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Civil aviationAirplanes-helicopters. Boeing announces third-quarter deliveries
Across its commercial and defense operations
The Boeing Company announced last Tuesday major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the third quarter of 2020.Major program deliveries during the third quarter were as follows:Major... more
![An F-15E carries a StormBreaker smart weapon during a test exercise near White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico](https://avionews.it/resources/small/379c6d55770d7370857e43549f93c8dd.jpg.webp)
DefenseRaytheon M&D's StormBreaker smart weapon approved for fielding on the F-15 Eagle airplane
F-15E squadrons set to carry the precision weapon -DATA SHEET
Raytheon Missiles & Defense (M&D), a Raytheon Technologies business announced yesterday the StormBreaker® smart weapon has been approved for use on the F-15E by the US Air Force's Air Combat Command.... more
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CuriositiesRussia, discussions on video of Su-57 without roof
Pilot of military plane had a special suit - VIDEO
A video that left half the world speechless: in the last few hours a video has spread showing a Russian military pilot while on board a Su-57 plane without any roof and at a speed that is not exactly indifferent.... more
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DefenseIran claims leadership on radar and military aircraft
Local armed forces and media are talking about it from days
Declarations that look so much like provocations: Iranian media released in recent hours some statements by Ali Hajizadeh, general of the Islamic revolutionary guards, according to which the Asian Nation... more
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DefenseRussia successfully tests Tsirkov hypersonic missile
The navy reported this to President Putin - VIDEO
A very special birthday gift: according to Russian media, the experimentation of Tsirkon hypersonic missile by the country's Navy must be considered a sort of homage to President Vladimir Putin who turns... more
![Leonardo Electronic Warfare capability at the heart of Royal Air Force swarming drones capability demonstration](https://avionews.it/resources/small/5e724e349c02a29b1cd6db7dbbd27d3b.jpg.webp)
DefenseLeonardo electronic warfare capability at the heart of RAF swarming drones aircraft demonstration
Its BriteCloud technology is currently being evaluated for service by US Armed Forces
Leonardo, working in partnership with the Royal Air Force’s Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO), have together successfully conducted a live trial of a ‘swarming drones’ capability. During the demo, a num... more
![Five Lockheed Martin F-16V of Taiwan Air Force during flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/92b16c130c633ecb27c92530628e7e9b.jpg.webp)
DefenseTaiwan, 4,000 military planes to respond to China since January
Tensions between Beijing and Taipei are very strong
A frightening number that continues to grow: unfortunately tensions between Taiwan and China are on the agenda and now there are also eloquent numbers as regards the continuous gasoline that is thrown... more
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Civil aviationIsrael, national "Air Force One" airplane will take off in two weeks
This aircraft will have the same functions as the American one
Only two weeks: it is not an infinite wait that Israel has to wait before seeing its Air Force One take off for the first time. It will be a B-767 of El Al Airlines that will be used only by prime ministers... more
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DefenseUS F-16 aircraft in Bulgaria for airspace overflight
This operation is part of NATO missions
Yesterday, Monday 28 September 2020, F-16s of American Air Force took part in a mission to Bulgaria to fly over the national airspace. Going into more details of this operation, armed forces will monitor... more
![Two F-35B planes of Marines](https://avionews.it/resources/small/5a685109c206464f57ea1c60930ea6ca.jpg.webp)
DefenseRise of US military suicides after beginning of pandemic
Link between Covid-19 and these deaths is very close
An impressive increase that cannot leave indifferent: "Associated Press" agency collected the statements of various officials of United States Army and Air Force regarding suicides that have occurred in... more
![One of Turkey's F-16 planes](https://avionews.it/resources/small/89e93bff378ccc15c461c308c3d9b2bd.jpg.webp)
DefenseArmenia-Azerbaijan, Turkish military planes and drones in support of Baku?
