troops
Kabul, Afghanistan - The aggression came from opponents of Us military presence
According to what has been reported by an Iranian radio hard clashes have occurred yesterday in the Us military base at Khost airport, in the southeast of Afghanistan, between opponents of the Us military... more
Latest newsRussian archives open: 51 Us pilots disappeared during Vietnam war
Moscow, Russia - Only the identities of seven have been revealed
After the fall of the Berlin wall the relationships between Moscow and Washington are normalized, without having to submit to the logic of the contrasting blocks anymore. Therefore, and it would not be... more
Latest newsUs Air Force calls 300 reservists
Washington, Usa - The 445th Squadron will operate with C-141C Starlifter
According to what's an official notice from the American Air Force 300 reservists have been called and will be assigned to the 445th Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The activity of the base... more
Latest newsBombers in action against a Taleban group (2): at least 17 died
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - Relatives of the victims ask explanations for what happened
The spokesman of the government of Helmand province has reported little ago that at least 17 persons would have died during the raid lead this morning by American bombers and a Danish F-16. A lot of... more
Latest newsProblems for a Jas-39 Gripen just sold to Hungary
Stockholm, Sweden - The aircraft has a failure in its fuel system
A defect to the refueling system would be the reason for which it has been investigating on a Jas-39 Gripen sold by Saab to the Hungarian Government little ago. The Fmv (Defence Material Administration),... more
Latest newsIndia acquires 10 Mirages from France
New Delhi, India - Also a tanker is part of the order
The Indian Air Force has reached an agreement with France for the supply of 10 Mirage fighters and of a tanker for the in-flight refueling. This last aircraft will be already delivered for the end of... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopter kills two Palestinians in Gaza
Tel, Aviv, Israel - The fact has happened in the Eastern part of the town
During one of the repeated actions of the Israeli Army, often made with the help of helicopters, during the daytime of yesterday two Palestinians have been killed in the Eastern part of Gaza. The two... more
Latest newsF-117 to complete the Us Air Force presence for a possible war in Gulf region
Washington, Usa - Important their employment during the first fase of the conflict
The first American F-117 bombers are arriving in a European secret base in order to reinforce the aerial presence in the Gulf region for a possible conflict. While also the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier... more
Latest newsTroops will control Shannon airport
Dublin, Ireland - Due measures after the attacks against Us planes
The national Army will garrison the airport of Shannon-Ireland after that repeated vandalistic actions have been perpetrated against American war jets. It has been told by the Irish Defense Minister,... more
Latest newsUs bombers are put in a state of alert over North Korea in the crisis should get worse
Washington, Usa - 24 aircraft to be deployed in a Pacific island
24 American bombers have been put on standby and deployed on the American island of Guam, in the middle of Pacific, from where they can easier carry an attack against North Korea. It has been declared... more
Latest newsIranian female pilot in exhibition during the air show
Teheran, Iran - Women more and more present in the Military Aviation field
On February 3 it's celebrated the Muslim revolution that 24 years ago shaked Iran with the climb to the power of Khomeini, that revolutionized also the role of the Iranian woman in the social life. Therefore... more
Latest newsPentagon displaces F-117As in a secret air base
Washington, Usa - Probably to take part in the first moment of a war
The invisible F-117A Nighthawk fighters will be moved from the actual air force base at Holloman-New Mexico, in an other destination, kept secret for security reasons. Also on the number of the "Stealth",... more
Latest newsUs Air Force's Global Hawk will fly with the new technologies supplied by the European Eads
Los Angeles, Usa - The technologies will involve the unmanned flights
The aircraft named Global Hawk in the equipment of Usaf (United States Air Force), without any crew, will be equipped by the European firm Eads(European Aeronautic Defence and Space company) that will... more
Latest newsSigned an agreeement between Sweden and Hungary for Gripen aircraft
Stockholm, Sweden - It is the first contract by the adhesion of Hungary to Nato
For the first time by its entrance in Nato, Hungary has signed a contract with another member state. The agreement is related to some Gripen aircraft of Swedish fabrication. The aircraft will be equipped... more
Latest newsUs Marines to train the governmental Filipino troops
Manila, Philippines - Also 6 CH-53 helicopters to be involved
The American "know how" will be put to disposition of the Philippine Armed Forces that for 3 weeks will lead practices under the supervision of the most expert Us colleagues. They are 600 Marines who... more
Latest newsIsraeli fighters fly into Lebanese airspace
Beirut, Lebanon - Un blames the actions of Jerusalem Army
For the second day in a row day Israeli fighters have invaded the Lebanese airspace provoking the hard condamn both of the government of Beirut and of United Nations. According to Lebanese sources military... more
Latest newsUs cargo planes will operate from a base in Kyrgyzstan
