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DefenseHellenic Air Force. 347th Squadron celebrated its 40-year anniversary since its foundation -VIDEO
Athens, Greece - The event occurred last Friday February 3rd in front of many military authorities
On Friday February 3rd, 2017 the 347th Squadron celebrated its 40-year anniversary since its foundation at the 111th Combat Wing (111 CW) at the Nea Agchialou Air Force Base, with the presence of the Chief... more
DefenseFincantieri to upgrade P61, an off-shore patrol vessel of the Armed Forces of Malta
Trieste, Italy - Project co-financed by the European Union Internal Security Fund
Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, was awarded the contract by the Armed Forces of Malta for the upgrading of P61, an Off-shore Patrol Vessel, built by the industry over 10 y... more
DefenseRussia stations anti-aircraft S-400 missiles in Moscow's regions
Moscow, Russia - 4 S-400 Triumph batteries will defend the Capital and the industrial region
A regiment equipped with an anti-aircraft and anti-missile mobile system S-400 Triumph was positioned in the Moscow Region, Russian Ministry of Defense informed. Other batteries of the same kind of weapon... more
DefensePerdix drone aircraft: the swarm that reprograms by itself
China Lake (CA), USA - American Department of Defense tested a system of 103 micro-drones for low-altitude intelligence. The aircrafts were launched from 3 F/A-18 Super Hornets
USA Department of Defense (DOD) successfully tested a swarm of 103 "Perdix" micro-drones launched by 3 F/A-18 Super Hornet planes at China Lake, in California (USA). During the exercise the micro-aircraft... more
DefenseEx-senator Dan Coats announced as future Director of National Intelligence of the United States of America
Washington DC, Usa - President-elect Donald Trump plans to have him in his staff, in the key-role for national security
President-elect Donald Trump would probably appoint republican ex-senator Daniel Ray “Dan” Coats as new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Coats has lot of expertise in the matter of intelligence as... more
DefenseL3 WESCAM wins defense contracts valued at more than USD 90 million
Burlington, Canada - Systems for the RTN, US Navy, RAAF, AFSOC and US Department of Homeland Security
L3 WESCAM announced today that it has recently won defense contracts valued at more than USD 90 million. The orders will provide a range of MX-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems... more
DefenseItalian Navy frigate "Carabiniere" in Jeddah until yesterday
Rome, Italy - In Saudi Arabia the first leg of the naval campaign to Australia and South-East Asia
The Italian Navy FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigate) "Carabiniere" arrived in the last days in Jeddah, where it remained until 1st January. Jeddah is the first port visit of a four-months deployment,... more
DefenseLithuania strengthens its air defence capability with RBS 70 simulators
Linkoping, Sweden - Saab has received an order. Deliveries will take place during 2018
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for RBS 70 simulators from the Lithuanian Armed Forces. Deliveries will take place during 2018. The Lithuanian Armed Forces have been an RBS 70... more
DefenseDefense. Those Russian missiles on Kuril, "Thorn in the side" of the Moscow-Tokyo relationships
Moscow, Russia - The spirit will be tense in the Putin's visit in Japan
The delicate topic of the Kuril Islands has been proposed again yesterday by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian presidency. For laying to rest the rumours of a friction in the diplomatic... more
DefenseThe "European Wind 2016" exercise began
Gemona del Friuli, Italy - The drill will be ended next December 2
The exercise's aim is to certify reaching of full operating capacity of the European Battle Group, a military force for quick intervention at disposal of the European Union to be employed in potential... more
DefenseMbda Deutschland successfully tests new laser effector
Berlin, Germany - Marking the next step in the progression from technology to product
From 4th to 14th October, MBDA Deutschland successfully conducted tests of a new high-energy laser effector at a military training facility on Germany’s North Sea coast, marking the next step in the p... more
DefenseSuperpowers: the fight of the future will play into the Space
Rome, Italy - It is a race to the anti-satellite armaments
Viktor Baranets, Russian observer and military expert affirmed it. All current satellite, not interest to which orbit hover, are not protected, subject then to be destroyed by the arms of the future: in... more
DefenseRussia-Turkey talks on supplies anti-aircraft systems
Yerevan, Armenia - The Kremlin's spokesperson unveiled it from Yerevan, where today the CSTO countries gathered
The Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov unveiled it from Yerevan, where he participated at the meeting of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) that takes place in the Armenian capital from... more
DefenseTaurus Systems: first lot of Taurus Kepd 350K missile delivered to South Korea
Schrobenhausen, Germany - The ceremony took place in Schrobenhausen
Today, TAURUS Systems GmbH, a joint-venture of MBDA Deutschland GmbH (67%) and SAAB Dynamics AB (33%), handed over the first lot of TAURUS KEPD 350K stand–off missiles to the Republic of Korea Air Force (... more
DefenseRussia-India agreement for S-400 missile system at the final step
Moscow, Russia - The contract for the supply in Delhi will be signed within this year, but not at the summit in Goa
Alexander Fomin, head of FSMTC, the Russian Federal service for the technical-military cooperation, unveiled today that Moscow predicts to sign a contract with India for the supply of the S-400 missile... more
DefenseRR to supply MTU diesel engines to Fincantieri for the Italian Navy’s multi-purpose patrol vessels
Friedrichshafen, Germany - They will be delivered starting from 2017
Rolls-Royce (RR) is to supply 14 of its highest-power MTU diesel engines for the seven new multi-purpose ocean-going patrol vessels that are being built for the Italian Navy (Marina Militare Italiana)... more
DefenseEasing of tensions. Military drill with airplane lift and para Russia-Egypt
Moscow, Russia - It will be made this month of October and will be monitored by observers coming from more than 30 Nations
Easing of tensions between Moscow and Cairo, after months of conflicts that have found the clou mainly after the accident of the Metrojet scheduled aircraft exploded a year ago on the Sinai's skies? It... more
DefenseFREMM "Alpino" delivered to the Italian Navy
Trieste, Italy - It is the fifth vessel of the Multi Mission European Frigates program
The frigate “Alpino” was delivered today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. It is the fifth vessel of the FREMM program -Multi Mission European Frigates- commissioned to Fincantieri within the international Ita... more
DefenseThe People’s Democratic Republic of Korea: Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test
Rome, Italy - It represents a clear violation of the UN resolutions and a threat to peace and to international and regional security
“Italy expresses its strongest condemnation for the new nuclear test conducted last Friday by the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea which poses a threat to Asia and world peace", Minister of Foreign Aff... more
DefenseItaly is concerned about new missile launch by North Korea that landed in the EEZ waters of Japan: concerns already expressed last June
Rome, Italy - These are acts that threaten international peace and security
The news about a missile fired last night by North Korea that landed in the waters within the Exclusive Economic Zone of Japan increases the concerns expressed by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs... more
DefenseSpear missile fired from Eurofighter Typhoon airplane
Hallbergmoos, Germany - As future capability development continues
A UK Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft has successfully fired a SPEAR air-to-surface precision strike weapon for the first time in a flight trial conducted from BAE Systems’ site in Warton, Lancashire. The M... more
DefenseItalian Foreign Affairs Ministry. North Korea: serious concern about new medium range missile tests made -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - A further threat to international peace and security
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina) expresses great concern about the firing of at least two "Musudan" ballistic missiles by North Korea. Repeated test-fires of missiles capable of carrying... more
DefenseItaly and France reinforce industrial cooperation for the Aster program
Paris, France - The ministers (Pinotti and Le Drian) signed a MoU of collaboration that confirms the partnership between the two Countries
The Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti and her French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian, signed yesterday an agreement of cooperation that strengthens the partnership betwen the two Countries. Such... more
DefenseItalian Navy at the "Adrion '16" exercise: the "Libeccio" frigate will depart from Brindisi next Monday morning
Rome, Italy - The aim is to increase the maritime cooperation in the Adriatic-Ionic area
The "Libeccio" frigate of the Italian Navy (MMI) will depart from Brindisi next Monday (June 13) to take part, together with Navies of Albania, Croatia, Greek, Montenegro and Slovenia, at the initiative... more
