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Military aviationF-35s: Italian Prime Minister to halve the order for Lockeed Martin's fighter aircraft?
Rome, Italy - Possible reduction from 90 to 45 examples
The Italian government, led by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi, could decide to halve the amount of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II it will purchase, passing from 90 to 45 examples. The cut, which is part... more
Military aviationUK Defence. F-35 Lightning II airplane to make in Britain the maiden flight outside of the US (VIDEO)
London, UK - At the "Royal International Air Tattoo" and at the "Farnborough International Air Show".
F-35 Lightning II aircraft will fly in Britain for the first time this summer, the Defence Secretary has announced. The airplane will make its international debut in July at the "Royal International... more
Military aviationAir patrolling over the Baltic countries: NATO to triple the number of fighter aircraft utilized
Vilnius, Lithuania - Twelve planes will be involved, including four Polish MiG-29s
The NATO aircraft which will perform the air patrol operations over the Baltic countries starting from May will be tripled compared with the normal situation, because of the growing tensions in the Eastern... more
Military aviationSouth Korea ready to purchase new tankers: 4 new aircraft for Seoul
Seoul, South Korea - Possible two-competitor race between Airbus and Boeing
It is shopping time for South Korea: just a few days ago Seoul has indeed formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program... more
Military aviationSouth Korea chooses the F-35A aircraft
Seoul, South Korea - "We are honored by the trust", Lockheed Martin explains
The Republic of Korea has formally announced its decision to procure the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft for its F-X fighter acquisition program. “We are honored by and appreciate the trust a... more
Military aviationFrance offers four fighter aircraft for NATO patrols over the Baltic area
Tallinn, Estonia - The support might include AWACS operations
France provided its availability to support NATO patrolling operations over the Baltic area with four additional Rafale and Mirage 21000 fighter aircraft. The announcement was made in Tallinn by Jean-Yves... more
Military aviationCost of the F-35 aircraft to decrease significantly over the next years, Lockheed Martin claims
Fort Worth, USA - According to the aerospace company, with its upcoming order South Korea might take advantage of economies of scale
South Korea might soon approve the purchase of 40 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft, in the context of the F-X Phase III programme, which is aimed to replace the aging F-4s and F-5s in the fleet... more
Military aviationRussia: first Il-76 aircraft to be delivered this year (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The contract for 39 planes was signed in 2012
The first Ilyushin Il-476 military transport aircraft will be delivered to the Russian Air Force this year, as confirmed to "Itar-Tass" by Viktor Livanov, director general and chief designer at Ilyushin.... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft, Italian Defence Minister: "Thinking to a reduction is legitimate"
Rome, Italy - "Do we need the Air Force and air defence? This is the question we should ask ourselves"
Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti, during an interview with "Sky Tg24" announced that the government will review its purchase plan for the F-35 aircraft. "Thinking to a rationalisation is legitimate,... more
Military aviationUS' and German aircraft to perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Operation in the context of the "Open Skies" Treaty
The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation communicated that some US' and German inspectors will perform inspection flights over Russia and Belarus from March 17 to 21, in the context of the "Open... more
Military aviationUkrainian crisis: United States send six additional fighter aircraft in the Baltic region
Siauliai , Lithuania - Also a KC-135 is arriving in the area
The United States are sending six additional F-15 fighter aircraft and a KC-135 tanker in the Baltic area, in order to strentghen NATO's air policing capabilities in the region. Though there are no official... more
Military aviationRussia: T-50 aircraft ready to start official flight tests (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Five fighters will be initially involved
The Russian Air Force will start in March or April the official flight tests fof the T-50, the prototype of the PAK-FA twin-engined fifth-generation fighter aircraft, which has been developed by Sukhoi,... more
Military aviationUSA: here is the Pentagon's "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters
Washington, USA - 34 F-35s and many drones requested for fiscal year 2015