Conflict between the two countries rekindled old tensions
According to what stated today, Monday 28 September 2020, by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, Turkey would also have intervened in the conflict that just flared up between the former Soviet... more
![Drones of Ukraine](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d4a6d70c11d33dd673e37a83fe4be2b9.jpg.webp)
DefenseCrimea, Ukrainian drones are disappearing at the border
Since January there are no aircraft coming from Kiev
A year without drones: the current situation in Crimea, the peninsula annexed and occupied by Russia about six years ago, could be summarized in this way. According to reports from some sources close to... more
![Swiss Air Force fight planes](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eefe881ee143d1d19a99660d2857e37c.jpg.webp)
DefenseSwitzerland, voters approve increase in military aircraft
Yes prevailed for just under 10 thousand ballots
Yesterday, on Sunday 27 September 2020, Swiss citizens expressed their opinion on the increase in military aircraft (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Swiss voters were asked to answer the... more
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DefenseRussia, "Kavkaz-2020" drill: ships and rocket launchers in action
Armored vehicle of hypothetical enemy was destroyed
Today, Friday 25 September 2020, a fundamental part of the exercise of the Russian armed forces took place, a maneuver known as "Kavkaz-2020": according to what was reported by the defense ministry, targets... more
![Sa'ar 5 corvette of Israel's navy](https://avionews.it/resources/small/3482de5745e91840bad7a0daedcc9d8c.jpg.webp)
DefenseIsrael (2), successfully tested new sea-to-sea missiles
Enhanced precision and longer range are main advantages
A test conducted successfully: these are the conclusions made public today, Friday 25 September 2020, by a spokesman for defense forces of Israel commenting on the operation that involved a new sea-to-sea... more
![The first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil](https://avionews.it/resources/small/2be14271e8a0eeb71d79854ed67fed1f.jpg.webp)
DefenseThe first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil
The official presentation of the airplane is scheduled in October -DATA SHEET
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil yesterday on September 24. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to... more
![Chinese Chengdu J-10 aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ed9f45fc6d213227bbf083ef1d0f84e6.jpg.webp)
DefenseDefence. China completes military training in Tibet
Test the attack capabilities at very high altitude
As reported by Chinese media, military command of Asian Nation located in Tibet carried out a series of exercises for the training of armed forces in the autonomous region (see also the article published... more
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DefensePeru. New military transport planes could be Russian
They could replace Antonov An-32
It could be Russia to make military transport aircraft available to Peru that will in all probability replace aircraft currently supplied. The Fuerza Aérea del Perú, the South American country's air f... more
![Aerial view of Pentagon](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a7db5db4b79723bbc836308c4bbceba6.jpg.webp)
DefenseDid Pentagon spend anti-covid funds on aircraft and weapons purchases?
According to an in-depth investigation, it is worth one billion dollars
Investigations are trademark of "Washington Post". The latest of those published by American newspaper may not have the scope of the reportage capable of unleashing the “Watergate”, but it is undoubtedly int... more
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DefenseNew drones and helicopters for Iran's Navy
Delivery was preceded by an official ceremony
As reported by Iranian press, Navy of the Asian Nation received new combat drones and helicopters on Wednesday 23 September 2020. The total of remotely controlled aircraft and rotary wing machines amounts... more
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AerospacePutin suggests international treaty against weapons in space
His answer came after American and British accusations
No weapons in space and no threat of the use of force: these are the goals that the treaty promoted by Russia in these hours which involves the most important space powers involved (read also the article... more
![Five Lockheed Martin F-16V of Taiwan Air Force during flight](https://avionews.it/resources/small/92b16c130c633ecb27c92530628e7e9b.jpg.webp)
DefenseTaiwan: "We have enough missiles for defence from China"
Military exercises of Beijing are worrying Taipei
An endless escalation. Taiwan and China continued to "tease each other" for several days and the latest military exercises of Beijing near the island nation prompted Taipei to respond in kind. According... more
![Alessandro Profumo (CEO Leonardo) nominated to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD)](https://avionews.it/resources/small/eaba1a02e9a2340a161fc32ba4adad16.jpg.webp)
