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Military aviationSouth Korea: other Countries involved in the program for the development of fighter airplanes KF-X
Seoul, South Korea - In this way the South-Korean government could pay 60% of the 8 billion dollar funds required
The international press on Thursday reported that Korea Aerospace Industries, KAI, would currently be in talks with "Several Countries" trying to involve them in its program for the development of about... more
Military aviationRussia delivers to India the third A-50 Mainstay "AWACS" airplane
Moscow, Russia - Completed the last aircraft which the contract provided for, that will be added to the two ones of the Indian fleet
According to what reports today, on November 4, 2010, the Russian press, the former-Soviet Country has completed also the third Beriev A-50 Shmel aircraft, NATO reporting name "Mainstay", equipped with... more
Military aviationEgypt orders three Airbus Military C-295 aircraft
Madrid, Spain - They will be delivered from next year
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) signed a contract with Airbus Military (AM) for the acquisition of three C-295 aircraft. The airplanes are to be delivered from 2011 and will be used to increase the EAF’s c... more
Military aviation"Moscow never signed a deal with Syria for the supply of fighter planes Mig-31E"
Paris, France - Russian agency Rosoboronexport denies any agreement
Anatoli Issaïline, director general of Russian agency for weapon export "Rosoboronexport", announced that his country has never delivered to Syria, fighter interceptor airplane Mig-31. The statement has... more
Military aviationGermany will buy just 53 of the 60 airplanes A-400Ms originally on order
Berlin, Germany - Also UK cut its commitment by 3 units
A-400M customers continue to chip away at the commitment of 180 units that was negotiated as part of a general settlement reached in March. With the UK planning to cut its commitment by three aircraft,... more
Military aviationThe preparation of UK AirTanker is on track
Brize Norton, UK - Airbus A-330/200s will be modified
Preparations to field the UK’s Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) are on track, with the first two sponsored reservist pilots recruited and 11 military engineers having recently been selected to s... more
Military aviationThe selection of the engines for Israeli F-35 fighter aircraft had sparked dispute between P&W and GE
Jerusalem, Israel - Each company claims to be close to win the order
The engine selection for Israel's first batch of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters aircraft has sparked a dispute between both rival manufacturers. Pratt & Whitney says the company has received a verbal commitment... more
Military aviationGreek and Israeli air forces have just finished a joint training
Athens, Greece - Operations were not against Turkey nor other countries
Greek and Israeli air forces have finished today a series of joint training operations over the southern part of Greece, as reported by the military headquarters. In particular, 6 aircraft and 3 helicopters... more
Military aviationNATO, "Yes" to bombs on fighter airplanes: "It's not in contradiction with ISAF mission". Today the government informative report in Senate
Rome, Italy - "Every decision will be made only if it is widely shared"
Secretary-general of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said that Atlantic alliance is not contrary to the presence of bombs on the fighter jets. To arm the aircraft, in fact, "Is not in contradiction with... more
Military aviationBoeing ready to offer the UAV helicopter A-160T to the Marines corp
Chicago, USA - The company aims to sell the drone rotorcraft, to be depoyed in Afghanistan
The Boeing Company is preparing to offer a solution based on the world record-setting A-160T Hummingbird unmanned rotorcraft in response to the US Naval Air Systems Command’s Request for Proposal (RFP) f... more
Military aviationFirst Su-35 FlankerE airplane to Russian ministry of defense within the end of the year
Moscow , Russia - The first of a 48-model order
Today, 11 October 2010, a spokesman by the Russian ministry of defense, citing the agreement between Sukhoi Design Bureau Aircraft and his ministry for the supply of 48 Su-35 airplanes, said the first... more
Military aviationIndo-Russian agreement for a new military airplane
Moscow, Russia - The Asian country will buy about 45 airplanes
The Russian Secretary of State for Defence was in India on October 7th. There he reached an agreement for the construction of a new kind of tactical military transport airplane of which New Delhi will... more
Military aviationIndia to buy up to 300 5th generation fighter airplanes, fruit of a co-production with Russia
Delhi, India - The new aircraft won't be a copy of the T-50s
