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Civil aviationTelespazio Iberica and Leonardo: contract to counter forest fire on Canary Islands
By the Falco Evo, remotely piloted aircraft
Telespazio Ibérica, a reference company in geo-information in Spain, and the industrial group Leonardo, a global player in Aerospace, Defense and Security (AD&S), will work together to protect the Canary... 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
IndustryUruguayan Air Force buys five A-29 "Super Tucano" aircraft
By converting options into firm orders
It becomes the sixth Nation to operate this model in South America 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
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 aviationEmbraer aircraft: 75 deliveries in the last quarter of 2024
For a total of 206 new airplanes in the year
Embraer delivered 75 aircraft in 4Q24 – or 27% higher than in the previous quarter (3Q24), when 59 aircraft were delivered, and equal to the volume of the same period of 2023 (4Q23). For the full year, 2... more
AirportsCecilia Sala returns home (2): Meloni and Tajani welcome her
The Italian AMI C-130J aircraft will land at 3:30pm at Rome-Ciampino airport
The landing of the C-130J aircraft made available by the Air Force (AMI) for the repatriation of Italian compatriot journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since 19 December, the day of her arrest in... 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
IndustryFirm order for six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft announced
From an undisclosed customer; deliveries in 2026 - DATA SHEET
Embraer announced today a firm order for six light attack and advanced trainer A-29 Super Tucano airplanes placed by an undisclosed customer. This order will be included in the 4Q24 backlog and deliveries... more
Fair and showsEmbraer participates in "Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024" (December 19-22)
The company showcases C-390 "Millenium" and A-29 "Super Tucano" airplanes
Embraer showcases its portfolio of defense aircraft and solutions, including the C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft and the A-29 Super Tucano light attack, reconnaissance and advanced... 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
AirportsRomania strengthens its F-16 fleet with three additional aircraft from Norway
Already landed at Câmpia Turzii, they will be operated by the 48th Fighter Squadron
At the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii, to equip the 48th fighter squadron more
Finance and economyNorthrop Grumman begins production of first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for France
And also it announces the buyback of additional own shares for 3 billion dollars
American multinational Northrop Grumman celebrated Tuesday the start of production of the first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft for the French Navy at its facility in St. Augustine, Florida. The ceremony... more
DefenseSlovakia indicates the C-390 as its future military transport aircraft
Signed LoI between MoDs of the two countries
The Slovak Ministry of Defense signed yesterday a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, paving the way for a deeper industrial cooperation between the two countries. During this... more
AccidentsUS Defense: V-22 Osprey tiltrotors grounded again
Investigation underway after incident. Focus of investigation on premature wear of metal components
For security reasons, the Pentagon has temporarily suspended the operations of its global fleet of V-22 Osprey tiltrotors again in recent hours, after some metal components had probably played a decisive... more
AerospaceThe Combined Space Operations Initiative Meets in Italy to Advance Space Security
The annual meeting from December 3-5 in Florence with representatives of ten States
The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals’ Board met from December 3-5, 2024 in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, N... more
Fair and showsEmbraer and FAB: agreement to expand C-390 Millennium special mission capabilities
Signed at "Mostra Bid" (December 3-5)
Embraer and the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) signed an agreement at "Mostra BID" (December 3-5), the National Defense and Security Fair in Brasilia, to deepen collaborative studies aimed at expanding the... more
AerospaceEurope unites to respond to SpaceX's Starlink
Thales-Airbus-Leonardo jv under study capable of competing with Musk's satellite constellation
Europe is preparing its response to Elon Musk's supremacy in aerospace. Specifically, there is the idea of creating an industrial coalition capable of competing with SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation.... more
DefenseCroatia says goodbye to its MiG-21 fighter jet aircraft
The last operational fleet in Europe is grounded. The arrival of the Dassault Rafale replacements is underway until 2025
In the meantime, the task of air policing in the Croatian skies has been entrusted to the Italian Eurofighters and the Hungarian Gripens more
DefenseBabcock strengthens relations with South Korea
Two important contracts signed: one of which MoU with Korea Aerospace Industries
In order to consolidate strategic partnerships in the Republic of Korea, Babcock this week signed two separate agreements with South Korean companies: one in the global naval market with Hanwha Ocean (shipbuilding... more
