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AccidentsIran: IRGC ground forces gyroplane crashes, 2 dead
Near Sirkan, south-eastern border: General Hamid Mazandarani and a military pilot killed
According to a post on "Telegram" and some Iranian press outlets (and apparently also the state TV): Brigadier General Hamid Mazandarani, commander of the Nineveh Brigade of the Golestan province (north-east... more
DefenseBelgium to acquire MBDA SAMP/T NG medium-range system? Let's talk about it...
Towards a new era in Belgian air defense, contract perhaps within the year
There are strong rumors in the global media about a possible imminent decision by Belgium regarding its air defense. It seems that the country is oriented towards adopting the SAMP/T system, a flagship... more
AerospaceAvio USA and Acmi Properties to design a new solid rocket motor production facility
To support the rapid increase in demand in the defense and aerospace industries
The subsidiary of Avio SpA is evaluating locations for its first state of the art facility in the USA more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
Civil aviationMinister Antonio Tajani’s telephone conversation with Mark Rutte (NATO)
First contact with the new Secretary General
The Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, had yesterday in the afternoon a first telephone conversation with the new Secretary General... more
DefenseCzech Republic orders two C-390 "Millennium" multimission aircraft
The fourth NATO member to acquire this model. In the contract, industrial compensation
Today, the Czech Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract for the acquisition of two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft. These two NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard... more
DefenseFincantieri signs MoU for anti-drone radar system in Qatar
With Barzan Holdings will develop the Omega360 radar program: 40 units produced in the Emirate
Fincantieri Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan Holdings, a company wholly owned by the Qatari Ministry of Defense. Barzan Holdings is responsible for empowering the military... more
DefenseAustralia to bolster air and missile defense: $4.7 billion deal with US
The SM-2 IIIC and SM-6 will be able to hit air, sea and ground targets -VIDEO
Australia has announced a significant upgrade to its defense capabilities through a bilateral deal with the United States, valued at A$7 billion (about $4.7 billion). The deal includes the purchase of... more
DefenseBerlin inaugurates new NATO naval HQ for Baltic Sea
It will coordinate joint exercises and direct Alliance operations in times of peace, crisis and war
Germany has inaugurated a forward naval command in Rostock, intended to manage NATO operations in the Baltic Sea in contexts of high tensions, especially in relation to the growing challenges posed by... more
AirportsUkrainian strikes on Russian strategic targets: Lipetsk-2 Airport and explosives factory
And Moscow recruits Pyongyang soldiers and special forces. Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
Ukraine conducted an attack on the night of October 20 against the Russian airport of Lipetsk-2, in the region of the same name, more than 400 kilometers away from the national border, and against the... more
DefenseNew frontier in Italian Defense: "Sciamano Drone Carrier" ship under development
The project will be presented at the "Sea Drone Tech Summit 2024"
The Italian Navy is developing an innovative drone carrier ship called "Sciamano Drone Carrier", specifically designed to launch and recover both fixed-wing and rotary-wing UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).... more
ConferencesNATO launches five new multinational cooperation initiatives
To enhance deterrence and defence
NATO launched yesterday five initiatives designed to address some of the most critical areas for Allied deterrence and defence. These new multinational High Visibility Projects will involve a total of... more
AirportsBiden in Germany to strengthen alliances, discuss global conflicts
A simple coincidence the visit coincides with the presentation of the Zelensky Plan to the European Council?
US President Joe Biden has landed in Germany for an official visit. The presidential plane, Air Force One, landed in Berlin on Wednesday evening from Washington. During his stay, the US president will... more
ConferencesMinisters’ Meeting on Defence in Naples (October 18-20)
Per la prima volta nella storia del G7 una sessione dedicata al settore
The priorities indicated by the Italian Presidency of the G7 are characterized by deep defence and security implications, which are assuming ever-greater relevance at this especially sensitive time in... more
DefenseUSA-UAE: "Iron Defender 24" exercise begins in the Persian Gulf
For America, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard forces and remotely piloted aircraft systems
From the US Navy command we learn in these hours that the forces of the United States Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard have joined the naval defense force of the United Arab Emirates for the... more
DefenseAircraft and missiles: RTAF signs agreement for support of IRIS-T short-range system
Thailand deploys Air Defense Capabilities with Diehl defence
The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has strengthened its cooperation with Diehl Defence through a new agreement for the technical and logistical support of the IRIS-T missile system, designed for use on short-range... more
AccidentsPlane crash in Washington involving a US Navy EA-18G
Helicopter finds wreckage of electronic warfare aircraft. Fate of two on board still uncertain
The fate of two airmen aboard a US Navy electronic warfare aircraft remains unclear nearly two days after a crash east of Mount Rainier, Washington. The aircraft involved is an EA-18G "Growler" from Electronic... more
AerospaceAirbus DS: plans to reduce divisional workforce by up to 2,500 positions
