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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: new sanctions from Brussels
Restrictive measures tightened against Russian military and defense entrepreneurs and companies
The Council of the European Union announces that it has launched today the 13th package of sanctions against Russia, due to the military invasion decided by President Vladimir Putin, considered responsible... more
DefenseHungary-Sweden agreement on defense
In exchange ratifies Stockholm's membership in NATO
The governments of Hungary and Sweden will sign a defense cooperation agreement. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson are meeting today to prepare the ratification... more
DefenseFrance-Russia air tensions over the Black Sea
Moscow threatens to shoot down Paris Air Force military aircraft
The government of France has announced that Russia has threatened to shoot down Paris Air Force planes. The reason for this move is the fact that last month these aircraft were patrolling international... more
DefenseIran supplies missiles to Russia
Shipments would begin in early January 2024
The government of Iran has supplied Russia with numerous surface-to-surface ballistic missiles. The shipments would begin in early January 2024. This follows an agreement finalized after a series of bilateral... more
DefenseTurkey makes maiden flight of "Kaan" combat aircraft
The jewel took off from the Murted military base
The Turkish fifth-generation multi-role fighter "Kaan", a twin-engine aircraft with a wingspan of 14 meters, height of 6 meters and length of 21 meters, has successfully completed its maiden flight at... more
AirportsFirst historic flight on an Awacs aircraft with a female crew
Taken off from Nato air base in Germany: 22 women from eight countries of the Atlantic Alliance on board
A new historical chapter has been written in the Nato skies, with a Boeing 707 E-3A Awacs taking off from the Nato Air Base in Geilenkirchen, Germany, for the first time with an entirely female crew. Twenty-two... more
DefenseLondon fails nuclear missile test
Launch took place at the end of January off the coast of Florida
The UK has reportedly failed to test a depowered Trident nuclear missile. The launch would have taken place last January 30th off the coast of Florida. Considered a fundamental weapon for Great Britain's... more
Defense"Singapore Airshow". China shows off military helicopters
Debut Z-10ME attack aircraft produced by Avic
The Z-10ME military attack helicopter developed by the Chinese State-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (Avic) made its first appearance at the "Singapore Airshow 2024", which is being held at... more
DefenseItaly purchases German Leopard 2 tanks
132 vehicles and 140 platforms for 8 billion and 246 million euros
Italy has given the green light to purchase Leopard 2 tanks produced by the German company Krauss-Maffei. The favorable vote took place at the Defense commission of the Chamber of Deputies yesterday. The... more
Civil aviation"Singapore Airshow": spectacle in the skies
Enthusiasts feast their eyes on acrobatic team evolutions - PHOTO GALLERY
Exciting air shows at the biennial international "Singapore Airshow" (20-25 February 2024). It is one of the most important events in Asia for the aviation and defense sectors, taking place at the Changi... more
DefenseAustralia will renew fleet of naval vessels
Tension with China pushes Sydney government to invest 35 billion dollars
The Australian government has announced a plan to strengthen the navy fleet which includes the commissioning of 20 destroyers and frigates, and 6 surface ships that can operate with or without crew (remotely... more
AccidentsUkrainian war: Russian plane crashes in a city
Hit by Kiev, the pilot would have directed the aircraft towards a city in Lugansk
The pilot of a Russian military plane, hit by Ukrainian anti-aircraft systems, directed his damaged aircraft towards a residential area, causing an unknown number of victims. It is one of the three Sukhoi... more
DefenseIsrael: Italy defend peace
Tajani (Foreign): "We want a ceasefire and the immediate release of the hostages"
Defend peace. The European Union reiterates its geopolitical posture regarding the war between Israelis and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, reiterated... more
DefenseUSA: Biden will acquire fewer F-35 military aircraft
President asks -18% on number of airplanes in 2024
American President Joe Biden has announced that his administration will ask for a decrease in the number of Lockheed Martin F-35 military combat aircraft that the Pentagon will purchase in 2025. The cut... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: London will send drones to Kiev
A 251 million dollars in supplies from Latvia and the UK are on the table
The UK said today it will supply thousands more military drones to Ukraine. It is a move that is part of the initiatives to support Kiev in the war against Russia. To this end, London has put 251 million... more
AerospaceUSA: "Russia is developing space weapon"
Revelation, head of the American House of Representatives intelligence committee
US intelligence reports that Russia is developing new nuclear capabilities with the aim of militarizing space with anti-satellite weapon systems. Moscow's aim is to build a "deterrence" which however represents... more
DefenseNew Zealand cuts funding for aircraft
Kaman SH-2 "Seasprite" military helicopters at risk of grounding