DefenseAthens to transfer some of its anti-aircraft systems to Armenia
By embracing Paris' strategy, it supports Yerevan, gets rid of Russian weapons and modernises its Defence
Athens plans to phase out its Russian-made weapons and replace them with more modern technologies as part of a broader push to modernize its military capabilities, according to the Greek National Defense... more
AirportsNew international client for the ENAV Group
Contract signed with Nepal
The ENAV Group continues its expansion in the international market, exporting its products and expertise in Air Traffic Management (ATM).Through its subsidiary IDS AirNav, a global reference in aeronautical... more
AirportsFalco Xplorer UAS completed its final test flight at Trapani airport in Italy
Activity to validate the DAA technological demonstrator
Building on the achievements, the consortium is moving forward to the follow-up project, “EUDAAS2”, to start 1st December 2024 under the EDF 2023 framework more
DefenseNimitz-class aircraft carrier "USS Abraham Lincoln" arrives in Malaysia
A visit that reaffirms the long-standing partnership between the two countries
The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier "USS Abraham Lincoln" has arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia, for the second scheduled stop of its 2024 deployment. The event, which marks the first visit by a US aircraft... more
Civil aviationItalian Minister Tajani (2). Second day of G7 work in Fiuggi-Anagni (Lazio Region)
Opened with a discussion on Ukraine in the presence of his counterpart Andrij Sybiha
The second day of the G7 ministerial meeting opens today with a discussion on Ukraine in the presence of Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha.The work will then continue with a focus on the Indo-Pacific,... more
IndustryContract for 15 additional USAF KC-46A tanker airplanes
Valued at USD 2.38 billion
Boeing will build 15 additional KC-46A Pegasus tankers under a Lot 11 contract award from the US Air Force valued at $2.38 billion. In all, the industry has 168 KC-46A multi-mission aerial refuelers on... more
DefenseLondon dismantles 14 CH-47 helicopters and entire Puma H-C2 fleet
Defense cuts to fill black holes. But Putin's threat of aggression looms
46 Watchkeeper Mk-1 drones also decommissioned. And the axe also falls on the forces of the Royal Navy more
DefenseDefence: joint statement on Gcap aircraft (Global Combat Air Program)
By the Ministers of Italy, UK and Japan
The Defence Ministers of Italy, United Kingdom and Japan, have underwitten a joint declaration about the Global Combat Air Program (GCAP).Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Japanese Defense Minister... more
Civil aviationElt Group at "Berlin Security Conference" (November 19 and 20)
The Company, in Germany for more than 40 years, confirms its willingness to strengthen industrial cooperation in this Country
ELT Group is participating in the "Berlin Security Conference", one of the largest European security and defence policy events, that takes place on the 19th and 20th November appreciating the importance... more
IndustrySweden selects the C-390 Millennium aircraft
NATO's interoperable multi-mission model will modernise its tactical transport fleet
The Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the selection of the C-390 Millennium as Sweden’s new tactical transport aircraft. This strategic decision from another North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) m... more
AerospaceLeonardo Board of Directors approves 9M 2024 results
Statements by CEO and General Manager Roberto Cingolani
Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Stefano Pontecorvo, examined and unanimously approved the 2024 first nine months results.“The economic-financial performance o... more
DefenseIsrael boosts fleet with new Boeing F-15IA aircraft
A strategic investment for supremacy in the Middle East
The Israeli Defense Ministry has confirmed the conclusion of a contract with Boeing for the acquisition of 25 latest-generation F-15 fighter jets, with significant financial support from the United States.... more
DefenseAustralian RAAF deploys P-8A Poseidon aircraft to support sanctions against North Korea
The country's contribution to international efforts continues with the maritime patrol boat within the framework of Argos
Australia continues to contribute to multinational efforts to enforce United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions against North Korea, with a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime... more
Civil aviationBoeing: strike by workers belonging to the powerful IAM union is over
After almost two months: 33 thousand workers involved, losses of over 10 billion for Boeing and related industries
The IAM itself, the powerful International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, has been announcing it in these hours. For almost two months in the States of Washington, Oregon and California,... more
DefenseAzerbaijan equips its new Sino-Pakistani JF-17 Block III aircraft with Turkish weapons
Gokdogan (Bvraam) and Bozdogan (Wvraam) air-to-air missiles arriving -2 VIDEO
Azerbaijan’s Air Force is reportedly stepping up its warfighting capabilities by integrating advanced Turkish-made missiles onto its new JF-17 Block III fighter jets. The weapons in question include t... more
DefenseBelgium to acquire MBDA SAMP/T NG medium-range system? Let's talk about it...
