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CuriositiesUsa. Pentagon thinks to a new Air Force One airplane
It will be a supersonic and luxury aircraft
US Defense Department has in mind to build a supersonic presidential aircraft with characteristics that are nothing short of futuristic. Based on what has been learned in the last few hours, the Pentagon... more
DefenseAirbus for Canada’s strategic tanker aircraft replacement
The industry as bidder for the STTC project -DATA SHEET
Airbus has been qualified by the Government of Canada as a bidder for the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project, a procurement process launched to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)... more
DefenseBoeing: contract for P-8A Poseidon maritime patrolling aircraft
For a worth of USD 1,6 bn -DATA SHEET
The US Navy awarded Boeing a $1.6 billion production contract for the next 11 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Nine planes will join the US Navy fleet and two will go to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), a... more
Defense"Irini" Operation. New Force Commadner and new flagship from the Italian Navy
The Rear Admiral Stefano Frumento who is in charge of the assets deployed in the area
Admiral Fabio Agostini, Operation Commander of Eunavfor Med "Irini", has attended the ceremony of the takeover of the new Force Commander, Rear Admiral Stefano Frumento of the Italian Navy, who –from today... more
DefenseMBDA: innovation for growth
The industry showed strong resilience in 2020 despite the global pandemic
MBDA showed strong resilience in 2020 despite the global pandemic. Revenues were at €3.6 billion in 2020, with a 50:50 split across domestic and export customers. Order intake during 2020 was €3.3 bil... more
DefenseTaiwan's new attitude towards Chinese military aircraft
Airspace is monitored differently
Taiwanese Air Force has decided to maintain a very specific attitude in the face of airspace violations by Chinese aircraft. The raids are not dealt with with agitation or nervousness, but the focus is... more
DefenseElettronica presents “Emsopedia”
”The world’s first electromagnetic spectrum operations encyclopedia"
The leading electronic warfare company has involved experts from inside and outside the firm in the production of this important new online publication more
DefenseDefence. France orders 367 new Mica NG missiles
They will replace the air-to-air ones by 2030
The Direction Générale de l'Armement of the French Ministry of Armed Forces has ordered 367 new new generation combat and self-defense missiles, better known as Mica NG. The deliveries will be perfected b... more
DefenseIran unveils new underground missiles' city
It's not the first time such an announcement has been made - VIDEO
As learned today, Monday March 15, 2021, Iran is building a new "missile city", an underground site that hosts cruise missiles, ballistic missiles and other useful equipment for the so-called "electronic... more
DefenseFincantieri delivers Lss "Vulcano" in Muggiano
Vessel’s characteristics; base for rescue operations through helicopters
Today, the logistic support ship LSS “Vulcano”, ordered to Fincantieri within the renewal plan of the Italian Navy’s fleet, was delivered by the Naval Integrated shipyard in Muggiano.The multi-year progr... more
DefenseCovid, Israel Army achieves herd immunity
This is the first case in the world
The Israeli Army is the first ever in the world to officially achieve herd immunity as regards the coronavirus (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). The announcement came earlier today, Thursday... more
DefenseDefence. United States strengthens relations with South Korea
Military operations in Asian country have begun
American President Joe Biden is seriously relaunching the alliances of the United States, specifically those that have been questioned by his predecessor Donald Trump. This is what is emerging from Washington,... more
DefenseJapan will continue to reduce scramble on foreign military aircraft
Pilots will have to focus on the new F-35s
Japan wants to reduce the number of military "scrambling" operations against Chinese aircraft, a change that began a year ago and which has a very specific reason. According to the latest news from the... more
DefensePope's trip to Iraq: aircraft, drones and helicopters for safety
At least 10,000 military experts will be deployed
Two days are missing from Pope Francis' trip to Iraq, a move that will inevitably require a deployment of forces to ensure the safety and safety of the Holy Father. Peter's successor will be in... more
DefenseSubmarines for the Italian Navy (2). Contract for surveillance and protection systems
For a worth of EUR 150 million
Leonardo has signed a contract with Fincantieri worth approximately 150 million euro to provide equipment for the initial two U212 Near Future Submarines (NFS), the first of which is due to join the Italian... more
