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DefenseCrimea, Ukrainian drones are disappearing at the border
Since January there are no aircraft coming from Kiev
A year without drones: the current situation in Crimea, the peninsula annexed and occupied by Russia about six years ago, could be summarized in this way. According to reports from some sources close to... more
DefenseSwitzerland, voters approve increase in military aircraft
Yes prevailed for just under 10 thousand ballots
Yesterday, on Sunday 27 September 2020, Swiss citizens expressed their opinion on the increase in military aircraft (read also the article published by AVIONEWS). Swiss voters were asked to answer the... more
DefenseRussia, "Kavkaz-2020" drill: ships and rocket launchers in action
Armored vehicle of hypothetical enemy was destroyed
Today, Friday 25 September 2020, a fundamental part of the exercise of the Russian armed forces took place, a maneuver known as "Kavkaz-2020": according to what was reported by the defense ministry, targets... more
DefenseIsrael (2), successfully tested new sea-to-sea missiles
Enhanced precision and longer range are main advantages
A test conducted successfully: these are the conclusions made public today, Friday 25 September 2020, by a spokesman for defense forces of Israel commenting on the operation that involved a new sea-to-sea... more
DefenseThe first Brazilian Gripen aircraft has flown in Brazil
The official presentation of the airplane is scheduled in October -DATA SHEET
The first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil yesterday on September 24. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to... more
DefenseDefence. China completes military training in Tibet
Test the attack capabilities at very high altitude
As reported by Chinese media, military command of Asian Nation located in Tibet carried out a series of exercises for the training of armed forces in the autonomous region (see also the article published... more
DefensePeru. New military transport planes could be Russian
They could replace Antonov An-32
It could be Russia to make military transport aircraft available to Peru that will in all probability replace aircraft currently supplied. The Fuerza Aérea del Perú, the South American country's a... more
DefenseDid Pentagon spend anti-covid funds on aircraft and weapons purchases?
According to an in-depth investigation, it is worth one billion dollars
Investigations are trademark of "Washington Post". The latest of those published by American newspaper may not have the scope of the reportage capable of unleashing the “Watergate”, but it is undoubtedly int... more
DefenseNew drones and helicopters for Iran's Navy
Delivery was preceded by an official ceremony
As reported by Iranian press, Navy of the Asian Nation received new combat drones and helicopters on Wednesday 23 September 2020. The total of remotely controlled aircraft and rotary wing machines amounts... more
AerospacePutin suggests international treaty against weapons in space
His answer came after American and British accusations
No weapons in space and no threat of the use of force: these are the goals that the treaty promoted by Russia in these hours which involves the most important space powers involved (read also the article... more
DefenseTaiwan: "We have enough missiles for defence from China"
Military exercises of Beijing are worrying Taipei
An endless escalation. Taiwan and China continued to "tease each other" for several days and the latest military exercises of Beijing near the island nation prompted Taipei to respond in kind. According... more
AerospaceAlessandro Profumo (Leonardo CEO) nominated President of ASD
It represents the largest companies and over SMEs and associations from 18 European countries
Leonardo announces the appointment of Alessandro Profumo to the Presidency of AeroSpace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD). The CEO of Leonardo will lead the organisation for the next... more
DefenseOn-line video with Chinese planes simulating an attack on Guam
These are military aircraft with nuclear capabilities -VIDEO
In last few hours, an online video circulated with images of Chinese military planes involved in a simulated attack on a base on the island of Guam. These are Xian H-6 bombers of Asian country air force... more
DefenseSwitzerland will vote on the possibility to increase military aircraft
The election date is scheduled for 27 September
No enemies and no conflicts since time immemorial, but also the need to confront each other on military aircraft. Referendum that is about to take place in Switzerland, neutral country par excellence,... more
DefenseRussia, 40% more military spy planes in Black Sea
This comparison was made with 2019 data
An increase that should not be underestimated: in the last few hours Colonel Sergey Rudskoy, number one in the main operational direction of Russian General Staff, revealed a particular trend regarding... more