The US' Department of Defense presented to Congress its "Shopping list" for airplanes and helicopters relative to Fiscal year 2015. The 495.9-billion-dollar Pentagon's budget proposal includes the cut... more
Military aviationF-35: US Navy to purchase 33 aircraft less than expected
Washington, USA - Decrease due to budget cuts
The US Navy will purchase 33 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft less than it was initially planned in the five years starting from fiscal year 2015, because of budget cuts. The information comes... more
Military aviationAirbus-Turkey dispute over the A400M aircraft
Ankara, Turkey - According to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the contract
Turkey and Airbus Military are in the middle of a dispute regarding the A400M aircraft, since at moment according to Ankara the aerospace company has not met the conditions set in the purchase contract. Airbus... more
Military aviationDelayed delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft: Turkey offers Boeing its conditions to avoid the penalty
Ankara, Turkey - Among other things, Ankara is asking an increase in the start-up support period from two to five years
Turkey demanded Boeing to fullfil several conditions in order to obtain the cancellation of the penalty ofr the delays in the delivery of the 737 AEW&C aircraft. Cemal Evci, project director at the... more
Military aviationEurofighter aircraft: BAE and Saudi Arabia finally find a pricing agreement
Farnborough, United Kingdom - Economic terms of the Salam programme defined
The Governments of the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia managed to find an agreement about price escalation terms relating to the Typhoon aircraft under the Salam programme. The Understanding Document signed... more
Military aviationUAC is not concerned about possible copying of its Su-35 aircraft by China
Moscow, Russia - "I believe we have more opportunities with joint development", the CEO of the Russian aerospace company explained
Chief Executive Officer of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Mikhael Pogosyan explained that the Russian aerospace company is not concerned about possible plagiarism of the Sukhoi Su-35 aircraft by China,... more
Military aviationKAI expects to ink in the upcoming months the contract for the sale of FA-50 aircraft to Philippines
Singapore, Singapore - Announcement released during the "Singapore Air Show"
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) expects to ink a deal for the sale of 12 FA-50 aircraft to Philippines in the first half of this year: the optimism for the signature of the 450-million-dollar contract... more
Military aviation21 new Sukhoi Su-30SM for the Russian Air Force in 2014
Singapore, Singapore - The fighters will be delivered as fully-equipped squadrons
The Russian Air Force will take delivery of 21 Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter aircraft during 2014, as confirmed by Oleg Demchenko, president of Irkut Corporation, during the "Singapore Airshow", the international... more
Military aviationPakistan to sell its Super Mushshak aircraft to Iraq
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan Air Force will also provide training to Iraq's
According to an agreement signed by general Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed, commander of Iraqi Air Force, and Pakistani Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Pakistan Air Force will provide assistance in training and... more
Military aviationF-35 aircraft: Italian Democrat Party to propose to halve the programme, in favour of the Eurofighters
Rome, Italy - "The European project will involve an undeniable economic and employment advantage"
21 members of the Italian Democrat Party (PD), part of the Defence Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, will present on Wednesday 5 February 2014 the results of a fact-finding investigation on weapon... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon aircraft: an order from Bahrain is close
Farnborough, United Kingdom - The Middle East confirms itself as a fundamental area for the European fighter
In an interview released to "Gulf Daily News", BAE Systems group business development director Alan Garwood confirmed that the Eurofighter consortium might soon receive an order for the Typhoon aircraft... more
Military aviationDassault is offering Canada its Rafale aircraft as an alternative to the F-35s
Ottawa, Canada - The package proposed by the French firm includes an unrestricted transfer of technology
Dassault presented an offer to Canada for the purchase of its Rafale aircraft, which would be an alternative to the F-35s: according to Yves Robins, Dassault's senior vice-president of NATO affairs, this... more
Military aviationChina performs maiden flight of its hypersonic aircraft; it can travel at Mach 10
Washington, USA - "We're aware of the test", the Pentagon commented
China successfully performed the maiden flight of a new hypersonic aircraft, which according to some reports is capable of traveling at Mach 10. A vehicle is considered hypersonioc when it can travel... more
