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DefenseRomania buys F-16 aircraft from Norway
Talks between the two countries to work out details of the contract
The government of Romania has approved the purchase of 32 F-16 military aircraft produced by U.S.-based Lockheed Martin, which are expected to remain operational for a minimum of 10 years. These are combat... more
DefenseNH-90 helicopter support contract signed
To improve the availability rates of the two versions
NHIndustries has signed a NH-90 support contract with the NATO agency NAHEMA, acting as the contracting authority on behalf of the Direction générale de l'armement (the French Armament General Directorate) a... more
DefenseGermany: how it will strengthen the armed forces
Overview of the 100 billion investment in aircraft, tanks, frigates and drones
Berlin's 100 billion euros special fund for the armed forces will allow for an efficient and more modern military. In recent days the two branches of the German Parliament, the Bundestag (Lower house)... more
DefenseChina-US tension on Taiwan
Fenghe: "Washington stops hitting Beijing's interests"
The tension sparked by the first diplomatic meeting held in recent days in Singapore between the two defense ministers of the United States and China, Lloyd Austin and Wei Fenghe, respectively, at the... more
Finance and economyNorway gives up 14 military helicopters
Government seeks 500 million euros in damages for delayed deliveries
The Government of Norway has cancelled a contract to supply 14 NH-90 military transport helicopters produced by the European consortium NH Industries. The reason for this decision is delivery delays and... more
DefenseSpain: asked for three billions for defense
The announcement just weeks before the NATO summit in Madrid (June 29-30)
The Spanish Defense Ministry wants to increase its budget by three billion euros through an extraordinary credit. This is a decision that will be used to meet Madrid's commitments to North Atlantic Treaty... more
HelicoptersUkrainian war: Russian helicopters on the assault
Images released by the Russian defense ministry - VIDEO
The Russian Defense Ministry has released footage showing several Russian Kamov Ka-52 military attack helicopters allegedly conducting operations against Ukrainian armed forces on the ground. According... more
DefenseAVIONEWS wishes a Happy Italian Republic day to everyone
The agency will open next Monday, on June 6, after the long weekend
AVIONEWS communicates to its subscribers, reporters and fans of social networks that the agency will be closed tomorrow, on June 2, in the occasion of the Italian Republic day.The publication of the news... more
Finance and economySwiss discontent over F-35 aircraft
Purchased in 2021, now someone wants to cancel order
The Swiss government had decided to purchase 36 F-35A fighter planes produced by the US company Lockheed Martin. Now a left-wing political alliance "Stop F-35", which opposes the purchase of the U.S. aircraft,... more
AirlinesFuel price increase hits airlines and defense
At least 40 billion dollars in extra costs in global airline budgets
Airlines around the world are grappling with an increase in fuel costs that will impact their budgets by an estimated 40 billion dollars. Suffering such hardships is not only the commercial sector, which... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: no NATO planes and tanks in Kiev
Informal agreement between allied countries to avoid direct confrontation with Moscow
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will not provide certain types of weaponry to Ukraine such as warplanes and tanks. The aim is to avoid the risk of a direct confrontation between Russia and... more
HelicoptersUkrainian conflict: Mi-24 military helicopters to Kiev
Czech Republic and Slovakia at the forefront of NATO arms supply
The government of the Czech Republic has supplied Ukraine with a series of Soviet-made Mil Mi-24 attack helicopters. According to US "Wall Street Journal", which cites sources close to the US Defense Department,... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: the death toll and injuries
The updated bulletins of Moscow and Kiev on neutralized means and men
According to the daily bulletin issued by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces there have been at least 24,700 casualties in the Russian army since the day of the attack (February 24). Considering... more
Civil aviationRussia: test flights for May 9 air parade
Military planes over the skies of Moscow for the Victory Day against Nazism
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Favt) has announced the closure of the airspace over Moscow on May 4 and 7 (with reserve options for May 5 and 6) from 9:40am to 11:20am. The purpose is to... more
DefenseItaly ready to send F-35 aircraft to Iceland
Mission falls within the framework of NATO activities
The Government of Italy is ready to deploy some F-35A Lockheed Martin military aircraft of the Air Force in Iceland. The mission, which is expected to last two months, is part of the air policing activities... more
