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DefenseBritish defense is beginning a study on drone aircraft
London, United Kingdom - For UAV's present and future applications
The British parliament appointed a committee in charge of preparing a study on remoted piloted aircraft (RPAS) employed by the British authorities especially in the international context. It is a cross-party... more
DefenseRockets found on board a North-Korean cargo ship
Panama City, Panama - It had sailed from Cuba
A North-Korean cargo ship was stopped just before crossing the Panama Canal by the authorities of the Central American country. Control, said the Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli, was decided because... more
DefenseEx-Im Bank finances aircraft and engines for Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The African carrier is a loyal "Customer" of the US' agency
The Export-Import Bank of the United States has authorized nearly 130 million dollars in financing to support the export of Boeing long-range aircraft and installed GE-90 engines to Ethiopian Airlines. The... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. European Commission approves Delta's acquisition of a 49% stake in Virgin Atlantic
Brussels, Belgium - According to Brussels, the competition will remain high for all the routes
The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Delta and Virgin Group. Rumors about the approval had already leaked... more
DefenseRevolution in British Defence: a proposal for "Outsourcing" by the government
London, United Kingdom - Savings could reach 2.2 billion pounds
The bill that proposes a radical change in the resource management has been presented by the British Defence Ministry. The key point of the project is the dismantling of the "Defence equipment", the public... more
DefenseMBDA and LM: MoU to jointly explore the market for the integration of naval missile systems
Rome, Italy - To work together to assess potential business opportunities
MBDA, Europe’s missile manufacturer, and Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Under the terms of this MoU both c... more
DefenseNATO: Gen. Philip M. Breedlove as Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Mons, Belgium - He will replace the US Navy Admiral James G. Stavridis
The North Atlantic Council approved the nomination of General Philip M. Breedlove, United States Air Force, to the post of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. General Breedlove is currently serving as... more
DefenseHigh tension between North and South Korea, nuclear war threat
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang shuts down the hotline with Seoul
The tension between, North and South Korea is incredibly high, after Pyongyang has threatened to cancel the armistice that, 60 years ago (July 27, 1953), ended the Korean War which, between 1950 and 1953,... more
DefenseBoeing-Israel Aerospace Industries: first flight test for Arrow 3 interceptor
Huntsville, Usa - The two industries are co-developing the new missile
The new Arrow 3 interceptor, which Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) are co-developing to enhance Israel's ballistic missile defense, successfully completed last week its first flight test. Arrow... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Sale of London-Stansted Airport: who gets in, who goes out
London, United Kingdom - The deadline to submit the bids is January 14
The race for the acquisition of London-Stansted Airport triggered just when it is close to the finish line, which is represented by the deadline to submit the bids, that is to say January 14, 2013. The... more
DefenseRussia warns NATO about possible risks of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles in Turkey
Brussels, Belgium - "This involvement could become irrevocable in case of an incident or provocation"
On Friday 30 November 2012 Russia's NATO envoy Alexander Grushko warned the organization about the possible risks implied by the deployment of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles along the border between Syria... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €643 million
Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (All of the data concern the joint ventures for MBDA consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: for the first nine months of 2012 totalled €643 million, an increase o... more
DefenseFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security
Rome, Italy - Orders totalled €3,394 million
DRS, Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: for the nine months ended 30 September 2012 totalled €3,394 million, down slightly on those of the corresponding p... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. 3.2-billion-dollar tender for a new terminal at Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait City, Kuwait - As a part of the massive programme of investment in the country's infrastructure
The Middle East, as confirmed by the recent figures released by IATA, the International Air Transport Association (AVIONEWS) is one of the regions in the world with the fastest growth in this industry,... more
DefenseThe first nuclear aircraft carrier in history ends its final journey
Norfolk, USA - The USS Enterprise retires after 51 years in service
The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear aircraft carrier in history, ended its last journey on Sunday 4 November 2012, concluding a 51-year-long career. Thousands of persons welcomed the ship when it... more
DefenseAircraft and finance. Ryanair excluded from Stansted airport sale process
London, United Kingdom - The company wanted to purchase a minority stake
Ferrovial, the Spanish group which owns BAA, the management firm of several airports in the United Kingdom such as London-Heathrow, Aberdeen and Glasgow International, has communicated to Ryanair the intention... more
DefenseNew NATO exercise scheduled on 1st October 2012
London, United Kingdom - The drills aim to train EU pilots against terrorism and enemy anti-aircraft defences
The second 2012 edition of the NATO exercise "Joint Warrior", the largest European training mission, is scheduled on 1st October. The exercise will end on October 11, ten days later. This exercise is... more
DefenseHMS Ark Royal aircraft carrier sold for scrap
London, United Kingdom - The unit will be sold through an official website
The Royal Navy Ark Royal aircraft carrier, the second carrier which has brought this name (the first Ark Royal aircraft carrier was sunk by German U-boots during the World War II, while the first unit... more
DefenseOpen Skies Treaty: Russian aircraft to survey Estonia and Latvia
Moscow, Russia - Antonov An-30 continues its mission
Open Skies operations continue in Russia. Open Skies is an international treaty signed in 1992, establishing a regime of unarmed aerial observation flights over the territories of its members. The Russian... more
DefenseAircraft and arms: new Russia intercontinental ballistic missiles with 5t warhead
Moscow, Russia - Is this the first reply to the missile shield?
