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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
Military aviationF-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft: Boeing to set up MRO centre in Korea
Seoul, South Korea - "We will continue to expand our presence"
Boeing is going to setup a new MRO center in South Korea to support the local fleet of fourth-generation fighter aircraft F-15K Slam Eagle. The Slam Eagle is an advanced variant of the reliable and... more
Military aviationLM F-35 aircraft: AOA test flights at Edwards
Edwards, USA - From 20° AOA to 50° AOA and first missile separation between September and October 2012
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fifth generation multi-role fighter flight tests continue. After aerodynamic test flights with external payloads, today the Joint Strike Fighter is ready to begin... more
Military aviationLM F-35 aircraft: Israel wants its own special variant of the fifth generation fighter
Washington, USA - First deliveries starting in 2016
As well-known, Israel rarely purchases any kind of weapons without modifying it, upgrading every system with its own technologies and its special requirements. A popular example of this is the F-16 SUFA... more
Military aviationPoland deploys its last second-hand C-130 aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - First Hercules squadron becomes operational
The Polish Air Force has recently purchased five second-hand C-130E tactical transport turboprop aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft were previously in service under the United States Air... more
Military aviationAustralia will convert 12 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft into Growler
Sydney, Australia - The agreement makes Australia the second country worldwide to operate the type.
Australia has took its decision about its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft fleet. Twelve of these Super Hornets will be converted into EA-18 Growler, the US Navy main electronic... more
Military aviationThe Indian Pak-Fa is almost ready: roll out in 2014
Delhi, India - "Total programme will cost the Indian government over USD 30 billion"
The fifth-generation fighter aircraft PAK-FA is currently the most advanced defence programme being developed by Russia and India. As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the programme is carried out through... more
Military aviationIsrael is to lease up to eight V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - "A row between Israel's defence and finance ministries"
International press agencies reported that Israel may lease up to eight V-22 Ospreys instead of purchasing them. "Faced with insufficient resources to fund the purchase of Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotors,... more
Military aviationRussian pilot training: Kiev wants cash
Moscow, Russia - Agreement for Nitka Naval Pilot Training Center modified
International press agencies reported that Russia and Ukraine signed a new agreement on the rent of facilities for Russian aircraft carrier-based pilot training. In particular, the agreements rules... more
Military aviationRoyal Saudi Air Force is the largest international operator of F-15 aircraft
Washington, USA - The country ordered the engines to power the type
The Boeing F-15 fighter aircraft is part of the backbone of many Nato allies. The aircraft is widely sold worldwide, most of all in those countries which have a strategic role in Middle East and in the... more
Military aviationSukhoi tests new Pak-Fa aircraft radar
Moscow, Russia - Fourth prototype by the end of 2012
Sukhoi's work continue on Russian latest warplanes. After the short close-up on the Su-35 (AVIONEWS), the company revealed it was carrying on tests for the new radar of its fifth-generation aircraft, the... more
Military aviationAircraft and geopolitics: Indonesia prefers NATO's technology
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We have chosen the F-16"
Yesterday, AVIONEWS reported the latest Indonesian Defence Department's declarations about the delivery of the first EMB-314 Super Tucano close ground support turboprop aircraft. Today, August 8, 2012,... more
Military aviationFirst four Super Tucano fighter aircraft delivered to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - Technology and low price are the core points of Embraer success
Many people know the Super Tucano only in relation to the Afghan Light Air Support tender. The Super Tucano defeated the Texan II produced by Hawker Beechcraft, which started a long controversy on the... more
Military aviationSukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft provide air cover for the Baltic Fleet
Moscow, Russia - Large-scale amphibious exercises
As well known, the Russian Navy is divided into four main fleets and a sea-squadron which operates in the Caspian Sea. The four fleets are the Northern Fleet, the Baltic Sea Fleet, the Black Sea Fleet... more
Military aviationBelarus special forces will receive ultralights
Minsk, Belarus - They are going to be used in behind enemy lines missions
