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Fair and showsIndonesian Air Force orders four H-145 helicopters
It was announced during the "Bali Airshow" (September 18-21)
The Indonesian Air Force has placed an order for four H-145 helicopters as part of its training modernisation programme. The order was announced during the "Bali International Airshow" taking place this... 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
IndustryEmbraer sells A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force
The country will become the sixth operator of the plane in South America -DATA SHEET
Embraer announced the sale of up to six A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The contract, which is part of a fleet renew program to expand FAU's operational capacity, provides... more
Civil aviationAVIONEWS exclusive: great show at Oshkosh 2024
Hundreds of historic, military and artisan aircraft on display - PHOTO GALLERY
Thousands of aviation enthusiasts gathered in the United States for the 55th edition of the "AirVenture Air Show 2024" organized by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Hundreds of aircraft of... 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
DefenseMiddle East: raids on Tel Aviv
Meeting in Rome between delegations of the governments of Italy and Israel
Israeli Air Force planes, helicopters and drones have reportedly hit over 60 enemy targets in the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours. It was announced by a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF),... more
Fair and showsEmbraer announces sale of six A-29 "Super Tucano" airplanes at Farnborough
To the Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) -DATA SHEET
Embraer announced yesterday during the "Farnborough International Airshow" (July 22-26), the most important aerospace industry event of the year, the sale of six A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft to the Paraguayan... more
AccidentsEurofighter airplane accident (2): Sydney releases details
It was the first time that the Italian Air Force participated in the "Pitch Black" exercise
The Australian authorities have made some details official on the plane crash that today involved a Eurofighter Typhoon F-2000 fighter aircraft of the Italian Air Force (AMI). Rescuers and government officials... more
Fair and showsThe Netherlands to acquire C-390 "Millennium" aircraft in joint order with Austria
For five and four units, respectively
The Dutch Ministry of Defense signed the contract in the last days for the acquisition of nine C-390 "Millennium" aircraft during a ceremony at the "Farnborough Airshow" (July 22-26, in UK). As part of... more
Civil aviationFabio Ciciliano new head of the Italian Civil Defence Department
Settlement expected tomorrow Thursday 25 July 2024
Fabio Ciciliano is the new head of the Italian Civil Defence Department. The appointment decree was signed in the last few hours by the undersecretary to the presidency of the Council of Ministers, Alfredo... more
AccidentsItalian Eurofighter plane crashes
Accident in Australia, except pilot transported by helicopter to hospital
An Italian Air Force (AMI) Eurofighter Typhoon F-2000 plane crashed in recent hours during a military exercise taking place in the Douglas Daly region, Australia. The pilot saved himself by ejecting from... more
DefenseUSA slows down on new generation fighters
An ambitious project that weighs too heavily on the country's economic budget
The project is too ambitious and costs too much. For this reason, the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which involves the development of a sixth generation warplane for use by the US armed... more
IndustryBoeing: contract to enhance KC-46A Multi-Mission capability
Upgrades enhance its readiness and performance envelope - DATA SHEET
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.8 million contract for KC-46A software and data enhancements that will further advance the mission readiness and performance envelope of the world’s most advanced m... more
DefenseBrussels relaunches common defense
Von der Leyen: "Let's work together on a European air shield"
Cybernetics, common defense, migrants, rearmament, ecology, border security, united Europe: these are the main themes addressed in the keynote speech by Ursula von der Leyen, who will preside the European... more
DefenseChina-Russia military exercise concluded
Training operations carried out for six days in the South China Sea
Strengthen "mutual trust" between the two countries. This is the spirit that guided the naval exercise "Joint Sea 2024" between the Chinese and Russian navies, which concluded in the last few hours. The... more
Civil aviationItaly. Grottaglie factory (2): Leonardo's relaunch plan
Cingolani (ceo): "Diversifying production and technologies, we are speeding things up"
To diversify production and technologies. These are the two cornerstones around which the plan of the Italian Leonardo Group, specialized in the aerospace and defense sectors, would relaunch and develop... more
DefenseTokyo and Seoul are talking about defense again
Communication line between the two countries reopened after nine years
Relations between Seoul and Tokyo have been unfrozen. In fact, Japan and South Korea have returned to jointly talking about defense. This hasn't happened since August 2015. Nine years after the last meeting,... more
