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DefenseNATO exercise kicks off today
"Air Defender 23" involves 250 aircraft and 10,000 soldiers from 25 countries
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) kick off today the joint exercise "Air Defender 23", which take place from 12 to 23 June 2023. It is the largest operation to deploy air forces in Europe in... more
DefenseRussia discusses military-technical cooperation with Algeria
Third visit by top Russian defense official Shugaev to Algiers in 15 months
Algerian Army Chief of Staff Said Chengriha met with the head of the Russian Federal Service for military-technical cooperation Dmitry Shugaev yesterday to discuss military-technical cooperation. To tell... more
Civil aviationMidnight eVtol at the "Paris Air Show"
Archer-Stellantis aircraft on display from 19 to 25 June 2023
The Midnight vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing) aircraft, developed and built by the US company Archer Aviation in collaboration with the Stellantis automotive... more
DefenseJapan-South Korea axis is the future
Military alliance comes at a particularly tense moment with Beijing ever closer to Moscow
What emerges from the agreement signed between Japan and South Korea is a strong signal. A few days ago the Japanese defense minister Yasukazu Hamada and his South Korean counterpart Lee Jong-sup formed... more
DefensePoland evaluates purchase of Black Hawk helicopters
Country's Lockheed Martin managers meet defense ministry in Warsaw
The US group Lockheed Martin, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, could supply the Polish government with around 32 UH-60 Black Hawk multi-purpose armed helicopters. This is an order that... more
AirlinesMalaysia charters Black Hawk helicopters
Five-year contract for 4 US military aircraft
Malaysia's defense ministry recently signed an agreement with the Pentagon for the five-year lease of four Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters. This is the first time that this model of American-made... more
AirlinesLeeds Airport violates night flights rules
The complaint of the city council, ready for legal proceedings
The City Council of the City of Leeds, UK, has sent a notice of breach of noise abatement rules to the management of Leeds-Bradford Airport. The fact concerns the planning of 747 more night flights than... more
Defense"Madex 2023" defense exhibition kicks off today (June 7-9)
International event on marine and aviation technologies in South Korea
The international Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition ("Madex") kicks off today, held from 7 to 9 June 2023 in the city of Busan, South Korea. It is a three-day event dedicated to the maritime defense... more
DefenseStrengthened India-US defense axis
This is the Icet critical and emerging technology initiative
The governments of India and the United States have agreed to strengthen industrial cooperation in the defense sector. This is an announcement made today by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who arrived... more
CargoIran announces new alliance in the Gulf
Maritime cooperation for the geopolitical security of trade
The Government of Iran has announced the birth of a new naval alliance in the Persian Gulf. This is a maritime cooperation which should include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Iraq... more
DefenseArgentina buys six military helicopters
Canada sells Bell Textron 407GXi aircraft
Argentina's Ministry of Defense has announced an agreement to purchase six Bell 407GXi military helicopters from Textron Group Canada. The sale is the result of an intergovernmental agreement with the... more
DefenseChina-US tensions in Asia
Chinese aircraft intercepts American airplane in international airspace
Back and forth between the United States and China after a close encounter between a Chinese Shenyang J-16 fighter plane and an American Boeing RC-135 aircraft, which took place in international space... more
DefenseUK celebrates the "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier
City of Bristol grants "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10th June 2023
The British "HMS Prince of Wales" aircraft carrier, the largest warship of the Royal Navy, will obtain the "Freedom of the City" on Saturday 10 June 2023. It is an honor conferred by the administration... more
DefenseRussia increases production of drones
UAV among the most used in the war in Ukraine by the armed forces of Moscow
The Russian weapons company Kalashnikov announced that it is opening a specialized division for the production of kamikaze drones today. It is a decision linked to the pragmatic analysis that these weapons... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Kiev closer to NATO
Poroshenko: "Task number one is to speed up European and Atlantic membership"
The outcome of the visit to Brussels by the ex-Ukrainian premier Petro Poroshenko is positive, with numerous meetings with European leaders. Among the most important issues addressed: the accession of... more
DefenseAmerican aircraft carrier in Norway
NATO showdown in a moment of maximum tension with Russia
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) showdown at a time of heightened tension with Russia over the war in Ukraine. The largest aircraft carrier in the world, the "USS Gerald R. Ford" of the US Navy,... more
DefenseItaly increases military spending
To strengthen the Eastern European front of the Atlantic Alliance in an anti-Russian function