The ultralights are often associated by people exclusively with sporting exhibitions. But also military forces are often interested in this technology. For example, Belarus special forces has decided to... more
Military aviationChina develops potential AEW&C aircraft
Beijing, China - This could suggest that China intends to develop aircraft carriers
Many Chinese defence websites have published pictures of what appears to be a new potential carrier-borne Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft (AEW&C) developed locally. The aircraft, designated... more
Military aviationLM will deliver 18 more F-35s by the end of 2012
Bethesda, USA - "We will respect our delivery schedule"
Lockheed Martin, one of the largest US defence company, stated that it will deliver 18 more F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft by the end of 2012. The American company has already delivered... more
Military aviationTaiwan is concerned about F-16 fighter aircraft upgrade deal
Taipei, Taiwan - The agreement will decrease the number of operative Taiwanese fighters
Taiwan, an Asian ally of NATO, has signed a USD 3.7 billion agreement with the US Air Force to upgrade its fleet of 146 F-16 fighters aircraft. The deal ended "Two years of often painful negotiations",... more
Military aviationChavez eyes the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft
Caracas, Venezuela - Power, technology and thrust vectoring nozzles for the Flanker family class leader
Today July 19, 2012, the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez declared he is interested in purchasing the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighter aircraft. The president said Venezuela needs the fighter to enhance... more
Military aviationNew upgrade for Yakoklev Yak-130 trainer jet
Moscow, Russia - "Increasing its combat potential allows it to be potentially used in action"
Irkut, the well-known Russian aircraft-maker (the same which produces the popular Su-27 interceptor family), has declared it will upgrade the sensor-package of its latest release, the Yakoklev Yak-130... more
Military aviationUSAF plans to replace its AC-130 gunships (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - More technology, less pure firepower
During the Farnborough exhibition (London, 9-15 July), the US Air Force reported it signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to add a precision strike package to the new MC-130J to create a new gunship,... more
Military aviation"Farnborough International Air Show": Super Hornet aircraft receive new AESA radar
London, United Kingdom - This upgrade will improve both the Super Hornets and the aging Hornets
Boeing continues to make announcements at the "Farnborough International Air Show". In particular, Airbus Military declared it is going to upgrade almost the entire fleet of F/A-18E/F Block 2 Super Hornet... more
Military aviation"Farnborough International Air Show": Oman chooses General Electric for F-16 fighter aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "This follow-on buy is indicative of the confidence in the F110 engine"
Muscat has selected the General Electric F110-GE-129D for the 12 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D it ordered in 2011. The decision was made on Tuesday at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London, July... more
Military aviationJapan orders first F-35 aircraft batch
Tokyo, Japan - A vote of confidence from Tokyo
Tokyo has agreed to order a first batch of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft despite recent concerns about deliveries and costs. A first batch of four aircraft has been ordered by Japan which has confirmed... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon impresses F-22 Raptor pilots
Eielson, Alaska - The aircraft dogfighted during the Red Flag exercise
Can a fourth generation fighter such as the Eurofighter Typhoon play some kind of role inside a modern combat scenario? Can this fighter face and defeat a fifth generation stealth fighter such as the F-35... more
Military aviationTwo RAF Tornado aircraft crash off the Scottish coast
Mornay Firth, United Kingdom - Two persons have been already picked up by the coast guard
Two Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado aircraft crashed today 03/07/2012 off the Scottish coast. "We are aware of an incident involving two Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth -declared a RAF spokesperson in condition... more
Military aviationIndonesian President will ask to Australia grant five C-130 aircraft
Darwin, Australia - They will be used to replace the outdated Fokker F-27 fleet
According to the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Asian country is about to close a deal for the grant of five C-130 transport aircraft with Australia. The president communicated shortly... more
Military aviationSweden upgrades its Saab Gripen fighter fleet
Stockholm, Sweden - "Upgrades make the Gripen a state-of-the-art fighter"
Sweden has signed a contract with Saab (around 520 million dollars) to continue supporting operations with the Gripen fighters of the Swedish Air Force. The agreement is expected to end in 2016. This... more