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Military aviationFirst long-haul flight for a Sukhoi T-50 fifth generation fighter aircraft prototype (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - State tests scheduled to start in March 2013
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Rogozin announced that a Sukhoi T-50, the prototype of the PAK-FA fifth generation fighter, performed its first long-haul flight. The aircraft... more
Military aviationClashes in Mali: Italy will provide logistical support with cargo aircraft
Rome, Italy - Di Paola, Minister for Defence: "An unavoidable and correct operation"
On Thursday 17 January 2013 Italian Minister for Defence Giampaolo Di Paola, and Minister for Foreign Affairs Giulio Terzi, during a hearing in front of the Foreign and Defense Commissions of the Senate,... more
Military aviationFrance provides the inventory of its airplanes and helicopters involved in the clashes in Mali (VIDEO)
Bamako, Mali - The Aérospatiale Gazelles were the first to be involved in the operations
France provided the inventory of its aircraft which have been involved in the military operations in Mali, where anti-government rebel troops connected with the terrorist group al-Qaeda are trying to reach... more
Military aviationBAE Systems releases video of the first firing trial of Meteor missiles from Eurofighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Aberporth, United Kingdom - "A significant leap forward"
The English company BAE Systems has released a video which shows the images of the first firing trial of the beyond-visual-range air-to-air MBDA Meteor missile, which were launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon... more
Military aviationClashes in Mali: UK sends transport aircraft to support operations against the rebels
London, United Kingdom - British drones on stand-by for deployment
Sources of the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom communicated that, between Sunday 13 and Monday 14 January 2013, a C-17 transport aircraft took of from RAF Brize Norton base in Oxfordshire bound... more
Military aviationJapan increases its budget for airplanes, helicopters and missiles
Tokyo, Japan - Probable purchase of MV-22 Osprey, SH-60K and intermediate-range missile systems
Japan is planning to increase its expenses for the purchase and the modernization of aircraft, helicopters and missiles by 2.1 billion dollars over the next fiscal year, because of the growth of Chinese... more
Military aviationJapan: Ministry of Defence requests funding for evaluation of Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrid
Tokyo, Japan - Cost will be the most important aspect
According to the Japanese press agency "Kyodo News Service", the Ministry of Defence of the Asian country included in its budget submission for 2013 a request for funding a feasibility study regarding... more
Military aviationFirst six Su-35S fighter aircraft handed to the Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The Russian company completely fulfilled the 2012 State Defense Order for the model
On Friday 28 December 2012 the Russian Air Force took delivery of the first six Su-35S fighter aircraft: the official delivery act was signed by official of Moscow's Ministry of Defence at the Sukhoi’s K... more
Military aviationChina confirms development of new Y-20 transport aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - A Defense Ministry spokesperson declares the project is "Going forward as planned"
On Thursday 27 December 2012 Yang Yujun, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry for Defence, confirmed that Beijing is developing the Y-20, a new transport aircraft which will be capable to meet all the... more
Military aviationRussia inks agreement for a further thirty Su-30SM aircraft
Moscow, Russia - The new multirole fighters will be delivered by 2016
On Wednesday 19 December 2012 the Ministry for Defence of the Russian federation and Irkut inked a contract for procurement of a further thirty Su-30SM aircraft: the Russian Air Force will take deliver... more
Military aviationFirst three updated MiG-29 aircraft delivered to the Indian Air Force (VIDEO)
New Delhi, India - Significant improvements for the fighter weaponry
JSC Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation, began to supply upgraded MiG-29 fighters to the Indian Air Force. The first three aircraft are delivered to India... more
Military aviationF/A-18 Super Hornets could be the choice for the new aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force (VIDEO)
Brasilia, Brazil - The US fighter would prevail on the SAAB Gripen and the Dassault Rafale
The choice for the new fighter aircraft for the Brazilian Air Force could be the F/A-18 of United States' Boeing. which would prevail on France's Dassault Rafale and Sweden's SAAB Gripen, according to... more
Military aviationCanada is about to renounce to the F-35 aircraft purchase, a source says
Ottawa, Canada - Because of the high costs of the project
The purchase of the F-35 fighter aircraft is close to be cancelled, according to the declarations of a source familiar with the decision quoted by several local media: the excessive cost of the project... more
Military aviationCzech Republic Air Force to shut Prerov helicopter base
Prague, Czech Republic - The defence budget is suffering significant cuts
Alexandr Vondra, the minister for Defence of the Czech Republic, declared that the air base in Prerov, northern Moravia, where the Air Force of the east-European country operates with its helicopters,... more
Military aviationChina rejects plagiarism allegations for its J-15 fighter aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - ""The assertion is unprofessional, if not an intentional attack"
Several reports about the first test on the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning (AVIONEWS) suggested the idea that the new fighter aircraft is a copy of the Sukhoi Su-33: the ministry for Defense of the... more
Military aviationMissed rendez-vous between military aircraft along the border: China-India tensions?