DefenseBelarus would maintain Russian helicopters
This is what Ukraine's Center for National Resistance reveals
A Belarusian factory is reportedly repairing Russian military helicopters used in the war against Ukraine. This would be a maintenance center located at the Baranavichy base, where repair and overhaul... more
DefensePre-agreement between Israel and Hamas
Towards ceasefire; a pact for interim government
A ceasefire in the Middle East is an increasingly real possibility. This means that the truce is closer and that we are looking at post-conflict political management with renewed hope. This is what emerges... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy sends Samp-T missiles
NATO has planned to send F-16 aircraft and anti-aircraft systems
Italy is sending Kiev a Samp-T (Sol-air moyenne-portée - terrestrial) weapon system, that is surface-to-air missiles developed by the Italian-French consortium Eurosam (MBDA and Thales), which guarantee... more
DefenseRussia would have foiled the theft of a plane
At the center of the action in Kiev is a Tupolev TU-22M3 nuclear bomber
Ukraine reportedly tried in vain to recruit a Russian military pilot to steal a strategic bomber from Moscow. This was announced today by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, better... more
DefenseChina presents new military aircraft
Fifth generation Jian J-31B intended for aircraft carriers - VIDEO
A stealth fighter aircraft named Jian J-31B. This would be China's new aeronautical project, announced in recent days via a video by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, a company controlled by the state... more
DefensePlanes, drones and helicopters for the start of the Olympics
The event in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August 2024
About ten drones and helicopters and hundreds of cameras. Everything is ready for the opening ceremony of the next 2024 Olympic Games which will be held in France from Friday 26 July to Sunday 11 August.... more
AerospaceAirbus awarded German Armed Forces prime contract for military communications satellite system
Its value amounts to €2.1 billion
Germany’s armed forces, the Bundeswehr, has awarded Airbus the SATCOMBw 3 prime contract for the next generation secure military satellite system which includes geostationary satellites as well as ground s... more
AirportsItaly. Brescia airport: parliamentary question on weapons transit
"High risk for the safety of workers" who handle dangerous goods
The story of the alleged transit of armaments at the "Gabriele d'Annunzio" civil airport of Brescia-Montichiari arrives in Parliament. Last June 29, 2024, the Italian airport was the scene of a protest,... more
HelicoptersBoeing delivers first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter to US Army
It is one of up to 465 in its fleet that will be modernized to the new configuration
In support of ongoing US Army modernization efforts, Boeing delivered the first CH-47F Block II "Chinook" helicopter. The aircraft is one of up to 465 in the Army’s fleet that will be modernized to th... more
DefenseItaly will start military exercises with Japan and Australia
Crosetto (Defence minister) confirms joint development of the Gcap aircraft in 2035
Lockheed Martin F-35 planes of the Italian Air Force and the "Cavour" aircraft carrier will participate in a joint military exercise with armed forces of Japan and Australia in 2024. This is a move that... more
Finance and economyUkrainian war: "Kiev can use weapons on Russian territory"
Washington gives the green light to use American systems against targets in enemy areas
Kiev can use American weapons against enemy targets located on Russian territory. The official confirmation arrived in the last few hours from the White House. The missile systems and artillery shells... more
HelicoptersBelgium chooses H-145M helicopter
For Armed Forces and Federal Police -DATA SHEET
The Kingdom of Belgium will procure 15 multi-role H-145M helicopters for the army and two units plus three options for the Federal Police. The contract was signed between the NATO Support and Procurement... more
AirportsItalian G7 Summit, stress test passed
Success for the Apulian airport system in Brindisi, Grottaglie, Bari and Sevelletri
Success for the Apulian airport system. The Italian G7 Summit, which was held from 13 to 15 June 2024, was a stress test that ended in the best possible way for the organizers. An orchestra made up of... more
AirportsItalian AMI. "Frecce Tricolori" planes landed in Canada
The "Nat 24" tour of North America is underway; return after over 30 years -PHOTO
Having left last June 10th from the Rivolto air base (Udine), after a transfer that lasted over four days and which included several technical stops in the Netherlands, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and... more
AirportsG7 Puglia: safety mechanism launched
Some restrictions are already in force and will end on Sunday 16 June
A series of restrictions on the ground and in the Italian airspace in force from tomorrow until 15 June 2024 during the days of the G7 Summit, during which events will take place with the heads of state... more
DefensePutin will visit North Korea
Official trip expected in the second half of June
Vladimir Putin will meet Kim Jong Un. The Russian president will be on an official visit to North Korea in the coming weeks, where he will meet his Asian counterpart. We will talk about energy, military... more
