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DefenseAustralia: primacy in the purchase of armaments
A one billion dollar agreement with South Korea
Australia has signed the largest ever agreement with an Asian ally for the purchase of armaments. It is South Korea, from which it will buy dozens of artillery vehicles. Confirmation came today with the... more
Finance and economySerbia will buy 29 military helicopters
It was announced by the president Republic Aleksandar Vucic
Serbia will purchase 29 military helicopters in the next two years to be used by the local Army. The order is composed by 11 twin-engine H-145 Cobra produced by the European Airbus Helicopters, 4 Mi-35... more
DefenseTurkey announces drone tests with laser weapons
Unmanned aircraft unveiled at "Government promotion days"
According to "Anadolu Ajansı", a news agency owned by the Government of Turkey, in recent days the Ankara police has successfully tested the first military drone equipped with laser weapons. The remotely... more
AccidentsIndia has only 250 civilian Sar helicopters
Country thinks about the last incident; new government measure
India is making an examination of conscience and is thinking about the state of the national helicopter sector. It all started with the recent air accident involving a military aircraft in which the Chief... more
DefenseIndia starts production of Brahmos airborne missile
The last launch test of new version from a military jet
India's Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, said they has successfully tested the airborne version of the Brahmos cruise missile, a weapon developed in partnership with Russia. The launch was carried out... more
DefenseSaudi Arabia has few missiles
Appeal to US and European allies to defend against Houthis
In recent months Saudi Arabia recorded a dozen weekly attacks with ballistic rockets and drones. The perpetrators are the Houthi guerrillas deployed in Yemen, who accuse them of having formed an alliance... more
Civil aviationHelicopters: Russians look at artificial intelligence
Study commissioned by State-owned company
The Russian company Russian Helicopters has commissioned a study on artificial intelligence to evaluate the possibility of developing an AI-controlled aircraft, able to fly autonomously. The goal of the... more
DefenseFinland towards F-35 military aircraft
Eurofighter, Gripen and Rafale also in competition
Finland's Air Force is facing the task of replacing 64 F-18 C/D aircraft produced by ex-US manufacturer McDonnell Douglas, acquired by Boeing. The government's evaluation team is reportedly looking at... more
Finance and economyNew world record for weapons trade
The Report of the International Peace Research Institute of Stockholm
According to the latest report of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri) in 2020, the sale of armaments marks a new world record. The turnover of the 100 largest arms manufacturers... more
HelicoptersBritish military helicopters celebrate 50 years of service
In-flight celebration for a Puma and a Chinook from RAF
Two aircraft of the Royal Air Force (RAF) have recently celebrated their anniversary of service with a spectacular flight in pairs and equipped with a livery painted for this occasion. The two flew over... more
DefenseUAE (2) buy 12 military helicopters
It's the H-225M "Caracal"; acquired services and armaments
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has bought 12 H-225M "Caracal" military helicopters of European production. This purchase is linked to the contract stipulated with Paris, which also includes... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates purchase 80 Rafale military aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2026 and last until 2030
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has purchased 80 Dassault Rafale F4 military aircraft. The contract, signed between Paris and Abu Dhabi, worth more than 16 billion Euros and also includes the... more
DefenseThe spectre of Russia-Ukraine war in 2022
Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin will speak in an afternoon video call
According to US administration officials, Russia is will launch a military offensive against Ukraine in early 2022. This is a prediction based on the rumor that in the Summer Moscow doubled the military... more
DefenseClash between US and China on the island of Taiwan
A military, economic and trade alliance to counter Beijing
Following China's recent military exercises near the Taiwan Strait and due to the continuous fighter raid over the skies of the island, the US State Department said these ones could be the dress rehearsal... more
DefenseCanada says no to Boeing for 88 warplanes
US manufacturer ruled out. Lockheed Martin and Saab still at stake
The Canadian Government has started a modernization program with the aim to replace the aging fleet of aircraft in the world's tenth largest economy. The deal worths about 10.3 billion Euros to provide... more
DefenseIsrael sell armed drone aircraft to Morocco
A Tel Aviv-based company turns over 19 million euros. Many civilian casualties
Israel and Morocco have recently sealed in Rabat, capital of the North African country, an important agreement of military cooperation, on which some indiscretions are beginning to emerge. First of all,... more
DefenseEgypt unveils its military drone aircraft at "Edex 2021"
On the sidelines of the event meetings with Sudan and Angola for military cooperation
At the "Egypt Defence Expo", the defence exhibition that ends tomorrow in Cairo, Egypt has presented two new locally produced military drones and one co-produced by the Arab Organization for Industrialization... more
