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DefenseThe Netherlands: first modernized Apache helicopter
The order includes approximately 25 modified AH-64E military aircraft
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (Rnlaf) received the first Apache AH-64E attack helicopter updated and modernized to version 6 from the American company Boeing. The delivery is the first of a batch of... more
DefenseFincantieri: second patrol ship "Francesco Morosini" delivered
Vessel’s characteristics
Took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) the delivery of the Multipurpose Off-shore Patrol ship (PPA – Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura) “Francesco Morosini”, second of seven ves... more
AirlinesHow air traffic control is evolving
About 50 years after the adoption of radar and radio technology, the service is increasingly automated
The Air Traffic Control service today is increasingly automated and has thousands of operators. But it all started over 100 years ago with a man and a flag guiding the pilots of the planes during take-off... more
DefenseElettronica at "Euronaval" presents ADRIAN Naval Counter-UAV System
And other capabilities at the event
Elettronica is at this year’s "Euronaval" exhibition between 18th and 21st October, the event is Europe’s most important showcase for the naval community. As in previous years, the company is exhibiting the... more
Defense"Euronaval" exhibition kicks off in Paris
Thriving global market marks + 5.5% in orders in 2020-2022
The "Euronaval 2022" exhibition, one of the main global events dedicated to the naval military sector, running until 21 October 2022, kicks off in Paris. It is an important showcase in which components,... more
Civil aviationFincantieri at "Euronaval": agreement signed for the European Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette
Yesterday by CEOs of four companies during event ongoing in Paris
In July 2022, the European Commission selected the proposal submitted by the consortium led by Naviris together with Fincantieri, Naval Group and Navantia for the Modular and Multirole Patrol Corvette... more
DefenseNATO: nuclear deterrence exercise begins
"Steadfast Noon" training involves 60 aircraft from 14 countries
The "Steadfast Noon" air exercise kicks off today, October 17, during which the air forces of the entire North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will exercise nuclear deterrence capabilities. The training... more
DefenseLorenza Pigozzi is the new Fincantieri Communications director
The manager will also take care of the Group's external relations
The Fincantieri Group has a new Communications and External Relations Director: this is Lorenza Pigozzi who left the Mediobanca Group after 21 years, where since 2013 she has held the position of Head... more
Civil aviationFincantieri partners with the Greek industry
MoU signed for four corvettes and services
Fincantieri today signed, at the Italian Embassy in Athens, a number of memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a selection of potential new suppliers in the context of the high-profile process pursued... more
DefenseUkrainian war: death toll and wounded
According to Kiev, there are 61,330 victims among the Russian armed forces
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces today released the usual daily bulletin in which it specifies the losses inflicted on the Russians in these more than seven months of war, from 24 February... more
DefenseKorean Air-Airbus axis for military drones
Agreement to develop unmanned aircraft for use in the navy
The South Korean air carrier Korean Air and the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Helicopters have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint development of military drone helicopters... more
DefenseFrench Navy takes delivery of first H-160 helicopter
For Search and Rescue missions -DATA SHEET
The French Navy has taken delivery of the first of six H-160 helicopters that will perform Search and Rescue (SAR) missions. The aircraft is part of the interim fleet that will be delivered by the partnership... more
DefensePutin to the Nation (2) and world reactions
Macron: "He will not impose will by military means"
The partial mobilization announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin this morning sparked the first reactions from European and non-European political leaders. Words followed by those of the Russian... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Moscow announces separatist referendum
Vote from 23 to 27 September for annexation to Russia
The pro-Russian political authorities in the occupied territories of Ukraine have announced that referendums will be held later this month for the annexation of the republics of Donetsk and Luhansk to... more
Civil aviationPutin to the Nation: mobilization of reservists is underway
"The aim of the West is to destroy us. We will use all the means at our disposal"
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke in a televised speech addressed to the nation this morning. The head of the Kremlin declared a partial mobilization of military reserves throughout Russia. In addition,... more
