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DefenseUkrainian War: Over 24,000 tanks destroyed
Bulletins from Kiev and Moscow count the victims and vehicles neutralized to date
The General Staff of Kiev has published the usual daily bulletin in which it takes stock of the victims and Russian military assets neutralized from 24 February 2022 to today: 261,840 Moscow soldiers would... more
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DefenseIsrael buys 12 military helicopters
New contract increases fleet of CH-53K King Stallion aircraft for Tel Aviv
The United States government has signed a contract with the American aircraft manufacturer Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin Group) for the purchase of 35 new CH-35K King Stallion amphibious helicopters. The value... more
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DefenseNigeria: 18 new military helicopters are arriving
Bell AH-1Z Viper and TAI T-129 Atak expected in September
The heads of the Nigerian Air Force (Naf, Nigerian Air Force) announced in the past few hours that the armed force will soon take delivery of 18 new attack helicopters: 12 supplied by the United States... more
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DefenseIndonesia buys 24 American helicopters
Towards completion of order for F-15 fighters and Black Hawk aircraft
The government of Indonesia will purchase 24 Boeing F-15 Eagle military aircraft and 24 US-made Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk transport helicopters. The agreement between the Jakarta executive and the two... more
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DefenseEmbraer Legacy plane crash: investigation about it, Yevgheny Prigozhin among passengers
The tragedy and mystery of the people on board
The crash of the Embraer Legacy plane in the Tver region of Russia has shaken the aviation industry. The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed the presence of ten people on board, including three crewmembers.... more
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Civil aviationWhy lasers threaten airline pilots
General aviation aircraft or those operating close to airports are most affected
The night flight is considered by the pilots to be generally more peaceful than the daytime one: there is less traffic, radio communications are less frequent, assignment of the runway is more immediate.... more
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DefenseGreece will train Ukrainians on F-16 aircraft
Joint announcement by the presidents of the two countries at a summit in Athens
The Government of Greece has announced that it will participate in training operations of Ukrainian Air Force pilots for F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, manufactured by the US company Lockheed Martin. It... more
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IndustryIndonesia announces commitment to acquire F-15EX airplanes
Signed a MoU to procure up to 24 advanced fighter jets
The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to US government approval, during a visit of Indonesia’s Minister of Defense P... more
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Finance and economyPoland purchases Apache helicopters
US State Department give green light, now US Congress decision
In the past few hours, the US government approved the sale to Poland of military AH-64E Apache attack helicopters manufactured by US Boeing. The State Department notified its decision to the US Congress,... more
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AirportsUkrainian conflict: Kiev destroys two Russian planes
Raid against Tu-22M3 supersonic bombers on a military base
The Armed Forces of Ukraine reportedly destroyed some Russian strategic bomber aircraft. This is the first time such an attack has been successful. The raid allegedly took place at a military base in Soltsy,... more
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DefenseAustralia: ships will mount cruise missiles
Purchased over 200 American-made Tomahawk
The Defense Minister of Australia announced today the acquisition of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles, intended to equip navy ships. Another 60 extended-range anti-radiation guided missiles will... more
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DefenseRussia-Ukraine: F-16 aircraft towards Kiev
Over 40 airplanes from the governments of the Netherlands and Denmark
The governments of the Netherlands and Denmark have formalized their decision to deliver more than 40 Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft to Ukraine. This is an initiative that aims to strengthen... more
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DefenseToday, 78 years ago, the atomic bomb on Nagasaki
It was the morning of August 9, 1945 when a B-29 plane changed history
The commemorations for the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the Japanese city of Nagasaki kick off today. The attack, carried out by the United States of America, took place three days after the... more
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DefenseAustralia receives first "Black Hawk" helicopters
Initial batch of an order for 40 military aircraft
The Australian Department of Defense has announced that it has received the first three American-made Sikorsky UH-60M "Black Hawk" military helicopters. This is the initial lot of an order for 40 aircraft... more
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DefenseUkrainian conflict: US sends more weapons
The value of this tranche of aid is equal to 200 million dollars
The US administration led by President Joe Biden will soon announce a new supply of arms to Ukraine. These are munitions, missiles and other military equipment, taken from US stocks and which can be shipped... more
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HelicoptersNew Zealand: military helicopters fly again
Safety exam completed after fatal plane crash during exercise
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has given the green light for the return to service of the NHIndustries NH-90 Taipan military helicopters. All the aircraft in the fleet had been grounded for a... more
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DefenseUkrainian war: Russia versus Poland
Peskov: "Warsaw intensifies provocations against Moscow and its allies"
The Kremlin spokesman said Poland is stepping up its "provocations" against Russia and its allies, especially Belarus. The announcement comes as Polish Deputy Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski said Warsaw... more
