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![Two Lockheed-Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopters](https://avionews.it/resources/small/55f9d81ad87908b3ad72a297340298fe.jpeg.webp)
DefenseSpain puchases military helicopters
MH-60R will be destined for the Iberian Navy
The Government of Spain has signed an agreement with the American company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) for the purchase of eight MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious military helicopters. The combat aircraft,... more
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DefenseIsrael determined to enter Gaza
Egypt opens its borders to send humanitarian aid and welcome Palestinian refugees
Israel's armed forces will attack Gaza following the exodus of Palestinians from the northern part of the Strip to the south. Meanwhile, the Egyptian government opened the Rafah passage on the border between... more
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DefenseSikorsky unveils Raider helicopter
Prototype is proposed as a future aircraft for the American army
US helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) has unveiled a prototype reconnaissance helicopter called the Raider X. It is a next-generation aircraft that will participate in the US Army's... more
![The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9acb41f94abc69553d8dd746d58db540.webp.webp)
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Kiev aims for internal production of weapons
Announcement after suspension of military supplies from Washington due to internal tensions
After the suspension of military supplies to Kiev announced by Washingto,n due to the tensions that exploded between Republicans and Democrats regarding the approval of the budget law during a debate in... more
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Civil aviationAirbus announces changes to the leadership team
Starting from next January 1st, 2024
Airbus is announcing changes to the leadership team led by Chief Executive Officer Guillaume Faury, as well as the appointment of a designated Commercial Aircraft business management team which will operate... more
![RSAF (Republic of Singapore Air Force) A-330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) in a refuelling operation with a RSAF F-15SG fighter aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/11b43885e3336c2995906dcb5ec9d037.jpg.webp)
IndustrySuccessful A-330 MRTT flight test campaign
For F-15 fighters automatic refuelling -DATA SHEETS
Airbus and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) worked together to successfully complete the automatic air-to-air refuelling (A3R) flight test campaign with the A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport... more
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Civil aviationIsrael (3): civilian planes to bring soldiers back to Tel Aviv
Airlines such as El Al, Israir and Arkia have organized additional flights
In recent days, Israel mobilized around 300,000 reservists with the aim of regaining "full control" of the border with the Gaza Strip and "restoring the level of security". For this reason, the Israel... more
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AirportsIsrael (2): Tel Aviv airport stormed
Travellers flock to airports in an attempt to leave the country and return home
Hundreds and hundreds of travellers are crowding the "David Ben Gurion" international airport in Tel Aviv these days in an attempt to leave Israel and return to their homeland, due to the escalation of... more
![AH-64A Apache helicopter in flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/16bce3ea0c03b412ad52b48271e5f5ab.jpg.webp)
DefenseIsrael: AH-64 Apache helicopters in action
Aircraft deployed to fight Hamas militants
Tension continues in the Middle East. After the hail of missiles launched by the Palestinians against Israel, Tel Aviv's harsh response does not stop. In the early hours, the government led by Prime Minister... more
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DefenseIsrael: planes full of soldiers in Tel Aviv
Called up from all over Europe to fight against Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has sent Lockheed C-130 Hercules and C-130J Super Hercules military transport planes to various European countries to take on board soldiers to bring back to Israel. The... more
![Iranian-made Shahed-136 kamikaze drones](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c6e26f11bd0771c8dc23a7b3b2a4e899.webp.webp)
DefenseUkrainian war: 12,856 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 283,080 Moscow soldiers would be killed.... more
![Two Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft during flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/8c22fb30b3aa557b1ff7c3b4e8555d05.jpg.webp)
Defense"Nato Tiger Meet" 2023 towards conclusion
General Biavati: "The Gioia del Colle base provides security and is capable of withstanding great effort"
The international military exercise "Nato Tiger Meet" 2023 is nearing its conclusion. It is one of the most important and complex training missions of the Atlantic Alliance, which began last 2 October... more
