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Civil aviationJapan revolutionizes pilot recruitment criteria
Minimum height limit abolished from 2026. Planes will be adapted
A turning point for the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), but also for civil aviation: starting from fiscal year 2026, the Ministry of Defense has announced the abolition of the minimum height limit for... more
AccidentsFrance: spectacular collision between French aerobatic team planes
The 3 on board were saved, no casualties on the ground. The accident occurred during a training exercise - VIDEO
A spectacular accident occurred yesterday, on Tuesday 25 March, when two Dassault Alpha Jet E aircraft of the Armée de l'Air et de l'Espace (French Air and Space Force), operated by the Patrouille de... more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft: Australian Air Force restores glorious P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90
Ming the "Ruthless" brought back to life, protagonist of the skies in World War II - GALLERY
Air Marshal Stephen Chappell and Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Ralph Clifton unveil the restored P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90, Ming the Merciless, on March 25, 2025, at the Australian International Airshow more
DefenseKiev claims destruction of four Russian helicopters in Belgorod Oblast
Himars multiple rocket launchers target secret air base. Moscow plays down losses
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed four Russian military helicopters in Russia's Belgorod region. The attack, which used Himars multiple rocket launchers, targeted a secret air base used by Russian... more
DefenseFrance: Macron dusts off nuclear deterrence, and the Luxeuil air base
Orders for Rafale F5 fighter jets with ASN4G hypersonic missiles to increase
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an ambitious program to modernize the national defense, starting with an increase in orders for Rafale fighter planes and the reactivation of nuclear capacity... more
DefensePortugal will not purchase F-35 fighter jets
Defense Minister rules it out, despite F-16s reaching end of life cycle
In an interview this morning with the national daily newspaper "Público", Portuguese Defense Minister Nuno Melo announced that Portugal does not intend to acquire F-35 fighter jets from the United States... more
AccidentsNorth Sea: cargo ship collides with tanker carrying jet fuel Jet-A1
All safe; a sailor missing: ships, helicopters and aircraft involved in the rescue - VIDEO
A serious collision occurred yesterday morning off the east coast of England between the cargo ship Solong and the oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate, which was carrying jet fuel destined for the US military.... more
ConferencesExtraordinary EU Council (2): Europe reacts
Everyone is more or less ready for the Defense challenge. But Orban warns Europe about Kiev
The extraordinary European summit held yesterday in Brussels (see AVIONEWS), which brought together leaders of member Countries to examine support for Kiev and the new ambitious common defense plan "Rearm... more
DefenseExtraordinary European Council says yes to "Rearm Europe", von der Leyen's plan
For Kiev, a 5-point package of measures has been approved. But without Hungary's approval - ATTACHMENT
The extraordinary summit of the European Council, which also saw the presence of Ukrainian President Zelensky, concluded yesterday evening in Brussels, during which decisive measures were adopted on two... more
ConferencesSpecial European Council ongoing today in Brussels
Support for Ukraine, but above all on the table "Rearm Europe", the common defense plan
The extraordinary European summit opens today in Brussels to evaluate the 800 billion euro common defense plan, "Rearm Europe", proposed by Ursula Von der Leyen, in which Volodymyr Zelensky is also participating.Support... more
DefenseLeonardo and Baykar: partnership for unmanned technologies
A MoU signed to establish a jv for Unmanned Aerial Systems
The sites in Italy involved in the activities developed by the joint-venture will be four: Ronchi dei Legionari (Gorizia, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region), Turin (Piedmont Region) and Rome-Tiburtina, and Nerviano (Milan, Lombardy Region) more
AerospaceTrump: economic growth, defense systems, and space ambitions in his speech
The US President illustrates to Congress in 100 minutes the founding programs of his administration
Donald Trump has just delivered the longest speech an American President has ever given to a joint session of the United States Congress. Among the central themes, as far as this Agency is concerned, he... more
DefenseCybersecurity. USA-Russia: American strategy changes course
Defense Secretary suspends offensive cyber operations against Moscow
In a move that has caused quite a stir in national security circles, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided to temporarily suspend offensive cyber operations against Russia conducted by Cyber Command.... more
DefenseTrump temporarily suspends military aid to Kiev
Billions of dollars blocked
The Trump administration announced a temporary halt in the delivery of US military aid to Ukraine, in a move that blocks billions of dollars in munitions, vehicles and other equipment that were planned... more
DefenseELT Group joins forces to deliver cutting-edge EW systems for European Navies
In a major development for the defense industry
Rohde & Schwarz and ELT Group signed a contract to provide EW systems for the German Navy’s F124 project and the Polish Navy’s new Miecznick class multirole frigates.This collaboration is founded on ELT... more
DefenseTajani meets with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Analyzed the main challenges for Euro-Atlantic security
At the centre of the conversation was the centrality of the relationship with the United States for Italian foreign policy and the growing relevance of the European pillar of NATO for the defence of the Old Continent more
AerospaceBoD of Leonardo approved the preliminary results 2024
Update on the Industrial Plan will be presented on March 11
The Board of Directors of Leonardo reviewed yesterday the preliminary results for the year ended December 2024.Results above or in line with 2024 GuidanceNew Orders increased to €20.9 billion (+12.2% c... more
Defense"Idex 2025" (2). Embraer participates at the event
The company promotes two aircraft, C-390 and A-29
Embraer promotes its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21 in Abu Dhabi, UAE), including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport airplane and the A-29... more
DefenseUS strengthens defense alliance with Israel
Strategic cooperation and military support underlined by recent delivery of heavy ammunition
The strategic alliance between the United States and Israel is strengthened with the recent delivery of a significant quantity of heavy munitions, including the famous MK-84 bombs, known for their exceptional... more
DefenseELT Group at "IDEX 2025" (February 17-21)
The main technologies showcased at the stand
ELT Group attends the 2025 edition of "IDEX" Exhibition, The International Defence Exhibition and Conference at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre between 17th and 21st February as a confirmation of... more
DefenseMunich conference, between International tensions and perspectives on the future of Kiev
Will US Vice President Vance meet Zelensky this afternoon?
