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Military aviationItalian fighter planes will take part in the defence of the airspace of Bulgaria
Rome, Italy - According to local sources the mission will last from July to October and will happen within NATO's program
Four Eurofighter Typhoon fighter airplanes of the Italian Air Force will collaborate with Bulgaria to control its airspace. The mission that will last from July 15 to October 15 was approved yesterday... more
Military aviationEurofighter Typhoon airplane: dual firing markes major mileston on Meteor programme
Hallbergmoos, Germany - Operational evaluation with UK Royal Air Force due to begin later in 2017
A Eurofighter Typhoon airplane has successfully completed a simultaneous firing of two MBDA Meteor Beyond Visual Range air-to-air missiles as part of a major programme of work to integrate the weapon on... more
Military aviationAirplanes and photo: Spanish Air Force A-400M arrived at "FAMEX 2017"
Santa Lucia, Mexico - It is on static display before returning to its home base in Zaragoza
The first Spanish Air Force Airbus A-400M new generation airlifter has arrived yesterday afternoon at Santa Lucía Air Base in México to be displayed at the "FAMEX 17" exhibition. The aircraft will b... more
Military aviationF-35 Lightning II planes. Joint excercise in the USA: pilots from RAF practice with French and US partners - VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The "Atlantic Trident 2017" exercise seeks to encourage the sharing of tactics, techniques and procedures
A joint military exercise called "Atlantic Trident 2017" is being held in these days by the Air Forces of Britain, France and United States at the US Air Force "Joint Base Langley-Eustis" facility in Virginia... more
Military aviationAirplanes. Saab receives order for Gripen development and operational support
Linkoping, Sweden - Its total value is SEK 375 million
Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to provide operational and development support for Gripen airplane during 2017. The total... more
Military aviationF/A-18 planes of US Navy get old: 62% of aircraft is not able to fly
Washington, USA - They need maintenance, the Vice Chief of US Naval Operations said last week
Admiral William Moran said that 62% of F/A-18 planes and 53% of all the aircraft of the US Navy need to be repaired and are not ready to fly. Moran -who is Vice Chief of US Naval Operations- explained... more
Military aviationMiG-35 airplane: test campaign starting. Mass production in 2019 -2 VIDEO
Moscow, Russia - The official presentation in Moscow
The flight test campaign of the MiG-35 (the Russian advanced combat light fighter multirole airplane) officially began in the last days in the Moscow region. The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, attended... more
Military aviationUSA-Russia planes: risk of collisions in Syrian skies?
Moscow, Russia - The argument seems to be a new reason for friction between the two Powers
Russian Ministry of Defense by its spokesman Igor Konashenkov did not take long time to reply to American pilots' allegations on their Russian colleagues' behaviour during the operation that are having... more
Military aviationMaiden flight for the FC-31 “Gyrfalcon” Chinese fighter plane - 2 VIDEO
Shenyang, China - The “fifth generation” stealth aircraft was probably tested on Friday morning
A new version of the Chinese FC-31 fighter plane had its maiden flight on Friday morning, December 23, in Shenyang -a town in North-Eastern China- according to the “China Daily” newspaper. The FC-31 Gyr... more
Military aviationAirplanes. A-400M Global Support Service contract signed with three Nations
Seville, Spain - UK, France and Spain
Airbus Defence and Space has signed three long-term Global Support Service contracts for the A-400M new generation aircraft with the UK, France and Spain. The new agreement, effective 1 December, runs... more
Military aviationMoscow confirms MIG-29K aircraft crash
Moscow, Russia - The airplane would be fallen into the Mediterranean Sea
The Defence Ministry of Moscow confirmed that has "happened a crash" into the East Mediterranean to a Russian fighter plane boarded on an "Adm. Kuznetsov" class aircraft carrier. The pilot ejected and... more
Military aviationIndia signed for 36 Rafale airplanes. Hollande takes great satisfaction -VIDEO
New Delhi, India - An agreement for just shy of EUR 8 bn. Delivery as of 2019
Happy "De l'aboutissement des négociations portant sur l'acquisition de 36 avions Rafale par l'Inde. Qu'il traduit la reconnaissance de la qualité de l'industrie aéronautique française". The French Pre... more
Military aviationLibya. Daesh vindicates the shot down of a fighter aircraft in Sirte
Sirte, Libya - And also the killing of the pilot
The military forces loyal to the Government of Tripoli had announced yesterday morning that they had “Lost communications with an airplane of the Libyan aviation", and through its press agency, Daesh v... more
Military aviationBallistic missiles from Northern Korea. Too dangerous military exercitation - VIDEO
Seoul, Southern Korea - The launch almost hit Japan
The umpteenth of more than 30 ballistic missiles launched by Northern Korea since 2011 landed on Wednesday early morning dangerously close to Japanese borders, precisely around 150 miles west of Akita... more
Military aviationOnly military aircraft for Piaggio Aerospace
Genoa, Italy - The Ligurian company in deep economic crisis renounces to a slice of production
Piaggio Aerospace presented in the last days to the syndicates in the Italian Ministry of Economic Development an industrial plan contemplating possible new funds dedicated only to military programs. In... more
Military aviationUSAF has lack of fighter aircraft's pilots, a trend destined to increase...
