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DefenseUkrainian conflict: Moscow against arms in Kiev
Kremlin warning: countries close to Ukraine do not host warplanes
The Russian government has threatened Ukraine's neighboring countries by intimating them not to host Kiev's military planes that would seek refuge on their territory. While not naming it directly, the... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Kiev shoots down Russian plane
Ukrainian soldiers in jubilation in Kharkiv, but raids will continue - VIDEO
A unit of the National Guard of Ukraine, a component of the army, shot down a Sukhoi Su-25 fighter plane from Russia in recent hours. The operation was conducted near the city of Kharkiv using surface-to-air... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: alleged Russian plans hacked
The collective Anonymous published some preparatory drawings of the invasion
The international hacker collective Anonymous declared war on Russia and its president Vladimir Putin in recent days, because of the armed invasion in Ukraine. There are thousands of cyber attacks that... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: appeal to the Atomic Energy Agency
Kiev asks for protection of its power plants from Russian "nuclear terrorism"
The Ukrainian government asks the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to appeal to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to close the access to the airspace over its nuclear plants. This... more
Civil aviationKiev informa: 38 Countries have closed airspace to Russia
And on the macro-financial assistance side, Ukraine will receive € 1.2bn from the EU
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reports it today on its website: 38 countries (including the USA and Montenegro) have banned their airspace to flights by Russian aircraft, in response to the large-scale... more
DefenseUkraine conflict: Kiev and suburbs resist
Liberated city of Makariv, shot down Russian SU-30 aircraft in Irpin
For days the city of Irpin, located in the Kiev oblast, has been subjected to continuous aerial bombardments that are reducing the urban area to rubble. It is a strategic site located along the road to... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Germany sends missiles to Kiev
Berlin evaluates another arms supply
Germany is considering sending another 2,700 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine to strengthen Kiev's defense capability against Moscow's military attack. According to reports from the US news agency "Reuters"... more
Latest newsUkrainian conflict: negotiations start today
Suspended bombing and firefights to evacuate civilians from Kiev
At this moment the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to try to peacefully end the conflict between the two countries. Moscow confirms that on the table there is a request for a ceasefire.... more
DefenseTokyo against Moscow: helicopter violates airspace
Diplomatic protests by Japanese Premier Kishida
The Ministry of Defense of Japan said in these hours that a Russian military helicopter violated Japanese airspace. According to government sources, some fighter planes of the Japanese Air Self-Defense... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Romania
Eight military personnel killed in helicopter and fighter crash
A Romanian-made IAR-330 Puma military helicopter engaged in a search and rescue mission crashed to the ground yesterday. The accident happened in the area of Gura Dobrogei, 11 kilometers from the airport... more
DefenseHelicopters. France and Spain launch Tiger MkIII programme
The contract includes the upgrade of 60 aircraft for two countries
OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation), on behalf of the French and Spanish Armament General Directorate, the DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement) and the DGAM (Dirección General de Arma... more
DefenseUS airspace closed to Russia
Federal Aviation Administration publishes official notice today
The United States announced in recent hours that it will ban Russian aircraft from American space. The decision by the head of State was met with ovations and bipartisan applause in the House of Representatives.... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: Turkey works on ceasefire
Phone call today between Dutch PM Rutte and Erdogan, who does not deny his style
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today had a telephone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to whom he reported that Ankara is working for a ceasefire in the conflict between Russia... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: the speech of Draghi
To the Senate: will be doubled Italian Air Forces in Romania
The President of the Italian Council of Ministers Mario Draghi spoke this morning at the Senate to discuss the war between Russia and Ukraine and the possible effects of the conflict on Italian country,... more
DefenseRussian helicopters attack Ukrainian targets
Moscow disseminates images of fighting against enemy military targets - VIDEO
The Ministry of Defense of Russia published in recent hours a video that captures the moments of the attack against Ukrainian military targets by Russian military combat helicopters Kamov Ka-52, Mil Mi-28NM... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: start of peace negotiations
Kiev delegation arrived by helicopter for talks with Moscow
At the start in Ukraine peace negotiations between the Russian and Ukrainian delegation. Kiev requests an immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of Soviet soldiers and vehicles from the territory. Moscow... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: a toll of dead and wounded
