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Military aviationIndia cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heave torpedoes Black Shark by Wass (Finmeccanica Group)
New Delhi, India - The decision came on the wake of AgustaWestland investigation on tangent for 560 million tender for 12 helicopters to India
India has cancelled a contract with Italy for the supply of heavy torpedoes Black Shark produced by Wass (Finmeccanica Group), active in the field of construction of underwater weapon systems, such as... more
Military aviationRussia sends humanitarian aid to Syria with strategic transport aircraft
Moscow, Russia - With the "Airdrop" were delivered 32,5 tonnes of food to Deir ez-Zor
Russia has sent humanitarian aid to Syria with a strategic military transport aircraft, delivering 32.5 tonnes of food to the city of Deir ez-Zor, controlled by terrorists of the so called Islamic State... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. An American Rivet RC-135 intercepted over Russian airspace
Moscow, Russia - The airplane was flying with the transponder turned off on a Klm B-777 route
A US defense official was summoned by the Russian defense ministry, after an American RC-135 Rivet aircraft was intercepted yesterday near the eastern borders of Russia. The airplane was on a reconnaissance... more
Military aviationVietnam will purchase military aircraft after lifting embargo
Moscow, Russia - The country militarization plan aim to control Chinese advance and to gain control over the naval bases in the south of Vietnam
Vietnam will purchase aircraft and other military vehicles once lifted the embargo imposed by the United States. Obama after 50 years has therefore lifted the sanction on trading arms to Hanoi government... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. German Defence ministry has been aware for years Airbus A-400M criticality
Berlin, Germany - The German newspaper "Der Spiegel" reported the news referring to reserved Bunderswehr documents
From rumors reported on Sunday by the German newspaper "Der Spiegel" it emerges that the German Defence ministry has been aware of the criticality in military tactical and strategic cargo Airbus A-400M... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Sri Lanka won't purchase Chinese-Pakistani JF-17
Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka - Postponed the decision about the agreement because of India's government pressures
The problem of making Sri Lanka a strong nation in South Asia is a delicate task that the current president Sirisena seems to want to deal with an iron fist. In order to militarily enforce a country small... more
Military aviationLybia need aircraft and helicopters to fight the jihadist advance
Tripoli, Lybia - USA could lift the permanet ban on arms sale that weigh on Tripoli
World powers could decide to arm the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), which has requested military aicraft supply to fight the jihadist advance on its territory. United States would be willing... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. British Typhoon intercept russian airplanes near Estonian borders
London, UK - A IL-20 Coot-A and two Su-27 Flanker fighter jets were identified as they flew across the northwest of the Baltic country
A Coot-A and two Su-27 Flanker were intercepted by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) as they flew near the northwestern border of Estonia. Only Tuesday the British air force had identified five Muscovites... more
Military aviationMilitary aircraft. The naval model of an Indian fighter jet has completed its flight tests successfully
New Delhi, India - The Tejas prototype built by Hindustian Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has passed 33 flight tests
Hindustian Aeronautics Limited (Hal), an aerospace Indian corporation held by the government and controlled by the minister of defense, based in Bangalore, has completed successfully a Tejas LCA (Light... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. First interference mission carried out by Royal Air Force (UK) in Libya
Sirte, Libya - Yesterday the city of Sirte was was obscured for 40 minutes by a "Jamming strike" of British Rive
Yesterday the city of Sirte, Libyan stronghold of the self-styled Islamic State, was obscured for 40 minutes by a "Jamming strike" of British Rivet equipped with VHF and UHF transmitters that have disturbed... more
Military aviationAircraft. Indonesia is to buy Airbus A-400M
Jakarta, Indonesia - Defense Minister Ryacudu is going to purchase European manufactured military transport aircraft
According to the Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu, Indonesia is going to buy few Airbus A-400M, four-engine turboprop high-wing military transport aircraft. He also announced the intention to buy... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Denmark could purchase 27 F-35s from USA
Moscow, Russia - The rumors came from an anonymous source of Danish broadcaster "TV2"
Danish government has expressed its approval to the purchase of 27 F-35 Lightening II US bomber of the producer Lockheed Martin; the news was spread today after some statements made by an anonymous source... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Russia is negotiating the purchase of bomber Su-32 with Middle East
Moscow, Russia - According to rumors a pre-contractual agreement seems to be ongoing with Jordan, that aims to buy the russian aircraft
In the end of the military exhibition "Sofex-2016" in the Jordanian capital Amman, the head of Rosoboronexport delegation (sole Russian state agency responsible for the import/export of all the defense... more
Military aviationAircraft. 20 Korean KT-100 are to replace Russian planes for training flights
Seoul, South Korea - South Korean aviation announced the replacement of the planes in order to boost the national economy and market
South Korean aviation announced yesterday that 20 KT-100 national aircraft will replace the 20 T-103 Russian airplanes, manufactured by Ilyushin Design Bureau, in order to train future pilots. During... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Japan leases Beechcraft King Air TC-90 to Philippines
Tokyo, Japan - The historic agreement between the former rivals is part of the disputes for the control of Chinese sea
