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Military aviationA woman will lead the French acrobatic team
Paris, France - From next year she will pilot aircraft n. 1
It will be the first time for a woman, 32-year-old commander Virginie Guyot, to take the lead of the French acrobatic team "Patrouille de France", starting from next year. To date the pilot, with 1600... more
Military aviationDassault celebrates 20,000 hours flying time for four Falcon 50M
Paris, France - In force with Squadron 24F of the French Navy
The industry unveiled only today that on May 6, the Lann-Bihoué naval air base celebrated 20,000 hours of flying time for the Falcon 50 M of squadron 24F as well as the qualification by the DGA (Délégation gé... more
Military aviationUK ready to confirm Eurofighter order
London, UK - Cancellation would weigh too much on London's accounts
The United Kingdom is understood to be ready to confirm its Eurofighter Typhoon order. The decision came after recent discussions on the impact that a cancellation would have on London's accounts: prime... more
Military aviationCzech Republic purchased four C-295 aircraft
Prague, Czech Republic - The deliveries by the end of 2010
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic and Airbus Military, a unit of the EADS (European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company) consortium, announced today that they have signed an agreement for... more
Military aviationUSA purchased two Su-27s from Ukraine
Washington, USA - To train pilots in challenging enemy aircraft
The USA purchased two Su-27 Flanker aircraft from Ukraine to train their pilots in challenging enemy aircraft, as always more fourth generation Russian fighters are being sold worldwide, American website... more
Military aviationSouth Korea to build a semi-stealth fighter?
Seoul, South Korea - To replace its KF-16 fleet
South Korea might build a semi-stealth fighter after 2018 to replace its fleet of KF-16 aircraft, an unnamed military source revealed today through the pages of "Korea Times". The project comes after a... more
Military aviationIsrael to update its F-16C/D fighters
Tel Aviv, Israel - To extend their lifetime to 2020
The Israeli Air Force is going to update its aging Lockheed Martin F-16C/D fighter jets to bring them at the same level or the more recent F-16Is, extending their operational lifetime to 2020. This upgrade... more
Military aviationBoeing delivered first ATS C-17 training system to the Australian Air Force
Amberley, Australia - The first client for this product out of the USA
Boeing announced today it has delivered a C-17 Aircrew Training System (ATS) to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), making Australia the first C-17 ATS customer outside the United States. The ATS... more
Military aviationRussia to start flight tests of 5th-generation fighter by 2009
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia - The serial production will start in 2010
A Russian deputy prime minister said Monday that flight tests of a fifth-generation fighter will start in Russia by the end of 2009. "By the end of this year, the plane will rise into the air and flight... more
Military aviationBoeing submits proposal for KC-10 contractor logistics support work
St. Louis, Usa - USAF is expected to name the winner of the contract later this year
Boeing submitted a proposal to the U.S. Air Force to continue providing Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the KC-10 Extender fleet. The Air Force is expected to name the winner of the contract later... more
Military aviationAustralia to participate in P-8A Poseidon's development
Canberra, Australia - By 2018 it will buy eight of them to replace its AP-3Cs
Australian Minister of Defence and US Navy signed a memorandum of understanding for the participation in the development of Boeing P-8A Poseidon patrolling aircraft. As part of the $3.75 billion agreement... more
Military aviationA-400M program blocked by bureaucratic forgetfulness
Paris, France - Civil authorization missing for FADEC systems of TP400-D6 engines
One of the main reasons for A-400M program delays could have been a bureaucratic forgetfulness, sort of, made by Europrop International (EPI) manufacturer within the certification procedures for the FADEC... more
Military aviationRussian helicopters and planes for Nicaraguan army
Managua, Nicaragua - To fight drug trafficking
Nicaragua might soon order several Russian combat airplanes and helicopters according to statements made by top officials of the armed forces of the center-American Country. Which are the exact models... more
Military aviationRussian Tupolev Tu-95 Bear bombers continue routine patrols over Atlantic and Arctic
Moscow, Russia - A mission shadowed by NATO F-16 and Tornado fighters
A pair of Russian Tu-95 Bear strategic bombers have carried out a routine patrol flight over the North Atlantic and the Arctic, an Air Force spokesman said on Thursday. "The crews practiced instrumental... more
Military aviationBAE Systems presents a final proposal with General Dynamics on US Navy electronic warfare system