Italy will send to Kiev new armaments among which Stinger anti-aircraft missiles
The Ukrainian Ministry of Health released a new bulletin in recent hours. It takes stock of the situation regarding the wounded and dead fellow citizens since the beginning of military operations of Russian... more
AerospaceLaura Holmes at AVIONEWS: past and future of Collins Aerospace
Exclusive interview with the new Italian office CEO -VIDEO
AVIONEWS visited the Italian headquarters of Collins Aerospace, in Turin. It's in the middle of this city that the Italian branch district of the North Carolina company was founded in 1929. A strong and... more
DefenseUkraine. NATO has activated a defense plan
Jens Stoltenberg and his words
NATO defense plan was activated today. The secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, during the conference, which ended a few minutes ago, pointed out that while the other powers sought diplomatic political... more
DefenseRussia bombs Ukraine
This morning at Moscow time the attack began. Kiev airport fighters hit
"I have decided on a special military operation". This is the opening words of the message from Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin broadcast at 6 am in Moscow, shortly after 4 am Italian time. While... more
Civil aviationEmbraer jet aircraft: deliveries in 2021
The firm order backlog totaled USD 17.0 billion
Embraer delivered 55 jets in the fourth quarter of 2021, of which 16 were commercial aircraft and 39 were executive jets (26 light and 13 mid-size). The Company delivered a total of 141 jets in 2021, comprised... more
DefenseKorean LAh helicopter passes low-temperature tests
In Canadian Arctic to verify engine and equipment
The development of the first South Korean military light attack helicopter Light Armed Helicopter (Lah) from Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has passed an important test regarding operation in borderline... more
Defense4 CH-53K military helicopters to Israel
King Stallions will be equipped with Tel Aviv-made defense systems
US aerospace and defense specialist Lockheed Martin Group officially announced in recent days that it will produce four Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy helicopters for Israel. The aircraft are expected... more
DefenseCrisis Ukraine: Russia sends military vehicles
British intelligence reports sighting of new helicopters
Russia, despite the retreat of some military vehicles in recent hours, is increasing the presence of armed men, helicopters and armored vehicles of the Army along the border with Ukraine. Also reported... more
DefenseRussia sends military planes to Syria
Mig-31 fighters and Tu-22m bombers for large naval exercise since the Cold War
Russia's Air Force deployed Mikoyan Mig-31 fighter aircraft, equipped with hypersonic missiles, and Tupolev Tu-22m long-range nuclear bombers at its air base in Syria yesterday. This is a decisive move... more
Finance and economyNew engines for Defiant military helicopter
Lockheed-Honeywell agreement on turboshaft thrusters
US engine and avionics systems company Honeywell Aerospace has been selected as the supplier of new engines for the Defiant military helicopters, the aircraft jointly developed by Lockheed Martin and Boeing... more
DefenseSingapore renews Chinook helicopter fleet
CH-47Fs will replace the older CH-47Ds
The Singapore Air Force has announced that it is updating and upgrading its fleet of Chinook military helicopters, which will be increased to 26 units. Before decommissioning the older version of the Boeing... more
DefenseFrance: H-160 navy helicopter test started
It will be used in search and rescue missions
The French Navy has kicked off flight tests on the first H-160 aircraft developed by Airbus Helicopters for the Armed Force. The tests will take place at the European manufacturer's headquarters in southern... more
DefenseUS armament manufacturers hit by inflation
Price increases of up to 7.5 percent on estimates of 2.2 percent make deals difficult
Rising labor costs and fuel expenditures are having a major economic impact on the US arms industry. Many companies, as well as large Groups, are struggling to sign new contracts with the US Department... more
Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters."Singapore Airshow 2022" from February 15-18
The event every two years in Asia; numbers in 2020 -VIDEO
Every two years, high-level government and military delegations, as well as senior corporate executives around the world attend the "Singapore Airshow" to forge partnerships and seal deals in this region. 2020... more
IndustryComac C-919 aircraft will make China autonomous
Expected to be on the market in 2022, the aircraft should emancipate Beijing from Boeing and Airbus
The C-919 aircraft is a narrow-body passenger aircraft made by State-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac). It is a fixed-wing aircraft that Beijing is developing... more
DefenseKorea Aerospace will present new helicopters
KUH variant request pleases investors
The decision of the South Korean government to develop new variants of the Kuh military helicopter created by Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai) -in collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and the Aerospace... more
Finance and economyIndonesia to purchase up to 42 Rafale military aircraft
First contract signed for 6 airplanes to modernize the fleet
After two days of meetings in Jakarta with the Minister of the French Armed Forces, Florence Parly, the Indonesian Defence Minister, Prabowo Subianto, has announced that he has signed a contract for 6... more