Bishek, Kyrgyzstan - To carry out supporting mission in Afghanistan
American cargo airplanes C-130 Hercules will be deployed in the base of Manas near Bishek, in Kyrgyzstan. From this airport the aircraft will be able to reach Afghanistan for humanitarian aid missions... more
Latest newsPakistan's armed forces say that they have shooted down a spy-aircraft of Indian Air Force
Islamabad, Pakistan - The accident should have happened in the Pakistan's region of Kashmir
Trusting official sources of Pakistani armed forces during the daytime of today it should have been shooted down an unmanned spy aircraft of Indian armed forces that should have violated the air space... more
Latest newsNorwegian aircraft participate to an operative action in Afghanistan
Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian Air Force did not enter in a war action since 1945
For the first time since 1945, so by the end of World War II, two aircraft of Norwegian Air Force have participated to an operative military action during which one has also launched some bombs on a target... more
Latest newsIsraeli official stopped a raid against the Palestinian
Tel Aviv, Israel - To avoid a massacre of innocents
The following day the massacre of Tel Aviv, in which 23 persons had been killed from two Palestinian kamikaze, in January 5, a Israeli heavy reprisal had been planned. The airplanes were already in flight... more
Latest newsIt's started the modernization of Russian Su-27 fleet
Moscow, Russia - 20 fighters to be upgraded just this year
It is gotten ready to begin the important operations of modernization of Su-27s at the plant of the same producer, the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association, according to authoritative Russian... more
Latest newsIt's started the modernization of Russian Su-27 fleet (2): the technical file
Moscow, Russia - Probably the most advanced aircraft in the 80s
Su-27 "Flanker" is a multirole interceptor and a fighter of air superiority with the incredible performances, whose arrival was waited for with great trepidation by the Soviet Army. Indeed, in order... more
Latest newsNew super arm for Usa
Washington, USA - It renders the enemy missiles inoffensive
A new microwaves arm will be experienced soon by United States Air Force (Usaf). It is about a sophisticated technology able to put out radars and electronic equipments used by enemy armies. It seems that... more
Latest newsBerselli asks greater support by countries that support Eurofighter
London, United Kingdom - The proposal in the yesterday London meeting
"The four Defense Ministries of the governments that support the Eurofighter have to engage in not only for periodical meeting, in order to make the point of the situation, but also to take promote initiatives... more
Latest newsRussian airbase in Kyrgyzstan will be moved
Moscow, Russia - The new plant to be built at Kant
Important exponents of the Russian Air Force are gathered, in these days, in order to discuss on the future of Russian airbase in Kyrgyzstan, which is 15 km far from the capital, that is Bishkek. The... more
Latest newsA Jugoslav government airplane has carried Milutinovic to the Aja Court
Belgrade, Jugoslavia - Ex Serbian President has handed over the police
A Jugoslav government airplane has taken off, yesterday, from Belgrade with on board the ex-Serbian President, Milan Milutinovic. The man, who now he is found in a Dutch prison, has handed over Aja international... more
Latest newsFighter pilot selections are running in Hungary for a program approved by Nato
Budapest, Hungary - According to Ministry of Defense only 10% will exceed the tests
"On the basis of experience, one can say that only ten applicants out of hundred are selected". This is the statement of Hungarian Ministry of Defence, about the new program for the fighter pilots, approved... more
Latest newsIndia: Russian nuclear bombers are arriving (2): technical shit
New Delhi, India – TU 22M
The TU-22 bombers was intended to replace the TU-16, but due to its' poor performance it was deemed unsatisfactory. Carrying a similar payload to only a slightly greater range, the Tu-22 offered no real... more
Latest newsTwo F-16S for Edwards air force base
California, USA – The aircraft will join the test operation
"These two additional F-16S will help the test pilot school graduate our students fully trained and on time. Increasing the number of F16s helps us ensure that these aircraft are avaible when we need them... more
Latest newsIndia: Russian nuclear bombers are arriving
New Delhi, India - by March, there will be the contract signatures
According to Indian defense minister, George Fernandes, within the end of March, with the signature of three contracts, will be realized the agreement between Russia and India on the nuclear bombers. An... more
Latest newsAdventurous travel for the marines directed in Kuwait
Washington, USA - Two emergency landings for the charter that transported them
For 250 Marines who have traveled with an United Airlines charter directed to Kuwait, by Frankfurt and taken off from Riverside base in California, the travel has been turned in an incubus. Everything... more
Latest newsRussian Air Force updates 20 Sukhoi-27s (2): the technical aircraft sheet
Moscow, Russia - One of the best fighter ever built
Su-27 is a long range fighter comparable to the American F-15 but but superior in many respects. It is a twin-engined jet that has demonstrated an exceptional easiness of handling in whichever situation... more
Latest newsRussian Air Force to update 20 Sukhoi 27s
Moscow, Russia - By 3 years to be available the new tactical fighter