Warning from the leaders of the armed forces against the New Zealand government's decision to cut spending in the defense sector. The risk is that cost savings could ground maritime military helicopters... more
AirlinesUAE urge SAF
Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
The UAE government is pushing for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) among Gulf countries. The goal is twofold: to produce fuel to gain market share in a sector dominated by Western industry,... more
AirlinesAircraft and transport. Ethanol industry against Brussels
Legal action vs rules introduced in the aviation sector
Some European ethanol producers are taking legal action against rules introduced to the aviation sector by the European Union's ReFuelEU Aviation plan. The accusation is that of improperly excluding biofuels,... more
CargoRussia: stolen planes? The Moscow purges
Secret services have searched the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" agency
The Russian Fsb (Federal Security Service) would have conducted a series of searches at the offices of the "Rosaviatsia" air transport agency (Fata, Federal Agency for Air Transport) in recent days, according... more
DefenseUK: embarrassment for the Navy
Two aircraft carriers blocked in port, participation in "Steadfast Defender" exercise postponed
The departure of the British aircraft carrier "Prince of Wales" has been postponed. The most modern unit of the United Kingdom Navy was due to set sail over the weekend to participate in the "Steadfast... more
DefenseRed Sea: Italy leads "Atalanta" mission
Crosetto (Defence minister): "At least three ships, intelligence and logistical support. We evaluate air assets offer"
Italy assumed command of the European military mission "Atalanta". The aim is to guarantee the security of the trade routes on the Red Sea, for which Rome has planned the continuous deployment of at least... more
DefenseNorth Korea develops new ballistic system
State media reveal: 240 mm caliber bullets also tested
North Korea has reportedly successfully developed a new technological ballistic control system for multiple rocket launchers firing 240 millimeter caliber projectiles. This is what emerges from some tests... more
DefenseUSA: helicopter crashes, five deaths
Confirmation comes from the US Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps confirmed today that five US soldiers have died after the Sikorsky CH-53E "Super Stallion" amphibious military helicopter (registration 164366) they were on board crashed... more
DefenseDefense: Swedish Saab makes profits
Sales growth of up to +16% expected in 2024
The Swedish Saab Group, specialized in the automotive and defense sectors, has communicated its financial data for the fourth quarter of 2023. The data shows an increase in operating profit to 135.6 million... more
DefenseItaly returns Ethiopian imperial plane
"Tsehay", built in 1935, exhibited at the AMI museum in Vigna di Valle
The Italian Government has returned the imperial military plane "Tsehay" (sun, in Amharic) to Ethiopia. The aircraft had been confiscated in 1941 and transferred to Europe during the fascist colonial occupation.... more
DefenseGermany sends frigate to the Red Sea
The aim is to counter attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen against merchant ships
The frigate "Hessen" of the German Navy set sail today, February 8, from the Wilhelmshaven base. The naval unit will take part in the European Union Eunavfor "Aspides" mission for the protection of merchant... more
DefenseGreece receives three military helicopters
First MH-60R Seahawk aircraft arriving
Greece will receive the first three MH-60R "Seahawk" amphibious military helicopters in the coming months. This is the first batch of an order that includes a total of seven rotary-wing vehicles produced... more
AccidentsHelicopter crashes in Colombia, victims
The Toll: four soldiers dead and three others seriously injured
A Sikorsky UH-60L "Black Hawk" helicopter (registration EJC2188) of the Ejército Nacional de Colombia crashed to the ground yesterday afternoon, Monday 5 February 2024, in the territory of the Choco department,... more
DefenseRed Sea: Rome responds to Houti threats
Craxi (Defense commission): "We will defend national interests, even with weapons if necessary"
Italy Government responds to the warning of one of the prominent leaders of the Houthis, Yemen's pro-Iranian rebel militias, Mohamed Ali al-Houti, according to whom "Italy will become a target if it participates... more
AirlinesItaly starts investigation into Ryanair Holdings
Possible abuse of dominant position against travel agencies
The Italian investigation started to ascertain a possible abuse of a dominant position has been extended to the company Ryanair Holdings "consisting in precluding purchases by travel agencies, both physical... more
Defense"World Defense Show 2024" kicks off
Running in the Saudi capital Riyadh until February 8th
The "World Defense Show 2024" is underway, which will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 4 to 8 February. This is the second edition of the international exhibition, in which the latest... more
DefenseChina and the US want to talk to each other
White House reveals: there could be a phone call between the presidents
The governments of China and the United States want to restore military communications. The input came last week, during a meeting between the American national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, and the... more
DefenseSpain receives first NH-90 Mspt helicopter
It will enter service with six others in the Armada Española fleet by 2026