According to press reports, Moscow revealed its latest long-range missile today. The new intercontinental ballistic missile is capable of carrying a 5-ton warhead, which is reportedly four times more than... more
DefenseObama: we will move forward with the European missile shield
Washington, USA - Democratic party on the warpath for the presidential election
The US president Barack Obama declared that the United States will move forward with the European missile shield with or without Moscow approval. "The President is moving forward with a phased adaptive... more
Defense"RIMPAC 2012": Russian warships and helicopters return to Vladivostock
Moscow, Russia - Joint exercises with Japan expected soon
After the visit to Japan (AVIONEWS), the Russian task force which took part in the naval exercise "RIMPAC" returned to its homebase in Vladivostock. The visit in Japan, as already explained, is expected... more
DefenseAntiterror combined drills against aircraft hijackings
Colorado Springs , USA - NORAD and Russian Federation Air Force cooperate in preventing potential threats
Today 27 August 2012 the "Vigilant Eagle 2012" antiterror drills started in the United States. The exercises will be held on August 27-29, aiming at practicing interaction between Russia and North America... more
DefenseHms Daring anti-aircraft destroyer returns from Persian Gulf (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - "There has been a lot of interest in the ship from other navies"
The HMS Daring is the first unit of the homonym Royal Navy new generation anti-aircraft destroyer class. Its tactical designation is Type-45. These units features a reduced radar cross section (stealth... more
DefenseP-8A Poseidon aircraft flies during the "RIMPAC 2012"
Washington, USA - "Easier to fly, trim well, and with a situational awareness system like we've never seen before"
As well known by AVIONEWS followers, the largest naval exercise worldwide is going on during these days. "RIMPAC 2012" (Rim of the Pacific), is joined by 22 countries, more than 40 warships and submarines,... more
DefenseFinmeccanica results. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €522 million
Oto Melara, WASS and MBDA (Figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: totalled €522 million, an increase over the €318 million figure for... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security companies
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €2,342 million
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: totalled €2,342 million, down by €196 million on those of the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,538 milli... more
DefenseGermany considers UAV aircraft purchase
Berlin, Germany - The acquisition of the Predator B drone and their eventual armament under discussion
A spokesperson of the German Defense Ministry announced last Friday, July 27, 2012 that it is considering the purchase of a not specified number of airplanes with attack capabilities, UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
DefenseRussia announces new aircraft carrier
Moscow, Russia - Plans for USD 659 billion to be spent on arms by 2020
Russian Navy chief Viktor Chirkov (AVIONEWS) declared today that Russia will begin building new aircraft carriers. The programme will start in 2020, in a major boost to Moscow's ability to deploy air... more
DefenseLM F-35 fighter aircraft: US Marine Corps asks US Air Force for training
Eglin, USA - "Transition process could be difficult"
The US Marine Corps reported it hopes to leverage the US Air Force's experience with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor to develop concepts of operations for its Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The... more
DefenseThe Pentagon cuts contracts with Rosoboronexport
Washington, USA - "Furthering contracts contradicts our nation's commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy”.