The Italian economic commitment to support the missions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is growing. In the first months of 2023 were allocated 314 million euros to the defense sector (there... more
DefenseDenmark joins Pesco cooperation
Borrell: "It allows member states to invest, develop capabilities and prepare armed forces"
The European Council confirmed Denmark's participation in the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the permanent structured cooperation in European defense and security matters. Copenhagen thus becomes... more
DefenseIsrael wants 20 new military helicopters
Consider agreement with USA for Apache or next generation aircraft
Israel Defense Forces (IDF), that is the Israeli armed forces (army, navy, air force), are evaluating the purchase of new US-made helicopters by 2025 to modernize the military aircraft fleet. In particular,... more
DefenseSpain: NH-90 helicopters will fly with SAF
Engines capable of running on Sustainable Aviation Fuel are on the way
The Spanish company Itp Aero (Industria de Turbo Propulsores Aero), specialized in the production of traditional and sustainable development aero engines, has announced that it will deliver new GE-T7 engines,... more
AerospaceLeonardo: term of office of CEO Profumo
For two consecutive terms; no severance payments or benefits
With reference to the termination of the office of CEO of Alessandro Profumo, in office for two consecutive terms from 16 May 2017 until 9 May 2023, Leonardo announces the following. The Company’s Board of... more
DefenseIsrael-Dutch military agreement
Tel Aviv will supply 20 artillery missile systems
The Israeli Defense Ministry, led by Yoav Galant, announced the signing of an agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for the purchase of Puls (Precise & Universal Launching System) artillery missile... more
AccidentsUnited States: military helicopter crashes
Yet another Apache crash, no casualties this time
A US Army Boeing AH-64E Apache military helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Washington state. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, occurred at the Yakima Training Center in Washington... more
DefenseGermany thinks about H-145M helicopters
Decommissioned old Tigers by 2038
Germany's Defense Ministry has announced in recent days that it will begin the gradual decommissioning of the old Tiger combat helicopters. By 2038 they will be replaced by H-145M multi-role light aircraft,... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: France trains Kiev pilots
President Macron announced during an interview with the national TV station
France will send missiles and ammunition to Kiev, offering training to aircraft pilots. The goal of Paris is to increase the resistance capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces in the near future, explained... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: NATO increases defense spending
But in 2023 only 11 out of 30 allies exceed the minimum threshold of 2% GDP
Many countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are increasing defense spending at a very slow pace, despite the request for each state to reach an investment volume equal to 2% of gross... more
DefenseAirplane-helicopter. USA: four tiltrotors for the Navy
Agreement for the production of Osprey V-22B
The United States Navy has signed a contract with Bell Textron and Boeing companies for the production of another four Osprey CMV-22B tiltrotor aircraft (helicopter-airplane). The deal is valued at an... more
DefenseUSA: 60 military helicopters to Germany
Green light from the US State Department to the CH-47F Chinooks
After the announcement by Germany to purchase 60 military CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters, the go-ahead from the US State Department arrived in the last few hours. The sale has an estimated... more
AirlinesKiev Airport: "Ready to be operational again"
CEO Dubrevskyy's announcement at "Routes Europe 2023"
The top management of the Kiev-Boryspil airport management company communicated that the Ukrainian airport is ready at any time to resume operations and commercial flights as soon as the war against Russia... more
CuriositiesUnited Kingdom: attack helicopters spotted
Test flights for new British Army AH-64E Apaches are assumed
The inhabitants of a small town in the British countryside have been looking up at the sky for days. In fact, sightings of military helicopters carrying out tests and test flights over the roofs of their... more
DefenseUAE: stop to Airbus military helicopters
Government cancelled maxi order worth 800 million Euros
The United Arab Emirates government deleted a contract, signed in 2021, with French aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. The order, worth almost 800 million Euros, involved the purchase of 12 H-225... more
DefenseIndia: flight safety at risk
At least 55 soldiers have lost their lives in over 50 accidents in just over 5 years
The Armed Forces of India are grappling with the fourth major aviation accident in six months recorded by Hal-Dhruv light helicopters. Added to these is the recent crash of a Soviet-made MiG-21 fighter... more
DefenseKosovo: KFOR helicopters in action
Fundamental role of maintenance mechanics in the aeronautics
The helicopter mechanicals of the Task Force Aviation of the Kosovo Force Regional Command-East (Kfor Rc-e) work tirelessly to guarantee the flight safety of the soldiers and the efficiency of the aircraft,... more
DefensePrague buys nove military helicopters
Green light from Washington on AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom
The government of the Czech Republic has had its request for the purchase, sale and modernization of six Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopters and three Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft approved by the US State Department.... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports first quarter (Q1) 2023 results
127 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2023.The highlights are: 127 commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2023;Revenues € 11.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 0... more
DefenseUSA: Army bets on helicopters
Chief of Staff McConville asks to modernize fleets
The Chief of Staff of the Army, General James McConville, reiterated the need to invest in the modernization of military helicopters. The message was exposed these days during a speech at the annual conference... more
DefenseJapan: military helicopter rescued
On the ground black box and wreckage of the Black Hawk that sank last month
Most of the wreckage, including the Flight Data Recorder of a Japanese Army helicopter (GSDF, Ground Self-Defense Force) was recovered yesterday from the seabed in southern Okinawa prefecture. The Sikorsky... more
DefenseIndia: ALH Dhruv helicopters return to the skies
Grounded for a month to allow for accident checks
The Indian public company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), specialized in production in the aerospace and defense sectors, announced in recent days that the fleet of medium multi-purpose helicopters... more
DefenseUsa: developments on the helicopter crash
Army communicates first rumors of ongoing investigations
A spokesman for the United States Army reported that the crash between two US Army Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters, which crashed last April 28 in Alaska over 200 miles north of the city of Anchorage,... more
DefenseCanada upgrades Cormorant helicopters
Modernization program of 13 aircraft for the national army
The Canadian executive announced that it has signed a contract with the IMP Aerospace and Defense company, specialized in services for military and civil aircraft, for the modernization (in particular... more
DefenseTurkey tests Atak-2 military helicopter engines
First start of Russian-Ukrainian TV3-117 thrusters
The first T-929 Atak-2 heavy attack helicopter has recently successfully tested the two TV3-117 engines, manufactured by the Ukrainian company Motor Sich in collaboration with the Russian Klimov. The thrusters... more
AccidentsUSA: accident between 2 military helicopters
US Army aircraft crash in Alaska killing three soldiers
Two US Army Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters crashed in the past few hours near the Healy area of Alaska, more than 200 miles north of the city of Anchorage. The Communication Office of the Army reported... more
DefenseIsrael celebrates 75 years with air parade
Sky Show with 100 aircraft including planes, helicopters and drones
Israel celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding with a traditional military parade held yesterday during Independence Day celebrations. The air show involved around 100 aircraft including refueling... more
DefenseNorway purchases military helicopters
US approves MH-60R sale and services for C-130
The US Department of Defense approved the sale of six Sikorsky SH-60 Seahawk multi-purpose helicopters to Norway yesterday. This is an order worth an estimated one billion dollars, which includes other... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: Russians violate airspace
Aircraft from London and Berlin intercept military ones from Moscow in international skies
Air forces from the United Kingdom and Germany intercepted three Russian fighter jets flying with their transponders switched off in international airspace over the Baltic Sea today. According to rumors,... more
DefenseUkrainian conflict: discussions over aircraft to Kiev
NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, in favor of continuing talks
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has announced that it is in favor of continuing talks between allied countries regarding the sending of Western fighter jets to Ukraine. The General Secretary... more
DefenseMyanmar: a plea to the international community
"Washington will sanction coup plotters, international community must recognize legitimately elected government"
The Burmese community in Italy calls for the international community to take a clear position in the face of the "tragic situation in Myanmar", after the Tatmadaw, the national army led by General Aung... more
Defense"Locked Shields 2023" kicks off
The Italian Undersecretary of Defense, Matteo Perego di Cremnago, participates
The Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence (Ccdcoe) of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) has kicked off the "Locked Shields 2023" military exercise (April 18-21), the largest in the... more
DefenseUkranian conflict: planes from Slovenia
Additional military supplies for the Spring offensive
The Government of Slovenia has officially announced the delivery to Ukraine of the warplanes promised last month by Ljubljana. This is a supply that is part of the initiatives of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty... more
CuriositiesHow to name a military helicopter
US Army aircraft baptized after Native Americans
When a military helicopter is baptized in the United States, it is generally given a name linked to the indigenous Americans. The Boeing AH-64 "Apache" probably immediately comes to mind, dedicated precisely... more