DefenseAirbus ready to sell helicopters integrated with drones
Testing on Mum-T functionality on H-145M will end soon
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters is completing testing on operational integration between the H-145M military helicopter with Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). This is an upgrade designed... more
AccidentsAzerbaijani military helicopter crash: 14 dead
The disaster occurred during a border police training session
A Russian-made Mil Mi-17 helicopter of the Azerbaijan Border Police crashed yesterday in the Garaheybat air base in the Khizi region. On board of the aircraft, which was carrying out a training flight,... more
Finance and economyIsrael authorizes purchase of new military helicopters
A 2.1 billion Euro plan for CH-53Ks
The Israeli Government has approved in these days a 2.1 billion Euro purchase plan for 10-15 Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters developed by the subsidiary of the US group Lockheed Martin. This... more
AirportsTaliban ask Europe to help control Afghan airports
Request made in a meeting with the aim of improving diplomatic relations
Afghanistan's Taliban government has asked for help from the European Union to keep the country's airports running and safe. The request came during talks in Doha, Qatar, last week-end. The goal of the... more
DefenseFrench defense moves towards modernization
Decisive acceleration imposed by Minister of the Armed Forces Parly
The French defense sector has been strongly shaken by the advent of digital technology. However, in recent years, under the leadership of Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly, there has been greater... more
DefenseRussian military helicopters at "Egypt Defence Expo"
The event will be held in Cairo from November 29 to December 2
At the "Egypt Defence Expo" ("Edex"), which will be held from November 29 to December 2 in Cairo, in Egypt, Russia will show two of its warfare aircraft developed by Russian Helicopters. These are the... more
IndustryCroatia and France finalize Rafale aircraft acquisition
Two contracts signed
At a ceremony attended by the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister of the Croatian Republic Andrej Plenković, the French Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly... more
DefenseSaudi Arabia strengthens defense sector
Riyadh pushes for self-sufficiency in aeronautics, systems and missiles
The Saudi Arabian Government is focusing on the country's nascent military industry. The objective is to progressively achieve self-sufficiency in the defense sector, in particular in aeronautics, systems... more
AirportsUnited Arab Emirates interested in Kabul airport
Abu Dhabi Government would like to manage it
In a series of intergovernmental talks with the Taliban, the executives of the United Arab Emirates would have advanced its interest in the technical-logistical management of the international airport... more
IndustryBoeing delivers P-8A Poseidon aircraft to Norway
First of five airplanes ordered by the Country and the 142nd to global customers -DATA SHEET
The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) yesterday accepted the first of five P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft that will be operated by the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF). The Country's first... more
HelicoptersAustralia: Raaf upgrades helicopter fleet
After 33 years S-70A-9 Black Hawk will retire by 2021
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) combat helicopter fleet is undergoing a period of significant change. The old aircraft will be decommissioned soon and will be replaced by new ones. Only the NHI MRH-90... more
DefenseIndonesia Ministry of Defence orders two A-400M airplanes
The contract will become effective in 2022
The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two A-400M aircraft in multirole tanker and transport configuration. The contract, which will become effective in 2022, will bring the total number... more
IndustryEgypt completes purchase of 30 Rafale aircraft
The contract entered into force is worth approximately 4 billion Euros
The contract between Egypt and France for the purchase by Cairo of 30 Dassault Rafale fighter jets entered into force on November 15th. The agreement was signed on 4 May and has a value of 3.8 billion... more
Fair and showsDubai. UAE orders two additional A-330MRTT aircraft
With deliveries starting in 2024
The United Arab Emirates Air Force & Air Defence has formally ordered two additional A-330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft increasing the country’s MRTT fleet up to five units. With deliveries st... more
DefenseSpanish Ministry of Defence signs order for three A-330 MRTT aircraft
The delivery of the first airplane in the next days -DATA SHEET
The Spanish Ministry of Defence has signed the formal order for the acquisition of three A-330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT). Under the agreement, the handover of the first aircraft i... more
DefenseUAE: between the American F-35s and the new Russian planes
Dubai delegation admires Checkmate plane, but awaits Washington response
With the opening yesterday of the "Dubai Airshow" - the event running until November 18 in the United Arab Emirates - buyers and enthusiasts will be able to see the latest technological jewels produced... more
Civil aviationGeneral Electric divides itself into three companies
Health, Energy and Aeronautics. The decision becomes effective in 2023