"The 5th generation fighter product of the joint agreement between Russia and India won't be a copy of the T-50 but a brand new airplane and will be a separate creation" a spokesman of Russian Defense... more
Military aviationAirbus Military A-330 MRTT obtains military certification
Madrid, Spain - First aircraft to be delivered shortly
Airbus Military has obtained certification for the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport from Spanish military certification authority Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Aerospacial (INTA). This paves the way... more
Military aviationSukhoi starts tests on its modernized aircraft SU-33D
Moscow, Russia - This 4th generation aircraft will be deployed for the navy. Once finished the tests on SU-30M2, the certification tests will follow
Sukhoi Holding announced the beginning of ground and air tests of the 4th generation of the modernized fighter navy planes SU-33. Modernizing and testing works are in progress on these aircraft at the... more
Military aviationConfirmed: Antonov to participate to the tender to provide airborne refuelling tankers to USAF
Kiev, Ukraine - The total value is between 25 and 50 billion dollars
Good opportunity for Ukraine's state-run Antonov aircraft producer: the company said that it will participate to the competition with US aerospace giant Boeing and Europe's EADS (through different partners)... more
Military aviation5th-Gen fighter aircraft to Russian Navy not before 2020
Moscow, Russia - Further delays on and on in ex-URRS projects
The Russian fifth generation fighter will not appear before 2020. So announced today the outgoing head of the air forces and air defense forces of the Russian Navy, Lt. General Valery Uvarov, contradicting... more
Military aviationHelicopter search and rescue exercise "Grifone 2010" ended on Friday
Grosseto, Italy - The results unveiled on the occasion of "Media day", in which Avionews took part in
International search and rescue exercise "Grifone 2010" ended on Friday, September 24th 2010. It was held at the home of Ami's (Italian air force) 4th Wing in Grosseto and in the area around Amiata mountain. As... more
Military aviationUK: after being grounded, Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes restart routine operations
London , United Kindom - Suspension period due to an urgent safety modification for the Martin-Baker ejection seats
Yesterday, September 20th 2010, UK Royal Air Force authorized Eurofighter Typhoon routine flights resumption. 54 RAF Typhoons had been grounded, except those employed in essential operational missions,... more
Military aviationItalian AMI: "Grifone 2010", the biggest helicopters exercise in Italy, starts today
Grosseto , Italy - September 20th to 24th at AMI's "4th Wing" home in Grosseto and around Amiata mountain
"Today, September 20th 2010, starts a SAR exercise called "Grifone 2010". It is a multi-national search and rescue air-ground exercise (SATER, air and ground rescue) which Italy, France and Spain will... more
Military aviation"Phantoms" airplanes of JG71 "Richthofen" in Sardinia
Decimomannu, Italy - An intense six-week flight activity performed by German department at Decimomannu airport
On Thursday, September 16th, the period of re-deployment of JG71 "Richthofen"at Sardinia's Decimomannu airport was completed. Richthofen is the last Luftwaffe -German air force- department employing dated... more
Military aviationOn time and actually in advance F-22 Raptor plane production
Marietta , USA - A technology jealously hold by United States
F-22 Raptor plane production and consignments planning continues to be satisfied and actually exceeded by Lockheed Martin: 86 aircraft in total have been consigned on time or in advance to US Air Force.... more
Military aviationUSA, largest fighter planes and helicopters sale ever to Saudi Arabia
Washington , USA - Up to 60 billions for the deal
"Wall Street Journal" reported Monday that the Obama administration is set to notify USA Congress, this week or next, the largest US arms deal ever: up to 60 billion Dollars for the sale of fighter jets... more
Military aviationSet to start today exercises to test airspace security in Washington
Washington , USA - Code-named "Falcon Virgo" exercises to increase skills of "Intercept and identification"
Set to start today, September 13th 2010, in Washington, code-named "Falcon Virgo" flight exercises, conducted by NORAD, North American Aerospace Defense Command. These exercises are conducted to test... more
Military aviationThe Chinese J-11B fighter aircraft threatens bilateral relations with Russia
Moscow, Russia - A copycat of Su-27, Kremlin does not like: embargo risk
Despite being one of the largest economies in the world, China appears unwilling to lose its reputation for producing cheap copies. And now one of their most ambitious efforts in copying could put a strain... more