DefenseUkrainian war: controversy over the supply of Italian weapons
Crosetto (Defense): "It is secret information, saying that we hide the truth is a lie"
There is controversy in the Italian Parliament over the Meloni Government's military supplies to Ukraine. The opposition accuses the majority of hiding details regarding the ammunition and armaments that... more
AerospaceElt Group at "ILA Berlin" (June 5-9)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, is ready for its consolidation in this national market
ELT Group is participating in "ILA Berlin", the international aerospace event ongoing this year from 5 to 9 June. For more than 70 years, ELT Group has been a world leader in Electronic Defense Systems.... more
DefenseBelgium purchases new military helicopters
Deliveries are expected to start in 2027
Belgium government will purchase 18 H-145M multi-role military rotorcraft produced by Airbus Helicopters. In detail, 16 aircraft will be allocated to the armed forces and two unit to the police. The acquisition... more
Fair and showsGerman Ministry of Interior orders up to 44 H-225 helicopters
For its Federal Police; deliveries to start in 2029
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H-225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the model includes 38 firm orders with options for a further six units. Its payload,... more
DefenseGermany purchases Eurofighter planes
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft out of service by 2030
Germany will purchase 20 more Eurofighter Typhoon warplanes, the national government announced today. This is a move with which Berlin intends to increase the amount of funds allocated to the defense sector.... more
AccidentsFatal plane crash in Türkiye
Italian-made Turkish Air Force two-seater aircraft crashes
A Siai-Marchetti SF-260D single-engine military aircraft (registration number 93-0813) of the Turkish Air Force crashed today in Turkey, causing the death of the two occupants on board. The accident occurred... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Italy sends missile system
Second Samp/T air defense apparatus arriving in Kiev
The Italian Government will provide Ukraine with a second Samp/T (Sol-air moyenne-portée terrestrial) air defense system. The announcement confirms rumors. This is a move with which the Rome Executive... more
AccidentsJapan plane crash: preliminary results
Outcome of investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force
They collided shortly after takeoff due to human error while heading to an exercise site. This is what emerges from the outcome of the preliminary investigation conducted by the Maritime Self-Defense Force... more
DefenseAustria and Sweden will receive US military helicopters
Washington approves sale of 12 "Black Hawk" aircraft
The sale of 12 UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters to Austria and Sweden has been approved by the United States. The State Department gave the green light, approving the sale of aircraft produced... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Biden considers use of weapons in Russia
Italy remains adamant on the issue, excluding the use of its war material
United States President Joe Biden is reportedly considering giving the green light to Kiev for the use of missiles and weapons supplied by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) against targets... more
Finance and economySix builders for the new NATO helicopters
The first phase comes to life with the assignment of the concept study
Six companies are vying for the creation of the new generation military helicopter which could be adopted as the standard aircraft for the member fleets of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).... more
CuriositiesRaisi's death: what we know about the helicopter
The engine had well exceeded 10,000 flight hours
A good part of international public opinion is wondering how it is possible that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash. The question is this: a modern country and protagonist of politics... more
AccidentsIran incident: President Raisi dead
He was on board a crashed helicopter
The President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter accident in recent hours. The accident was apparently caused by poor weather conditions. According to a first reconstruction of the accident, the... more
DefenseTurkish Air Force shows its muscles
The "Anatolia Phoenix" international military exercise begins
Dozens of combat aircraft and around 715 military personnel were deployed by the armed forces of Turkey on the occasion of the international military exercise "Anatolia Phoenix" (16-18 May 2024), which... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia conquers vast territories
Tajani (Italian Foreign minister): "American and European aid is arriving"
The Russian armed forces conquered the largest extent of Ukrainian territory since the end of 2022. Over the past seven days, Kremlin soldiers have penetrated beyond Kiev's defense lines to take control... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Putin's nuclear threat
Response to the hypothesis of sending troops to Ukraine raised by France
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West, threatening the use of nuclear weapons. On the occasion of the military parade for the Victory Day celebrations, in the last few hours the head of... more