Towards a new era in Belgian air defense, contract perhaps within the year
There are strong rumors in the global media about a possible imminent decision by Belgium regarding its air defense. It seems that the country is oriented towards adopting the SAMP/T system, a flagship... more
AerospaceAvio USA and Acmi Properties to design a new solid rocket motor production facility
To support the rapid increase in demand in the defense and aerospace industries
The subsidiary of Avio SpA is evaluating locations for its first state of the art facility in the USA more
DefenseRomania drafts law against drone intrusion into its airspace
Defensive measures for breaches that constitute a threat, including from conventional aircraft
Romania's Ministry of Defense has put forward a legislative proposal to allow the country's armed forces to intercept and neutralize, where necessary, drones that violate its airspace. A measure that reflects... more
Civil aviationBoeing launches major equity issue in response to financial crisis
Equal to a value of 19 billion dollars
Boeing has announced a massive equity offering of $19 billion, its largest since 2020, to ease financial strains exacerbated by a seven-week strike by its 33,000 workers, which has cost the company $1... more
DefenseCzech Republic orders two C-390 "Millennium" multimission aircraft
The fourth NATO member to acquire this model. In the contract, industrial compensation
Today, the Czech Ministry of Defense (MoD) signed a contract for the acquisition of two Embraer C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft. These two NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) standard... more
IndustryTürkiye: PKK claims attack on Tusas site. Second night of airstrikes from Ankara
The assault, an "act of sacrifice carried out by a team of the 'Immortal Battalion'"
As expected, it was the PKK. The Kurdistan Workers' Party claimed responsibility for the October 23 attack on the headquarters of the Turkish Aerospace Industries (Tusas, Turkish Aerospace Industries,... more
Finance and economySafran reports its 3Q2024 and 9m results
Aircraft interiors continued its sales expansion
Safran reports its third quarter 2024 revenueAdjusted dataQ3 2024 revenue: €6,639 million (+14.0%)9m 2024 revenue: €19,686 million (+17.4%)Consolidated dataQ3 2024 revenue: €6,682 million9m 2024 reven... more
ConferencesFiep (2). The Carabinieri Corps relinquishes its presidency to the French National Gendarmerie
Annual Summit of the Association opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome
The annual Summit of the International Association of Gendarmeries and Police Forces with Military Status (FIEP) opened yesterday morning at Villa Madama in Rome, at the end of which the Carabinieri Corps,... more
Civil aviationBoeing reports third quarter results
Total company backlog of $511 billion, including over 5,400 commercial airplanes
The Boeing Company recorded third quarter revenue of $17.8 billion, GAAP loss per share of ($9.97) and core loss per share (non-GAAP) of ($10.44) primarily reflecting impacts of the IAM work stoppage and... more
DefenseFincantieri signs MoU for anti-drone radar system in Qatar
With Barzan Holdings will develop the Omega360 radar program: 40 units produced in the Emirate
Fincantieri Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Barzan Holdings, a company wholly owned by the Qatari Ministry of Defense. Barzan Holdings is responsible for empowering the military... more
DefenseAustralia to bolster air and missile defense: $4.7 billion deal with US
The SM-2 IIIC and SM-6 will be able to hit air, sea and ground targets -VIDEO
Australia has announced a significant upgrade to its defense capabilities through a bilateral deal with the United States, valued at A$7 billion (about $4.7 billion). The deal includes the purchase of... more