Washington, Usa - A "Silent crisis" that threats exigencies of the US Armed Forces deployed in the world. Which strategy to remedy?
USAF (US Air Force) is living a great lack of fighter aircraft's pilots and thinks about strategies to put use to solve to shortage destined to increase up to -500-700 pilots only within the end of the... more
Military aviationIndia prepares to acquire further 30 MK-132 Hawk trainer airplanes
New Delhi, India - The Defence Minister, Parrikar, anticipated it, but the talks are still "On the high seas"
According to the Indian Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar declared, the military authorities are considering the acquisition of an extra batch of the MK-132 Hawk, the advanced intermediate trainer airplanes... more
Military aviationRussia prepares a substitute of the AN-124 aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Aviastar appointed to design a new airplane
The Antonov AN-124 Ruslan is a four engined, turbofan of strategic transport at high wing airplane, developed in the URSS in the '80s and built by Ukrainian Antonov. It is the greatest cargo aircraft manufactured... more
Military aviationBaltic countries and Poland are in talks with defense contractors for the creation of a regional anti-Russian aircraft missile shield
Moscow, Russia - The countries try to limit Kremlin army deployed on the borders
Baltic countries and Poland are in talks with defense contractors for the creation of a regional anti-aircraft missile shield to protect the by the advance of Russia, whose troops surrounded the borders... more
Military aviationUS Air Force projects an anti-collision device of last generation for fighter aircraft
Washinton, Usa - The new technology will let F-16 avoid crashes redirecting automatically the route
Following several fatal accidents that involved American attack aircraft, the US Air Force will design an aircraft anti-collision device of last generation. The intention of exploring new technologies... more
Military aviationNew Super Tucano A-29 aircraft at the service of Afghani aviation to fight Taliban
Moscow, Russia - It is expected a fleet of American MD-350F helicopters
The Emb 314 Super Tucano, also called Alx or A-29 is a turboprop aircraft produced by Brazilian Embraer. Its architecture consists of a wing low and a cabin with 2 seats in tandem. It is used as an intermediate... more
Military aviationIs it borned in Europe a common aircraft fleet of C-130? The fleet will arrive where the A-400M didn't
Berlin, Germany - The common need seems to be for Germany, The Netherlands, USA, Britain and France an aircraft capable of operating on short runways or non-existent and...