AerospaceAlessandro Profumo (Leonardo CEO) nominated President of ASD
It represents the largest companies and over SMEs and associations from 18 European countries
Leonardo announces the appointment of Alessandro Profumo to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The CEO of Leonardo will lead the organisation for the next... more
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DefenseOn-line video with Chinese planes simulating an attack on Guam
These are military aircraft with nuclear capabilities -VIDEO
In last few hours, an online video circulated with images of Chinese military planes involved in a simulated attack on a base on the island of Guam. These are Xian H-6 bombers of Asian country air force... more
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DefenseSwitzerland will vote on the possibility to increase military aircraft
The election date is scheduled for 27 September
No enemies and no conflicts since time immemorial, but also the need to confront each other on military aircraft. Referendum that is about to take place in Switzerland, neutral country par excellence,... more
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DefenseRussia, 40% more military spy planes in Black Sea
This comparison was made with 2019 data
An increase that should not be underestimated: in the last few hours Colonel Sergey Rudskoy, number one in the main operational direction of Russian General Staff, revealed a particular trend regarding... more
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DefenseOperation "Irini" has declared the Full Operation Capability
Vessels and flights were investigated in more than four months
Hundreds of vessels and dozens of flights were investigated by Operation EUNAVFOR MED "Irini" in more than 4 months of activity monitoring sea, air and land possible illicit flows. That permitted to board,... more
![Fincantieri: the technical launch of the first-in-class patrol vessel (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Musherib”, to Qatar took place on September 18, 2020 at the Muggiano (La Spezia) yard](https://avionews.it/resources/small/975fc454caf7743de6ed16b05c75ba10.jpg.webp)
DefenseFincantieri launches the first patrol vessel for Qatar
The “Musherib” OPV vessel to be delivered in 2022
The technical launch of the first-in-class patrol vessel (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Musherib”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, too... more
![Defence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching, Germany](https://avionews.it/resources/small/9c2e8d95c11a333bfa0085e8b2e23490.png.webp)
DefenseDefence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching
Support for key European programmes
During a visit of the Airbus premises in Manching, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, expressed their nations’ support for key European defence pro... more
![Drug traffickers' plane shoot down in Venezuela on September 16, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0374814ce83e6d253b54e8622dbbc2ad.jpg.webp)
AccidentsVenezuela shoots down drug traffickers' plane
There is a fake American flag on fuselage
Nestor Reverol, Venezuela's Interior Minister, used his twitter account in recent hours for an announcement that aroused a certain sensation. An airplane with fake American registration and identified... more
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DefenseIsraeli military aircraft bombing on Hamas targets
It is the response to rockets firing from Gaza
An immediate response: shortly after the signing of peace accords in Washington between Israel, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain (read also AVIONEWS), two rockets were launched from Gaza Strip reaching... more
![Israel, Uae and Bahrain sign peace on September 15, 2020](https://avionews.it/resources/small/d1af677914a612d1bd631adf0ff9b65e.jpg.webp)
DefenseIsrael, UAE and Bahrain sign peace
The moment was defined "historic"
The long-awaited signature finally arrived. Yesterday, on Tuesday September 15, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed an important peace agreement in Washington (read also the article published... more
![Aerion Supersonic AS-2 business jet aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/68cb7b6fad630d8dcbd9a2b599a37e88.jpg.webp)
DefenseAS-2 airplane. BAE Systems: contract from Aerion Supersonic
To supply the flight control system for the supersonic business jet
BAE Systems has received a contract from Aerion Supersonic to supply the flight control system for its new AS-2 supersonic business jet. The company will design, develop, and integrate a fly-by-wire flight... more
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Civil aviationIsrael-Emirates, Netanyahu plane took off for peace signing
Agreements will be signed tomorrow in Washington
"Travelling to bring peace, in exchange for peace": these are the words used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comment through social networks his departure to United States in view of the... more
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DefenseCould Trump's nuclear weapon be a space plane?
