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DefenseUkrainian war: 13,661 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 297,680 Moscow soldiers would... more
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DefenseTrilateral aircraft exercise in Asia
First joint training between Japan, South Korea and the USA
The defense ministries of South Korea and Japan have announced that the first joint exercise involving the Tokyo, Washington and Seoul air forces has successfully concluded. The joint training took place... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: 12,856 drones destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 283,080 Moscow soldiers would be killed.... more
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DefenseAmerican drones closer to Beijing
MQ-9 Reaper will be transferred to Okinawa in November
The United States will soon transfer General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper reconnaissance drones to the island of Okinawa, which is located south of the Japanese archipelago. They will be deployed at the Kadena... more
![Droneliner is a British-made remotely piloted aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/bfa33c01aca423f84a5ee72050b927ac.webp.webp)
CargoBritish company designs maxi cargo drone
Up to 350 tons of goods moved with SAF fuel and hydrogen
A British company is designing a cargo drone plane with which it aims to revolutionize the air cargo sector. The idea is to develop a large remotely piloted aircraft capable of handling up to 350 tons... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: 1355 planes and helicopters destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow give a count of victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The Kiev General Staff has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today. 274,950 Moscow soldiers would... more
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Defense"China Helicopter Exposition" kicks off (14-17 September)
The event inaugurated yesterday in Tianjin continues until Sunday - VIDEO
The sixth edition of the "China Helicopter Exposition" helicopter show is underway. The event opened yesterday, September 14th, in the city of Tianjin, in northern China, and continues until Sunday 17th.... more
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AirlinesDublin Airport activates anti-drone technology
In the first eight weeks of 2023 it was closed six times
The management company Dublin Airport Authority, which controls the airport of the same name in the Irish capital, has announced that the new anti-drone technology is ready to be implemented and, once... more
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AirportsUkrainian conflict: Kiev's drones worry Moscow
London Intelligence: "Russian air defense is having difficulty detecting Kiev attacks"
The intelligence service of the British Ministry of Defense announced that the Russian air defense is having difficulties in detecting and destroying the Ukrainian military drones which, especially in... more
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AirlinesUkrainian conflict: Moscow-Vnukovo airport attacked
Airport reopened, but closed to civilian flights after Kiev drone raids - VIDEO
Moscow-Vnukovo airport reopened after a brief closure. The operation of the Russian airport, which however will remain closed to civilian traffic, was suspended last night after a military attack conducted... more
![Stellantis to build Electric aircraft with Archer, the eVtol "Midnight"](https://avionews.it/resources/small/4c15c5bc0d98c81552f1c2444696c42e.webp.webp)
Civil aviationMidnight air taxi to first flight
The eVtol developed by the American company Archer Aviation - VIDEO
The first Midnight air taxi, an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft developed by the American company Archer Aviation, is ready to make its maiden... more
![A Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk of US Army](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ef99f361e85e3247e54f56b9175e2035.jpg.webp)
DefenseAustralia receives first "Black Hawk" helicopters
Initial batch of an order for 40 military aircraft
The Australian Department of Defense has announced that it has received the first three American-made Sikorsky UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters. This is the initial lot of an order for 40 aircraft... more
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AirportsRussia-Ukraine: war costs 50 billion a year
At least 50% of the state budget subsidized by the US and the EU
The Ukrainian government has reported that the war against Russia has cost 48 billion dollars a year. This is higher than peacetime State budget revenues, Kiev said, referring to the 2021 budget. For this... more
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DefenseUkraine presents military drone boat
Unmanned surface vessel developed for warfare and reconnaissance operations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine presented a new maritime drone named "Magura V5". The unmanned nautical vehicle was exhibited for the first time in these hours at the "International Defense Industry Fair"... more
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DefenseAustralia: military helicopter training
Joint "Talisman Saber 2023" exercise with the United States
The "Talisman Saber 2023" military exercise (from 19 to 22 July) of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) will start tomorrow, in which helicopters and personnel of the armed forces will participate. The... more
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Civil defenseTürkiye strengthens firefighting aircraft fleet
Among the new features: TAI T-70 helicopters and Air Tractor AT-802 amphibious planes
In the past few hours, the Turkish Government has illustrated the mechanism of the 2023 firefighting campaign. As regards the intervention of extinguishing from the sky, the fleet has 21 aircraft, 94 helicopters... more
![First public flight of the eVtol demonstrator produced by Japan's SkyDrive](https://avionews.it/resources/small/414ac22930c8b3ea1fceac44bd2e504b.webp.webp)
AirlinesSuzuki bets on air taxis
Agreement with Japanese start-up to start joint production by spring 2024
The Japanese car manufacturer Suzuki Motor announced in the past few hours that it has reached an agreement with the Japanese start-up SkyDrive, specialized in the production of electric vertical take-off... more