Military aviationUSA, Iranian engineer arrested: he was trying to carry F-35 engine projects to Tehran
Washington, USA - The man, if convicted, might face a 10-year sentence
A naturalized US' engineer of Iranian origin was arrested at Newark-Liberty Airport, and accused of trying to ship thousands of pages of documents, blueprints, technical manuals, and diagrams of military... more
Military aviationDassault in India to unlock the Rafale aircraft deal (VIDEO)
Bangalore, India - Meetings are scheduled with HAL to discuss the workshare agreements
Some executives from Dassault are in visit in India in order to try to unlock the negotiations for the purchase contract signed by New Delhi with the French aerospace company for the supply of 126 Rafale... more
Military aviation"Frecce Tricolori": is it right to use them in a commercial? (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The Italian aerobatic team involved in an advertisement
During the past days a well-known Italian internet-service provider started an advertising campaign, which has the characteristics of utilizing an unusual group of "Actors": the "Frecce Tricolori", the... more
Military aviationIndonesia means to renew its fleet of fighter aircraft
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Sukhoi Su-35 is among the models which are being taken into consideration
The Indonesian Ministry for Defence announced its intention to renew the fleet of fighters of the Air Force, in order to replace the aging F-5s it currently utilizes. "We have received... more
Military aviationRussia to extend patrolling flights over Arctic
Moscow, Russia - Soviet-age revamped airports to be utilized during the missions
The pilots of the Navy of the Russia Federation will perform patrolling flights over the Arctic during 2014, as confirmed by Captain 1st Rank Vadim Serga, spokesperson of the Northern Fleet, who added... more
Military aviationCanadian government close to a decision about F-35 aircraft
Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa might extend the life cycle of the CF-18s
Canada will take (or better: it will be forced to take) a decision during the upcoming months ragarding the purchase of its 65 F-35 aircraft, following to the completion of the evaluation made by the Armed... more
Military aviationCOMAC ends manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft
Shanghai, China - The delivery to Chengdu Airlines is scheduled during the next year
Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) completed the manufacturing of the first two ARJ-21 aircraft, which will be delivered during the next year to Chengdu Airlines, after the completion of... more
Military aviationBoeing to pay Turkey 600 million dollars over delays in the development of AEW&C aircraft
Istanbul, Turkey - The first examples were supposed to be delivered in 2008
According to a report from "Hurriyet Daily News", Boeing will pay Turkey a compensation of 600 million dollars (436.7 million Euros) for the delays of the development programme of the Airborne Early Warning... more
Military aviationTejas aircraft achieves Initial Operational Clearance (VIDEO)
Bengaluru, India - "It is a great day for the whole nation", the Indian Minister for Defence comments
On Friday 20 December 2013 the Tejas, the Indian fighter of the LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) programme, has finally achieved its Initial Operational CLearance (IOC-2). Minister for Defence AK Antony... more
Military aviationIl-112V light transport aircraft: Russia's Ministry for Defence and UAC find agreement for the development
Moscow, Russia - The programme had been cancelled in 2011
Deputy Minister for Defence of the Russian Federation Yury Borisov announced that the Ministry and United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have found an agreement for the development of the Il-112V light transport... more
Military aviationUnited Arab Emirates renounce to the purchase of 60 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft
London, United Kingdom - A definitive agreement for Saudi Arabia's 72 fighters has yet to be reached
The Middle East is considered one of the most promising areas globally for the aerospace industry, both in the civilian and in the military field, but the news coming from the region are not so positive... more
Military aviationIndia: December 20 is the crucial day for the certification of the Tejas aircraft
New Delhi, India - DRDO and HAL are confident that IAF's requirements will be meet
December 20 will be a crucial day in the development of the Tejas, the new Indian aircraft: the fighter will indeed makeits second attempt to achieve the Initial Operational Clearance (IOC-2). Officials... more
Military aviationSukhoi completes deliveries of Su-34 aircraft fir the Russian Air Force (VIDEO)
Novosibirsk, Russia - The 2008 contract included 32 examples of the fighter-bomber