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DefenseBenin: new helicopters on parade
Three H-215s and two H-125s in flight to celebrate 63 years of independence
The fleet of military helicopters participated in the parade to celebrate 63 years of independence of Benin. In flight three H-215 and two H-125 produced by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters.... more
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AirportsRussia-Ukraine: war costs 50 billion a year
At least 50% of the state budget subsidized by the US and the EU
The Ukrainian government has reported that the war against Russia has cost 48 billion dollars a year. This is higher than peacetime State budget revenues, Kiev said, referring to the 2021 budget. For this... more
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DefenseItaly-France cooperation in the aeronautical sector
The two countries have agreed to modernize the frigates of the Navy
An historic cooperation between Italy and France in the aeronautical sector is underway. The two countries have in fact decided to modernize the Navy frigates of Paris ("Horizon", "Forbin" and "Chevalier... more
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HelicoptersIsrael: new MRO technologies for helicopters
Integrated cameras for predictive maintenance
The State-owned Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), specialized in the defense and civil aviation sectors, has partnered with the French company Odysight to equip Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk multipurpose... more
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DefenseItaly-Japan air exercise towards postponement
The cause is a typhoon that has hit the Japanese peninsula in the last few hours
Possible postponement of the joint military air exercise between Italy and Japan due to a typhoon that hit the Japanese peninsula in the last few hours. The start is scheduled for the 4th and the conclusion... more
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Finance and economyNew Zealand blocks NH-90 helicopters
The stop after a fatal plane crash occurred at sea
An NHIndustries MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter has crashed off the north coast of Queensland during the international exercise 'Talisman Sabre'. Following this incident, the top management of the Royal... more
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AccidentsAccident between two helicopters in Poland
According to Warsaw, Belarusian aircraft violated the airspace
The Polish defense ministry confirmed today the plane crash between two Belarusian military helicopters that occurred yesterday morning around 8:00 on the border between the two countries. The collision... more
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DefensePoland to purchase "Black Hawk" helicopters
Meanwhile, pilot training on the "Apaches" begins
The Ministry of Defense of Poland has started the procedure for the acquisition of Sikorsky S-70i Armed "Black Hawk" helicopters. The official announcement by the executive arrived on 24 July. The sale... more
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DefenseAustralia-US summit on armed forces
This is what was decided in the Ausmin
The US military has expanded military bases in northern Australia to accommodate more US military aircraft. It is the outcome of talks between the two countries that have produced agreements for a new... more
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AccidentsIran: military plane crashes
Two victims in an aircraft crash during training
Short . An Iranian Air Force trainer aircraft crashed this morning in Iran. The plane crash occurred in Karaj, in Alborz province, west of the capital Tehran. The balance of the accident is for two people.... more
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AccidentsAustralia: military helicopter crashes
Ministry of Defense: "No hope of locating survivors"
The Australian Ministry of Defense announced that there is no longer any hope of locating the survivors who were on board an MRH-90 Taipan military helicopter (version designed for the Australian army... more
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DefenseItalian AMI. Italy-Japan cooperation: joint Air Forces exercise
Redeployed different kind of military aircraft, including four F-35s
A joint exercise will take place from 4th to 8th August at the Japanese Komatsu air base, which will see the Italian Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircraft train together to improve tactical... more
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AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus: half-year 2023 results
316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1
Airbus reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2023.The highlights are: 316 commercial aircraft delivered in H1 2023Revenues € 27.7 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.6 billi... more
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DefensePoland announces purchase of new helicopters
Objective: to modernize fleet with more S-70i "Black Hawk"
The Polish Government recently announced its intention to purchase new Sikorsky S-70i "Black Hawk" helicopters. According to some analysts, Warsaw's goal would be to bring the total to 32 aircraft present... more
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DefenseCzech Republic receives military helicopters
First two US-made AH-1Z Viper attack aircraft
The Czech Republic received the first two new US-made Bell AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters yesterday. The delivery comes at a time of renewed interest by the military in rotary-wing aircraft, which have... more
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Civil aviationThe Government of Canada orders four new A-330 MRTT airplanes
Additionally, five A-330s to be converted; first delivery scheduled in 2027 - DATA SHEET
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A-330/200s in a... more
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DefenseTaiwan: military exercise at the airport
Simulated rejection of an air attack to control the stopover
The Taiwan Air Force conducted a military exercise for the first time today at its main airport in Taiwan. Six helicopters participated, including an Apache and about 180 soldiers. It is a simulation that... more