The Munich Security Conference opened its doors today amid rising international tensions, providing a platform to discuss the future of Ukraine and the role of key global players in the current crisis.... more
DefenseSouth Korea, Thailand: military leaders meet to strengthen cooperation
At the center of the talks are UAV aerial systems, cyberspace and joint exercises such as Cobra Gold
The military leaders of South Korea and Thailand met in Seoul yesterday to discuss new strategies for defense cooperation, with a focus on drone aircraft, cyberspace and joint exercises. The meeting, hosted... more
DefenseKC-390 Millennium, Embraer's flagship aircraft at "Aero India 2025"
At the Brazilian company's stand, this and other solutions for the defense sector
Embraer announced today that it will be present at "Aero India 2025", Asia's leading aerospace and defense event scheduled for February 10-14. The Brazilian company will showcase its flagship KC-390 multi-mission... more
DefenseEDF: to develop next generation defence technologies and innovation
European Commission has adopted the fifth annual work programme for over EUR 1 bn
The European Commission (EC) has adopted yesterday the fifth annual Work Programme under the European Defence Fund (EDF), allocating over €1 billion to defence collaborative research and development p... more
Civil aviationPresidential planes: Trump proposes new look for Air Force One
It aims to modernise its aesthetics in the wake of the "renewal", but in "due time"...
Speaking to reporters aboard the presidential plane Air Force One, Donald Trump expressed his intention to change its iconic colors. The President described the aircraft as a "special airplane", but noted... more
AerospaceLeonardo signs MoU in Saudi Arabia to expand collaboration
In the aerospace and defence sector
In the framework of bilateral meetings between Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held yesterday, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military... more
Civil aviationUS territories security: Trump's first measures to defend borders
Increased ground troops and more helicopters at US southern border
Acting US Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses released a statement on the Department of Defense's (DoD) actions in response to President Trump 's executive order on border security. The statement reads:... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports preliminary fourth quarter results
Impacted by the IAM work stoppage
The Boeing Company announced yesterday it will recognize impacts to its financial results related to the IAM (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) work stoppage and agreement,... more
AccidentsTaiwan: Ching-kuo dies after being sucked into F-CK-1 fighter jet engine
A female sergeant major was killed while inspecting the aircraft after landing
A tragic accident rocked Ching Chuan Kang Air Base in Taichung, Taiwan, on January 21, when a Taiwanese Air Force officer died after being sucked into the engine of an F-CK-1 Ching-kuo fighter jet developed... more
DefenseChina: hypersonic air-to-air missile thermal resistance test completed
Capable of exceeding Mach 9, a threat to faster fighter jets and stealth aircraft
China has successfully completed the final test of a hypersonic air-to-air missile designed to exceed Mach 9, or about nine times the speed of sound. The missile underwent a series of thermal endurance... more
DefenseJv Rheinmetall-Leonardo receives German Antitrust approval
The nascent Lrmv, 50/50 jointly owned, will develop new vehicles for the Italian Army
Yesterday, Monday 20 January, the German Federal Antitrust Authority (Bundeskartellamt) approved a joint-venture between Rheinmetall Ag, a German company from Düsseldorf, and the Italian Leonardo SpA.... more
DefenseAdmiral Cavo Dragone takes over from Admiral Bauer as Chair of the NATO Military Committee
In his inaugural address he added that, “Alone, we may go faster, but together, we can go further" - PHOTO
Today, 17 January 2025, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone assumed the role of Chair of the NATO Military Committee, officially receiving the gavel from his predecessor, Admiral Rob Bauer, during a special... more
DefenseItaly to acquire Rheinmetal's Skynex Air Defense Systems
One already on order for € 73 million, plus three options for a further € 204 million
Rheinmetall announced in a press release: The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defense systems; the order for the supply of a first system with a total value of 73 million Euros has already... more
DefenseNorway returns to experimenting with Sustainable Fuel for fighter jet aircraft
First test with 40% SAF mixture carried out on an F-35A - GALLERY
The Norwegian Air Force conducted a demonstration flight the day before yesterday using a Lockheed Martin F-35 JSF fighter jet powered by a 40% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a significant... more
Civil aviationEASA signs agreement with military defence group OCCAR
To enhance European aviation safety
The Executive Director of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Florian Guillermet, and the Executive Administration Director of the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (Organisation... more
DefenseLeonardo denies of the alleged supply of guns to the Myanmar Navy
Rumors on direct and indirect sales "absolutely unfounded"