Hudson, USA - To defeat sophisticated maritime threats
BAE Systems and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems have presented their final proposal to provide the surface-ship electronic warfare (EW) system for the U.S. Navy’s Surface Electronic Warfare I... more
Military aviationLockheed Martin: Air Mobility Commander takes delivery 13th C-130J Super Hercules aircraft
Marietta, USA - Yesterday at Little Rock Air Force Base
Lockheed Martin yesterday delivered the 13th of 16 C-130J Super Hercules to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The aircraft will be assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, the first active-duty combat... more
Military aviationRussia to show S-400 air defense systems at "Victory Day" parade
Moscow, Russia - For the first time on May 9th, 2009
Russia's advanced S-400 Triumf air defense systems will be displayed for the first time in the May 9 "Victory Day" parade on Moscow's Red Square, the defense minister Anatoly Serdyukov said in an interview... more
Military aviationUSAF signed a contract with General Dynamics for the air space security
Scottsdale, USA - A deal worth 30 million dollars
The U.S. Air Force Cryptologic Programs Systems Group has awarded General Dynamics C4 Systems a 30 million dollars, six-year contract to design, develop, install and support the Remote Rekey Modernization... more
Military aviationBoeing unveils US Navy paint scheme for P-8A Poseidon
Seattle, USA - Initial operational capability is planned for 2013
The first painted P-8A Poseidon aircraft rolls out of the paint hangar at Boeing's Renton, Washington, facility, displaying its new U.S. Navy livery. The aircraft, designated T-2, is the third of five... more
Military aviationNew training center for Russian navy pilots
Moscow, Russia - To replace the present base in Crimea
The Russian navy will build a new training center for its pilots on the Sea of Azov, near the city of Eisk, in 2010, "Kommersant" newspaper reported today. The facility will ensure continuous training... more
Military aviationChile to buy eighteen F-16 from Holland
Santiago, Chile - Minister of defense Francisco Vidal announcement
Chile is about to sign a purchase contract for eighteen F-16 fighters from the Netherlands. Santiago's minister of defense Francisco Vidal announced it. "The deal is closed, only the signatures are missing",... more
Military aviationAustralia will buy 100 F-35 fighters
Canberra, Australia - The announcement within the country's Defence White Paper
Australia will buy 100 new Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft to face changing scenarios in the Asian Pacific area within the next 20 years, concerning in particular possible threats coming from China,... more
Military aviationItalian "Frecce Tricolori" summer season takes off on the 1st of May
Udine, Italy - The traditional exhibition at Rivolto Air Base, near Udine
The traditional air exhibition that opens the Italian national air display team (PAN) "Frecce Tricolori" summer season will be held at Rivolto Air Base (Udine) on the 1st of May. Aircraft of the Italian... more
Military aviationBoeing-Danish Aerotech agreement for Super Hornet logistic support
Karup, Denmark - The program might be extended if Danish Air Force will chose the F/A-18E/F
Boeing and Danish Aerotech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the supply of logistical support services for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet program. If Danish Air Force will chose this aircraft... more
Military aviationRussia to conduct five tests of Bulava missile in 2009
Istanbul, Turkey - The statement by the deputy defense minister for procurement today during "IDEF 2009"
The Russian Navy will conduct at least five test launches of the new Bulava sea-based ballistic missile in 2009, the deputy defense minister for procurement said on Tuesday. Despite five failures in... more
Military aviationThe F-35 reaches England for ground tests
Brough, UK - The fighter arrived at BAE Systems' facilities in Brough
Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft model named AG-1, conventional take off and landing variant (CTOL), prepared for ground testing, arrived in England where it will undergo the trials... more
Military aviation"IDEF 2009": Russia to complete project for the second aircraft carrier in 2012
Istanbul, Turkey - The only ship today in full play is the "Admiral Kuznetsov"
The deputy Russian defense minister responsible for military procurements, General Vladímir Popovkin, said Tuesday the project for the new aircraft carrier will be completed in 2012. The new ship will... more
Military aviationBoeing starts weapon systems' tests on the Airborne Laser aircraft
Edwards, USA - A heavily modified B-747/400F
"The Boeing Company, industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency have begun Airborne Laser (ABL) flight tests with the entire weapon system integrated aboard the ABL aircraft. ABL, a heavily... more
Military aviationA light strike fighter for US Air Force?