![Two F-35I "Adir" aircraft of Israeli Air Force during a flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/84b2ee70183f922f3dcf9866427f1df8.jpg.webp)
DefenseIsrael: risk of war against the Palestinians
Dozens of Tel Aviv planes hit 800 targets in the Gaza Strip
At least 600 victims, 2200 injured, 750 missing and over 100 people kidnapped. This is the outcome of the last 48 hours of armed clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. A dramatic escalation of violence... more
![A MQ-9 Reaper of USAF](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c977ccec2086c76c91db0578769269e9.jpg.webp)
DefenseAmerican drones closer to Beijing
MQ-9 Reaper will be transferred to Okinawa in November
The United States will soon transfer General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drones to the island of Okinawa, which is located south of the Japanese archipelago. They will be deployed at the Kadena... more
![The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9acb41f94abc69553d8dd746d58db540.webp.webp)
DefenseGranada Summit: on talk about aid in Kyiv
Ukrainian President Zelensky will ask for military support, after Washington's stop
Convened by Charles Michel the informal European Council which will be held tomorrow, Friday 6 October, in Granada, Spain. Among the dossiers on the table are the enlargement of the European Union, the... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Brussels proposes new aid
G7 countries meeting tomorrow to talk about sanctions against Moscow and support for Kiev
After the heated discussion that yesterday led the United States Congress to suspend the planned shipment of armaments to Ukraine, worth 6.2 billion dollars, the leaders of the G7 countries will hold a... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: US suspends aid to Kiev
About 16 billion dollars will be provided to pay salaries to federal employees
Ukraine will not receive an additional 6.2 billion dollars in military aid from Washington. It is what emerged in the last few hours after a heated political discussion in the United States Congress regarding... more
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DefenseAirplanes and helicopters. The "Nato Tiger Meet" exercise in Gioia del Colle (October 2-13)
It returns to Italy 35 years after the last time
The 2023 edition of the "NATO Tiger Meet" from October 2nd to 13th at the Italian Air Force's Gioia del Colle (Bari) military airport. This is one of the most important and articulated international exercises,... more
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DefenseAustralia: NH-90 helicopters definitively grounded
Advance by one year due to recent fatal accident
The Government of Australia has announced that the Australian Defense Force's entire fleet of NHIndustries MRH-90 "Taipan" multi-role military helicopters have been taken out of service. The reason for... more
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DefensePrague will buy 24 F-35 military aircraft
This is the largest defense contract ever signed by the Czech Republic
The government of the Czech Republic has approved the plan to purchase 24 US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter aircraft. The value of the deal is approximately 6.5 billion dollars. It is the largest defense... more
![Adic T-5 Brave Eagle trainer aircraft produced by Taiwan](https://avionews.it/resources/small/7d76f34e9902b239359c1beddaa8cc9f.webp.webp)
DefenseTaiwan: helicopters and airplanes fly above Taipei
Tests ahead of the air show scheduled for mid-October
Military planes and helicopters in flight over the past few hours over the presidential office in Taipei. These are rehearsals for the Air Force show scheduled for Taiwan's National Day, which will be... more
![A US Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/37e5c190733415386935c9e10b90f93e.webp.webp)
DefenseMexico: anti-drug helicopters in action
Maxi operation with aircraft and vehicles in support of 800 soldiers
The Mexican armed forces kicked off a massive anti-drug operation yesterday with dozens of helicopters and military vehicles supporting a combined force of around 800 officiers of National Guard and Police.... more
![A MD Helicopters MD-530F military helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/512316ecb24e411c6904d3f31fb47377.webp.webp)
DefenseNigeria buys 12 more attack helicopters
They will be destined for the nascent aviation department of the National Army
The Government of Nigeria has approved the acquisition of 12 MD-530F "Cayuse Warrior" attack helicopters, developed by the US company MD Helicopters. These rotary-wing vehicles will be destined for the... more
![Two Lockheed Martin F-35A aircraft during flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/8c22fb30b3aa557b1ff7c3b4e8555d05.jpg.webp)
DefenseRomania will purchase 32 military aircraft
A 6.5 billion dollars deal for the sale of US F-35 fighters
Romania's defense ministry said it is planning to purchase 32 US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 military fighter planes. This is a sale that follows the agreement between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization... more
