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DefenseTurkey-Russia ties hinder F-16 aircraft sales
Congress opposes; some fear it could push Ankara towards Moscow
After the suspended sale of the F-35 fighter planes built by the American Lockheed Martin and destined for Turkey, now the evaluation of the purchase of F-16 Fighting Falcon military fighters from the... more
DefenseGermany upgrades 82 NH-90 military helicopters
They will be equipped with new electronic warfare devices
The German government's defense commission has contracted the technology company Hensoldt, specialized in defense, security and aerospace, to upgrade 82 NH-90 military tactical transport helicopters developed... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine tensions (2): aircraft and ships by NATO
Member countries continue to send armaments to Eastern Europe
The member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are continuing to send armaments, including ships and planes, to Eastern Europe. In addition, the US Department of Defense is putting... more
DefenseFirst flight of US Air Force on private eVtol
This is a California-built tiltrotor operated by a military pilot
United States Air Force (USAF) has made a first flight on a private electric Vertical takeoff and landing aircraft remotely operated by a military pilot. It represents the culmination of a series of tests... more
DefenseSix military helicopters from the USA to Ukraine
Some aircraft from the former Afghan Air Force will arrive in the Spring
As announced in recent weeks, the US administration led by President Joe Biden is considering sending armaments and advisers to Ukraine. Washington's goal is to strengthen Kiev, giving it a leg up in the... more
DefenseFrance increases military helicopters available
A result of the government's Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique Monitoring
France is increasing the availability on the market of some models of military helicopters such as the Fennec, the Cougar, the Panther and the Tiger of Airbus Helicopters. This is what emerges from the... more
DefenseRussia starts first military exercises of 2022
At least 30 military planes and more than 500 soldiers involved
The Central Military District of the Russian Armed Forces, based in Yekaterinburg, was the first to start combat training missions in the new year. There are about 30 military aircraft and more than 500... more
AerospaceAirbus commitment in Spain
Faury: "Strengthen on European defense and space sector"
The European company Airbus specialized in aerospace and defense has among its founders Madrid, which invests in the future of a company considered strategic for Spanish industry and the autonomy of the... more
Finance and economyNew military helicopters for Belgium
Investment also in planes, drones and other armaments
Belgium's Defense Minister, Ludivine Dedonder, would like to invest an additional 3 billion Euros to strengthen the national strategic armaments plan. These would be in addition to a 9.2 billion investment... more
DefenseTaiwan suspends air exercises after incidents
Recently F-16V disappeared from radar and crashed into the sea
Taiwan's Air Force leadership suspended training missions of the F-16V Fighting Falcon aircraft fleet, produced by US-based General Dynamics yesterday. The reason for the decision is linked to a series... more
DefensePhilippines will purchase 32 more military helicopters
Among the new armaments also six maritime patrol boats
The secretary of the Department of National Defense of the Philippines, Delfin Lorenzana, said in recent days that by January the country should finalize a further agreement for the purchase of 6 maritime... more
DefenseSouth Korea: first V6 Apache AH-64E helicopter
New variant deployed by the US Army at Camp Humphreys
The US Army has deployed for the first time outside the borders of the United States some examples of the latest V6 version of the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter developed by Boeing. The aircraft are... more
HelicoptersFrance becomes first H-160 helicopter law enforcement customer
The first units will be delivered before the Olympic Games 2024 -DATA SHEET
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has signed a contract, on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, for the procurement and maintenance of 10 H-160 helicopters in a law enforcement configuration... more
Finance and economyAirplane-helicopter. Bell-Boeing wins V-22 tiltrotors maintenance
A 1.6 billion dollars tender for hundreds of aircraft
The American manufacturers Bell and Boeing won in these days the tender of the US Department of Defense for maintenance, repair and support services for V-22 tiltrotor (aircraft-helicopter) in service... more
DefenseThe first NH-90 military helicopter in Qatar
The aircraft is part of an order for 28 units for the Air Force
The first NH-90 military tactical transport helicopter produced by European manufacturer NHIndustries has been delivered in recent weeks to the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QeAF). The aircraft was displayed... more