DefenseOperation "Irini" has declared the Full Operation Capability
Vessels and flights were investigated in more than four months
Hundreds of vessels and dozens of flights were investigated by Operation EUNAVFOR MED "Irini" in more than 4 months of activity monitoring sea, air and land possible illicit flows. That permitted to board,... more
DefenseFincantieri launches the first patrol vessel for Qatar
The “Musherib” OPV vessel to be delivered in 2022
The technical launch of the first-in-class patrol vessel (OPV - Offshore Patrol Vessel) “Musherib”, ordered to Fincantieri by the Qatari Ministry of Defence within the national naval acquisition program, too... more
DefenseDefence Ministers of Germany and France visit Airbus in Manching
Support for key European programmes
During a visit of the Airbus premises in Manching, the Defence Ministers of Germany and France, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer and Florence Parly, expressed their nations’ support for key European defence pro... more
AccidentsVenezuela shoots down drug traffickers' plane
There is a fake American flag on fuselage
Nestor Reverol, Venezuela's Interior Minister, used his twitter account in recent hours for an announcement that aroused a certain sensation. An airplane with fake American registration and identified... more
DefenseIsraeli military aircraft bombing on Hamas targets
It is the response to rockets firing from Gaza
An immediate response: shortly after the signing of peace accords in Washington between Israel, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain (read also AVIONEWS), two rockets were launched from Gaza Strip reaching... more
DefenseIsrael, UAE and Bahrain sign peace
The moment was defined "historic"
The long-awaited signature finally arrived. Yesterday, on Tuesday September 15, 2020, Israel and the United Arab Emirates signed an important peace agreement in Washington (read also the article published... more
DefenseAS-2 airplane. BAE Systems: contract from Aerion Supersonic
To supply the flight control system for the supersonic business jet
BAE Systems has received a contract from Aerion Supersonic to supply the flight control system for its new AS-2 supersonic business jet. The company will design, develop, and integrate a fly-by-wire flight... more
Civil aviationIsrael-Emirates, Netanyahu plane took off for peace signing
Agreements will be signed tomorrow in Washington
"Travelling to bring peace, in exchange for peace": these are the words used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to comment through social networks his departure to United States in view of the... more
DefenseCould Trump's nuclear weapon be a space plane?
Latest statements by American president are controversial
A very powerful weapon, secret and never seen before: one of the 18 interviews given by American President Donald Trump (read also the article published by AVIONEWS) to the journalist Bob Woodward, aroused... more
DefenseChina will join military exercises in Russia
Strategic alliance between these two countries is strengthened
New alliances: the complicated and delicate political and military situation concerning India and China is leading to a series of agreements between these two countries and other Nations. New Delhi strengthened... more
AirportsPhilippines Navy tries to block new airport
It should be located in the same place of naval base
A green light that does not convince everyone, especially armed forces: in Philippines Vice-Admiral Giovanni Carlo Bacordo, chief of local Navy, strongly opposed the construction of an airport during the... more
DefenseAustralia, fight exercise of Singapore Air Force
It will be useful to strengthen defense. Pilots will respect quarantine
As announced today, on Thursday September 10, 2020, by Australian Defense Minister, Linda Reynolds, Singapore Air Force will participate in air fight training near Northern Territory. There will be at... more
DefenseDefence. India tests its first hypersonic missile
Tensions with China made the tests urgent - VIDEO
India became part of the so-called “hypersonic club” in last few hours, made up of those countries that plan to launch missiles capable of reaching speeds higher than Mach 5 (5 times the speed of sound). Uni... more
DefenseTrump vs Pentagon: "Wars to please aircraft manufacturers"
American president did not mention the names of alleged perpetrators
Washington vs Arlington County. American President Donald Trump came out of the closest in recent hours with very specific accusations against the Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department... more
DefenseDefence. New tensions and mutual accusations between India and China
Both countries spoke of gunfire at the border
Beijing and New Delhi can't stand each other and make nothing to hide it. After tensions of recent days, India and China accused each other of having fired warning shots at the disputed border in the... more