A common airplane-fleet composed of Lockheed C-130 aircraft that will operate where for logistical reasons can not be used the European Airbus A-400M. This should be the project, according to rumors of... more
Military aviationRussia will receive more than 100 military attack aircraft T-50 Pak FA by 2017
Moscow, Russia - The extremely advanced aircraft will deploy the current national air fleet in the view of rearmament
The Russian military air fleet will be deployed by 2017 with 100 new and advanced multi-role fighter aircraft of 5th generation with stealth characteristics, developed by Sukhoi for the Moscow aviation.... more
Military aviationCombat Russian Su-34 aircraft destroy oil production facilities run by jihadist near Raqqa
Raqqa, Syria - Counter terrorism Kremlin raid are intensified, confirming the strong military presence of Russia in Syria
According to sources close to Russian Army, a Su-34 combat aircraft operating in Syria has destroyed a number of oil production facilities run by Daesh terrorists in Al Taura, 42 km south-west of Raqqa,... more
Military aviationAircraft and borders. China ready to proceed with a defense air plan in South Chinese Sea
Beijing, China - If USA will keep carrying out "Provocative" missions in disputed waters, Beijing will install an ADIZ system
If United States will continue to carry out "Provocative" missions across the disputed waters of the South China Sea, Beijing will install an Air Defense Identification Zone system (ADIZ) as stated by... more
Military aviationRussia test new Sukhoi aircraft in Crimea
Moscow, Russia - The prototypes will make test flights during Aviadarts military races
Large-scale exercises of military pilots on the Russian peninsula of Crimea have started under the guidance of the commander of the Russian Space Forces Viktor Bondarev. The commander said at the opening... more
Military aviationFour Russian combat aircraft intercepted in Lavtian airspace
Moscow, Russia - Two fighters Su-27 and two trasport An-26 were identified over Baltic sea
The Latvian national aviation yesterday identified four Russian aircraft flying over neutral Baltic sea waters close to Country borders. There were two fighter jets Su-27 and two transport aircraft An-26;... more
Military aviationAircraft /helicopters. Sweden, approved Nato agreement to militarize the country
Stockholm, Sweden - The parliament ratify unanimously the deployment of aircraft and other combat machines on the territory
Swedish parliament has unanimously approved Nato agreement for the national militarization. Planes, helicopters and other combat machines will be deployed on the territory, changing in fact the famously... more
Military aviationAircraft/helicopters: Russia, heavy rearmament in far east zone of the country
Moscow, Russia - It is expected the implementation of military forces with 60 in combat aircraft, rotorcraft and 20 UAV
Russian authorities are putting unprecedented efforts in the improvement of its military infrastructure and in the rearmament of the units based in far east of the country. Today the commander of military... more
Military aviationSecond Worl War aircraft disappeared for 72 years, found in the Pacific
San Diego, Usa - The American Aviation Army TBM-1C Avenger was sunk near Palau in July 1944
A US aircraft TBM-1C Avenger disappeared in July 1944 was found in the waters surrounding the Pacific Island, in Palau, in the Pacific Ocean. The aircraft was identified through the joint efforts of the... more
Military aviationIndia cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heave torpedoes Black Shark by Wass (Finmeccanica Group)
New Delhi, India - The decision came on the wake of AgustaWestland investigation on tangent for 560 million tender for 12 helicopters to India
India has cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heavy torpedoes Black Shark produced by Wass (Finmeccanica Group), active in the field of construction of underwater weapon systems, such as... more
Military aviationRussia sends humanitarian aid to Syria with strategic transport aircraft
Moscow, Russia - With the "Airdrop" were delivered 32,5 tonnes of food to Deir ez-Zor
Russia has sent humanitarian aid to Syria with a strategic military transport aircraft, delivering 32.5 tonnes of food to the city of Deir ez-Zor, controlled by terrorists of the so called Islamic State... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. An American Rivet RC-135 intercepted over Russian airspace
Moscow, Russia - The airplane was flying with the transponder turned off on a Klm B-777 route
A US defense official was summoned by the Russian defense ministry, after an American RC-135 Rivet aircraft was intercepted yesterday near the eastern borders of Russia. The airplane was on a reconnaissance... more
Military aviationVietnam will purchase military aircraft after lifting embargo
Moscow, Russia - The country militarization plan aim to control Chinese advance and to gain control over the naval bases in the south of Vietnam
Vietnam will purchase aircraft and other military vehicles once lifted the embargo imposed by the United States. Obama after 50 years has therefore lifted the sanction on trading arms to Hanoi government... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. German Defence ministry has been aware for years Airbus A-400M criticality
Berlin, Germany - The German newspaper "Der Spiegel" reported the news referring to reserved Bunderswehr documents
From rumors reported on Sunday by the German newspaper "Der Spiegel" it emerges that the German Defence ministry has been aware of the criticality in military tactical and strategic cargo Airbus A-400M... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Sri Lanka won't purchase Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka - Postponed the decision about the agreement because of India's government pressures
The problem of making Sri Lanka a strong nation in South Asia is a delicate task that the current president Sirisena seems to want to deal with an iron fist. In order to militarily enforce a country small... more