![Two Lockheed Martin F-35A during flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/8c22fb30b3aa557b1ff7c3b4e8555d05.jpg.webp)
DefensePoland: Italian F-35s intercept Russian planes
Rather numerous Air Policing operations in the eastern quadrant of Europe
A pair of Lockheed Martin F-35A fighter planes of the Italian Air Force (AMi) recently faced an unwanted threat represented by two Russian Sukhoi Su-30 fighters near the eastern European border. This is... more
![Admiral Makarov Russian frigate belonging to the Black Sea Fleet](https://avionews.it/resources/small/bb16af16979ba5340e7cc73f06535908.jpg.webp)
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russian admiral killed
Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet reportedly lost his life. Moscow does not confirm
Kiev announced the death of Russian Admiral Viktor Sokolov, following the military attack conducted by Ukrainian military forces against the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, located in Sevastopol... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: Brussels on China
Dombrovskis: "Refusal to condemn Russian invasion damages Beijing's image"
The European Trade Commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, has pointed an accusing finger at the position recently taken by China in reference to the Ukraine war. He said this during a five-day visit to the... more
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DefenseNorway: agreement on F-35 aircraft
The production of components for military planes entrusted to a European company
The US defense and security group Lockheed Martin signed an agreement today with the Norwegian military equipment manufacturer Kongsberg Gruppen. The contract concerns the supply of components for the... more
![Image about the Tempest will be the future European fighter airplane of sixth generation](https://avionews.it/resources/small/e0fe70c8a88897d2516e48cee8064093.jpg.webp)
Finance and economyGcap aircraft: London will invest 2 billions
Program headquarters in the UK, coordination in Japan
The United Kingdom has committed to spending 2 billion pounds on the development of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap) military aircraft, the project for the creation of a new generation supersonic fighter... more
![Boeing Vertol CH-46 "Sea Knight" military transport helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a78dc4952383a51789d7560841870a6d.webp.webp)
Finance and economyArgentina could regenerate old helicopters
Out of service CH-46 military aircraft could return to service
Argentina is considering the purchase of remanufactured Boeing Vertol CH-46 "Sea Knight" military transport helicopters. These are aircraft, retired from service, which were part of the fleet of the United... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: US will send more armaments
Biden: "Abrams tanks will arrive in Kiev next week"
After participating in the United Nations Security Council, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met American President Joe Biden at the White House in recent hours. The Kiev head of state also saw American... more
![Ukrainian-made Neptune anti-ship cruise missile](https://avionews.it/resources/small/caa6905cd7634f108412dfd38adf12d2.webp.webp)
DefenseUkrainian war: 1355 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 274,950 Moscow soldiers would... more
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DefenseChina seeks highly educated airline pilots
Beijing Navy launches new recruitment campaign
China is looking for military aircraft pilots. The navy has started a recruitment campaign among graduate students and is ready to raise the maximum age limit for entry into training schools. The objective... more
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DefenseThe Gcap plane headquarters will be in London
The indiscretion in the press filters from Japanese sources
The headquarters of the Global Combat Air Program (Gcap), the development project of the sixth generation combat aircraft carried out jointly by Japan, Great Britain and Italy, will probably be in London.... more
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DefenseAustrian MoD selects the C-390 "Millennium" as its new military transport aircraft
The Country joins to other four ones as future operator of this model
The Austrian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced today the decision to select the C-390 "Millennium" aircraft as its new tactical transport solution.Austria joins Brazil, Portugal, Hungary and the Netherlands... more
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AirportsSingapore Airport: travel without a passport
It will be replaced by biometric technology and extended to various security procedures
Passengers departing from Singapore-Changi International Airport will no longer need to present their passport. It will be one of the first countries in the world to introduce automated boarding authorization.... more
![Tai/AgustaWestland T-129 "Atak"](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0df41b057bbfd0112bf86f34b8d98806.jpg.webp)
Finance and economyWhy Nigeria invests in helicopters?