New Delhi, India - On October 30 two Beijing's Su-27s with nuclear weapons were dispatched to scramble Indian jets in 'Arunachal Pradesh
On Thursday 29 November 2012 the Indian newspaper "Mail Today" published a report sent by the Air Force of the South-Asian country (IAF) to the ministry for Defense, in which it is described a dangerous... more
Military aviationThe Pentagon is ready to invest to preserve innovative engineering for airplanes and helicopters
New York, USA - "We haven't done a new attack helicopter in quite a long time"
The Pentagon is ready to invest in new prototypes of airplanes and helicopters, in order to preserve the country's design talents, according to the declarations of Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense... more
Military aviation56 new transport aircraft for Indian Air Force
New Delhi, India - A partnership with local firm is requested
The Indian government has issued a request for proposals for the purchase of 56 new transport aircraft, according to Air Marshal Jagdish Chandra. The Indian Air Force needs to replace its Hawker Siddeley... more
Military aviationUS relocate from Japan to Guam military exercises involving Osprey airplane-helicopter hybrids
Okinawa, Japan - The drills are expected to start on Thursday 29 November
Following an agreement between Japanese and American officials, some military exercises which were supposed to be carried out at the Marine Corps Futenma Air Station in Okinawa, also involving the V-22... more
Military aviationFirst takeoff and landing test on the Chinese aircraft carrier successfully performed (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The images provided by Beijing's Ministry of Defense show a J-15 taking off from the Liaoning
The Chinese Ministry of Defence has released the images of the first takeoff and landing test of an airplane on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of beijing's Navy: in the pictures it is possible... more
Military aviationThe Russian Air Force enters the Su-30SM aircraft (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The first two new fighters were handed today, November 22, 2012
The Russian Air Force officially entered the Su-30Sm aircraft age, with the delivery of the first two Sukhoi-made fighters which took place today, Thursday 22 November 2012. The agreement inked between... more
Military aviationCombat trainer aircraft: Russia Air Force starts to take delivery of second Yak-130 lot (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Three airplanes are already at Borisoglebsk Air Base
The Russian manufacturer JSC IRKUT Corporation, (a part of JSC United Aircraft Corporation) handed over three Yak-130 combat trainers of the second batch to the Russian Air Force. On November 20, pilots... more
Military aviationThree F-35B airplanes delivered to the US Marine Corps
Fort Worth, Usa - During official welcoming ceremonies at Yuma
Three Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft were officially delivered to the US Marine Corps during ceremonies at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on November 20. The... more
Military aviationCzech Republic: shortage of funds, airplanes and helicopters grounded in 2013
Prague, Czech Republic - Several aircraft need overhaul, but the Air Force does not have the needed money
"Whether we like it or not, some aircraft will certainly have to be grounded next year": this is the warning launching by Petr Pavel, Chief of the General Staff of Armed Forces of Czech Republic. The... more
Military aviationSouth Korea sells 20 KT-1 aircraft to Peru
Lima, Peru - On the basis of a 200-million-dollar agreement
On Wednesday 7 November 2012 the governments of South Korea and Peru inked a 200-million-dollar agreement for the purchase of 20 KT-1 aircraft by the South American country. The airplanes are ten KT-1... more
Military aviationCameron visits the Middle East to promote the Eurofighter aircraft
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Saudi Arabia could increase its existing order for 72 Typhoons
British Prime Minister David Cameron is holding talks in the Middle East in these days aimed to boost ties with the countries of the region and to promote the sale of Eurofighter aircraft for the local... more
Military aviationChinese government confirms training on the new aircraft carrier
Beijing, China - Pilots have practiced touch-and-go landings
The Chinese government has confirmed that landing and takeoff trainings are ongoing on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of the Asian country: according to reports from the minister of defence,... more
