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Latest newsFirst tests with external stores for the T-50 Golden Eagle
Seoul, South Korea - Weapons and tanks have been tested
Flying testing with external stores have started for the new T-50 Golden Eagle advanced supersonic trainer, jointly developed by Korean KAI and Lockheed Martin. Tests have dealt with both armament (firstly... more
Latest newsCAP missions in Portugal and Greece on the occasion of the next sport events
Lisbon, Portugal - Capitals of these two countries to be defended against terroristic attacks threat
Recent horrible attacks against Madrid have caused a rising of alert levels in the Mediterranean countries, in particular Portugal and Greece. These two states are completing the organization of the two... more
Latest newsAir Force: F-104 in pension
Rome, Italy – The last farewell, in solemn, next 30th May
Next 30th May, in the 50th anniversary of the first flight, will be given the farewell in solemn form to the F-104 fighter, in a great gathering opened to the public, to the presence of the military Air... more
Latest newsQatar needs a new fighter
Doha, Qatar - It will have to replace the Mirage 2000
Doha Government has emanated a specification in order to replace 12 Mirage 2000. India would have already proved concerned for purchasing them but Qatar would not be willing to transfer them yet, unless... more
Latest newsGeneral Ferracuti to talk about present and future of the Italian Air Force on 31 March
Rome, Italy - Many themes will be discussed in a conference held at the Air Force Palace in Rome
Chief of Staff of Italian Air Force, General Sandro Ferracuti, will meet the press on 31st March at 10:00am at the Air Force Palace in Rome during a conference where he will explain the modernization programmes... more
Latest newsIraq: turnover of the Italian squadrons in Nassiriya
Nassiriya, Iraq - 600 hours of flight for the Italian helicopters in Iraq
The helicopter pilots of the 26th Reos squadron, after 4 months and 600 hours of flight in Iraq, have been replaced by the 11th Eracle squadron, both belonging to the first Aves Antares regiment in Viterbo,... more
Latest newsKAI and Lockheed Martin promote the T-50
Seoul, South Korea - Suggested for Israel and EAU a testing flight
Waiting for concluding tests of the new KAI/Lockheed Martin T-50 Golden Eagle advanced trainer, its promoters are particularly making efforts in an attempt to warrant its export. Israel and the United... more
Latest newsFirst Hawk for India by 2007
New Dheli, India - Most of these trainers to be produced in this Asian country
By the recent sign of the memorandum of understanding between India and British Aerospace, the beginning of the production for 66 Hawk MK-100 advanced trainers purchased by this Asian country after innumerable... more
Latest newsUAV's role in the modern military aviation
Washington, USA - It has grown enormously during few years
Members of US armed forces and Congress have met in order to meditate together regarding the evolution of UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) during last years. No one could avoid to underline that the number... more
Latest newsSingapore to participate for the JSF programme
Singapore - It is the first Asian country to join
The JSF programme (Joint Strike Fighter) regarding the new F-35 multirole stealth light fighter gains a new participation in carrying on its development. It deals with Singapore, which has ensured its... more
Latest newsThe Typhoon towards the international market
Rome, Italy - The relaunch of this product by EADS
Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, on the occasion of meeting EADS members in order to consider the present situation regarding success possibility in the international market for the EF-2000, has... more
Latest newsConsumers 'hunting' the Raptor
Washington, USA - Claims by movements and associations against the F/A-22 programme
Although it recently aroused good impressions in the US military and institutional environments (see for details AVIONEWS), it seems that the F/A-22 programme is pulling a stunt again. Consumers associations... more
Latest newsFirst fire for Typhoon with its Mauser cannon
Cagliari, Italy - Tests have been performed at Perdasdefogu
One of the Italian prototypes of the EF-2000 Typhoon light medium fighter has performed some fire tests with its 27 mm Mauser IWKA BK-27 German made cannon at Perdasdefogu Sardinia military shooting range.... more
Latest newsFlight tests for the X-45
St. Louis, USA - Weapon bay and radar have been checked
The Boeing X-45 has performed some important flights in order to verify the functionality and reliability of this aircraft. At a maximum ceiling of 35,000 ft, this new UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle)... more
Latest newsFirst fighter plane Eurofighter 2000 landed at Baccarini airport
Grosseto, Italy - It will be used to complete the training of the pilots of the Turin course
The first of the 60 Eurofighter 2000s planned to be stationed at the miltary airport Baccarini of Grosseto, landed today after 10 minutes of spectacular evolutions, escorted by three F-104s. The airplane,... more
Latest newsGoes on the episode of the 4 Italian helicopterists charged with munity (2): speak the military's advocate and the Defense Ministry, Martino
Rome, Italy - Martino (Italian Defense Ministry): "Our helicopters are safe"
After talking for a long time to the 4 helicopter pilots, Advocate Tartaglia explains his defensive course: "My clients -says- had already asked a lot of time to the commands to provide to adjust... more
Latest newsGoes on the episode of the 4 Italian helicopter pilots charged with mutiny
Rome, Italy - "Four excellent pilots, but four very bad soldiers"
Four Italian helicopter pilots in mission at Nassiriya (Iraq), three regulars in the Aves corps of Viterbo and a sergeant of the "Friuli" Brigade of Bologna, refused to give services because they considered... more
