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Military aviationAustralia inks agreement to participate in P-(A aircraft development
Canberra, Australia - 81.1-million-dollar contract
The Australian Department of Defense has signed a 81.1-million-dollar agreement to participate in the development of the P-8A maritime patrol aircraft manufactured by Boeing. "The P-8A is a fundamental... more
Military aviationAVIONEWS report: training procedure completed for the 73 "Steinhoff" pilots on German Eurofighter airplanes
Decimomannu, Italy - For four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia
The training procedure of the Jagdgeschwader 73 "Steinhoff" with Eurofighter airplanes of the German Department for four weeks on Decimomannu airport, in Sardinia, was completed last September 28, 2012. 22... more
Military aviationRussian court grounds Su-24 military aircraft over noise issues
Chelyabinsk , Russia - Flights suspended at Shagol Base
On Monday October 1st 2012 the regional court in Chelyabinsk ordered a temporary suspension of flights by Sukhoi Su-24 at the Russian Air Force base of Shagol, which is located at roughly 1000 east of... more
Military aviationUS Air Force was aware of F-22's problems ten years ago
New York, USA - "Associated Press" reveals it, citing internal documents
The US Air Force was aware of the problems of the the oxygen-supply system on the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft for ten years, but the possible solutions were rejected because they were too expensive: this... more
Military aviationDSCA notifies US Congress of possible Foreign Military Sale to South Korea
Washington, USA - The overall cost would be 6.2 billion dollars
In the past hours the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified to the Congress of the United States of a possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for 72 helicopters to South Korea Air Force. The... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for Su-30SM fighter aircraft
Irkutsk, Russia - Thirty planes will be delivered to the Russian Ministry of Defense by 2015
On September 21, 2012, at the airfield of Irkutsk Aviation Plant, branch of JSC IRKUT Corporation (which is in its turn a part of United Aircraft Corporation) Su-30SM fighter, developed by JSC Sukhoi Design... more
Military aviationUS Air Force is "Optimistic" about the development of KC-46 tanker aircraft
Washington, USA - Singapore requested information for the possible export of Boeing's new airplane
Major General John Thompson, meeting the journalists at the Air Force Association annual conference, declared to be "Optimistic" about the future of the KC-46 tanker-aircraft project, but that he remains... more
Military aviationUSAF and NASA officials report to Congress about safety of F-22 Raptor
Washington, USA - "We've reduced the potential negative effects created by high oxygen concentration levels"
On Thursday 13 September 2012 senior USAF and NASA officials reported to the House Committee on Armed Services of the US House of Representatives about the steps which have been put in place in order to... more
Military aviationMinistry of Defense of the United Kingdom in talks to buy hybrid airplane-helicopter Osprey
Berlin, Germany - Some British military officers have been "Guests" on the V-22 for test flights
The English website "British Forces News" revealed that the Ministry of Defense of the United Kingdom is in talks with Boeing for the purchase of the hybrid airplane-helicopter V-22 Osprey. The disclosure... more
Military aviationAvro Arrow experimental aircraft could be seen as an alternative to the F-35
Toronto, Canada - The Canadian government is still concerned about the Joint Strike Fighter costs
The Canadian federal government (most of all the Conservatives) continues to look for alternative solutions to cancel the Nato's fifth generation F-35 fighter aircraft programme, the popular Joint Strike... more
Military aviationIndian Air Force logs new record for dropping zones
Delhi, India - Operations continue in Ladakh
A Russian-made Indian Air Force Il-76 transport aircraft reportedly logged a new record in paradrop missions. The operation was carried out near Leh, the capital of the Indian Kashmir, surrounded by... more
Military aviationIndonesia orders additional Australian C-130H transport aircraft
Sydney, Australia - They are going to be replaced by the Super Hercules and Globemaster III
Australia is ready to provide Indonesia additional Lockheed Martin C-130H tactical transport turboprop aircraft, The announcement follows four examples delivered in July. "I have indicated to Indonesia... more