Military aviationEurofighter promotes the purchase of "Typhoon" fighter plane by Polish Air Force
Kielce, Poland - On the occasion of its debut at the "MSPO" exhibition at Kielce
Eurofighter continued its season of autumn shows with a large presence in Kielce, Poland this week as the international defence consortium develops further its relationships across Europe. Eurofighter... more
Military aviationNew cost cutting for F-35 jetfighter
Washington, USA - 4 months ago last "Discount", now another 6.25% off
Lockheed Martin is now on track to reduce costs of F-35 airplane. According to Frank Kendall, principal deputy undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, cuts should be as much... more
Military aviationRussian Su-27SKM fighter jet postponed handover to Indonesia, accomplished today
Makassar, Indonesia - Third contracted plane will be delivered on Sept. 16th
Russia delivers two of its contracted Su fighter jets to Indonesia today, which is two days later comparing to the previously announced date, according to Russian press agency "RIA Novosti". Today a Russia's... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: new Italy aeronautical charts
Rome, Italy - Latest edition introduces major implementations
The geo-topographical Aviation Center (CIGA) at Pratica di Mare (Rome), Cartographic Institute of the State, issued 21st edition of the Italy Charter of Aeronautics (OACI-CAI), which entered into force... more
Military aviationIran: “Air Force has capability to defend the country's airspace day and night”
Tehran, Ira - Iranian Army commander announces during massive air drills
"After mounting the new electronic and radar systems and after accomplishment of night flights and operations by the Army's fighter jets, the Air Force is now prepared to defend the country's airspace... more
Military aviationRecord-breaking Russian Tu-95MS bombers: 40-hour patrol over three oceans
Moscow, Russia - Previous performance was of 36 hours
Though patrol missions over Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific oceans are a standard since 2007 – when then-president Vladimir Putin ordered resuming – now the issue touched record levels: according to Lt. Col... more
Military aviationRussian military transport planes to be bought by Venezuela
Farnborough, UK - Rumors confirmed by Sergei Kornyev (Rosoboronexport)
Officially unconfirmed reports from the Russian arms exports state-controlled company Rosoboronexport reveal the possibility of selling several military transport planes to Venezuela. It is the latest... more
Military aviationTaranis: further details on the English stealth UAV aircraft, revealed at Farnborough
Farnborough, UK - An unmanned invisible jetfighter: is this the end of RAF heroes' era?
After a prototype of the unmanned combat aircraft of the future was unveiled by the UK Ministry of Defence at BAE Systems’ Warton facility on 12 July, Taranis now makes its showacase at Farnborough 2010. E... more
Military aviationSu-35 jetfighter plane: in 2010 the first sale abroad, according to forecasts of Rosoboronexport
London, UK - Director General of Russian exports said at "Farnborough Air Show"
This year's edition of "Farnborough" (London, July 19 to 25) also marks the announcement of the next export of the new Russian multi-role fighter aircraft Su-35, at least according to the statement yesterday... more
Military aviationRussia-India: Partnership for development of aircraft engine for 5th generation jetfighter
Farnborough, UK - Mikheiev (Rosoboronexport): agreements will be signed within the year
A contract between Russia and India drives the 5th generation aircraft will be signed by the end of 2010, announced Wednesday the deputy director of the Russian agency Rosoboronexport arms exports Alexander... more
Military aviation30 AgustaWestland helicopters to Algerian armed forces
Algiers, Algeria - € 460 m contract announced by Italian minister Frattini, in sight another contract for 2.5 bn
Algeria is renewing its fleet of military helicopters, with 30 aircraft produced by AgustaWestland. A contract worth 460 million euros that could be expanded soon with another one for 84 choppers, for... more
Military aviationA new Italian Air Force Squadron equipped with the Eurofighter aircraft
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The fourth one with Typhoon
The X Gruppo of the Italian Air Force has become the fourth Italian Squadron to be equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft. The Squadron (X stands for 10th in Roman numerals), is the heir of World... more
Military aviationMistral: at signed contract, tens of helicopters will be produced for Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - But it will be there the deal? It jumps off Dokdo class option from South Korea