Military aviationAustralian Air Force takes delivery from Boeing of its 6th C-17 Globemaster III aircraft
Long Beach, USA - It will be assigned to No. 36 Squadron at RAAF Base Amberley
On Thursday 1st November 2012 Boeing delivered the sixth Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-17 Globemaster III at the company's final assembly facility in Long Beach. The airlifter will be assigned to... more
Military aviationCanada wants to review the acquisition process for the replacement of the CF-18
Gatineau, Canada - The contract for an independent assessment will be probably awarded in December
Public Works and Government Services Canada on behalf of the National Fighter Procurement Secretariat, today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain the services of a firm to conduct an independent... more
Military aviationIraq questions Lockheed Martin about Israeli systems on its F-16 aircraft
Baghdad, Iraq - According to reports released by a Bahrain newspaper
According to report by the Bahraini newspaper "Akhbar al-Khaleej", the Iraqi Air Force has questioned Lockheed Martin, the American manufacturer of the F-16 aircraft, about the installation of Israel made... more
Military aviationCassidian develops new Engineering Support System for German Eurofighter airplanes
Berlin, Germany - German Air Force to receive it in 2014
Cassidian (EADS Group) is developing a new Engineering Support System (ESS) for German Air Force Eurofighter fighter airplanes. The system acts as an interface for the exchange of maintenance data with... more
Military aviationRussian committee: "Aircraft manufacturer MiG is a loss-making enterprise"
Moscow, Russia - "The distribution of infrastructure causes some concern"
The head of the parliamentary defense committee of the Russian Federation Vladimir Komoyedov declared that MiG, on of the most important military aircraft manufacturers in the country, is "A loss-making... more
Military aviationNew Zealand Air Force signs agreement for 4 Hawker Beechcraft King Air B-200 aircraft
Wellington, New Zealand - "It will be our interim advanced pilot training aircraft"
On Tuesday 16 October 2012 the New Zealand Defence Force has signed the contract for the supply of four Hawker Beechcraft King Air B-200 aircraft: the five-year agreement provides a leasing package which... more
Military aviationIraq purchases 24 Czech aircraft for 1 billion dollars
Baghdad, Iraq - L-159 multi-role combat and training aircraft
On Friday 12 October 2012 Iraq and Czech Republic inked a deal for the purchase of 24 training and combat aircraft: the spokesperson of Prague's Defense Ministry Jan Pejsek confirmed the deal and declared... more
Military aviationHezbollah claims responsibility for UAV which entered Israeli airspace
Beirut, Lebanon - "This is not the first time and will not be the last. We can reach any place we want"
The Shi'ite Lebanese group Hezbollah claimed the responsibility for the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a remote-controlled airplane with no pilot) aircraft which entered Israeli airspace during the past... more
Military aviationSweden offers eight Gripen aircraft to Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - In order to replace the Mig-21 fleet
Yesterday the Swedish government, through Defence and Security Export Agency (FXM), has offered to Croatia the leasing for ten years of eight SAAB Gripen multi-role fighter aircraft. The deal includes... more
Military aviationIsraeli F-16 downs UAV aircraft which entered national airspace (VIDEO)
Tel Aviv, Israel - The drone could be Lebanese or Iranian
Israel Air Force released the video of an F-16 downing a UAV aircraft (Unmanned Aerial vehicle, a remote-controlled airplane with no pilot) which entered airspace of the Middle Eastern country on October... more
Military aviationAustralia inks agreement to participate in P-(A aircraft development
Canberra, Australia - 81.1-million-dollar contract
The Australian Department of Defense has signed a 81.1-million-dollar agreement to participate in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft manufactured by Boeing. "The P-8A is a fundamental... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS report: training procedure completed for the 73 "Steinhoff" pilots on German Eurofighter airplanes
Decimomannu, Italy - For four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia
The training procedure of the Jagdgeschwader 73 "Steinhoff" with Eurofighter airplanes of the German Department for four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia, was completed last September 28, 2012. 22... more
Military aviationRussian court grounds Su-24 military aircraft over noise issues
Chelyabinsk , Russia - Flights suspended at Shagol Base
On Monday October 1st 2012 the regional court in Chelyabinsk ordered a temporary suspension of flights by Sukhoi Su-24 at the Russian Air Force base of Shagol, which is located at roughly 1000 east of... more
Military aviationUS Air Force was aware of F-22's problems ten years ago
New York, USA - "Associated Press" reveals it, citing internal documents
The US Air Force was aware of the problems of the the oxygen-supply system on the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft for ten years, but the possible solutions were rejected because they were too expensive: this... more
Military aviationDSCA notifies US Congress of possible Foreign Military Sale to South Korea
Washington, USA - The overall cost would be 6.2 billion dollars
In the past hours the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified to the Congress of the United States of a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for 72 helicopters to South Korea Air Force. The... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for Su-30SM fighter aircraft
Irkutsk, Russia - Thirty planes will be delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense by 2015
On September 21, 2012, at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, branch of JSC IRKUT Corporation (which is in its turn a part of United Aircraft Corporation) Su-30SM fighter, developed by JSC Sukhoi Design... more
Military aviationUS Air Force is "Optimistic" about the development of KC-46 tanker aircraft
Washington, USA - Singapore requested information for the possible export of Boeing's new airplane
Major General John Thompson, meeting the journalists at the Air Force Association annual conference, declared to be "Optimistic" about the future of the KC-46 tanker-aircraft project, but that he remains... more
Military aviationUSAF and NASA officials report to Congress about safety of F-22 Raptor
Washington, USA - "We've reduced the potential negative effects created by high oxygen concentration levels"
On Thursday 13 September 2012 senior USAF and NASA officials reported to the House Committee on Armed Services of the US House of Representatives about the steps which have been put in place in order to... more
Military aviationMinistry of Defense of the United Kingdom in talks to buy hybrid airplane-helicopter Osprey
Berlin, Germany - Some British military officers have been "Guests" on the V-22 for test flights
The English website "British Forces News" revealed that the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom is in talks with Boeing for the purchase of the hybrid airplane-helicopter V-22 Osprey. The disclosure... more
Military aviationAvro Arrow experimental aircraft could be seen as an alternative to the F-35
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian government is still concerned about the Joint Strike Fighter costs
The Canadian federal government (most of all the Conservatives) continues to look for alternative solutions to cancel the Nato's fifth generation F-35 fighter aircraft programme, the popular Joint Strike... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force logs new record for dropping zones
Delhi, India - Operations continue in Ladakh
A Russian-made Indian Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft reportedly logged a new record in paradrop missions. The operation was carried out near Leh, the capital of the Indian Kashmir, surrounded by... more
Military aviationIndonesia orders additional Australian C-130H transport aircraft
Sydney, Australia - They are going to be replaced by the Super Hercules and Globemaster III
Australia is ready to provide Indonesia additional Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport turboprop aircraft, The announcement follows four examples delivered in July. "I have indicated to Indonesia... more
Military aviationMBDA Viper Strike guided bomb hits high-speed targets (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - New tests in the United States
The modern technology often aims to upgrade existing weapons, such as bombs. From the first unguided bombs, stepping through the bouncing bombs used to destroy enemy dams during the World War two and the... more