The company adapts to challenging business environment
Airbus Defence and Space is announcing plans to adapt the Division’s organisation and workforce in light of a continued complex business environment, especially in the Space Systems segment where significant f... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded contract for Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set
Up to $460 million for modernized cryptographic solution for US Army helicopter fleet
The US Army has awarded BAE Systems a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with a ceiling value of $460 million for the AN/ARC-231/A Multi-mode Aviation Radio Set (MARS). This award... more
DefenseLeonardo and Rheinmetall establish jv: new battle tanks and infantry fighting vehicles for the Italian Army
50:50 joint-venture with headquarters in Rome and operational headquarters in La Spezia
Leonardo and Rheinmetall have decided to establish a joint-venture aimingat forming a new European nucleus for the development and production of military combat vehicles inEurope. The companies had already... more
DefenseItalian AMI Balloon Cup, 1st edition: from the hot air balloon to the stratosphere
Dancing balloons in the skies of the Piacenza-San Damiano military airport, and not only... -GALLERY and 2 VIDEO
The curtain fell yesterday on the first days of the "Aeronautica militare Balloon Cup", an initiative of the Ministry of Defense, organized by Difesa Servizi in collaboration with the Italian Air Force... more
DefenseEurofighter planes to Türkiye: Berlin, opposed, softens its position
Technical discussions have begun: 40 units at stake. Scholz in Ankara on the 19th
Turkey and Germany have started technical discussions regarding Ankara's purchase of Eurofighter multi-role aircraft. These talks focus on the airplane's technical specifications, delivery schedule, personnel... more
DefenseAirbus Helicopters completes large-scale demonstration of MUM-T system
Within the framework of the European Musher Programme, on H-130 FlightLab platforms and Uas VSR-700
Held from September 30 to October 9, it involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network more
AccidentsFarewell to Ratan Tata, pillar of Indian industry
His is the colossus with branches also in the air transport (Air India), aerospace, defense sectors
A Nation in mourning, it is impossible to quantify the river of people who gathered in Mumbai, India's financial heart, to attend the funeral of Ratan Tata, an iconic industrialist described as an "giant"... more
AccidentsKuwaiti Air Force F/A-18 pilot dies
During a training mission. Investigations underway
A McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 "Hornet" fighter plane belonging to the Kuwaiti Air Force crashed yesterday afternoon during a training session in northern Kuwait, causing the death of the pilot. The news was... more
AirportsChinese military escalation against Taiwan
Aggressive maneuvers in the delicate area of the Strait
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense has said it is on high alert due to frequent Chinese military actions in the surrounding airspace and sea. This increase in Chinese military activities reflects the growing... more
DefenseRafale aircraft evolves: introduction of a drone for advanced missions
It is enriched with UAV technology
The next version of the Rafale fighter jet will be integrated with a drone developed specifically for combat missions, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced it, calling the development a... more
DefenseItalian-Indian exercises in the Indian Ocean
In the aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya"; MIG-29K, Rafale, Awacs, Su-30MKI and F-35B airplanes
The Italian Navy has recently completed a joint exercise with the Indian Naval Forces as part of a mission in the Indo-Pacific sector. The activity took place in the Indian Ocean and saw the participation... more
ConferencesEuropean Defense conference coming soon between naval dominance and technological challenges
The works on October 19th in the meeting “The Battle of Pavia and the future of European defense (1525-2025)”
The 2024 edition focuses on naval power and the right to free navigation, and therefore both on the maritime dimension of the war in Ukraine and on the challenges that characterize this domain also in other areas, analyzing the role that Italy, Europe and NATO will play there more
DefenseNew Commander for the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "Irini"
Handover of Central Mediterranean Security Mission
The ceremony marking the change of tactical command of the EU Naval Force Mediterranean "IRINI" mission was recently held on board the "Grecale" frigate. During the event, Greek Commodore Prokopios Charitos... more
AirportsDecimomannu, in Sardinia: new hub for F-35 aircraft in the Italian Air Force
In view of the strengthening and modernization of this base, which will become an operational one for these fighters
Decimomannu (Cagliari, in Sardinia) Air Base is set to become an operational hub for F-35 fighters, as highlighted in the Multi-Year Defense Programming Document 2024-2026. The Italian Air Force plans... more
AirlinesInternal crisis and legality: turbulence in ITA
Tensions and accusations shake the foundations of the airline
Giovanni Naccarato, a member of the board of auditors, resigned about six weeks ago, following internal disputes. Informal sources suggest that the resignation may be related to an alleged agreement between... more
DefenseNATO bolsters forces in face of Russian threat
Significant expansion in response to tensions
NATO is ready to significantly increase the number of troops and weapons available to member States to face the threat posed by Russia, as reported by "Welt am Sonntag". The German daily newspaper has... more
AirlinesRussian raids in Ukraine: depots and airports targeted
Employing advanced aviation and drone aircraft in coordinated attacks