Japan will lease military aircraft to Philippines in order to deepen security ties with its former enemy and contrast the growing regional influence of Beijing. Last night's agreement was signed by a telephone... more
Military aviationAircraft and defense. Pakistan could head back to American F-16
Islamabad, Pakistan - If United States does not donate the subsidies expected for the purchase, Pakistan will turn to China
Pakistan would be ready to buy fighter jets from another supplier if Washington does not donate subsidies expected for the purchase of its F-16 airplanes: these are the words of the prime minister of national... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. United States may sell arms to Vietnam in order to deter China
Washington, Usa - Drone aircraft, long-range radar, patrol helicopters and intelligence-gathering tools among the possibilities
The secretary of the US Defense Ash Carter yesterday gave the green light to the sale of weapons to Vietnam, a former enemy who could now serve as a potential ally against China's rising. The US administration... more
Military aviationPakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft
Chengdu, China - The joint-venture marks a major turning point in the cooperation between the two Countries
Pakistan and China launch a joint production of JF-17B dual-seat aircraft. The plane will be officially introduced in the Pakistani Aeronautical fleet by April 2017. The presentation of a prototype of... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense. Pakistan could employ American F-16 against India
Washington, USA - US Senate shows concerns about Obama's decision to sell the aircraft to Pakistani
The US Senate has shown many concerns about the Obama administration decision to sell 8 F-16s to Pakistan for $ 700 million, since it claims to have strong reasons to believe that airplanes could be used... more
Military aviationDefense. Russian aircraft for data recon on weapons test are examples of advanced military technology
Moscow, Russia - USA could be left behind in the field of electronic warfare
Russian Armed Forces seem to be declining according to a wrong widespread opinion, but few other Great Powers can rely on such big results in advanced military technology development. II-20 aircraft... more
Military aviationRussian Air Force: new 30 Yak-130 aircraft supply
Moscow, Russia - Airplanes will be addressed to aerospace division by 2018
It should be 30 the airplanes incoming for Russian Air Force: it has been signed a supply contract for new advanced trainers “Yakovlev Yak-130”. The Ministry of Defence enters with "Irkut Corporation" tha... more
Military aviationAirplanes and helicopters. Greek practises itself to air readiness and combat against the Turkish danger
Athens, Greece - Ongoing drills. Stop to the incessant violations of the air space by the fighters of Ankara
After the nth invasion of its air space by the Turkish fighter aircraft denounced by Athens, Greece decided to answer with a drill campaign addressed to the verification of own air readiness and combat.... more
Military aviationMIG-31BM broke record of longest non-stop flight, never reached by an interceptor fighter airplane
Moscow, Russia - In flight for seven hours and four minutes it covered a distance of almost 8,000 km
A MIG-31BM, supersonic interceptor airplane broke the record for the longest non-stop flight, never reached by a fighter of the same category. The Moscow's press unveiled it last Friday and reported the... more
Military aviationUSA clinch to the UNSCR resolution to halt Iran’s acquisition plan for the Russian Su-30 jet aircraft
Rome, Italy - It is likely that the United States will use its veto power in the UN Security Council
The spokesperson of the American Department of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon, said that the US are likely to halt Iran purchase of the Russian planes Su-30. The news circulated in the soviet... more
Military aviationAirplanes and defense: Antonov finalized the assembly of its An-132 -2 VIDEO
Rome, Italy - The aircraft will be used for military transportation
Ukrainian Antonov, one of the main producers of planes, unveiled its An-132, the first jet for military transportation built in collaboration with the Saudi KACST, King Abdulaziz City Science and Technology.... more
Military aviationRussian Defence Ministry signs a deal for 30 Su-30SM jet aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Following the successful Russian air campaigns in Syria, also the Byelorussian and Iran governments are looking at the jet fighter
Russian Defense Vice-Minister Yuri Borisov finalized a three year contract with Irkut for the purchase of 30 jet fighters Su-30SM to be delivered at the end of 2018. The amount of the deal is yet unknown... more
Military aviationBelgium becomes relevant again: it will resume aircraft attacks against Daesh with the coalition forces
Brussels, Belgium - A debate in Parliament and then the Government will decide if extend the mandate of fighters
"In the context of the agreement with The Netherlands, we resume mission of our F-16 airplanes. We would make a debate in Parliament and the Government will decide if expand the mandate of the F-16s",... more
Military aviationFinmeccanica. Moretti on Eurofighter airplanes to Kuwait: "We are at the last steps of the discussion"
Milan, Italy - Object: the order for 28 Typhoon fighters
Parts of one of the rare interviews given by the Finmeccanica Group's CEO, Mauro Moretti, read yesterday on the "Milano Finanza", after approval by BoD of the financial statements at December 31, 2015.... more
Military aviationPossible anomalies in the logistics management of the AMX aircraft maintenance
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force started internal checks
The Italian Air Force (AMI) has been informed by GE AVIO company of the existence of some procedural irregularities in the management of the maintenance activities of the same industry, regarding the turbojet... more
Military aviationItalian Eurofighter Typhoon airplanes make "Red flag" debut
Hallbergmoos, Germany - From 4th, 36th and 37th Fighter Wings in Grosseto
Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoons have this week made their first appearance at one of the world’s best-known military exercises. Exercise "Red Flag", at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, is a... more