Military aviationMBDA Viper Strike guided bomb hits high-speed targets (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - New tests in the United States
The modern technology often aims to upgrade existing weapons, such as bombs. From the first unguided bombs, stepping through the bouncing bombs used to destroy enemy dams during the World War two and the... more
Military aviationF-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft: Boeing to set up MRO centre in Korea
Seoul, South Korea - "We will continue to expand our presence"
Boeing is going to setup a new MRO center in South Korea to support the local fleet of fourth-generation fighter aircraft F-15K Slam Eagle. The Slam Eagle is an advanced variant of the reliable and... more
Military aviationLM F-35 aircraft: AOA test flights at Edwards
Edwards, USA - From 20° AOA to 50° AOA and first missile separation between September and October 2012
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fifth generation multi-role fighter flight tests continue. After aerodynamic test flights with external payloads, today the Joint Strike Fighter is ready to begin... more
Military aviationLM F-35 aircraft: Israel wants its own special variant of the fifth generation fighter
Washington, USA - First deliveries starting in 2016
As well-known, Israel rarely purchases any kind of weapons without modifying it, upgrading every system with its own technologies and its special requirements. A popular example of this is the F-16 SUFA... more
Military aviationPoland deploys its last second-hand C-130 aircraft
Warsaw, Poland - First Hercules squadron becomes operational
The Polish Air Force has recently purchased five second-hand C-130E tactical transport turboprop aircraft produced by Lockheed Martin. The aircraft were previously in service under the United States Air... more
Military aviationAustralia will convert 12 F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft into Growler
Sydney, Australia - The agreement makes Australia the second country worldwide to operate the type.
Australia has took its decision about its fleet of F/A-18 Super Hornet multi-role fighter aircraft fleet. Twelve of these Super Hornets will be converted into EA-18 Growler, the US Navy main electronic... more
Military aviationThe Indian Pak-Fa is almost ready: roll out in 2014
Delhi, India - "Total programme will cost the Indian government over USD 30 billion"
The fifth-generation fighter aircraft PAK-FA is currently the most advanced defence programme being developed by Russia and India. As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the programme is carried out through... more
Military aviationIsrael is to lease up to eight V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - "A row between Israel's defence and finance ministries"
International press agencies reported that Israel may lease up to eight V-22 Ospreys instead of purchasing them. "Faced with insufficient resources to fund the purchase of Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tilt-rotors,... more
Military aviationRussian pilot training: Kiev wants cash
Moscow, Russia - Agreement for Nitka Naval Pilot Training Center modified
International press agencies reported that Russia and Ukraine signed a new agreement on the rent of facilities for Russian aircraft carrier-based pilot training. In particular, the agreements rules... more
Military aviationRoyal Saudi Air Force is the largest international operator of F-15 aircraft
Washington, USA - The country ordered the engines to power the type
The Boeing F-15 fighter aircraft is part of the backbone of many Nato allies. The aircraft is widely sold worldwide, most of all in those countries which have a strategic role in Middle East and in the... more
Military aviationSukhoi tests new Pak-Fa aircraft radar
Moscow, Russia - Fourth prototype by the end of 2012
Sukhoi's work continue on Russian latest warplanes. After the short close-up on the Su-35 (AVIONEWS), the company revealed it was carrying on tests for the new radar of its fifth-generation aircraft, the... more
Military aviationAircraft and geopolitics: Indonesia prefers NATO's technology
Jakarta, Indonesia - "We have chosen the F-16"
Yesterday, AVIONEWS reported the latest Indonesian Defence Department's declarations about the delivery of the first EMB-314 Super Tucano close ground support turboprop aircraft. Today, August 8, 2012,... more
Military aviationFirst four Super Tucano fighter aircraft delivered to Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - Technology and low price are the core points of Embraer success
Many people know the Super Tucano only in relation to the Afghan Light Air Support tender. The Super Tucano defeated the Texan II produced by Hawker Beechcraft, which started a long controversy on the... more