We receive today and we publish: "Leonardo categorically denies any rumors of the alleged supply of OTO Melara 76/62 guns to the Myanmar Navy. Such rumors, reported by some media sources including 'Il... more
DefenseUS Government greenlights helicopter sale to Zambia
A $100 million deal for an unspecified number of Bell 412s + support package
The United States government has approved the sale of Bell 412 twin-engine military utility helicopters to the Republic of Zambia for an approximate value of $100 million, as part of the Foreign Military... more
DefenseRaytheon awarded contract for SM-6 Block IA production
Value USD 333 million; the SM-6 missile is three missiles in one; completion by 2027
Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $333 million contract from the US Navy to produce Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA missiles.Deployed on US Navy ships, SM-6 delivers a proven, over-the-horizon... more
DefenseStealth aircraft. Turkish Ucav Anka-3 drops Tolun guided bomb
Armament released from internal fuselage compartment: a first for Turkish aircraft -VIDEO+PHOTO
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced that its Anka-3 stealth Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) under development has successfully dropped a Tolun guided bomb (produced by the indigenous Aselsan),... more
Civil aviationStratolaunch awarded agreement by MDA for hypersonic flight test campaign
For a value of USD 24.7 million
Stratolaunch announced it has been awarded a $24.7M million competitive agreement by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to support national defense objectives through a groundbreaking hypersonic flight test... more
CuriositiesHistoric aircraft. Australia: routine survey uncovers WWII wreck
A Beaufort bomber has been lying intact in the water since November 26, 1944 - PHOTO+VIDEO
An enthusiastic Charles Collins -chief surveyor of the Australian hydrographic and geophysical survey company EGS, and leader of the survey team- was the first to comment on the unexpected discovery, made... more
DefenseUSA: F-16 aircraft external auxiliary tank crashes among houses
No consequences on the ground, but military authorities at Eglin Air Force Base are investigating
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was the first to report the incident: "At approximately 11:00 am on January 7, a 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the 96th Test Wing,... more
DefenseUS Defense expands contract for UH-72 Lakota helicopter support US Army
USD 315M contractual modification to Airbus agreement US Space & Defense
The US Army has awarded Airbus US Space & Defense a USD 315 million contract modification to provide logistics and engineering services in support of its fleet of UH-72 Lakota twin-engine light utility... more
Civil aviationDassault Aviation aircraft: deliveries, order and backlog as of December 31, 2024
The industry will publish its full annual results on March 5, 2025
Dassault Aviation published results regarding deliveries, order intakes and backlog in number of new aircraft as of December 31, 2024. 21 Rafale (14 France, 7 Export) were delivered, while 20 had been... more
DefenseMarshall extends support contracts for Danish and Norwegian C-130 aircraft fleets
For eight units operated by both Royal Air Forces
Marshall has extended its contracts to provide Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for eight Lockheed Martin C-130J aircraft operated by the Royal Danish Air Force (RDAF) and the Royal Norwegian Air... more
DefenseUkrainian naval attack drones destroy 2 Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopters
Employees of Magura V5 equipped with R-73 Sea Dragon missiles: Kiev calls the feat historic - VIDEO
An official note from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DiU) reported this yesterday, on January 2, 2025, giving the feat the value of a record: "following a successful operation of the defense intelligence... more
DefenseEmbraer sells four A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft in Africa
Undisclosed customer sixth operator of the model in the continent - DATA SHEET
Embraer signed in the last days a contract for the sale of four A-29 "Super Tucano" light attack and advanced trainer aircraft to an undisclosed customer in Africa. These airplanes will perform a wide... more
DefenseSpain: 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft
The order known as the Halcon II programme
The Spanish government has signed a contract with Munich-based, Germany, NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) for the acquisition of 25 Eurofighter aircraft. Known as the Halcon II programme,... more
DefenseELT Group and Qatar Armed Forces: signed a contract for delivery of a unified EW center
The first agreement in the Country as a prime contractor
This agreement corresponds to the initial step of a wider project that will be achieved indifferent phases. "There is also the fact that the contract was signed on the day Qatar celebrates its National Day, which makes the event even more special" said Domitilla Benigni, CEO & COO of ELT Group more
DefensePortugal orders 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft
European country becomes the launch customer of the model -DATA SHEET
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense signed yesterday a contract with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucanos that will equip the Portuguese Air Force, making Portugal the launch customer of the... more