The Pentagon has cancelled all contracts between the United States and the Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport, which is claimed to be "Arming the oppressive Syrian regime”. The bill, i... more
Defense"RIMPAC 2012": Russian navy warships and helicopters take part in international drills (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - More than 100 aircraft, 45 vessels and 20,000 marines
A Russian navy task force has taken part in the largest naval drills worldwide, "RIMPAC 2012". During the exercise, Russian ships and aircraft have successfully completed anti-piracy operations together... more
DefenseLeon Panetta:"First English F-35 is a milestone in bilateral security relationship"
Fort Worth, USA - The Joint Strike Fighter is "Critical to our future defence strategy"
"I am delighted that UK secretary of state for defence Philip Hammond will have the opportunity to mark yet another milestone in our defence relationship by taking the first international delivery of an... more
DefenseUS National Guard begins transition to the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft
Washington, USA - "It flies just like the simulator"
The US Air Force has started training the first Air National Guard pilot on the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. The first... more
DefenseIndia postpones the launch of the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
Delhi, India - Cochin Shipyard sharply pulled up for its huge delay
India's programme to deploy two aircraft carrier-based task forces in 2015 has been postponed due to huge delays. Despite the arrival of the INS Vikramaditya (the ex Russian Kiev-class aircraft carrier)... more
DefenseIndia successfully tests Agni I short-range ballistic missile
Delhi, India - This missile system is already in service
After large armament expenditures (ex-soviet nuclear submarines, ex-soviet missile helicopter carrier, indigenous light fighters, Dassault-made Rafale multi-role fighters, indigenous anti-aircraft missile... more
Defense"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: 13,000 tons main hull section moved to dockyard (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - 60% of the hull of the future English flagship is ready
How do you move a 13,000 tonne aircraft carrier hull into position? A time-lapse video recorded by BAE Systems captures the building of a ship. The ship is the new flagship of the Royal Navy. It is... more
DefenseItalian Navy. Identified battleship "Roma": the first images of the finding (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The official conclusion that the Italian Navy has drawn from the photographic evidence shown at the press-conference
Images have unequivocally shown consistency between the anti-aircraft guns of the wreck and those that were embarked onboard the battleship “Roma”. This is the official conclusion that the Italian Nav... more
DefenseUnited Kingdom deploys anti-aircraft missile systems in advance of the Olympics
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not sure I can sleep in a house knowing there are missiles on the roof"
The English government has confirmed it has placed six anti-aircraft missile batteries around London in advance of the Olympics. Two of these batteries have been deployed atop two apartment buildings,... more
DefenseIran tests ballistic missiles during drills
Tehran, Iran - USA enforces naval presence in the Strait of Hormutz
Tehran continues its economic war against the West which, because of alleged Iranian nuclear programmes, has heavily sanctioned the country. In particular, the USA has enforced its presence in the Strait... more
DefenseFighters, helicopters and drills: Russian task force arrives at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, USA - More than hundred aircraft involved
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet (one of the four fleet which compose the Russian Navy) has arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In particular, the task force is composed of the Admiral Panteleyev... more
DefenseRussian Open Skies aircraft flies over Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Doubts about the treaty
Russia is conducting its annual flight over Canadian military key-sites under the Open Skies Treaty. It should be noted that this flight is Russia's first reconnaissance mission over Canada since a Canadian... more
DefenseExtraordinary Nato meeting: 28 countries listen to Ankara
Brussels, Belgium - "We don't believe warmongering is the right thing to do"
Stalemate between Turkey and Syria. While Damascus continues to repeat that the Turkish F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft was shot down inside Syrian airspace, Ankara continues its accusation, underlining... more
DefenseRussia delivers missile-frigate to India
Delhi, India - International purchases rescue these units from rusting
The Kiev-class aircraft carrier (AVIONEWS) is not the only ex-soviet-made ship being purchased by India from Moscow. The entire bulk of the Indian Navy continues to be made by Russia under agreements and... more
DefenseAircraft and nuclear power: negotiates between Iran and 5+1 Group continues in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - "If the they accepts our proposals we will be ready to accept theirs"
Negotiates between Iran and the 5+1 Group (USA, United Kingdom, Germany, France, China and Russia) about the Iranian nuclear technology development continue. After heavy sanctions against Tehran and the... more
DefenseDmitry Rogozin about long-range strategic bomber aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "With modern air defense systems, these targets will be destroyed on the way"
Dmitry Rogozin, Russian deputy Prime Minister with special responsibility for the military-industrial complex, said on Tuesday he was in favor of development of new strategic bomber aircraft programmes. "I... more
DefenseUnited States will help Georgia's development of anti-aircraft systems
Washington, USA - The programme also plans to upgrade its utility helicopter fleet
The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met the Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri to schedule a plan which will help Georgia's development of its air defenses and coastal surveillance... more
DefenseVladimir Putin calls for strategic bomber and drone-aicraft programs
Moscow, Russia - "If bomber development work is not started soon, Russia might miss the boat"
Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for new defence programs to face the European missile shield threat. This happened just few days after Moscow declared an alleged partnership with Israel for... more
DefenseRussian Open Skies flies again after accident
Moscow, Russia - Moscow continues its reconnaissance tour
Today Monday June 11, 2012, a new Russian Open Skies programme mission began. Open Skies missions include the air surveillance over the Countries which participate the treaty. The flight will total... more
DefenseIndian aircraft carrier starts sea trials
Moscow, Russia - The unit finally leaves the dockyard after years of delays
As well-known (AVIONEWS), India is currently waiting for the delivery of one of its most important international military purchases, the ex-Kiev class aircraft carrier. The unit was purchased from Russia... more