The new Russian tactical bomber for the 21st century, the fifth generation produced by the Sukhoi bureau, will not be ready before 2006-2007, and for this reason the Russian Air Force will renew its Su-27.... more
Latest newsThere are 5 women among the "alpini" leaving for Afghanistan
L'Aquila, Italy - Among the women soldiers a paratrooper
In the group of soldiers that will leave from Italy to Afghanistan, in the field of the operation Enduring Freedom, the operation that should guarantee the back coming of the democratic life in the asian... more
Latest newsA too hasty bombing that one that caused the dead of 4 Canadian soldiers
Washington, Usa - A risk of martial court for the two pilots
The trial in the comparisons of the two American military pilots, accused to have murdered 4 Canadian soldiers in Afghanistan on last April 17 during a patrolling mission of the Iraqi territory, has already... more
Latest newsHearing for the two American pilots charged for the dead of 4 Canadian soldier
Lousiana, USA - The tragedy happened in Afghanistan last April
The process against Harry Schmidt and William Umbach, the two American pilots guilty to have murdered erroneously some soldiers of the Canadian contingent in Afghanistan the slid one you open them, marks... more
Latest newsSix aircraft carriers in the gulf for the USA
Washington, USA – The ships would assure more military options
According to anonymous sources near the Pentagon, U.S Navy is planing in Persian Gulf area to ship six aircraft carriers, with approximately 80 airplane on board. If Iraq will be attacked, this six ships... more
Latest newsLanded Saturday in Kabul 35 Italian soldiers
Rome, Italy - The soldiers will be employed in the operation Enduring Freedom
The group of 35 Italian soldiers that had taken off by Rome on Thursday evening (news already published by AVIONEWS), transported to Abu Dhabi with a B-707 of the 14th group of Italian Air Force, then... more
Latest newsLack of money, it's crisis for the Russian Military Aviation
Moscow, Russia - An ignominious end for a sector that has marked the way of flying
The Soviet former-empire, whose peculiarity always has been the armaments, especially in the aeronautic field, must face one of the worst crisis of its history: the crash of its Air Force. This sector... more
Latest newsReady some F-16s to be delivered to Italy
Washington, Usa - Part of these aircraft is parked in a cemetary of military aircraft
In the middle of the desert of Arizona, in the aeronautical base of Sonora, not far from Tucson, the capital town of the federal State, there are, in a deposit, some F-16s that are destinated to Italian... more
Latest newsGerman choppers get equipped with filters: the decision after the December 21 incident in Kabul
Berlin, Germany - The disaster, maybe avoidable, it was caused for the dust itself, according to the commission
They will be equipped with special dust-filters the 100 Sikorsky Ch-53s of the German Air Force, being this solution already available in USA since 1994. The decision is taken after that the investigators,... more
Latest newsRussia-India agreement for the realization of a cargo
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Air Force said it
It has caught up an agreement, between Russia and India, for the realization of a new model of a cargo for military and civil use, that it will be used also for the transport of the passengers later. They... more
Latest newsAlmost half of Us Predators was lost in the last years
Washington, Usa - But the American Defense still trusts in the use of this aircraft
The Predator's activity, the unmanned airplane that is operated by a terrestrial remote control emplacement, is of fundamental importance either for the American Air Force and for Cia. While the Army... more
Latest newsThe Brazilian government postpones the purchase of fighter aircraft
Sao Paulo, Brasil - The money will invest in the fight the poverty
The Brazilian government of the Lula president has decided to postpone of a year the purchase of supersonic airplanes and to assign the sum, destined to the purchase, approximately a USD 1bn, to the program... more
Latest newsJapan to project an unmanned spy plane
Tokyo, Japan - They'll take not less than 5 years for a complete development
Japan seems decided to equip with own military technology of defense and, after the announcement some days before of a powerful spy satellite that soon will be in orbit, it is gotten ready to develop an... more
Latest newsCanadian militaries murdered in Afghanistan by mistake: unexpected developments of the process of two US pilots
New Orleans , USA - The defense accuses Usaf to hide the truth
It continues the trial against two American pilots who, in April 2002, killed by mistake in Afghanistan 4 Canadian soldiers making part of the antiterroristic mission. A trial characterized by many "dark... more
Latest newsAt Valona the Air Force has finished the airport and the academy
Valona, Albania - While the Undersecretary of Defense Filippo Berselli has carried the greetings of happy new year of the Italian Government
After two and half years since when at Valona, in Albania, the independent group Albit of the Italian Air Force has installed and the changes have been a lot. The hundred of men, that they operate in the... more
Latest newsDead 11 civilians in the Ivory Coast
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - The massacre after a bombing of the Army
Yesterday has been diffused the news, coming from French military sources, that the Army of the Ivory Coast should have bombed some civilian houses in the area of Menakro, West from the town of Bouaké,... more