Washington, USA - USAF Chief of Staff Norton Schwartz's proposal
US Air Force (USAF) could need a light strike fighter to be used in non conventional missions such as war against terrorism, besides using it as a trainer aircraft, USAF Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz... more
Military aviationFinnish Air Force chose Pilatus PC-12
Helsinki, Finland - To replace the Piper Chieftains
Finnish defense forces announced today they chose Pilatus PC-12 NG to replace their aging fleet of six Piper Chieftains. The contract signed with the Swiss manufacturer is worth € 22.5 million and deliveries a... more
Military aviationRussia-India, joint project for a new military transport airplane
Moscow, Russia - The new airplane to enter in service within eight years
The Russian government allocated 64 million dollars in 2009 to part finance a joint project with India to develop a new military transport plane. Russia and India signed an intergovernmental agreement... more
Military aviationBoeing agrees on Tanker program split
Washington, USA - After EADS, also the American constructor accepts the hypothesis
Also Boeing, that in a first moment refused to express a clear position about the matter, agreed with the possible split of the new American Air Force tanker program with EADS/Northrop Grumman consortium. "We... more
Military aviationUSAF to seek T-38C replacement
Washington, USA - The trainer entered into service 50 years ago
US Air Force (USAF) is seeking a replacement for its Northrop T-38C trainer fleet starting from 2017. For this reason an industry market survey was launched to find the best solution. The aging aircraft... more
Military aviationItalian "Frecce Tricolori" exhibition in Aviano
Pordenone, Italy - The aerobatic squadron prepares for the summer season
The Italian aerobatic squadron "Frecce Tricolori" (PAN) performed yesterday an air exhibition at "Pagliano e Gori" military airport in Aviano in preparation of the upcoming summer season. The traditional... more
Military aviationIndia, main buyers of Russian military airplane
Moscow, Russia - Within 2020 it to have purchased other 90 Su-30MKIs
India will remain the main purchaser of Russian-made combat aircraft for the next 15 years under existing and prospective contracts. In its report, the Center for Analysis and Technologies outlined the... more
Military aviationAfghanistan Flash: Predator crashes
Washington, Usa - It was not due to hostile fire
Pentagon's spokesperson unveiled that in the early hours of this morning (April 21, 09, local hour) an UAV (Unmanned aerial vehicle), model MQ-1 Predator of the US Air Force, based in Afghanistan, crashed... more
Military aviationChinese hackers steal F-35 data
Washington, USA - Sensitive information taken on design and electronic instruments
The American newspaper "Wall Street Journal" reported today that Chinese hackers managed to access the secrets of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter project, the costliest ever in the history of American defense... more
Military aviationIndia denies elimination of Dassault Aviation Rafale
New Delhi, India - All competitors still in competition
The last week news relating to the elimination of Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter from the 10 billion tender for 126 new MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) fighters for the Indian Government, provoked... more
Military aviationDoes Switzerland-Sweden agreement contradict the tender for replacing F-5 Tiger?