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DefenseAustralia purchases 20 military aircraft
These are Hercules transport airplanes worth 6.6 billion dollars
The Government of Australia said today it will purchase 20 new Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft, valued at 6.6 billion dollars. The potential sale of the aircraft, components... more
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HelicoptersTwo H-225M helicopters delivered to Hungary
The first aircraft of 16 units
The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H-225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The aircraft was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus Helicopters. Additionally,... more
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AirlinesFrance evaluates purchase Italian ex-Microtecnica
The deal is worth approximately USD 48 bn and is expected to close in 2024
The French group Safran, a company operating in the defense sector and which produces engines for Rafale military aircraft, announced the start of negotiations for the purchase of the former Microtecnica,... more
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Finance and economyArgentina looks to Indian helicopters
Interest in Luh and Dhruv aircrafts models
The Ministry of Defense of Argentina and the Indian State-owned aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) have signed a letter of intent relating to a possible acquisition of three-tonne Light... more
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AirlinesJapan: 238 scrambles in 2023
Data confirm Tokyo-Beijing tension with 157 identifications of Chinese aircraft
The Ministry of Defense of Japan has communicated the data relating to the emergency take-offs of military aircraft to intercept unknown aircraft. In the first quarter of the year 2023, the fighters of... more
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Finance and economyTunisia receives military training aircraft
The aim is to strengthen aeronautical capacity to address security challenges
Tunisia has recently received four Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military trainer aircraft produced by the American company Textron Aviation. The aircraft will be located at the Sfax air base. It is a sale made... more
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DefenseAustralia: military helicopter training
Joint "Talisman Saber 2023" exercise with the United States
The "Talisman Saber 2023" military exercise (from 19 to 22 July) of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) will start tomorrow, in which helicopters and personnel of the armed forces will participate. The... more
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DefenseHungary receives new military helicopters
First batch of H-225M transport aircraft welcomed
The Hungarian Air Force took delivery of the first two H-225M multi-purpose transport helicopters in the past few hours, produced by the European manufacturer Airbus Helicopters. These rotary-wing aircraft... more
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DefenseGermany: "We will have the most powerful Army in Europe"
Berlin's goal is to become a NATO point of reference in Europe in 2025
Germany aims to create the best equipped army among the European allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). A goal that Berlin aims to reach in 2025. Countries are in fact rushing to strengthen... more
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Civil aviationUnited Kingdom: Italy awarded at the "Riat 2023" airshow
Italian Air Force confirms itself among the best forces in Europe
The Italian Air Force (AMI) received the "Spirit of the Meet" award during the "Royal International Air Tattoo" ("Riat") air show which was held in Fairford, UK, from 14 to 16 July . A recognition obtained... more
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DefenseRussia-China naval exercise in Asia
Beijing fields five warships and four helicopters
The Chinese Defense Ministry has announced that a naval flotilla from Beijing has joined in the past few hours with the Russian air-naval forces in the Sea of Japan. The goal is to kick off an exercise,... more
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DefenseFrance: military parade and country in celebration
July 14th celebrations in an armored atmosphere with an exceptional security device
France celebrates the national holiday today. Contrary to what was announced, President Emmanuel Macron will not make any speech to the country, while the usual military parade is being held this morning.... more
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Civil aviationAirplanes and helicopters. "Riat 2023": Italian AMI celebrates its centenary at the event (July 14-16)
For the first time the HH-139 from the 15th Wing carrying out a rescue mission demo
The Italian Air Force is taking part in this year’s "Royal International Air Tattoo" (Fairford, UK, 14-16 July) with a massive presence of different assets as part of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary o... more
![U.S. presidential helicopter Sikorsky VH-92A "Marine One" of the White House fleet](https://avionews.it/resources/small/ef94dd1f5cb8d985cdf43b33e3e7a4a2.webp.webp)
CuriositiesUSA: new helicopters for the White House
The VH-92A "Patriot" are entering the fleet
The official presentation of the new "Marine One" US presidential helicopters that are already entering service in the White House fleet is approaching. A move that aims to modernize the fleet, replacing... more
![Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capabilities between an H-145 helicopter and a CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS)](https://avionews.it/resources/small/1cda3b07e230e734137a997e166887d5.jpg.webp)
DefenseSouth Korea develops military technologies for helicopters
Drones and tiltrotors for intelligence operations and air, land and naval interoperability
The South Korean aircraft manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (Kai), a company operating in the aerospace sector, has launched an ambitious program for the development of technologies for drones (Mum-T,... more
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DefenseLondon-City Airport: expansion blocked
Local authorities decision for acoustic and environmental pollution problems
Newham City Council has rejected the airport management company's proposed expansion of London-City Airport. The latter wanted to extend the opening hours of the airport, as well as increase the number... more