Latest statements by American president are controversial
A very powerful weapon, secret and never seen before: one of the 18 interviews given by American President Donald Trump (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) to the journalist Bob Woodward, aroused... more
![Chinese Chengdu J-10 aircraft](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ed9f45fc6d213227bbf083ef1d0f84e6.jpg.webp)
DefenseChina will join military exercises in Russia
Strategic alliance between these two countries is strengthened
New alliances: the complicated and delicate political and military situation concerning India and China is leading to a series of agreements between these two countries and other Nations. New Delhi strengthened... more
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AirportsPhilippines Navy tries to block new airport
It should be located in the same place of naval base
A green light that does not convince everyone, especially armed forces: in Philippines Vice-Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, chief of local Navy, strongly opposed the construction of an airport during the... more
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DefenseAustralia, fight exercise of Singapore Air Force
It will be useful to strengthen defense. Pilots will respect quarantine
As announced today, on Thursday September 10, 2020, by Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, Singapore Air Force will participate in air fight training near Northern Territory. There will be at... more
![3M22 Zircon, hypersonic Russian missile](https://avionews.it/resources/small/5f14e8e336339c7b9b23a1f681deebf4.jpg.webp)
DefenseDefence. India tests its first hypersonic missile
Tensions with China made the tests urgent - VIDEO
India became part of the so-called “hypersonic club” in last few hours, made up of those countries that plan to launch missiles capable of reaching speeds higher than Mach 5 (5 times the speed of sound). Uni... more
![Aerial view of Pentagon](https://avionews.it/resources/small/a7db5db4b79723bbc836308c4bbceba6.jpg.webp)
DefenseTrump vs Pentagon: "Wars to please aircraft manufacturers"
American president did not mention the names of alleged perpetrators
Washington vs Arlington County. American President Donald Trump came out of the closest in recent hours with very specific accusations against the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department... more
![Tejas Mk-1A fight airplane](https://avionews.it/resources/small/381646d03f665b616eedbed1eda991c2.jpg.webp)
DefenseDefence. New tensions and mutual accusations between India and China
Both countries spoke of gunfire at the border
Beijing and New Delhi can't stand each other and make nothing to hide it. After tensions of recent days, India and China accused each other of having fired warning shots at the disputed border in the Himalayas... more
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DefenseChina ready to launch 12 new "Iot" satellites
It is the second phase of the "Xingyun" project
China is planning the launch of twelve new satellites during 2021, as reported by media of the Asian country in the last few hours. We are talking about the "Xingyun" project, characterized by spacecraft... more
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DefenseFincantieri to design the project of the US Navy unmanned fleet
The LUSV program for 100-meter long vessels to operate without crew
The Department of Defense and the US Navy awarded to Fincantieri’s subsidiary, Marinette Marine (FMM), a $7 million contract for design and engineering work of the Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV), t... more
![Flight of two stealth F-22 Raptor of Usaf](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ec3c254e70ebda6af8ed72e4bdc2a815.jpg.webp)
CuriositiesOn 7 September 1997 debut flight of the F-22 Raptor airplane
The world's first fifth generation military aircraft
A record to remember: today's date is very important for what concerns military aviation, given that on 7 September 1997, exactly 23 years ago, first F-22 Raptor aircraft made its debut flight. It is the... more
![SU-35 plane of China Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/18b2a9c4050a2c2c5fb68031551b97cb.jpg.webp)
DefenseChinese military plane shot down in Taiwan, truth or fake news?
Local authorities have not confirmed yet -VIDEO
Tension is growing stronger between Taiwan and China. After the question of the new passports introduced by Taipei that annoyed Beijing, it has spread in these hours and the news of the shooting down of... more
![A Boeing B-747/400 aircraft of Bahrain government](https://avionews.it/resources/small/42b28f74ce96ca120cc59c5b5e6bc09c.jpg.webp)
AerospaceBahrain authorizes overflight airspace too
A few hours earlier Saudi Arabia did the same
First Saudi Arabia (read also AVIONEWS) and now Bahrain too: overflight of airspace of Persian Gulf Nation was authorized in the late evening of yesterday, on Thursday September 3, 2020, as regards the... more
![Satria, the telecommunication satellite to Indonesia](https://avionews.it/resources/small/def7975c07faae5b99f4821489579ad0.jpg.webp)
AerospaceSatria, Indonesian telecommunication satellite, activities will start up
145,000 areas to be connected over 17,500 islands
Satelit Nusantara Tiga (SNT) and Thales Alenia Space, joint-venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), announced yesterday the signature of a Preliminary Work Agreement to start the activities of... more
![BAE Hawk planes of Saudi Arabia Air Force](https://avionews.it/resources/small/104f2f9d9385b47718f7079d98c59f87.jpg.webp)
Civil aviationSaudi Arabia authorizes airspace overflight to other countries
Decision comes after the historic flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi
It was not the classic exception that proves the rule. Saudi Arabia announced through the State news agency that the overflight of its airspace during the historic flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi will... more
![ECRS MK2 radar](https://avionews.it/resources/small/0e3b30478aa87668676241ee589d3df3.jpg.webp)
DefenseDevelopment of radar for the RAF Typhoon aircraft
A GBP 317m contract
A £317m contract to develop the next generation of radar for the Royal Air Force's (RAF) Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes will sustain hundreds of jobs and develop technologies for the UK’s Future Combat Ai... more
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DefenseUS-China tensions on nuclear arsenal
Pentagon sure that it will grow in the coming years
Washington reports, Beijing rebels: annual "China Military Power" report that the Pentagon detailed in the last hours in the US Congress has highlighted a situation that is not exactly peaceful as regards... more