The first NH Industries NH-90 amphibious military helicopter in MSPT (Maritime Spanish Tactical Transport) version has arrived in Spain in recent days for flight tests. In total, Madrid has commissioned... more
DefenseTürkiye also wants Eurofighter military planes
European aircraft under consideration, as well as US F-16s
Turkey would still be interested in purchasing 40 European-made Eurofighter Typhoon military aircraft. In detail, it would have already discussed the details with Germany, a member of the consortium that... more
Defense"Aspides": European mission in the Red Sea begins
Italy employs soldiers and at least one ship for 12 months
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto was heard this morning, Thursday 1st February, at the joint Defense commissions of the Italian Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. At the center of the face-to-face... more
AirlinesBoeing reports fourth quarter results
Delivered 157 commercial airplanes and recorded 611 net orders
The Boeing Company recorded fourth quarter revenue of $22.0 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($0.04) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($0.47). The industry reported operating cash flow of $3.4 billion... more
DefenseCybersecurity: Italian undersecretary Mantovano audited
Minardo (Defense commission): "It is necessary to strengthen awareness and cooperation between cyber defense actors"
Undersecretary of State at the Italian Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Alfredo Mantovano, who holds the delegation for cybersecurity and anti-drug policies, heard today in the Italian Chamber of... more
DefenseTaiwan concludes military exercise
Maritime and air forces involved in response to Chinese threats
In the past few hours, Taiwan's armed forces have concluded two days of military exercises involving the island's maritime and air forces. During the maneuvers, which included defense operations on the... more
AccidentsAmerican plane crashes in South Korea
It is the second crash of a US military aircraft in just over a month
A United States Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-16 "Fighting Falcon" military fighter plane crashed today, Wednesday 31 January, into the sea off the western coast of South Korea. Except for the pilot,... more
AirlinesMunich Airport bets on Asia
About 107 weekly flights scheduled for Summer 2024
Munich Airport focuses on Asia. This is what emerges from the analysis of the flight programs of the airlines based in the German airport scheduled for the Summer 2024 season. It's a decision that seeks... more
DefenseCroatia: US approves sale of military helicopters
Eight "Black Hawks" could soon arrive in Zagreb
The United States has approved the potential sale to Croatia of eight UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters produced by the American company Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group). The sale includes the supply... more
Civil aviationAirbus partners with Tata Group
To set up India’s first helicopter FAL in the private sector
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters in the country. The FAL will pro... more
DefenseNorth Korea: new missile test
This would be a test of a submarine-launched weapon system upgrade
North Korea tested its new submarine-launched cruise missiles (SLCM) on Sunday. According to rumors, it would be an enhanced version of the weapon system, called "Pulhwasal-3-31", supplied to the Pyongyang... more
AirlinesUSA: airlines ask Boeing for answers
Severe blow to profits resulting from stoppage of B-737 Max 9 deliveries
Management at several US airlines has expressed frustration over problems with the quality of Boeing's safety assessments of the aircraft it produces. This had a negative impact on airline costs, due to... more
DefenseAircraft. "GCAP" program may open to others States
Crosetto (Italian Defense): "We are waiting first phase conclusion, then we will evaluate agreement"
The development program for a new generation military combat aircraft, called Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), could open up to other countries. Defense collaboration is being carried out by Italy, Japan... more
Civil aviationIndia-France agreement for production in New Delhi
Up to 800 helicopters and at least 40 military transport planes
India and France would have signed a collaboration agreement for the production of helicopters and planes of the European Airbus Group in the factories of the Asian country. The official announcement is... more
DefenseUSA speeds up F-16 planes to Ankara
Turkish Parliament has ratified Sweden's membership of NATO
The American ambassador to Turkey Jeff Flake announced today that within a few days President Tayyip Erdogan could give the definitive green light to Sweden's membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization... more
AirlinesUSA: MAX 9 planes will soon return to service
Whitaker (FAA): "We will not accept any requests for production expansion"
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) declared in recent hours that the B-737 MAX 9 aircraft will return to flight after the end of inspections on the 171 grounded examples. The stop to service came... more
DefenseRussia, plane shot down: Moscow-Kiev exchange of accusations
Kremlin calls Kiev's attack a "monstrous act"
The Kremlin has defined the shooting down of a Russian Ilyushin Il-76 military transport plane, which crashed yesterday in the Belgorod region, as an "incomprehensible monstrous act" by Kiev. According... more