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Military aviationAircraft and exercises: the Russian Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" soon in the Mexico Gulf?
Washington, USA - The possibility stated by a Russian army report, confirmed even by the head of the American "Norad"
"If you have long-range aircraft, you want to exercise them. In order to exercise them, you need to fly long-range missions": to affirm this the Adm. William"Bill" Gortney Command of NORAD, the North... more
Military aviationAircraft and economic crisis: Russia will slow down the production of its fifth-generation fighter
Moscow, Russia - War in Ukrainian and Western sanctions among the causes of the slowdown of the program
The "Pak-Fa" also known as T-50, is a single-seat multi-role stealth fighter aircraft of fifth-generation developed by Sukhoi for the Russian aviation; the army was planning to acquire 150 FGFA (Fifth... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft: India threatens to tear up the contract with Dassault, if the price will not be the original one
New Delhi, India - The pressure by the France politics would have increased the cost of the contract
Despite the contract for the purchase of fighter aircraft Rafale is complete at 95%, India may not sign the 20 billion dollars agreement . To report this the newspaper "Times of India". The offer of... more
Military aviationYemen: raids continue from the coalition aircraft; Saudi Arabia threatens an armed intervention
Sanaa, Yemen - The dialogue between the opposing factions is still far
In progress the raids from the Arab coalition aircraft against the forces of the Houti rebels in Yemen. From last Thursday to today, sources from the Ministry of Health reported about 130 dead because... more
Military aviationIndia: the deal for the 126 Rafale fighter aircraft is complete at "95%"
Paris, France - These are the words by the president of "Dassault Aviation", Eric Trappier
The work about the contract for the purchase of the Rafale fighter aircraft is taking more time then expected, but 95% of the paperwork has already been done: to declare this, the president of Dassault... more
Military aviationItalian Air Force: second supersonic scramble for the Italian Typhoon aircraft of the Task Force Air NATO in Lithuania
Šiau, Lithuania - The two fighters took off in a few minutes reaching and identifying the unknown airplanes
"Scramble" for the Italian Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes of the Task Force Air Nato in Šiauliai yesterday. The Italian aircraft after the intervention made in the morning, took off in the afternoon at... more
Military aviationMilitary Aircraft: Airbus Group will fail to meet its supply agreements with the Turkish government
Ankara, Turkey - This would force the European Consortium to pay a penalty in money or supplies and services
In year 2003 Turkey signed with the Airbus Group for the purchase of 10 military transport aircraft A-400M, whose final delivery was scheduled for the 2018. However, on today March 23, 2015, according... more
Military aviationF-35: completed the first aircraft built at the "Faco" factory in Cameri (Novara)
Novara , Italy - The cost of each fighter would exceed EUR 120 million
Today, March 12, 2015 the first F-35 plane was rolled-out: it was built in the plants of Cameri, in the province of Novara. In the end Italy will build 90 models of the fifth generation fighter: of these,... more
Military aviationF-35: the first aircraft in the Italian factory in Cameri (Novara) is almost completed
Novara, Italy - In the end, the produced aircraft will be 127: 90 for the Italian military forces and 37 for the Dutch ones
In November 2014, the Italian Ministry of Defence signed for another F-35 fighter with the US Lockheed Martin: this way, the count of the aircraft purchased by Country augments to eight. In the next month,... more
Military aviationIndia: uncertainties on the contract for the Rafale fighter aircraft, the Russian project FGFA took advantage
New Delhi, India - The program was revived after a period in which the ministry had relegated to a corner
The signing of the contract for the supply of multibillion Rafale fighter jets to India is stalled, it brings benefits to the Russian-Indian project dell'Fgfa (Fifth generation fighter aircraft); this... more
Military aviationRussia: extensive air exercise starts in the Barents Sea
Moscow, Russia - The Russian Air Force will simulate the countermeasures to a missile attack
The Russian press agency "RIA Novosti" announced the start of a drill on a large scale in which will be simulated the countermeasures against a missile attack in the Barents Sea, north of the Arctic Circle. The... more
Military aviationFirst French strike against Isis from the "Charles De Gaulle" aircraft carrier
Paris, France - Struck a training camp
Firtst French strike against Isis started from the "Charles De Gaulle" aircraft carrier, arrived last Monday in the Gulf (see for detail AVIONEWS). Yesterday morning 4 Rafale fighter jets took off... more
Military aviationIsrael announces the purchase of 14 F-35 fighter jets
Tel Aviv, Israel - The first deliveries are expected at the end of 2016
The Israeli defense ministry announced the agreement with Lockheed-Martin for the supply of 14 F-35 fighter jets The economic value of the order is approximately $ 2.82 billion; the unit cost is about... more
Military aviationDassault: stalled the negotiations the sale of Rafale fighter jets to India
Bangalore, India - Dassault does not intend to give a warranty for the jet manufactured in India
Are still going the negotiations for the supply of 126 Rafale fighter jets to India with the CEO of Dassault Eric Trappier is attending the event organized by the Indian Ministry of Defence, "Aero India". The... more
Military aviationAirplanes and photos. Airbus A-400M refuels two F-18 fighters simultaneously (VIDEO)
Seville, Spain - On a typical tanking mission, it performed 74 contacts and dispensed 27.2 tonnes of fuel
The A-400M new generation military tactical-strategic airlifter, has further proved its credentials as a tanker by successfully demonstrating simultaneous air-to-air refuelling of two F/A-18 fighters.... more
Military aviationImminent sale of French Rafale fighter aircraft to the Egyptian government?