The US multinational conglomerate founded in 1892 -active in the fields of technology and services for the aviation, energy, renewables, digital, armament production, locomotives and finance- splits itself... more
Fair and shows"Dubai Airshow": Russia will present new fighter aircraft
The event will be held from 14 to 18 November 2021
In view of the "Dubai Airshow 2021" (from November 14-18) Russia will showcase its military aviation jewels. The state-owned company Rostec, specialized in defense and technology sector, will exhibit the... more
HelicoptersDelivery of H-160 helicopters to the French Gendarmerie delayed
From 2023 to 2024
The first H-160 helicopters developed by Airbus Helicopters for the French Gendarmerie will be delivered in 2024. Initially scheduled for 2023, deliveries have been postponed by one year. The 10 aircraft... more
IndustryBoeing delivers KC-46A Tanker airplane to Japan
The first one of the model to an international customer -DATA SHEET
Boeing has delivered its first KC-46A tanker to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) marking the program’s first delivery to a customer outside the United States.The Japan KC-46A is capable of refueling J... more
Civil aviationAircraft and helicopters. Airbus reports nine month (9m) 2021 results
The highlights - ATTACHMENT
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2021 results.The highlights:424 commercial aircraft delivered in 9m 20219m financials reflect deliveries as well as efforts on cost containment and competitivenessRevenues... more
Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Boeing reports 3Q results
The highlights
Boeing reported third-quarter results.The highlights:Continued progress on global safe return to service of 737 MAX aircraft and focus on operational stabilityRevenue of $15.3 billion, GAAP loss per share... more
HelicoptersUH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet surpasses one million flight hours
With US Army, Navy and National Guard units
The UH-72 Lakota fleet has exceeded the 1 million flight-hour mark, some 15 years after the first Lakota UH-72A entered service for the US Army and following the first delivery of the newest UH-72B to... more
HelicoptersThe US will sell 12 helicopters to Australia
The MH-60R, a combat model. Value: EUR 851m
The US Department of State has approved the sale of 12 MH-60R maritime combat helicopters, built by the US Sikorsky, to Australia. The aircraft will enter service with the Royal Australian Navy. The agreement... more
HelicoptersBoeing signs first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopter production contract
Modernization sets the stage for the US Army’s future heavy-lift readiness -DATA SHEET
Boeing and the US Army have signed a $136 million contract for the first CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.The Army exercised options for four contracted CH-47F Block II Chinooks with the aircraft scheduled... more
Fair and showsChina. "Zhuhai Airshow": news about FC-31 airplane variant
The new flagship fighter of the Chinese Army will be unveiled by this year
China will reveal by 2021 all the progress made so far in the development of the latest generation fighter variant Shenyang FC-31, which will be destined to the aircraft carriers. It was announced by the... more
IndustryIndia formalises acquisition of 56 C-295 aircraft
The IAF becomes the 35th operator worldwide
India has formalised the acquisition of 56 C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force (IAF) legacy AVRO fleet. It is the first "Make in India" aerospace programme in the private sector, involving the... more
IndustryBoeing builds military drone aircraft in Australia
It will be Toowoomba, in Queensland, final assembly facility of new Loyal Wingman
Boeing, in partnership with the Queensland Government, has selected Toowoomba as the preferred site for the company’s first aircraft assembly facility of its kind outside of North America.Boeing Australia w... more
DefenseNato: Turkish fighters on a mission in Poland
F-16s operations took place between July 6th and September 15th
The Turkish F-16 fighters returned to Ankara from Nato's air policy training mission yesterday. It was reported by the "Daily Sabah" newspaper, quoting sources of the Ministry of Defense. The operation... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Seoul denounces another missile test
Kim Jong Un intensifiec testing. US-South Korean intelligences at work - VIDEO
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. The tension is growing between the two countries. Just two days... more
IndustryGreece buys six more Rafale fighter airplanes from Paris
The Hellenic Air Force increases jets from 18 to 24
France's Interior Minister, Florence Parly, announced in a tweet Greece's intention to purchase six more Rafale jet aircraft built in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. "Excellent news", she wrote on social... more
Military aviationRussian Su-30SM aircraft arrived in Belarus
They will be used to create a joint air training center
Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces have arrived in Belarus, where they will contribute to the creation of a joint training center for the air and defense forces of the two... more
ConferencesDsei 2021 will return to London from 14 to 17 September
The Icelus team protagonist of the defense and security fair
Dsei 2021, the Defense and security equipment international fair, will return to London from 14 to 17 September. The biennial exhibition on defense and security will gather government delegates, armed... more