DefenseNorth Korea. IAEA is worried for the nuclear and missile plan of Pyongyang
Vienna, Austria - The leader has not given any signal of willing to respect UN resolutions in respond to his atomic test
Nuclear and missile tests by North Korea cause worries to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as the leader of the Asian country Kim Jong-un has not shown any willing to fulfill his obligations... more
DefenseAircraft and defense. No new combat jet expected from the Pentagon, ready a Uav covered by military secrecy
Washington, Usa - Us air force has published its official strategy for the next fifteen years
Us air force published few hours ago its official strategy for the next fifteen years. It is called "Air superiority flight plan" and for the first time in years, the plan does not necessarily include... more
DefenseTelespazio and Airbus DS provide satellite-based surveillance service for the French Navy
Toulouse, France - Awarded a four year contract to a consortium
The French Navy has awarded a four year contract covering the provision of a satellite-based maritime surveillance service to a consortium of Telespazio France and Airbus Defence and Space (DS). Under... more
DefenseAir strikes against Daesh jihadi army from the Mediterranean, jet take off from Us aircraft carrier
Washington, Usa - It's the first time after Iraqi war
The United States launched air strikes against jihadi militias of the Islamic State from the Mediterranean for the first time since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. The American fighters departed yesterday... more
Defense"Anatolian Eagle 2016-1" began today and will end next June 10
Istanbul, Turkey - The exercise started in 2001
One of the most important drills with the involvement of the NATO assets as Italy and Holland and the participation of other Middle Eastern Air Force, Saudia Arabia and Pakistan, began today and it will... more
DefenseDefense. US Air Force has the funds for the production and purchase of combat aircraft until 2021
Moscow, Russia - The news comes from the Pentagon; after that date the inventory will count less and less machines
According to an analysis carried out by the Pentagon, the US Air Force has the funds for the production and purchase of combat aircraft until 2021, unless their current budget does not lift in any way... more
DefenseDrone aircraft. NATO keeps running military training along Russia borders
Moscow, Russia - The Kremlin responds with new defense arms: combat vehicle equipped with mini-drones
NATO is continuing its military training along Russia borders, but the Kremlin responds by deploying new weapons on the territory. United States, Germany and the United Kingdom from the beginning of May... more
DefenseMBDA: Brimstone missile enhancements complete final operational evaluation trials
Rome, Italy - It has a record of approximately 500 firings
The Brimstone air-to-surface missile developed by MBDA has successfully undertaken challenging operational evaluation trials by the Royal Air Force (RAF) that confirm the performance of the missile’s l... more
DefensePyongyang arranges balistic missile on the Eastern coast?
Seoul, South Korea - Theoretically they could reach Alaska and Guam
According to the Seoul authorities, North Korea is moving mobile missile batch of the "Musudan" type (BM25) towards the eastern coast of its territory near the Wonsan city, where satellite interceptions... more
DefenseUN security: new sanctions in Pyongyang for inbound/outbound trading via sea or by airplane
Rome, Italy - Mandatory check to cargos. "Targeted measures" in order not to harm Korean population
UN approved new sanctions towards North Korea, the hardest ever. Taken for a nuclear test (6th January) and a missile launch (7th February) these sanctions force North Korea in having mandatory check... more
DefenseAirplanes-Ships-Helicopters. Australia: the new Defense plan, from 127 billion -Special AVIONEWS
Canberra, Australia - A rearmament strategy supported by an increase in funding
We underline the commitment that the government in Canberra has now taken in terms of defense investment. In the document that the Department of Defense announced today (and which AVIONEWS public in full,... more
DefenseMBDA delivers Asraam missiles for F-35 airplane integration
London, UK - The first one was delivered in January
MBDA has commenced deliveries of a quantity of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) for the forthcoming integration of this infra-red air dominance missile onto the UK's F-35B airplane. The... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters. Prague will invest EUR 17 bn in the Defence
Prague, Czech Republic - In the development program of its Armed forces
According to the "Tyden" Czech daily reported, after to have approved last December 21 the development program of its Armed Forces, the Prague's Government for the project has allocated in these hours... more