CuriositiesFirst African-American female pilot in Louisiana
Officer Tatiana Julien will command National Guard helicopters
Warrant Officer Tatiana Julien will go down in US history as the first African-American female pilot to serve in the Louisiana Army National Guard. This is a significant moment for one of the states that... more
DefenseAirplanes-Helicopters. "Singapore Airshow 2022" (15-18 February)
Aerobatic flight tests of AH-64D Apache aircraft begin
The pilots of the military airplanes and helicopters who will perform spectacular aerobatics at the "Singapore Airshow 2022", which will be held from February 15th to 18th at the Changi Exhibition Centre,... more
IndustryRussian A-100 aircraft to complete tests in 2022
First flight begins with radar equipment activated
Flight tests of the Russian AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) Beriev A-100 control and surveillance aircraft will be completed in 2022. In the meantime, the first flight of the aircraft... more
IndustryEmbraer: agreement with FAB for KC-390 aircraft
The number will be reduced from 28 to 22 units
Embraer informs that it has reached an agreement with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) related to the contractual discussion regarding the order for the multi-mission KC-390 aircraft. Thus, the total number... more
DefenseTaiwan buys arms and services from the US
Washington approves 100 million dollars sale in missiles and upgrades
The Taiwanese Government has been given the green light to purchase arms, equipment and related services from the US State Department. This was announced in recent hours by the US Defense and Security... more
DefenseSix Rafale military aircraft in Indonesia
French Armed Forces Minister Parly in Jakarta today and tomorrow
The government of Indonesia has purchased six Rafale military fighter planes built by the French company Dassault Aviation. No further details of the purchase are known at the moment, but according to... more
AccidentsIceland: missing plane found
Cessna crashed in Thingvellir park: 4 occupants dead
Rescue teams in Iceland have recently located the lifeless bodies of the four occupants of the small Cessna C-172 tourist plane that disappeared while flying over Thingvellir National Park. The aircraft... more
DefenseUkraine crisis: American soldiers in Poland
Warsaw says another 1,700 military personnel will arrive soon
A military transport plane carrying the first contingent of US soldiers landed at Jasionka airport in southern Poland. The transfer of the men was decided by the Biden administration in recent days. A... more
DefenseUSA sells aircraft and radar to Egypt
This includes 12 C-130 Hercules aircraft. Protests from Democrats
The US State Department approved the sale of military assets to Egypt for a value of 2.5 billion dollars in recent hours. The order includes 12 Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 tactical transport aircraft... more
Finance and economyBelarus blames Ukraine for spy drone
Ambassador summoned. Minsk-Moscow military exercises continue
The executive branch of Belarus has officially protested against the Ukrainian government over an alleged violation of Minsk's airspace by a remotely piloted military aircraft. According to the Belarusian... more
DefenseUK orders more training helicopters
Airbus aircraft will be destined to the Ministry of Defense
The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered five more Airbus H-135 helicopters to join a fleet of 29 already operating at the Defense Helicopter Flying School. They will be used to train future pilots. The... more
HelicoptersFirst upgraded Chinook helicopter delivered to Spain
During a ceremony held near the capital city
The first remanufactured CH-47 Chinook helicopter was delivered to the Spanish Army at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Spanish Army Airmobile Forces in Colmenar Viejo, Madrid. The aircraft is... more
DefenseUnited States: new systems developed for military drones
Collins Aerospace company announces end of testing
US technology company Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies specializing in aerospace and defense, announced that it has successfully tested new systems for armed drones for the US Army."We... more
HelicoptersFirst inspections of the new HH-60W military helicopters
US Air Force starts first routine maintenance on rescue aircraft
United States Air Force announced that the 41st Rescue Generation Squadron has started the first inspection of Sikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters for routine maintenance. The aircraft, after reaching... more
CargoUkraine crisis: private freighters carrying arms
Third US cargo with anti-tank missiles and tons of armaments and military equipment
The crisis on the Ukrainian border between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) countries prompted several member States to send weapons to Eastern Europe in recent days. The US government... more
DefenseTurkey-Russia ties hinder F-16 aircraft sales
Congress opposes; some fear it could push Ankara towards Moscow
After the suspended sale of the F-35 fighter planes built by the American Lockheed Martin and destined for Turkey, now the evaluation of the purchase of F-16 Fighting Falcon military fighters from the... more
DefenseGermany upgrades 82 NH-90 military helicopters
They will be equipped with new electronic warfare devices
The German government's defense commission has contracted the technology company Hensoldt, specialized in defense, security and aerospace, to upgrade 82 NH-90 military tactical transport helicopters developed... more