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Civil aviation"Le Bourget": Stellantis bets on eVtol
A production center for 650 aircraft a year will be built in the USA
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
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Airlines"Paris Air Show": evolutions by aircraft in the skies
The shows of planes, drones and helicopters of the first day - VIDEO
Thrilling shows in the skies over Paris-Le Bourget airport. It's the gist of the first day of the 54th edition of the "Paris Air Show 2023" held at the French capital's airport from 19 to 25 June 2023.... more
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Airlines"Paris Air Show": AVIONEWS at Le Bourget
Report from our correspondents on the aeronautical event - PHOTO GALLERY
Doors open today at the "Paris Air Show 2023": the 54th edition of the "Paris Aerospace Show" kicks off and is held at the French capital's Le Bourget airport from 19 to 25 June 2023. The first four days... more
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DefenseUkrainian conflict: Kiev pilots on F-16 planes
The training haven't got into the thick of things
The supplying of General Dynamics F-16 "Fighting Falcon" fighter aircraft to Kiev is becoming more pressing. The first go-ahead came at the G7 summit in Hiroshima (May 19-21) from the President of the... more
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AirportsPlanes and helicopters. The "Paris-Le Bourget 2023" airshow (June 19-25) gets underway
Lots of news starring the eVtol
The "Paris Aerospace Show", held at Le Bourget airport, is back after four years. The 54th edition will be held from 19 to 25 June 2023. The first four days are dedicated only to industry representatives... more
![Seaspray radar to be integrated on MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAS](https://avionews.it/resources/small/92df0c1a30d5eaa82b710c5ba499e2e5.jpg.webp)
Finance and economyIndia looks to US armed drones
Theme at the center of the Biden-Modi meeting which will take place in the USA
The New Delhi government is apparently considering the purchase of dozens of US-made armed drones. These are probably MQ-9B "SeaGuardian" made by the General Atomics company. For now, these are rumors,... more
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Finance and economyAirbus prepares future military helicopters
Developments favored by Russian-Ukrainian war, aircraft still essential in modern conflicts
The Airbus Helicopters company is working on a number of future features that will ensure a decisive operational impact on the battlefield. In particular, the company is planning the next generation of... more
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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
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Civil aviationFAA has new interim administrator
Polly Trottenberg replaces Billy Nolen, but there is no official candidate
The United States Department of Transportation announced yesterday that Polly Trottenberg, an official of the same department, will assume the position of interim head of the Federal Aviation Administration... more
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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
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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
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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
![A WJ-700 drone](https://avionews.it/resources/small/be404193de96ba7d14ef61b4d46cd268.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersChina presents military assets for export
On display at the "Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace" airshow in Malaysia
China's military industry is promoting a range of systems for export to developing countries. These assets include: a WJ-700 armed drone manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation... more
![Uas (Unmanned Aerial System) VSR-700](https://avionews.it/resources/small/01301b05ac562d332e11eab3829543e6.webp.webp)
Civil aviationVSR-700 drone helicopter tested at sea in full operational configuration
At the beginning of May, it performed 80 autonomous take-offs and landings
Airbus Helicopters and the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) tested the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) VSR-700 for the first time in an operational configuration from a ship at sea. At the beginning... more
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Civil aviationAirbus achieves in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone from a tanker aircraft
A second campaign is expected towards the end of 2023
Airbus Defence and Space and the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Airbus UpNext, have achieved in-flight autonomous guidance and control of a drone using an A-310 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport).In a... more
![CityAirbus NextGen, prototype eVTOL entirely electic](https://avionews.it/resources/small/4141dca1a74766633ba85ffce7ead3ee.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationCityAirbus NextGen’s future medical missions in Norway
Partnership to develop them
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation to develop CityAirbus NextGen’s future missions for medical services in Norway. To this end, the parties will jointly measure t... more
![Italian secretary general of defense, General Luciano Portolano, national director of armaments](https://avionews.it/resources/small/271743996ac167aa48ebb8cf43a9ed56.webp.webp)
DefensePortolano hearing (2): armaments and personnel
"It is necessary to team up on research and industry to make Italy a country system"
Investments in the Defense sector, recruitment of personnel and modernization of the fleets and vehicles of the Armed Forces. These are some of the topics discussed today by the Secretary General of Defense... more
![Italian Defense Secretary, General Luciano Portolano, national director of armaments, heard in the Chamber of Deputies Defense Committee](https://avionews.it/resources/small/47bd73709603b044b973eb65d4e1002c.webp.webp)
DefenseHearing by General Portolano, Defense Secretary: the war in Ukraine
Italian support on weapons and future scenarios
The Secretary General of Defence, General Luciano Portolano, Italian Armaments Director, was heard this morning in the Defense Committee of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Many topics were addressed in... more