Military aviationLybia need aircraft and helicopters to fight the jihadist advance
Tripoli, Lybia - USA could lift the permanet ban on arms sale that weigh on Tripoli
World powers could decide to arm the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), which has requested military aicraft supply to fight the jihadist advance on its territory. United States would be willing... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. British Typhoon intercept russian airplanes near Estonian borders
London, UK - A IL-20 Coot-A and two Su-27 Flanker fighter jets were identified as they flew across the northwest of the Baltic country
A Coot-A and two Su-27 Flanker were intercepted by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) as they flew near the northwestern border of Estonia. Only Tuesday the British air force had identified five Muscovites... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. The naval model of an Indian fighter jet has completed its flight tests successfully
New Delhi, India - The Tejas prototype built by Hindustian Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has passed 33 flight tests
Hindustian Aeronautics Limited (Hal), an aerospace Indian corporation held by the government and controlled by the minister of defense, based in Bangalore, has completed successfully a Tejas LCA (Light... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. First interference mission carried out by Royal Air Force (UK) in Libya
Sirte, Libya - Yesterday the city of Sirte was was obscured for 40 minutes by a "Jamming strike" of British Rive
Yesterday the city of Sirte, Libyan stronghold of the self-styled Islamic State, was obscured for 40 minutes by a "Jamming strike" of British Rivet equipped with VHF and UHF transmitters that have disturbed... more
Military aviationAircraft. Indonesia is to buy Airbus A-400M
Jakarta, Indonesia - Defense Minister Ryacudu is going to purchase European manufactured military transport aircraft
According to the Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia is going to buy few Airbus A-400M, four-engine turboprop high-wing military transport aircraft. He also announced the intention to buy... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Denmark could purchase 27 F-35s from USA
Moscow, Russia - The rumors came from an anonymous source of Danish broadcaster "TV2"
Danish government has expressed its approval to the purchase of 27 F-35 Lightening II US bomber of the producer Lockheed Martin; the news was spread today after some statements made by an anonymous source... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Russia is negotiating the purchase of bomber Su-32 with Middle East
Moscow, Russia - According to rumors a pre-contractual agreement seems to be ongoing with Jordan, that aims to buy the russian aircraft
In the end of the military exhibition "Sofex-2016" in the Jordanian capital Amman, the head of Rosoboronexport delegation (sole Russian state agency responsible for the import/export of all the defense... more
Military aviationAircraft. 20 Korean KT-100 are to replace Russian planes for training flights
Seoul, South Korea - South Korean aviation announced the replacement of the planes in order to boost the national economy and market
South Korean aviation announced yesterday that 20 KT-100 national aircraft will replace the 20 T-103 Russian airplanes, manufactured by Ilyushin Design Bureau, in order to train future pilots. During... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Japan leases Beechcraft King Air TC-90 to Philippines
Tokyo, Japan - The historic agreement between the former rivals is part of the disputes for the control of Chinese sea
Japan will lease military aircraft to Philippines in order to deepen security ties with its former enemy and contrast the growing regional influence of Beijing. Last night's agreement was signed by a telephone... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Pakistan could head back to American F-16
Islamabad, Pakistan - If United States does not donate the subsidies expected for the purchase, Pakistan will turn to China
Pakistan would be ready to buy fighter jets from another supplier if Washington does not donate subsidies expected for the purchase of its F-16 airplanes: these are the words of the prime minister of national... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. United States may sell arms to Vietnam in order to deter China
Washington, Usa - Drone aircraft, long-range radar, patrol helicopters and intelligence-gathering tools among the possibilities
The secretary of the US Defense Ash Carter yesterday gave the green light to the sale of weapons to Vietnam, a former enemy who could now serve as a potential ally against China's rising. The US administration... more
Military aviationPakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft
Chengdu, China - The joint-venture marks a major turning point in the cooperation between the two Countries
Pakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft. The plane will be officially introduced in the Pakistani Aeronautical fleet by April 2017. The presentation of a prototype of... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Pakistan could employ American F-16 against India
Washington, USA - US Senate shows concerns about Obama's decision to sell the aircraft to Pakistani
The US Senate has shown many concerns about the Obama administration decision to sell 8 F-16s to Pakistan for $ 700 million, since it claims to have strong reasons to believe that airplanes could be used... more
Military aviationDefense. Russian aircraft for data recon on weapons test are examples of advanced military technology
Moscow, Russia - USA could be left behind in the field of electronic warfare
Russian Armed Forces seem to be declining according to a wrong widespread opinion, but few other Great Powers can rely on such big results in advanced military technology development. II-20 aircraft... more