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HelicoptersA-400M airplane conducts helicopter refuelling certification campaign
The flight tests involved operations with two French Air Force H-225Ms
The A-400M new generation airplane has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign, completing the majority of its development and certification objectives. Airbus... more
DefenseTaiwan doesn't rule out acquisition of AGM-158 missiles from US
China continues to represent a threat
The hypothesis cannot yet be completely ruled out. In the last few hours, Li Shih-Chiang, head of the strategic planning department of the Taiwanese defense ministry, hinted that the island Nation will... more
Military aviationFirst Russian drone invulnerable to electronic warfare systems
It was developed from Zala Aero
Russia wants to further enhance its capabilities relating to the use of drones. As reported today, Friday April 16, 2021, by the local media, the first drone of this country that is invulnerable to the... more
IndustrySupport contract with Egypt for C-295 aircraft signed
The Egyptian Air Force joins now the community of airplane's operators
The Egyptian Air Force, the largest C-295 fleet operator worldwide, has recently signed a five-year services contract with Airbus for the performance-based support of its fleet, composed of a total of... more
IndustryBae Systems to support international F-16 fighter aircraft fleet
The company has received a contract from USAF
BAE Systems has received an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract from the US Air Force with a value of up to $600 million to supply the international fleet of F-16 aircraft with support equipment.... more
IndustryEmbraer concluded aerial refuelling qualification between two KC-390 aircraft
The industry reached another important milestone in the development of the program - VIDEO
Embraer reached another important milestone in the development of the KC-390 multi-mission military freighter program with the successful conclusion of the aerial refuelling qualification between two Millennium,... 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
HelicoptersSingapore receives its first H-225M helicopter
The fleet of aircraft is expected to assume a wide range of roles
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has taken delivery of its first H-225M helicopter in Singapore.Airbus Helicopters signed a contract with Singapore’s Ministry of Defence for the acquisition o... 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
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
HelicoptersH-145 helicopter for the German Armed Forces’ SaR service delivered
It is the seventh and last aircraft -DATA SHEET
Airbus Helicopters has handed over the seventh and last H-145 for the Search and Rescue (SAR) service of the Bundeswehr to the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service... 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
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
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
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
Civil aviationEmbraer aircraft: deliveries in 2020
Regarding the 4Q and full year - ATTACHMENT
Embraer delivered 71 jets in the fourth quarter of 2020, of which 28 were commercial aircraft and 43 were executive jets (23 light and 20 large), which represents a decrease of 10 aircraft in the quarter... more
IndustryFirst Japan KC-46 Tanker aircraft takes flight
The airplane now transitions into the certification phase of development -DATA SHEET
The first Boeing KC-46 tanker destined for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) took to the skies on its maiden flight yesterday. This successful flight highlights an important milestone as the aircraft... 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
IndustryRoyal Australian Air Force benefits from SmartForce digital services
For the maintenance of the ARBS on A-330Mrtt aircraft - DATA SHEET
Airbus has recently signed a contract to provide a digital services focus for the maintenance of the Air Refueling Boom System (ARBS) on the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport... 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
HelicoptersAW-139 will be Colombia’s new Presidential helicopter
It will be delivered in Spring this year -DATA SHEET
The Leonardo AW-139 intermediate twin-engine helicopter will be the new Presidential Transport helicopter in the Republic of Colombia. The aircraft, in a special VVIP configuration, is expected to be delivered... more
IndustryPhoto. The first A-400M aircraft delivered to the Belgian Air Force
The second one in early 2021
Photo. The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven A-400M military transport aircraft. The plane was handed over to the customer at the A-400M Final Assembly Line in Seville (Spain)... more
IndustryThe fourth C-390 Millennium aircraft delivered to the Brazilian Air Force
It will be operated by the First Troop Transport Group
Embraer delivered the fourth C-390 Millennium multi-mission medium airlifter of a total of 28 units to the Brazilian Air Force (FAB). Like the three units already in operation, the fourth airlifter will... more