DefenseSigonella command to Aaron Shoemaker
Next Friday ceremony alternation with Kevin Pickard who will leave
Ship commander Kevin Pickard leaves his place to his homologous Aaron Shoemaker, who takes command of the US Air Force Station Sigonella, located in the Sicilian territory of Lentini, in the province of... more
Fair and showsAircraft. Embraer at the "Adas" in The Philippines
The industry promotes its Defense & Security Portfolio -DATA SHEET
Embraer will promote its complete portfolio of products and solutions for the defense and security markets at the "Asian Defense & Security" ("ADAS"), in the Philippines, to be held between April 27 and... more
DefenseTurkey closes airspace to Russia
Decision after continued air raids in Syria against pro-Ankara militias
The president of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has given the green light to the closure of the national airspace towards the Russian planes directed to Syria to give support to the armed forces of Moscow,... more
DefenseIndia cancels purchase of 48 Russian military helicopters
Stop Mi-17s to favor domestic aircraft production
The government of India cancelled an order of 48 Mil Mi-17 V5 helicopters of Russian manufacture in the last days. It is a decision taken with the aim of encouraging the local production of aircraft. Those... more
DefenseThe new military helicopters China is working on
Tilt-rotors, artificial intelligence and high speed, with an eye on US models
China is pursuing an ambitious long-term program to develop a fleet of cutting-edge military helicopters, able to compete technologically with the fleet of other world powers, first and foremost the United... more
Civil aviationAngola orders three C-295 aircraft
Equipped with the Collins Aerospace avionics suite
The Republic of Angola has placed a firm order for three C-295s to perform multirole operations: two airplanes will be specifically equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.The... more
CuriositiesUkrainian war: Kiev resists at Mariupol
Rejected request for truce made by Russians besieging Azovstal factory
The conflict between Kiev and Moscow has entered the second phase. The two armies confront each other mainly in war scenarios located in the eastern and southern of Ukraine. In particular, the firefight... more
CuriositiesIsrael: air raid on Gaza in the night
Continuing tensions after clashes in Jerusalem and missile launch on Tel Aviv. UN meeting today
This night some planes of the Israeli Air Force carried out some raids in the Gaza Strip. It is a retaliation after a missile launched from the Palestinian territory towards Israel was intercepted by the... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: US fears Moscow's atomic bomb
Burns (CIA): "No one should take the threat of nuclear weapons lightly"
The United States believes that, due to the difficulties encountered by the Russian army in the invasion in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin may resort to the use of nuclear weapons, as announced... more
DefenseChinese military exercises near Taiwan
Air and naval forces in action during US politicians' visit to the island
The tension between Taiwan and China has reached a peak in the last hours. All because of a military exercise that the Chinese Army held today near the sea strait in front of the disputed island. In action... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: new weapons from the United States
Among these there are some Mi-17 military helicopters, anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles
The US government ordered to send new armaments and humanitarian aid in Ukraine in recent hours, to stop the Russian advance in the south and east of the country. The US Department of Defense will provide... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: kamikaze drones arrive
The United States has sent 100 Switchblade Uavs
The United States has been sending armaments to Ukraine for months: from anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile systems to 100 kamikaze drones Switchblade with cameras. These are US-made remotely controlled... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: the situation on the ground
Kiev is free but the pressure shifts to the south and east of the country
The capital Kiev is free from siege, but Ukraine is still occupied by Russian soldiers and vehicles. The retreat of Moscow's army was directed towards Belarus and Russia. There, according to the US Department... more
DefenseUkrainian war: a long confrontation
Stoltenberd (Nato): "We must maintain sanctions and strengthen defense"
The end of the siege of the capital Kiev by the Russian Army, which is retreating to Belarus and the east of Ukraine, suggested a turning point in the armed conflict. However, it should not be forgotten... more
DefenseFirst tests for HH-60W helicopter in rescue version
The Jolly Green II is produced by Sikorsky for the US Air Force.