DefenseThe sixth multipurpose frigate “Luigi Rizzo" launched
Trieste, Italy - The Italo-French FREMM program continues
The launching ceremony of the frigate “Luigi Rizzo”, the sixth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels -Multi Mission European Frigates– took place last Saturday at the Riva Trigoso shipyard (Genoa). The 10 FR... more
DefenseSaab signs annual overhaul and modification contract for corvettes
Linkoping, Sweden - The order covers the period 2016-2017
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Material Administration for the regular, yearly overhaul and modification of the Swedish Navy’s two Stockholm-class corvettes. T... more
DefenseAirplanes and missile: "Shopping" by France in USA
Washington, Usa - The purchase of C-130J, Hellfire missile and others
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to France for C-130J aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of USD... more
DefenseFinmeccanica-Fincantieri: the number of patrol vessels for the Italian Navy rises to 7
Rome, Italy - The six previous ones were assigned in May, and other three units still are in option
Within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet, whose first tranche started in the past months, OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur l’Armement, the international organization for coo... more
DefenseSaab signs LoI with Polish Naval Shipyard
Linkoping, Sweden - For cooperation in naval programmes
Defence and security company Saab has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the Naval Shipyard in Gdynia, Poland. The agreement provides a basis for close cooperation to jointly offer naval solutions, including... more
DefenseRBS15 successfully test-fired by the Croatian Navy -VIDEO-
Linkoping, Sweden - During a military exercise in the Adriatic Sea
During a military exercise in the Adriatic Sea, the Croatian Navy has successfully test-fired a Saab RBS15 anti-ship missile from a naval vessel. The Croatian Navy has conducted its second firing this... more
DefenseItalian Navy in Venice. The declarations by the head of the Chief of Staff Admiral De Giorgi
Venice, Italy - On different themes
The Head of the Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Admiral Giuseppe De Giorgi during his speech at the "10th Regional Seapower Symposium of the Mediterranean and Black Sea", declared: "The current... more
DefenseSaab receives order from Latvia for RBS-70 missiles
Linkoping, Sweden - Deliveries will take place during the period 2015-2016
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for RBS-70 missiles from the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia. Deliveries will take place during the period 2015-2016. Latvia has... more
DefenseAircraft. Trapani (Italy): exercise "Trident Juncture 2015" opening ceremony; the drill starts today
Trapani, Italy - At the Birgi's airport, in front of many international military and civilian VIPs
"Trident Juncture 2015 (#TJ15), NATO’s biggest and most ambitious exercise since 2002, is about to move into its ‘Live’ phase. Following the official opening ceremony held at the Italian Air Force Base,... more
DefenseNATO Defence Ministers take further steps to enhance collective defence
Brussels, Belgium - The declarations by its Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg
NATO Defence Ministers took further steps on Thursday (8 October 2015) to make the Alliance’s collective defence stronger. “This sends a clear message to all NATO citizens: NATO will defend you. NATO is... more
DefenseStorm Shadow flight trials preparation on Eurofighter airplanes
Hallbergmoos, Germany - A series of ground based tests have been completed
A series of ground based tests have been completed at Finmeccanica-Alenia Aermacchi in Turin-Caselle and at BAE Systems in Warton, Lancashire in readiness for the MBDA Storm Shadow cruise missile flight... more
DefenseAircraft and helicopters. South Korea: the expenses in the defense by the Asian Country
Seoul, South Korea - Tankers, training helicopters, missiles
The analysis of the bids received by the South Korean Ministry of Defence for 4 refueling aircraft continued throughout the month of May: vying the American Boeing with its KC-46 "Pegasus", the European... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: the Philippine authorities do not recognize the Beijing claims in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippine Islands - Manila will seek military support from the United States and Japan about this situation
During a press conference held on yesterday, May 25, 2015, the Philippine President Benigno Aquino told to the journalists that the Country civil and military aircraft will continue to fly over the South... more