Moscow has been negotiating in recent months with French DCNS (Direction des Constructions Navales Services) to purchase a helicopter carrier amphibious assault ship Mistral, whose contract counting construction... more
Military aviationMore than 60 fifth-generation fighter aircraft for Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - The beginning of deliveries between 2015 and 2016
These days, General Colonel Alexander Zelin, commander of the Russian Air Force, seems to be an inexhaustible source of news on the defense of the Country. The latest news is on more than 60 fifth-generation... more
Military aviationRussia will sell more than twenty Mi-17 helicopters to Afghan air force
Moscow, Russia - NATO, conducting negotiations, awaits green light from Moscow
Today the Afghan television network "Tolo" leaked the news of Russia will provide Afghan air force helicopters (over 20) Mil Mi-17, that with NATO approval. Currently, Afghan air force fleet has 25 Mi-17.... more
Military aviationBoeing's latest hits low for the race to KC-X tanker airplane, the largest military contract in history
Washington, USA - Bids expires today, Seattle plays on parochialism, EADS replied in kind
"Oh no! Fair play!", cried the virtual referee, in an old arcade game, shocked every time you reaped bad an opponent's ankles on the football field. If that referee were here today for the race for... more
Military aviationBoeing races for U.S. Army EMARSS intelligence program
St. Louis, USA - Seattle company bids for military Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System
Boeing Company yesterday announced that it has submitted a proposal to deliver an affordable airborne intelligence collection, processing and targeting support system to the U.S. Army. The Enhanced Medium-Altitude... more
Military aviationMilitary fighter airplanes: Russia fears competition from China
Moscow, Russia - MiG and Sukhoi cast against sale of aircraft engines to the Eastern Country?
Sukhoi Industries and MiG (Mikoyan Gurevich), the largest Russian manufacturers of fighter planes, expressed their strong negative opinion on the sale of 100-RD-93 engines by Rosoboronexport - the agency... more
Military aviationMore Super Hornet aircraft touch down in Australia
Sydney, Australia - They were departed from California
Air Force's transition to next-generation air combat capability has advanced further with today's arrival of another six F/A-18F Super Hornet airplanes at RAAF Base Amberley. Today's touch down followed... more
Military aviationTurkish plans to face the immediate need of military airplanes and helicopters
Ankara, Turkey - Buying 9 A-129 from the Italian army, 6 C-130B/E waiting for the A-400M and an aircraft that can substitute the trainer T-41
Turkey needs urgently attack helicopters, together with military airplanes for tactic transportation. This is necessary to refresh its fleet and, moreover, to fight its thorn in the side: the armed wing... more
Military aviationNew player with a twist in race for new USAF air tankers
Washington (D.C.), USA - Antonov, historical airlifters producer in old Urrs, strategic partner to US Aerospace
If it isn't an Easter egg, is only because we are close to Independence day: a new US company has entered the race for the KC-X contract from the US Air Force, but with a bid based on Ukrainian-built Antonov... more
Military aviationTurkey blocks airspace to Israel
Ankara, Turkey - The measure following the Israeli raid on a convoy of aid to Gaza
Turkey, following the raid by Israel to the aid convoy to Gaza, where 9 Turkish activists were killed, has blocked its air space to Israeli military flight. A Turkish diplomat said to international agencies,... more
Military aviationF-35C plane Navy: test confirms landing strength predictions
Forth Worth , USA - Lawson: "An important step in clearing the way for field carrier landing testing"
A Lockheed Martin F-35C Lightning II carrier variant successfully completed testing in which it was dropped from heights of more than 11 feet during a series of simulated aircraft-carrier landings. The... more
Military aviationMore Super Hornet airplanes in July to RAAF
Sydney, Australia - The first five ones were welcomed last March 26 in Amberley
RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) is planning to transit six more F/A-18F Super Hornet airplanes from the United States to RAAF Amberley in early July. The first five Super Hornets were welcomed at... more
Military aviationBoeing Receives Contract to Upgrade US Air Force KC-10 Cockpits
St. Lous, USA - A $216 million five-year contract from U.S. Air Force to upgrade 59 jet-tanker
Boeing today announced that it has received a $216 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to upgrade the service's 59-jet KC-10 tanker fleet with a new communication, navigation, surveillance and air... more