Paris, France - These days Egypt could sign a contract for the supply of about 6 billion EUR
It seems to be almost concluded the negotiations between France and Egypt for the sale of 24 aircraft Dassault Rafale, a frigate FREMM and air-air missiles produced by MBDA. All for a value ranging between... more
Military aviationFrench delegation will go to India to unblock Rafale aircraft deal
New Delhi, India - The agreement has been suspended for three years because of divergences on the assembly of fighters in India
France will try to save a contract for the supply of 126 Dassault Aviation Rafale aircraft to India. One of the world’s biggest defence deals might fall through because of a dispute around the assembly o... more
Military aviationRussia: 50 new Mig-31/BM airplanes by the end of 2018
Moscow, Russia - The interceptor fighters will have improved avionics and new radars
Russia’s defence forces will receive more than 50 Mig-31/BM interceptor fighters by the end of 2018. The aircraft modernization will include upgraded avionics, improved cockpit ergonomic design and new r... more
Military aviationRussia will increase the number of airplanes and helicopters in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Military cooperation between the two countries includes the supply of S-300 missile systems to Minsk
The military cooperation between Moscow and Minsk is getting closer. As part of meetings of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russia-led military alliance of former Soviet states created... more
Military aviationRussia’s long-range aircraft unit celebrates its centenary anniversary
Moscow, Russia - The Air Force reminded the great number of flights done this year, included those along European countries coasts
Russia celebrates today the centenary anniversary of its long-range aviation and Moscow takes the chance to highlight its Air Force renewed initiative. Colonel Klimov, official spokesman of the military... more
Military aviationSouth Korea won’t send its F-35 aircraft to Japan for maintenance
Seoul, South Korea - Rather than entrusting its fighters to the rival country, Seoul prefers to fly them to as far as Australia
The F-35 program has brought the traditional rivalry between Tokyo and Seoul to the fore. On Wednesday December 17 a US Air Force spokesperson said that from early 2018 heavy maintenance for the jets in... more
Military aviationAirplanes and armies. Russian “Aerospace Forces” will be ready by summer 2015
Moscow, Russia - The army’s new branch will include aviation, air defence and missile defence forces, and space forces
Russia might complete its project to reunite all its air, space and missile forces under one command sooner than expected. Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force Viktor Bondarev told earlier that... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force commander: NATO airplane flights near our borders doubled since 2013
Moscow, Russia - According to general Bondarev news on Russian aircraft violations are meant to distract the attention from the Treaty’s activity
Accuses of violating flight rules against Russian military airplanes aim at distracting people from NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) reinforcement at its eastern borders. This is what the Commander... more
Military aviationRussian air forces to get 55 fifth generation fighter airplanes
Moscow, Russia - The first Sukhoi T-50 will be delivered in 2016, the whole supply by 2020
55 Sukhoi T-50 PAK FA fifth generation fighter airplanes will be ready to be delivered to the Russian air forces by 2020. It was said by a United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) spokesperson to the media. According... more
Military aviationFirst Storm Shadow missile released from an Eurofighter Typhoon airplane is a success
Hallbergmoos, Germany - The trials took place in November
The Italian aerospace and defence company Alenia Aermacchi (a Finmeccanica company), working closely with its Eurofighter partners, has successfully conducted the first release of a Storm Shadow missile... more
Military aviationMilitary airplanes. The F-35 program might be too expensive for Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Estimates are given by the last Department of National Defence report on costs for F-18 fleet replacement
Estimates on the Canadian government’s F-35 program costs rise. According to the Department of National Defence, Ottawa will spend 45.8 billion dollars for the life-cycle cost of the 65 fifth-generation a... more
Military aviationIs Chinese fighter airplane J-31 able to shoot down an F-35?
Beijing, China - The chairman of the firm making the jet said it, but experts are sceptical
The J-31, Chinese version of fifth generation fighter jets, has been presented one month ago at “Air Show China 2014”, but its characteristics and performances remain largely unknown. Lin Zuomin, chairman of... more
Military aviationThe United Kingdom has no maritime patrol aircraft, asks for NATO help
London, United Kingdom - Four allies’ airplanes joined the research for a Russian submarine off Scotland
The United Kingdom had to call three NATO countries for help in the “Hunt” for a Russian submarine off Scotland. The Royal Air Force (RAF), after cuts to defence budget, has no more maritime patrol air... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. Chinese national accused of corporate espionage for a US Air Force project
Washington, USA - The man allegedly tried to export proprietary documents regarding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program
A Chinese national has been charged in the United States of trying to export proprietary information on titanium used in a US Air Force program, most likely the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, The 36 year old... more
Military aviationNigeria releases Antonov aircraft detained on Saturday
Kano, Nigeria - The Russian airplane transported two French helicopters
Nigeria released yesterday an Antonov 124 cargo airplane carrying two French military helicopters Gazelle, impounded at Kano airport, in the north of the country, on Saturday. The aircraft took off from... more