AerospaceFrench defense company focuses on rehiring
Safran cuts workforce during pandemic, now wants to employ 12,000 units
The French company Safran -specialized in aerospace, defense and security- chose to cut its workforce by 16,000 units, reducing the number of employees to 79,000 people in the last two years. A decision... more
HelicoptersIn 2022 King Stallion military helicopter finishes testing
Aircraft designed for Marines expected to enter service in 2023
In 2022 will end the last tests scheduled for the military helicopter CH-53K King Stallion produced by the US Sikorsky, a subsidiary of the Lockheed Martin Group. It is an aircraft designed for the United... more
DefenseRussia tests ten more Zircon missiles
Hypersonic rockets launched from frigate and submarine
Russia tested at least ten new Zircon hypersonic cruise missiles in recent days. Most of these armaments were launched from a frigate, while two other rockets were fired from a submarine. This was reported... more
HelicoptersSpanish Ministries of Defence and Interior: 36 H-135 helicopters
Operated by Air Force, Navy, National Police, and the Guardia Civil
The Spanish Ministries of Defence and Interior have ordered 36 H-135 helicopters. This signature takes place in the context of the stimulus plan activated by the Spanish government to support the industry.... more
DefenseFrance on alert for Christmas attack risk
Interior Minister to prefects: "To guard sensitive locations"
The French Armed Forces and Order have been put on alert for the high risk of terrorist attacks during the Christmas holidays in certain sensitive locations, in which surveillance has been increased last... more
DefenseUS focuses on drones and reduces soldiers
But innocent casualties rise in Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan
Washington changed its military strategy in recent years. It decided to increasingly focus on armed drone strikes to reduce the deployment of American soldiers on the ground. However, since September 2014... more
Civil aviationArab investors exit from Russian Helicopters
The collaboration continues in other companies for aircraft and drone development
Russian Industry and Trade Minister Denis Manturov announced officially the withdrawal of Arab investors from the capital of the Russian Helicopters company yesterday. However, the UAE's Tawazun holding... more
DefenseUS considers sending military helicopters to Ukraine
These would include a dozen Black Hawks and other armaments
The US government is considering the possibility of transferring to Ukraine a fleet of helicopters and other military equipment decommissioned from Afghanistan. It is a measure aimed at strengthening Kiev's... more
DefenseIndia tests new nuclear missile
Rocket has attack range of 1,000 to 2,000 km
India has tested a new generation ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The rocket Agni Prime and was launched in recent days from the island of Abdul Kalam, off the coast of Odisha.... more
DefenseF-35 aircraft in the first US base in Europe
In the next years they will have 48 fighter jets stationed in UK
The Royal Air Force base at Lakenheath, a village located in Suffolk, England, in the United Kingdom, will be the first United States Air Force operations center where fifth-generation stealth aircraft... more
DefenseUnited States: no trial for Afghanistan attack
Military not indicted for drone bombing error on civilians
The US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, at the conclusion of the investigations conducted by the Pentagon according to which the US armed forces have committed errors but not war crimes, made it known... more
Aerospace27 military no-vax fired in the USA
USAF employees had refused to do the vaccine
The United States Air Force has discharged 27 airmen for refusing to undergo mandatory coronavirus vaccination. The reason is that while they did not request an exemption for religious or medical reasons,... more
Finance and economyUAE suspends talks on F-35 aircraft
Between geopolitical vetoes and differences on mutual purchase conditions
The United Arab Emirates officially announced in recent hours they will suspend talks with the US government for the purchase of 50 F-35 warplanes made by the US Lockheed Martin. The order would have been... more
DefenseThe first two Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft delivered to Kuwait
Part of a wider order for a total of 28 airplanes
The first Eurofighter for the Air Force of Kuwait landed yesterday in country. These are the first two Typhoons in the framework of a wider order for a total of 28 aircraft that will be delivered to the... more
DefenseFinland chooses F-35 warplanes
Kaikkon (Defense minister): "Military performance best meets our needs"
Finland announced that it has chosen the F-35A Lightning II warplane from US-based Lockheed Martin to renew its fleet. The order by the Helsinki government covers 64 aircraft at a cost of 8.4 billion Euros.... more