DefenseTwo new-generation submarines for the Italian Navy
The order is part of the acquisition program of 4 U212 Near Future Submarines
Today, Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups and reference operator in the naval shipbuilding industry, and OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation en matiere d’Armement, the... more
DefenseTaiwan: China protests after US destroyer passing
Ships and military planes monitored every movement
Beijing did not at all welcome the passage, in the last hours, of the USS "Curtis Wilbur", the American destroyer who passed through the Taiwan Strait. The island nation represents one of the main reasons... more
AerospaceASD welcomes the EU Action plan on synergies (2)
The Association ready as a competent partner to contribute to the realisation of the measures announced
The European Commission presented yesterday its Action Plan on synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge and support its industrial base.... more
AerospaceEU industry. Commission takes action to improve synergies
Between civil, defence and space sectors -ATTACHMENT
The Commission presented yesterday an Action Plan on Synergies between civil, defence and space industries to further enhance Europe's technological edge and support its industrial base. The Action... more
DefenseFirst launch of Leonardo’s BriteCloud 218 decoy from target drone
Test by the German Armed Forces
A recent trial, which saw the German Armed Forces launching a Leonardo BriteCloud 218 decoy from an Airbus RPATS test platform, to evaluate its potential in protecting flying weapon systems from radar-guided... more
DefenseThales and Airbus selected to upgrade France's electronic warfare capabilities
Contract for the new joint tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) system
The French defence procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales and Airbus a contract for the new joint tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) system to upgrade the French forces' critical signals monitoring,... more
DefenseRussia improves new Udar robotic system
Autonomy in movements and interaction with drones
Russian Udar robotic system continues to make great strides: latest prototype announced by Moscow should be able to guarantee autonomous movements and an even more precise interaction with drones. The... more
DefenseFincantieri and the Italian Shipping Academy to train officers on cybersecurity
The three-day training course
Fincantieri, through its subsidiary E-phors, specialized in providing cybersecurity services and products, has recently provided a pivotal training course in partnership with the Italian Shipping Academy,... more
DefenseRussia, 33 aircraft violated airspace in the past week
8 suspicious drones were also intercepted
According to reports from the local press, in the last week there were 33 violations of Russia's airspace. The control systems managed by Moscow therefore detected over 30 aircraft that were in these... more
DefenseAircraft. US and Israel begin joint military exercise
There were measures to ensure maximum safety
Defense forces of Israel and the US command in Europe (Eucom) started today, Thursday February 4, 2021, a large-scale joint military exercise in two countries. Tel Aviv and Washington, known for their... more
DefenseUAE confident on sale of F-35 military aircraft
Biden administration is reviewing supplies
Yousef al-Otaiba, ambassador of United Arab Emirates in the USA, commented in the last few hours the commercial operations involving the American F-35 military aircraft (read also the article published... more
Defense"HS Aegean", the new flagship of "Irini Operation"
The ceremony took place onboard "HS Adrias" respecting the Covid-19 measures
On February 2 Operation Commander, Admiral Fabio Agostini, attended the ceremony of hand over/take over of the flagship. The Greek ship "HS Adrias" is substituted by "HS Aegean", always under the command... more
AerospaceAircraft. Boeing reported 4Q and full year 2020 results
Segment data
Boeing reported yesterday fourth-quarter results 2020.Fourth Quarter 2020Financial results significantly impacted by COVID-19, 737 MAX aircraft grounding, and commercial widebody programs777X program recorded $6.5... more
DefenseBiden inauguration, military security officers suspended
They would have had ties to a radical group
The inauguration ceremony of Joe Biden as new president of United States scheduled today, Wednesday January 20, 2021, in Washington is approaching. The organization of the event required very serious measures... more
Defense"Irini" and "Frontex" to expand cooperation
The roots of this agreement come from Operation "Sophia"
Operation EUNAVFORMED "Irini" and "Frontex", the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, signed last Friday a working arrangement via VTC, due to Covid-19 restrictions. The virtual ceremony was held by... more