![UAV ScanEagle](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0a89773c50fc64d17c3a6187029475fc.jpg.webp)
Finance and economyUS-Vietnam talks on arms supply
Companies and governments are evaluating the purchase of helicopters and drones
Vietnam and the United States last week discussed a possible supply of weapons: in particular helicopters and drones. The series of talks saw senior government officials from both countries and representatives... more
![Many drones that flight in formation](https://avionews.it/resources/small/473a50ecf4f05071b3944184b6e4547b.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationNew rules on drone aircraft have been in force since January
Regulatory package "U-Space" defines European strategy 2.0 in the military and civilian fields
The implementation of the new European regulations on the use of drones contained in the "U-Space" package, which defines the continental strategy 2.0 on the management of remotely controlled unmanned... more
![European Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (MALE RPAS) programme](https://avionews.it/resources/small/66b466262f7544fc3c014a5b17dff9c3.jpg.webp)
Finance and economySpain finances development of drones and military helicopters
Madrid invests 2.14 billion euros to stimulate production in the Iberian Airbus factories
The Spanish government will lend 2.14 billion euros to the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus to stimulate the production of military drones and helicopters in Iberian plants. This was announced in... more
![Elettronica at "Euronaval" exhibition, 18th and 21st October in Paris](https://avionews.it/resources/small/b481d9fb33b2eacafd95da1a63fbf32a.webp.webp)
DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more
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Civil aviation"Euronaval 2022". Fincantieri NexTech presents its latest innovations
Also on view is SAND, an Unmanned Naval Surface System (Surface Advanced Naval Drone)
Fincantieri NexTech, a Fincantieri company, is showcasing its latest technologies developed in the Maritime & Defense sector at Euronaval (October 18-21 in Paris), the most relevant international meeting... more
![An eVtol aerotaxi developed by the US company Wisk](https://avionews.it/resources/small/fb61f85b0f3703d19984f5b8f5a4921d.webp.webp)
AirlinesWisk Aero presents new eVtol
The air taxi will present the prototype to the FAA to obtain the first certification
The US manufacturer Wisk Aero, has unveiled in the past few hours its new version of aero-taxi "Generation 6". These are self-driving electric aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (eVtol, Electric... more
![The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR-700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d4649494b30e2a877b2f9fb1deed618d.jpg.webp)
DefenseKorean Air-Airbus axis for military drones
Agreement to develop unmanned aircraft for use in the navy
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of military drone helicopters... more
![CityAirbus NextGen, prototype eVTOL entirely electic](https://avionews.it/resources/small/4141dca1a74766633ba85ffce7ead3ee.jpg.webp)
HelicoptersUAM services in various countries in Latin America
Airbus extends collaboration with Ecocopter
Airbus and Ecocopter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start collaborating on the launch of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) services across various countries in Latin America. This is a major... more
![CityAirbus NextGen, prototype eVTOL entirely electic](https://avionews.it/resources/small/4141dca1a74766633ba85ffce7ead3ee.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationCollaboration to test futurre eVTOL flight routes
And concept of operations in the Kansai region
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional f... more
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PeopleUkraine war: Kiev will target drones
Ambitious plan for country's digital future also sees army of hackers
Ukraine's minister for digital transformation, Mychajlo Fedorov, an executive member very close to President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose election campaign he oversaw, who convinced U.S. entrepreneur Elon... more
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DefensePutin in Iran: drones also discussed
Challenge between Turkish and Iranian unmanned aircraft likely in Ukraine
The announcement last week of Russian President Vladimir Putin's trip to Iran raised concern in the United States. The fear is that Tehran is ready to supply hundreds of drones to Russia, which would use... more
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Civil aviationCamcopter S-100 UAS supports the Icelandic Coast Guard
Through a contract with the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA)
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 is supporting the Icelandic Coast Guard both day and night delivering enhanced maritime situational awareness for an array of operational tasks, through a contract with the E... more
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Civil aviationUkrainian conflict: 4,000 civilians killed
UN denounces after three months of war
The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Organization reported today that the civilian casualties in the Russian-Ukrainian war are at least 3998 (updated figure as of Wednesday, May 25), while there are at... more
![Dronamics' "Black swan" drone](https://avionews.it/resources/small/411ab0ec8f9b720d52f26ba92bd8205c.webp.webp)
CargoFirst license for drone freight transport
Maltese government certification, first connections to Italy within the year
The Civil Aviation Directorate agency of Malta's Ministry of Transport has issued an operating license for drone cargo transport to the Bulgarian company Dronamics, making it one of the first companies... more
![A drone and a van of the British postal company Royal Mail](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a32b39fbc6b94b884a288dcbedde897f.webp.webp)
CargoUK: project for drone postal service
British company submits it to aviation agency CAA
A British postal service company has submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) a plan to activate 50 aircraft-drone delivery routes in remote areas of the United Kingdom. The goal is to establish... more