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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
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
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
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
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
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
DefenseGcap: to deliver next generation combat aircraft
The industry partners reach landmark agreement
BAE Systems (UK), Leonardo (Italy), and Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co Ltd (JAIEC), have reached an agreement to form a new company under a business joint-venture for the Global Combat Air Programme... 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
IndustryAirbus delivers first A-400M airplane for Kazakhstan
And a full range of maintenance and training support.
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first A-400M aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan to become the cornerstone of the country’s tactical and strategic airlift operations. The first of two ai... 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
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
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
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
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
DefenseFour Italian UNIFIL soldiers injured in southern Lebanon
Their conditions are not serious
A new attack this morning on the UNIFIL headquarters in southern Lebanon, after the one last Tuesday, when five soldiers from the UN Interposition Force were involved. The base was hit by rocket attacks,... more
AccidentsMorocco, DA-42 plane of the national Air Force crashes: 2 victims
The accident occurred this morning shortly after take-off for a training flight
The Moroccan press reports an accident happened this morning involving a Diamond DA-42 aircraft of the Moroccan Air Force, shortly after taking off from Ben Slimane airport, in the northwest of the country,... more
DefenseTurkish Ucav Bayraktar TB3 PT2 conducts first carrier flight test
Lasted 46 minutes, then the re-landing on the same short runway of TCG "Anadolu" - VIDEO
The Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) has successfully completed its first flight test from the deck of the Turkish Navy's amphibious assault ship "Anadolu", classified as an aircraft-helicopter... more
IndustryThe next generation electronic warfare system for Eurofighter Typhoon plane that won’t require updates to its airframe
The EuroDASS consortium has unveiled details
The EuroDASS consortium, the industrial partnership responsible for the Eurofighter Typhoon’s Praetorian defensive suite, has unveiled details on the next generation of Typhoon sensing and jamming capabilities f... 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
DefenseBiden authorizes Ukraine to use ATacMS missiles in Russia
Kremlin comments: "Washington is throwing fuel on the fire". But North Korea is also doing its bit
US President Joe Biden has approved Ukraine's use of American-made long-range missiles to strike targets in Russia, US officials said on Monday. The move marks a major shift in Washington's policy, which... more
HelicoptersAirbus delivers first of up to 82 H-145M helicopters to the German Armed Forces
Less than a year after the contract was signed
Less than a year after the contract was signed, Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of up to 82 H-145Ms ordered by Germany at its Donauwörth site. The Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) have named... 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
Military aviationAircraft and Air Shows. Chinese J-35A Stealth Plane expected at Zuhai 2024: but will it be there?
Rumors are chasing each other about the debut at the event (November 12-17), but without official confirmation
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) led the way yesterday, sharing a photo on social media and at a press conference showing the vertical tail plane of an airplane, marked with the number 75, while... more
Fair and showsThe Netherlands orders 12 H-225M helicopters
The agreement was signed during the "Euronaval"
The Dutch Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Helicopters for 12 H-225Ms. The contract also includes an initial batch of support and services. The agreement was signed by Vice-Admiral... more
HelicoptersAirbus signs contract to provide 19 H-135 helicopters to Canada
And a support and services package
Airbus Helicopters has signed a landmark contract with SkyAlyne, a joint-venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to provide the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H-135 helicopters... more
AerospaceShenzhou-18 crew returns to Earth after six months in orbit
A perfect landing marks the completion of the mission
Astronauts Ye Guangfu, Li Cong and Li Guangsu have returned to China after completing a six-month mission on the space station, the China Space Agency (CMSA) confirmed it. The Shenzhou-18 space capsule... 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
AccidentsIran: IRGC ground forces gyroplane crashes, 2 dead
Near Sirkan, south-eastern border: General Hamid Mazandarani and a military pilot killed
According to a post on "Telegram" and some Iranian press outlets (and apparently also the state TV): Brigadier General Hamid Mazandarani, commander of the Nineveh Brigade of the Golestan province (north-east... more
Civil aviationAirbus and OCCAR sign A-400M aircraft contractual framework update
The two contracts are GSS3 and Block Upgrade 0
Airbus has signed two strategic contracts with the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR), an international organisation based in Bonn, Germany, which manages the A-400M programme on behalf... more
AerospaceAirplanes and helicopters. Airbus reports 9m 2024 results
497 commercial aircraft delivered
Airbus reports Nine-Month (9m) 2024 results.The highlights are:497 commercial aircraft delivered Revenues € 44.5 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 2.8 billionEBIT (reported) € 2.7 billion; EPS (reported) € 2.29... 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
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
IndustryAirbus and Tata will assembly the C-295 tactical transport airplane in India
Inaugurated FAL that will produce 40 on 56 units for the IAF -PHOTO
Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Airbus inaugurated the Final Assembly Line (FAL) complex for the C-295 aircraft in Vadodara, Gujarat in India. The two industries are partnering for the pioneering... 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
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
Military aviationMeeting with the International Association of Gendarmerie and Military Police Forces
A Fiep delegation and the heads of twenty countries were received at the Quirinale - VIDEO
The Italian President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, received yesterday afternoon, a delegation from the International Association of Gendarmerie and Military Police Forces (FIEP) at the Palazzo Quirinale... 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
IndustryF-35B test aircraft begins sea trials with Japanese multi-functional destroyer in eastern Pacific Ocean
They are scheduled to take approximately three weeks
A US F-35 Lightning II aircraft landed aboard Japan’s Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184) for the first time Oct. 20 off the southern coast of California to begin developmental test a... more
DefenseBerlin inaugurates new NATO naval HQ for Baltic Sea
It will coordinate joint exercises and direct Alliance operations in times of peace, crisis and war
Germany has inaugurated a forward naval command in Rostock, intended to manage NATO operations in the Baltic Sea in contexts of high tensions, especially in relation to the growing challenges posed by... more
Civil aviationRussian Federal Air Transport Agency lifts restrictions at Nizhny Novgorod airport
They were imposed to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights
The Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsiya, announced that the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency has lifted temporary restrictions on landings and takeoffs at Nizhny Novgorod Airport, also... more