Latest newsDanish F-16 to defend territories of the three Baltic Republics
Copenhagen, Denmark - Only Copenhagen Parliament approval is needed
The three Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania could host four Danish F-16 fighters when definitively entering NATO, as this is scheduled for this year. It has been announced by Danish authorities,... more
Latest newsAustria has selected the F-5
Vienna, Austria - A leasing of 12 airplanes for 4 years waiting for Typhoon coming
After accurate negotiations and appraisals about the feasibility of such programme, Austrian Government has decided for a leasing concerning 12 F-5E Tiger II light fighters for four years sold by Switzerland,... more
Latest newsRQ-7 UAV systems ordered by US Army are 33
Hunt Valley, USA – They will increase territory reconnaissance for ground troops
US Army would have achieved orders for 33 RQ-7A Shadow Tactical UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Each one among these systems is provided with four aerial vehicles and two ground control station.... more
Latest newsE-8C JSTAR are now safer and reliable
Washington, USA – The 16th Block 20 updated airplane has been delivered
Northrop Grumman has provided US Air Force with the 16th Block 20 updated E-8C JSTARS (Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System). This delivery is an important one as such a last version of this... more
Latest newsUnmanned tilt rotor for US Coast Guard
Fort Worth, USA – The Bell Eagle Eye appears to be the right choice
It appears as ready now the new Bell UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) called Eagle Eye. US Coast Guard seems particularly concerned in this aircraft as its thrust and aerodynamical solution (it is in fact... more
Latest newsIlly given honorary award in Aviano American Air Force base
Aviano, Italy - Controversy in the county council
Controversy arose with the recognition from the American Air Force to some of the Friuli Venezia Giulia community members, one of them is Riccardo Illy. Illy famous business man and chairman of the county... more
Latest newsRolls Royce for F-35B’s orientable thrust
London, UK – It is cooperating with Pratt and Whitney
The engine system of the new F-35B JSF stealth aircraft, as a version which has been endowed of STOVL (Short Take Off and Vertical Landing) capabilities, is being studied by Rolls Royce which is collaborating... more
Latest newsTeledyne Technologies cooperate in order to improve the Raptor
Washington, USA - An agreement has been signed with British Aerospace
Teledyne Technologies will take care of the interface devoted to link the F/A-22 Raptor's central computer and its actuators management system, in addition to its weapons management system. This agreement... more
Latest newsC-130J in service in the USA by April
Marietta, USA - Tests of its new version have been concluded
Last C-130J Hercules airlifter version has been involved in a long period test procedure now completed. Units which will be provided with it appear impatient if good results of testing activities are considered.... more
Latest newsNew radio apparatus for USAF's F-15s
Cedar Rapids, USA - They will make easier communications between this fighter and civil sector members in emergencies
The F-15 Eagle warranting the defence of US air space will be endowed of a new AN/ARC-210 VHF (Very High Frequency) radio apparatus by Rockwell Collins. This American company will have to deliver some... more
Latest newsAlso the Greek HAI to participate for designing the European UCAV
Paris, France - This agreement follows the one between Dassault and SAAB
The participation for the designing of a technology demonstrator for a new UCAV (Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle) has been extended. Its first concessionaire, as far as it is concerned France, is Dassault... more
Latest newsTyphoon much more expansive than JSF?
Paris, France - EADS' estimates would give the lie to it
Recently the US Ambassador in Italy has commented production and purchase costs for EF-2000 Typhoon, considering it too expensive when compared with the F-35 JSF. Indicated figures (USD 200m compared with... more
Latest newsJCM missile launch has been simulated
Orlando, USA - It will replace Maverick and Hellfire
The Lockheed Martin JCM (Joint Common Missile) air-to-surface missile development goes on. Such a weapon system will be devoted to replace successful guided rockets such as the AGM-65 Maverick and the... more
Latest newsIraq: 4 Italian helicopter pilots refuse to fly
Nassiriya, Iraq - They believed the mission was too dangerous. Repatriated and punished
4 Italian helicopter pilots on a mission in Nassiriya, Iraq, have refused to work because they believed the 'Operazione Babilonia', which they were assigned to, was too dangerous. According to them, in... more
Latest newsGoodrich and General Electric to produce engine system for the new Japanese C-X
Charlotte, USA - The first flight of this airlifter to perform in 2007
General Electric CF6-80C2 engine' nacelle will be produced by Goodrich, as these engines are going to be fitted on the new Japanese airlifter related to the C-X programme. Japanese Government has scheduled... more
Latest newsFirst humanitarian mission in a difficult environment for JASDF
Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar - Japanese Air Force is witness to the changed international role of Tokyo
Japanese Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has attended humanitarian missions in a high risk level territory after a war (Iraq) for the first time after II World War. This event represents a further leap... more
Latest newsThe Kitty Hawk receives its first F/A-18F
Washington, USA - The Super Hornets to replace the F-14 Tomcat