Military aviationSukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft provide air cover for the Baltic Fleet
Moscow, Russia - Large-scale amphibious exercises
As well known, the Russian Navy is divided into four main fleets and a sea-squadron which operates in the Caspian Sea. The four fleets are the Northern Fleet, the Baltic Sea Fleet, the Black Sea Fleet... more
Military aviationBelarus special forces will receive ultralights
Minsk, Belarus - They are going to be used in behind enemy lines missions
The ultralights are often associated by people exclusively with sporting exhibitions. But also military forces are often interested in this technology. For example, Belarus special forces has decided to... more
Military aviationChina develops potential AEW&C aircraft
Beijing, China - This could suggest that China intends to develop aircraft carriers
Many Chinese defence websites have published pictures of what appears to be a new potential carrier-borne Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft (AEW&C) developed locally. The aircraft, designated... more
Military aviationLM will deliver 18 more F-35s by the end of 2012
Bethesda, USA - "We will respect our delivery schedule"
Lockheed Martin, one of the largest US defence company, stated that it will deliver 18 more F-35 Lightning II fifth generation fighter aircraft by the end of 2012. The American company has already delivered... more
Military aviationTaiwan is concerned about F-16 fighter aircraft upgrade deal
Taipei, Taiwan - The agreement will decrease the number of operative Taiwanese fighters
Taiwan, an Asian ally of NATO, has signed a USD 3.7 billion agreement with the US Air Force to upgrade its fleet of 146 F-16 fighters aircraft. The deal ended "Two years of often painful negotiations",... more
Military aviationChavez eyes the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter aircraft
Caracas, Venezuela - Power, technology and thrust vectoring nozzles for the Flanker family class leader
Today July 19, 2012, the Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez declared he is interested in purchasing the Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E fighter aircraft. The president said Venezuela needs the fighter to enhance... more
Military aviationNew upgrade for Yakoklev Yak-130 trainer jet
Moscow, Russia - "Increasing its combat potential allows it to be potentially used in action"
Irkut, the well-known Russian aircraft-maker (the same which produces the popular Su-27 interceptor family), has declared it will upgrade the sensor-package of its latest release, the Yakoklev Yak-130... more
Military aviationUSAF plans to replace its AC-130 gunships (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - More technology, less pure firepower
During the Farnborough exhibition (London, 9-15 July), the US Air Force reported it signed a contract with Lockheed Martin to add a precision strike package to the new MC-130J to create a new gunship,... more
Military aviation"Farnborough International Air Show": Super Hornet aircraft receive new AESA radar
London, United Kingdom - This upgrade will improve both the Super Hornets and the aging Hornets
Boeing continues to make announcements at the "Farnborough International Air Show". In particular, Airbus Military declared it is going to upgrade almost the entire fleet of F/A-18E/F Block 2 Super Hornet... more
Military aviation"Farnborough International Air Show": Oman chooses General Electric for F-16 fighter aircraft
London, United Kingdom - "This follow-on buy is indicative of the confidence in the F110 engine"
Muscat has selected the General Electric F110-GE-129D for the 12 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D it ordered in 2011. The decision was made on Tuesday at the "Farnborough International Air Show" in London, July... more
Military aviationJapan orders first F-35 aircraft batch
Tokyo, Japan - A vote of confidence from Tokyo
Tokyo has agreed to order a first batch of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft despite recent concerns about deliveries and costs. A first batch of four aircraft has been ordered by Japan which has confirmed... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon impresses F-22 Raptor pilots
Eielson, Alaska - The aircraft dogfighted during the Red Flag exercise
Can a fourth generation fighter such as the Eurofighter Typhoon play some kind of role inside a modern combat scenario? Can this fighter face and defeat a fifth generation stealth fighter such as the F-35... more
Military aviationTwo RAF Tornado aircraft crash off the Scottish coast
Mornay Firth, United Kingdom - Two persons have been already picked up by the coast guard