Berne, Switzerland - Sweden would purchase 50 PC-21 airplanes against Switzerland should commit for 22 SAAB Gripen
According to a famous program on Swiss-German TV, Sweden would have offered a billion of francs to purchase 50 PC-21 Pilatus aircraft, destined to the training of its military pilots. Against, Switzerland... more
Military aviationIndia excludes Dassault Rafale from the MMRCA race
New Delhi, India - French officials say they received no communications
French Dassault Aviation Rafale is not competing anymore in the $10 billion tender for 126 new MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) fighters for the Indian government. Five models are still in the... more
Military aviationEADS considers sharing the tanker contract
Washington, USA - If it can build at least 12 planes a year
EADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company) CEO, Louis Gallois, stated that his company and its partner Northrop Grumman will consider the possibility to split the contract for the construction... more
Military aviationRobert Gates answers questions on the F-35 and on the CSAR-X program
Maxwell, USA - Interviewed by USAF officers at Maxwell Air Force Base
American Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, answered USAF officers' questions at the Air War College in Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Surprisingly no one among the military asked anything about the cancellation... more
Military aviationJSF, JAMMS and NEC Forces programmes approved by
Rome, Italy - The anxieties of the Italian industry
Last week the Defense Commissions of Chamber and Senate approved three military programmes: NEC Force, JAMMS aircraft and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (with Cameri final assembly line included). NEC (Network... more
Military aviationEMBRAER to modernize Brazilian Navy AF-1 and AF-1A jets
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Program, signed yesterday at "LAAD 2009", set for the technological upgrade of 12 aircraft
"Embraer signed a contract, yesterday, to modernize 12 Brazilian Navy jets – nine AF-1s (single-seat) and three AF-1As (two-seat). The ceremony took place during the seventh edition of the Latin America A... more
Military aviationUSAF officials approve F-22 program cuts
Washington, USA - Without support from the military is likely that the expensive project will be dropped
US Air Force (USAF) agrees with Obama, supporting his proposal to buy only 4 new Lockheed Martin F-22 fighters. US Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz announced... more
Military aviationRussia-China, deals worth 16 billion dollars since 2001
Moscow, Russia - The first contract of 2009 forecasts the delivery of 100 jet engines for Chinese J-10 fighters
Russian-Chinese military-technical cooperation totals 16 billion dollars since 2001, but the Chinese share of Russian arms exports is decreasing. "In the past 15 years, China has been one of our major... more
Military aviationThe four Countries involved in the Eurofighter program restart negotiations
Madrid, Spain - Germany, Italy, UK and Spain focus on the last details that will bring to the agreement for the first phase of project's Tranche III
The ministries of defense of the four Countries involved in the Eurofighter program (Germany, Italy, UK and Spain) restarted last week the high-level discussions to get to the agreement about the first... more
Military aviationMil will deliver 12 Mi-35s to Brazil by the end of the year
Moscow, Russia - The Russian industry beated Eurocopter and AgustaWestland in last fall's tender
The Russian constructor Mil will start delivering the 12 Mi-35 "Hind" E attack helicopters ordered by Brazil in last fall by the end of 2009. Alexander Fomin, vice director of the federal service for military-technical... more
Military aviationNorth Korea (2): MiG-23 fighters near rocket-missile launch base
Tokyo, Japan - As reply to the possible actions by Japan
North Korea has deployed a fleet of MIG-23 fighter jets to defend against any attempts to shoot down its rocket, set to be launched in the coming days, South Korea's "Yonhap" agency reported on Thursday.... more
Military aviationM-346s to Italian Air Force. The announcement by Pier Francesco Guarguaglini yesterday to the Chamber
Rome, Italy - In short time also the decision by US President on the "Marine One"
Italian Air Force will sign in short time a contract for 15 Alenia Aermacchi M-346 trainers. Alenia Aermacchi is a Finmeccanica subsidiary. The agreement has been announced yesterday by Finmeccanica... more