The Russian Air Force has taken delivery of the last batch of Sukhoi Su-34 aircraft. The order was made in 2008, and Moscow's Ministry for Defence purchased 32 examples of the fighter-bomber of the Russian... more
Military aviationIraq purchases 24 T-50 trainer aircraft from Korea Aerospace Industries (VIDEO)
Baghdad, Iraq - A 1.1-billion-dollar operation, which will increase to over 2 billion with the support for the next two decades
The Iraqi government inked an agreement with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for the purchase of 24 T-50 advanced trainer and light attack aircraft: the contract was signed today, Thursday 12 December... more
Military aviationSukhoi PAK FA: preliminary tests to be concluded by the end of the year (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - "Shipments to the Russian Air Force will begin in 2016", UAC's President Mikhail Pogosian announced
In an interview given to the "Rossiiskaya Gazeta", published on Thursday 12 December 2013, Mikhail Pogosian, President of United AIrcraft Corporation, communicated that Sukhoi will complete by the end... more
Military aviationJapan ready to purchase early-warning aircraft and drones to face China
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo is also thinking to Ospreys to improve the troops' mobility
The Japanese government is ready topurchase early-warning aircraft and recoinassance drones in order to increase surveillance over the East China Sea islands which are at the centre of a sovereignity dispute... more
Military aviationThe Indian Air Force says goodbye to its MiG-21 FL after 50 years of service (VIDEO)
Kalaikunda, India - Overall the IAF operated almost 1000 examples of the fighter
Today, Wednesday 11 December 2013, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said its goodbye to the MiG-21 aircraft Fl after 50 years of service. The ceremony organized to celebrate the retirement of the historical... more
Military aviationUS, France and UK deploy airplanes and helicopters in Central African Republic
Bangui, Central African Republic - Paris' soldiers maintain control of the capital's airport
France, United Kingdom and United States are sending a sizeable number of airplanes and helicopters to the Central African Republic in order to support the humanitarian operations in the country. In... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon aircraft Tranche 3 takes to the skies
Warton, UK - Taken together there have been 100s of modifications, changes and additions
The first of a new standard of Typhoon has started its series of flight tests. The latest Typhoon, known as a Tranche 3, represents a major stepping stone in the evolution of one of the world’s leading c... more
Military aviationTejas performs successful firing tests: the aircraft to be inducted soon in the IAF
New Delhi, India - Initial operational clearance expected on December 20
Almost certainly the Tejas, the new Indian aircraft, will receive its Initial operational clearance (IOC) by the deadline of December 20: the fighter has indeed succesfully fired a missile during a test... more
Military aviationChina starts production of the J-15 aircraft (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - The fighters were painted in grey, with a logo of a shark on the tail
The Shenyang J-15, the new Chinese carrier-based aircraft, entered the production phase, as reported today, Tuesday 3 December 2013, by "Sina Military Network". The aircraft had their fuselage painted... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: "Virtual Flag 2013" of training to air operations began yesterday (until December 13)
Rome, Italy - The drill is divided in two phases
About 250 military and civil people conduct the simulated exercise "Virtual Flag 2013" (from December 2 to 13) at the air base in Poggio Renatico (Ferrara) with the aim to train, plan and conduct the air... more
Military aviationSuper Tucano aircraft for the Nigerian Air Force?
Lagos, Nigeria - The Vice-President of the African country duscussed the purchase with his Brazilian counterpart
Nigeria might soon purchase some Embraer Super Tucano trainer aircraft for its Air Force: Vice-President of the African country Namadi Sambo discussed of the possible order during a meeting with his Brazilian... more
Military aviationFirst Airbus A400M will no longer fly and is to be placed on public display (VIDEO)
Madrid, Spain - "It will inspire a new generation to seek careers in aerospace", Chief Test Pilot Ed Strongman comments
Nearly four years after its maiden flight, the first Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has been retired and is to be placed on public display. Development aircraft MSN1, affectionately known... more
Military aviationTwo US aircraft over the "Air defence identification zone" over East China Sea: Beijing keeps cool
Beijing, China - "We have the capability to exercise effective control"
On Wednesday 27 November 2013 China communicated it monitored two unarmed US B-52 aircraft that flew over the East China Sea area which beijing declared "Air defence identification zone". Both Japan and... more