Government is strengthening Navy and Air Force fleets
Nigeria is upgrading and modernizing its armed forces' fleet of military aircraft. Last August it announced that in September it would take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 US Bell AH-1Z Vipers... more
![A Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter of US Marine Corp](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ef64666e8b585c9a3b5e0492cdbb76aa.jpg.webp)
DefensePrague celebrates new military helicopters
Czech Republic remembered him on the occasion of "Nato Days 2023"
The government of the Czech Republic has celebrated the delivery of the first four new attack helicopters produced by the US manufacturer Bell Textron. These are three AH-1Z Viper aircraft and one UH-1Y... more
![H-160 helicopter of the French Gendarmerie](https://avionews.it/resources/small/78a9d1d2c19e68ee1a40e14973715ec2.webp.webp)
Civil aviationParis deploys anti-migrant helicopter
The Élysée mobilizes counter-terrorism to manage flows on the Italian-French border
The migrant emergency in Italy has pushed Paris to mobilize the anti-terrorism service to deal with the flows concentrated on the Italian-French border. The country beyond the Alps has deployed ground... more
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AccidentsItalian PAN plane crash: pilot Del Dò under investigation
Documents acquired in the "Frecce Tricolori" headquarters and in the Turin airport management offices
The Ivrea Prosecutor's Office has entered Oscar Del Dò, 36, in the register of suspects. The pilot was at the controls of the Aermacchi MB-339 "Pony 4" aircraft (registration MM54539/4) of the Italian... more
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DefenseTaiwan-China tensions: air violations
Highest number of aircraft ever recorded in over two years of daily monitoring
Another incursion by Chinese military aircraft into Taiwan. Taipei's defense ministry said today it had detected 103 Beijing plane flying over the airspace around the island in the last 24 hours. This... more
![A North American T-6 Texan military aircraft from the 1930s](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b0f618bfe3541be1963f924c06033e1e.webp.webp)
AccidentsUSA: plane crash during air show
The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground
Two 1930s North American T-6 Texan military aircraft (registrations N2897G and N57418) collided in flight during the "Reno Air Races". The two pilots lost their lives in the subsequent crash to the ground.... more
![Two Lockheed Martin F-16 during a flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/05196dc29b11ab42814330ba2178f258.jpg.webp)
DefenseIndonesia-Australia air exercise
"Elang Ausindo" starts with 300 soldiers and dozens of F-35 and F-16 military aircraft
The "Elang Ausindo" joint air military exercise between the Australian and Indonesian air forces begins. The aim is to build cooperation, mutual trust and greater harmony between the armed forces of the... more
![Il momento dello schianto dell'aereo "Pony 4" delle Frecce Tricolori avvenuto il 16 settembre 2023 a Torino](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0a4e0bbc18647f5aaa7d76bf8839949f.webp.webp)
AccidentsItalian PAN: aerobatic team plane crashes
"Frecce Tricolori" aircraft crashes in Turin, a little girl dies - VIDEO
The Ivrea Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the plane crash involving an Aermacchi MB-339 "Pony 4" aircraft (registration MM54539/4) of the National Acrobatic Team (Pan) "Frecce Tricolori"... more
![A Chinese-made Changhe Z-8 search and rescue helicopter](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2e55bbe59b6415db5044f0fab4dd0e51.webp.webp)
Defense"China Helicopter Exposition" kicks off (14-17 September)
The event inaugurated yesterday in Tianjin continues until Sunday - VIDEO
The sixth edition of the "China Helicopter Exposition" helicopter show is underway. The event opened yesterday, September 14th, in the city of Tianjin, in northern China, and continues until Sunday 17th.... more
![A Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft of Russian Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/6c16db7e2eb9e16641a02251f9de4a22.jpg.webp)
Latest newsRussia: North Korean leader visits aircraft factory
Kim Jong-Un sees the "Yuri Gagarin" KnAAZ plant
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un continues his official visit to Russia. After the bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin and the delegations of the two countries in recent days, today the Pyongyang... more
![Sukhoi SU-27 Russia Air Force index photo](https://avionews.it/resources/small/c3c6f80874f36733ef9c3bc0943a3b02.jpg.webp)
DefenseLondon: Russians fired on military plane
British intelligence revelations about the air attack a year ago
New details have been revealed about an armed clash involving a Russian and a British military plane. The episode dates back to September 29, 2022. The event had been downgraded by Moscow, with London's... more
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Defense"DSEI 2023": trilateral on GCAP aircraft
Meeting between defense ministers of Italy, the UK and Japan
A trilateral meeting between Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan was held in London in the last few hours to take stock of the development program of the VI generation GCAP (Global Combat Air Program)... more
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DefenseTaiwan-China military tensions
Yet another incursion by Beijing with 68 aircraft and 10 ships
Chinese military forces carried out another air-naval incursion into Taiwan. It happened during the Italian night. It was announced by Taipei's defense ministry, which in the last 24 hours recorded 68... more
![C-295 airplane of the Indian Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b8911ba8f386b500c49c2ef91844813d.webp.webp)
IndustryFirst C-295 airplane delivered to India
To replace its ageing Avros-748 fleet
Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over in fly-away condition the first of 56 C-295 aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to begin replacing its ageing Avros-748 fleet. The C-295, in transport... more