The Russian Defense Ministry said it had carried out targeted strikes against strategic Ukrainian targets, including a fuel depot near Odessa and the infrastructure of the Starokonstantinov military airport... more
AirlinesScandal in Brindisi: they made low-quality components for B-787 Dreamliner aircraft
Two companies that produced for Leonardo under investigation. Arrests
The aeronautics sector has recently been rocked by an investigation by the Brindisi Public Prosecutor's Office that revealed the use of non-compliant materials in the production of parts for the B-787... more
DefenseAirspace invasion: tensions between Japan, Russia and China
Friction grows, and Tokyo reaffirms sovereignty in its skies and the inviolability of its borders. Moscow denies
In these hours, the Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, during a speech to the Parliament, launched accusations against China and Russia for the continuous intrusions into the airspace of the country.... more
DefensePlanes and ships: exercise in the South China Sea US and allied forces
The maneuvers conducted by America, Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Philippines
The Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Royal New Zealand Navy, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the US Navy conducted a maritime cooperation exercise... more
DefenseFarewell to Masamitsu Yoshioka, Pearl Harbor veteran
Last of Japan's attack pilots Missing at 106
Masamitsu Yoshioka, who was a navigator and bombardier during the air attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, has died at the age of 106. His death was announced on August 28 via social media by Japanese... more
DefensePeru receives UH-60 helicopters from US
Fight against drug trafficking strengthened with new aircraft
The United States Government has decided to donate nine UH-60 "Black Hawk" helicopters to Peru, along with additional support equipment, the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The decision... more
DefenseUSAF: new F-35 fighter aircraft training facility opened in Ebbing
Increased operational capacity for international training through the Foreign Military Sales program
Top military and civilian officials gathered at Ebbing Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Fort Worth, Arkansas, for a dedication ceremony marking the completion of new facilities that will provide increased... more
DefenseNorth Korea tests new type of tactical ballistic missile
Kim Jong-un's imperative: strengthen military self-defense capability
North Korea has recently tested a new type of tactical ballistic missile, according to the Korean agency "KCNA" unveiled it in the last days. Not only: it also tested an upgraded strategic cruise missile.... more
Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports European Coastguard functions
In particular in France and Belgium
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) contracted Schiebel to support multi-purpose maritime operations with its Unmanned Air System (UAS) CAMCOPTER S-100 in La Manche and the southern section of the... more
DefenseBae Systems: Integration of Mk45 naval gun system on HMS Glasgow frigate begins
The first of eight with the ammunition management system, planned for the Royal Navy's Type 26 frigates
BAE Systems has begun integrating the Mk 45 naval gun system onto HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built for the Royal Navy. This is the first installation of both the system and... more
DefenseIraq Ministry of Defence orders 12 H-225M helicopters
Deliveries will start in 2025
Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract for 12 H-225M multi-role aircraft by the Republic of Iraq. The contract was signed in Baghdad by the Minister of Defence of Iraq Thabet al-Abbassi in the... more
Civil aviationMiddle East: high tension Israel-Lebanon
Meloni: "Tel Aviv must not react militarily to provocations"
Tension remains high in the Middle East. Tonight, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) planes hit around ten Hezbollah targets in seven different areas of southern Lebanon. Yesterday Turkey threatened Tel Aviv... more
CuriositiesMiddle East (2): "Italy will defend civilians and soldiers in Lebanon"
The statement of the Italian Foreign Minister Tajani in case of escalation with Israel
Italy raises the level of attention on the 1200 soldiers deployed to guarantee peace in Lebanon. Rome is considering a possible rapid evacuation due to fears of an escalation between Israel and Lebanon.... more
DefenseMiddle East: Israel considers attack in Lebanon
Erdogan (Türkiye): "We are ready to intervene to defend the Palestinian cause"
Israel could launch an offensive in southern Lebanon against the Lebanese Shiite Hezbollah militias. This is a retaliation after the missile attack which occurred over the weekend against the village of... more
DefenseMeloni in China talks about artificial intelligence
"It would be a mistake to ignore growing risks in sectors such as health, security and defence"
Defense and security: these are some of the priorities on the agenda of the President of the Italian Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, who is on an official visit to China until 31 July. This is a... more
DefenseGreece purchases 20 F-35 aircraft
Deliveries will begin in 2028 and to conclude by 2030
Greece has signed a contract to acquire 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter. The Letter of Offer and Acceptance (Loa) also includes an option to buy and sell an additional 20 planes of the same... more
DefenseLondon confirms commitment to Gcap aircraft
Crosetto (Italian Defense): "Agreement goes beyond industry, we defend our allied countries"
The new UK government, led by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, had said it wanted to reconsider London's commitment to the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) due to a review of the national defense budget.... more