The US Air Force has recently announced that operational tests will soon begin on the new Hems (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) variant of the HH-60W Jolly Green II military helicopter, produced... more
AirlinesTwo Turkish Atak helicopters in the Philippines
It is the first delivery of this aircraft to a foreign country
Turkey has delivered 2 T-129 ATAK military attack helicopters built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (Tai) to the Philippines. This was announced by the director of the Turkish Defense Industries Bureau... more
Finance and economyBulgaria buys 8 F-16 fighter planes
Washington confirms; value of deal is 512 million dollars
The government of Bulgaria will purchase from the United States 8 fourth generation F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft, produced by the US company Lockeed Martin. It's a big blow for the American company,... more
HelicoptersFirst flight for new Chinese military helicopter
Maximum secrecy about the aircraft - VIDEO
Beijing has announced the successful completion of the first flight of a prototype military helicopter with an innovative design. It would be a next-generation, high-performance (higher speed, better stealth... more
AirportsRussia-Ukraine: CIA anticipated Hostomel airport blitz
The intelligence informed Kiev about the lightning military operation of Russian paratroopers
The attack on the airport "Antonov" of Hostomel, located north-west of the Ukrainian capital, had been anticipated by the US intelligence to the Kiev government. Thus, on the night of February 24, 2022,... more
IndustryIndustry Team: NATO E-3 replacement study contract
In advance of the planned retirement in 2035
Boeing has been awarded a contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to conduct a Risk Reduction & Feasibility Study of future air surveillance, command, and control concepts. The study... more
Latest newsRussia-Ukraine: Kiev attacks Russian crude oil depot
Military helicopters cross the border and fire missiles at the facility - VIDEO
The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of attacking an oil facility in the Belgorod region, on Russian territory. According to rumors, these were Soviet-made Mil Mi-24 attack aircraft belonging to the Kiev Air... more
IndustryThe third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes landed in Kuwait
In the framework of a wider order for a total of 28
The third and fourth Eurofighter Typhoons for the Air Force of Kuwait landed yesterday in country in the framework of a wider order for a total of 28 aircraft that will be delivered to the Kuwait Air Force.The... more
DefenseUkrainian war: shower of bombs in the night
Air raid sirens sound in several cities, but Russians loosen grip on capital Kiev
The peace negotiations in Turkey do not stop the shower of bombs that has been falling on Ukrainian cities for over a month. Among them Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Lysychansk and Poltava. Tonight several... more
DefenseUnited States: Biden proposes increases to defense budget
An 813.3 billion dollars plan is now under consideration by Congress
The White House unveiled in recent hours its new defense investment plan for fiscal year 2023. Specifically, US President Joe Biden has proposed spending of 813.3 billion dollars. A figure that marks... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian helicopters in action
Two Mi-28s attack Ukrainian armored vehicles - VIDEO
The Russian Defense Ministry released a footage today showing the moments when two attack helicopter, a Mil Mi-28N and a Mi-28UB, destroyed some Ukrainian armored vehicles with the use of guided missiles.... more
DefenseUkraine war: Kiev asks for military planes
Zelensky: "West plays ping-pong in deciding who should send jets"
Accusations to the West from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, guilty in his words of not having enough "courage" in sending military aid to support Ukraine. Kiev calls for planes and more tanks... more
DefenseAir2030. Swiss F-35A aircraft from Italian production
At least 24 of a total of 36 fighters manufactured in Cameri; delivery from 2027
Switzerland is having at least 24 of a total of 36 F-35A fighter aircraft manufactured in Cameri (Novara) in Italy. For a further four airplanes, clarifications are underway as to whether their final assembly... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: today's balance sheet
Moscow besieges Mariupol to connect Crimea and Donbass
Nearly a month into the armed conflict, the Russian army's advance has stalled, while resistance from the Ukrainian armed forces continues. Kiev's air force and defense systems are barely repelling the... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Moscow uses hypersonic missiles
Kremlin confirmation; for the U.S. this weapon will not change the conflict
Russia confirmed the use of hypersonic missiles in the bombing of Ukraine in the last hours. These are the Russian-made Kinzhal ballistic rockets, developed since 2010 and entered into service in experimental... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: negotiations continue
Today another Kiev-Moscow on-line meeting on the road to peace
Peace negotiations to end the war between Russia and Ukraine resume today. Harsh denunciation of the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, according to which Moscow would like a final solution with... more
Civil aviationThe anti-missile system Patriot in Bratislava
S-300 armaments could be sent to Ukraine
The first units of the armed forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have arrived in Slovakia to deploy a Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system, of US manufacture, at the Sliac... more
DefenseJapan grappling with Russian ships and Chinese drones
The aircraft flew over the disputed Senkaku islands that are causing Beijing and Tokyo to squabble
Japan intercepted some Russian military ships transiting in the north of the country in the last hours and a Chinese spy drone a Gaic BZK-007 operating in the identification zone of the Japanese air defense... more
DefenseUkrainian war: today's balance sheet
Kiev announces downing of a Russian Sukhoi SU-34 fighter jet - VIDEO
Almost a month after the start of the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the fighting is getting closer and civilian casualties are increasing. Meanwhile, the clash between the respective armies... more
AirportsUkraine conflict: missiles near Lviv airport
According to local air force four cruise rockets were fired from Russian ships in the Black Sea
The Russian armed forces have hit in the early morning hours some areas near the civilian airport "Danylo Halytskyi" in Lviv-Liv. According to the testimonies shortly after the activation of the alarm... more
Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: today's bulletin
Russia and Ukraine communicate data on neutralized enemy military assets
The advance of the Russian army in Ukraine continues, as well as the resistance from Kiev. The capital is still under siege as well as other major cities such as Lviv and Odessa, while others are under... more