Two Royal Air Force GR-4 Tornado aircraft crashed today 03/07/2012 off the Scottish coast. "We are aware of an incident involving two Tornado GR4 from RAF Lossiemouth -declared a RAF spokesperson in condition... more
Military aviationIndonesian President will ask to Australia grant five C-130 aircraft
Darwin, Australia - They will be used to replace the outdated Fokker F-27 fleet
According to the Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Asian country is about to close a deal for the grant of five C-130 transport aircraft with Australia. The president communicated shortly... more
Military aviationSweden upgrades its Saab Gripen fighter fleet
Stockholm, Sweden - "Upgrades make the Gripen a state-of-the-art fighter"
Sweden has signed a contract with Saab (around 520 million dollars) to continue supporting operations with the Gripen fighters of the Swedish Air Force. The agreement is expected to end in 2016. This... more
Military aviationBoeing and Embraer will collaborate on the KC-930 aircraft project
São José dos Campos , Brazil - The two firms will share technical knowledge and market evaluations
Boeing and Embraer signed a collaboration deal about the development programme of the medium-size military transport aircraft KC-390. This is not the first deal between the two firms, which had already... more
Military aviationBoeing: F-15 Silent Eagle aircraft ready for Korea
Washington, USA - CWB tests successfully completed
Boeing has completed most of the tests for its F-15 Silent Eagle aircraft, the latest version of the popular fourth-generation multi-role fighter. The latest test was the wind tunnel for the conformal... more
Military aviationElbit Systems to upgrade South Korean C-130 aircraft
Tel Aviv, Israel - "We hope this new contract with Seoul will create the potential for additional deals"
Elbit Systems, the well-known Israeli hi-tech company which produces the Hermes class drone aircraft, has been awarded a 62 million dollar contract do upgrade the South Korea's fleet of Lockheed Martin... more
Military aviationTejas aircraft undergoes flight trials and firing tests
Pokhran, India - "It is a major modern light combat aircraft that have been contracted for induction into IAF"
The indigenous Tejas single-engine single-seat lightweight fighter aircraft, built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is currently undergoing flight trials and firing tests. Tests are operated... more
Military aviationLockheed, Boeing and Eurofighter place formal bids for Seoul fighter aircraft tender
Seoul, South Korea - A decision should be made by October
Boeing, Lockheed Martin and the Eurofighter European consortium have placed official bidding documents to South Korea for the F-X III 60 aircraft competitive tender. The tender will select the aircraft... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force purchases 10 MiG-31BM aircraft and 2 Mi-26 helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Orders could involve up to another 50 models of the same fighter
The Russian Air Force's Central Military District will receive its first 10 MiG-31BM interceptor fighter aircraft this year, as declared today 18/06/2012 by the District's press office. The delivery... more
Military aviationUS Marine Corps hopes to receive first F-35B aircraft squadron in November
Bethesda, USA - Lockheed Martin receives funds to proceed with the production
Lockheed Martin has been assigned a US Department of Defence contract worth $490 million to purchase materials and components for the production series of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. This... more
Military aviationNorway purchases its first two F-35 aircraft of a total of 52
Oslo, Norway - The other ones will be delivered over the next few years
The minister of Defence of Norway Espen Barth Eide announced today, 15/06/2012, the purchase of the first two F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft of a total of 52, thanks to the parliament's support,... more
Military aviationJapanese citizens balk at US Osprey aircraft deployment
Iwakuni, Japan - A history of mechanical failures follow the well-known tactical tilt-rotor
The Iwakuni major, together with Iwakuni citizens (a Japanese town), have expressed safety concerns about the deployment of Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in the city's American airbase. First concerns... more
Military aviationMedvedev: "An-70 aircraft will be manufactured in Kazan facility"
Moscow, Russia - Russian Army will buy 60 models by 2020
Russian minister of defense Anatoly Serdyukov, after a meeting organized to discuss strategic aviation issues, declared to journalists that the Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev decided to entrust the Kazan... more