DefenseSummit in Samarkand with Xi and Putin
United by will to question the presumed Western domination of the world
The summit of the political leaders of the countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which is held in the city of Samarkand, in Uzbekistan, is starting in these hours. There is great anticipation... more
CargoUkrainian war: the Greek arms hub
An Italian ship also unloaded armored vehicles this summer
The routes for the supply of war material to Ukraine by the countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have in the Greek city of Alexandroupolis, a few kilometers from Turkey, a crucial... more
AccidentsAttacks by aircraft. 21 years after 11 September
Conspiracy theories on collective drama go viral on social networks and on the web
The 21st anniversary of the attacks of 11 September 2001 is approaching. A date that has shocked the whole world of air transport and beyond. It was a Tuesday. A typical hot day in late summer here in... more
AerospaceSatellite communications for Armed Forces of Czech Republic and the Netherlands
For a 15 year period
Airbus has signed contracts with the Ministries of Defence of Czech Republic and the Netherlands to provide satellite communications for a 15 year period. The Armed Forces of both Countries will utilise... more
DefenseGreece vs Turkey: airspace violated 6,100 times
Accusation on the occasion of an official visit of the French government delegation to Athens
The tensions between Greece and Turkey show no signs of abating. Ankara recently accused Athens of hindering some military exercises. This adds to the perennial diatribe over control of the island of Cyprus,... more
DefenseIndia launches first locally built aircraft carrier
This is the unit "Vikrant", added to the "Vikramaditya" which is slightly larger
The first aircraft carrier entirely designed and built in Indian shipyards, called "Vikrant", was launched in the port of Kochi, Kerala. The construction of the ship took 13 years. The total cost is 200... more
DefenseFarewell to Mikhail Gorbachev
In 1987 he signed a historic agreement against medium-range nuclear weapons
Farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics). We remember him, among other things, for the agreements against the proliferation of medium-range nuclear... more
DefenseChina-Russia military exercise kicks off
Airborne assets and tens of thousands of soldiers for "Vostok 2022"
A joint military exercise, dubbed "Vostok 2022", kicked off today, in which Russia and China will participate, as well as India, Belarus, Mongolia and Tajikistan. The training will last about a week. Aeronaval... more
DefenseIran nuclear deal is close
Renewed agreement between stop uranium enrichment and sanctions lifting
The renewal of the Iran nuclear deal, which on the one hand provides for a stop to development and on the other establishes the lifting of economic sanctions imposed by the West on Tehran, is getting closer.... more
DefenseSwitzerland: triggers referendum against F-35 aircraft
All signatures collected, now Swiss authorities will set date for vote
Peace activists have collected more than 100,000 signatures needed to trigger a national referendum asking Swiss citizens whether or not they will endorse the Swiss government's decision to buy 36 F-35... more
DefenseRussia-Ukraine: six months of war
US intelligence speaks of 15,000 Russian soldiers killed, worse than Afghanistan
The war between Russia and Ukraine has reached its sixth month of fighting. It was dawn on February 24, 2022, when Vladimir Putin ordered the military attack on Kiev: military means and soldiers had penetrated... more
DefenseUkrainian war: Russia enlists more soldiers
Gathered over 40 new volunteer units to participate in conflict against Kiev
Moscow is proceeding with the enlistment of fighters to be sent to Ukraine. These are mostly inhabitants in the outlying regions of the Federation, residing in rural areas more than in cities, and with... more
AirlinesFincantieri: new incoming managers
Outgoing top figures to strengthen Group and pursue new goals
A batch of freshly appointed new managers at Fincantieri Group, which specializes in the naval and defense sectors, is under way. Drawing the team is Chief Executive Officer Pierroberto Folgiero, who... more
DefenseTaiwan: China continues military exercise
Aircraft and ships engaged in anti-submarine drills and assault in Taiwan Strait
Means of Beijing's Air Force and Navy are conducting anti-submarine attack and assault demonstration actions in the Taiwan Strait. The Chinese Armed Forces exercises were expected to end on Sunday, after... more
DefenseChina-Taiwan tensions: Beijing's maxi drill
More than 100 fighter jets and helicopters and 10 naval vessels engaged in the island's waters
China said more than 100 military aircraft and helicopters and 10 warships took part in military exercises held in six specific areas off Taiwan's coast around the island. Among the armed forces assets... more