The first F/A-18 F Super Hornet (as the two-seated version of the F/A-18E) deployed for the Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier has landed on this ship. Practically, the replacement of F-14 Tomcats fighter interceptors... more
Latest newsDi Paola and Mosca Moschini received yesterday by Casini
Rome, Italy - New President of EU Military Committee received today by Ciampi as well
President of the Italian House of Deputies, Pier Ferdinando Casini, received yesterday at Montecitorio Palace admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, appointed Chief of the Italian Defense Staff and General Rolando... more
Latest newsThe three plus points of the Gripen
Stockholm, Sweden - The new Swedish fighter well meets operative flexibility exigencies of the country
Recently, Flygvapnet (Swedish Air Force) members have reaffirmed which are, in their opinion, the three main plus points of the new JAS-39 Gripen fighter. First of all, its capability in taking off and... more
Latest newsThe new electro-optical apparatus for the F-35 JSF has been selected
Fort Worth, USA - It will be delivered by Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is cooperating with Lockheed Martin for the development of the new electro-optical system for the F-35 JSF, the EO DAS (Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System). Such a system, mounted... more
Latest newsNo rivals for the Raptor
Washington, USA - Its undoubted technological supremacy is championed by US Air Force Secretary Roche
The USAF Secretary, Dr. James G. Roche, has showed to Senate Armed Services Committee his reasons for carrying on the F/A-22 Raptor programme (see for details AVIONEWS). The Secretary appears sure of the... more
Latest newsDemonstration overflights exchange over the Baltic Sea by American and Russian AWACS
Moscow, Russia - The difficult agreement between these two countries about the right enforcement of CFE Treaty
Although a Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty (CFE) had been signed in order to regulate events like this one, it seems this cannot be said concerning the present three Baltic Republics (Estonia,... more
Latest newsNew JDAM kits have been ordered by US Department of Defense
St. Louis, USA - Two orders have been granted to Boeing
Boeing has gained by US Department of Defense the sign of two contracts related to JDAM (Joint Direct Attack Munition) bombs guidance kits. The first one would deal with some 32,000 kits supply for US... more
Latest newsPredator staff acting in Iraq has been transfered towards Balad Base
Balad Air Base, Iraq - It will have to provide real time informations for soldiers on the ground
A 50 men units will manage reconnaissance activities of the one RQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle acting in Iraq, as it has been transferred at US Balad Base. The tactical role of this airplane is... more
Latest newsRussian military aviation sector export is growing
Moscow, Russia - The 2003 was a year of 15 % increase compared to the previous one
The 2003 proved a full commercial success year for Russian military industry export, with a 15% selling increase compared to 2002 and an earning consisting in more than USD 5bn. The aviation sector has... more
Latest newsNew C4I command and control system for Israeli Air Force
Haifa, Israel - It will be designed by Rafael
The Israel progress towards a more Network Centric defensive organization carries on through the recent Rafael victory for the provision of a new C4I command and control system. Such a system, called C4I-ConNeCT... more
Latest newsThe trainer for Indian Air Force has been selected
New Dhely, India - It will be the British Aerospace Hawk
After 15 years negotiating which saw Indian Government change its opinion on this programme many times, The British Aerospace Hawk is going to equip Indian Air Force training units. The sign of the definitory... more
Latest newsIndia is searching for a light fighter
New Dhely, India - It will have to fill the gap left by Mig-21 and Mig-27
India urgently needs an "ad interim" multirole light fighter able to replace at least part of the old Mig-21 Fishbed and Mig-27 Flogger before the entering service of the LCA national produced fighter,... more
Latest newsThe Spanish Typhoon PS001 IPA4 flies
Madrid, Spain - It will be employed to verify the functionality of its new avionics systems
The EF-2000 Typhoon called PS001 IPA4 produced under the management of EADS CASA has flown for the first time in Spain on February 27. The first single-seat exemplar in this country will be firstly employed... more
Latest newsA Raptor strategic bomber is being studied
Washington, USA - It will have to fill the speed and self-defence gap of Night Hawk and Spirit
US Air Force exigency for a new fighter-bomber able to well perform deep-strike missions and the ones with stand-off weapons is growing. The most probable hypothesis presently appears to be the one related... more
Latest newsIsraeli AWACS for India
Tel Aviv, Israel - 3 Phalcons produced by 3 Il-76 airframes to be delivered
Israel will be able to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 3 Phalcon AWACS electronic surveillance platforms (AEW, Airborne Electronic Warfare) produced by 3 Ilyushin Il-76 airframe. These airplanes... more
Latest newsFirst Typhoon German pilots' training is carring on
Munich, Germany - The first Luftwaffe unit trainers to be 10
The second of the three Typhoon training courses forecasted by German Air Force has been recently concluded. Ten Luftwaffe pilots will be trained to become themselves trainers for the operative units which... more
Latest newsRaptor: all-weather stealth
Washington, USA - The F/A-22 programme appears to observe Rumsfeld's doctrine parameters
In spite of worries caused as a consequence of the Comanche programme cancellation (see for details AVIONEWS), it would not seem the F/A-22 Raptor stealth multirole interceptor fighter incurs this risk.... more