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Argentine Army Aviation signed a contract for AB206 «Jet Ranger» helicopters
The Argentine Ministry of Defense has completed a purchase of 20 Agusta-Bell AB206Â Â helicopters from its counterpart in Italy.
Negotiations for the 20 used helicopters...
China deployed long range UAV to a contested island in the South China Sea
China deployed BZK-005 high altitude, long range UAV  to a contested island in the South China Sea. The Chinese BZK-005 drone was spotted on  airport runway in the...
Two US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets collided and crashed
The U.S. Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan fishing vessel crew rescued four survivors Thursday morning following an "in-air mishap" involving two F/A-18F Super...
Italian Air Force for passing 1000 flying hours with T-346 advanced jet trainer
On Monday, May 23, during a flight piloted Lt. Col. Alessandro O., commander of the 212th Flight Group, the 61st Wing passed the milestone...
Rafale deal by June, says India’s Defence Minister
This could finally be it. India’s chronically delayed effort to contract for new medium fighter jets could finally be at an end. While France’s...
Iraq has ordered 4 dual-control Mi-28NE combat training helicopter
The Iraq has ordered 4 dual-control Mi-28NE combat training helicopter  to be delivered by the end of 2016. The Mi-28NE is a new combat training helicopter with...
Ukrainian 25th Separate Airborne Brigade undergoes battalion tactical drills
The 25th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces undergoes battalion tactical drills.
Servicemen worked out assault actions of aviation in favour of airborne forces. Reactive artillery fired...
Pakistan has ordered an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters
Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced that Government of Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin engine helicopters. The signing was held...
Bell 206 helicopter of Sri Lanka Air Force crash landed upon takeoff
A Bell 206 helicopter was damaged during takeoff in Hingurakgoda Sri Lanka Air Force  (SLAF) Camp, Air Force Spokesman Group Captain Chandima Alwis said.
The...
MiG-29UB of Iran Air Force crashed upon take off on the runway
The MiG-29UB two-seat combat trainer of Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) crashed upon take off on the runway of the air base, due...
Tiger and Apache pilots partner for electronic warfare training
Soldiers from Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 "Kurhessen," 1st Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment, 12th Combat Aviation Brigade, and JägerBattalion 291, conducted a four day joint helicopter training...
Airbus has confirmed problems with engine of the A400M military transport aircraft
Airbus has confirmed the most negative scenario regarding faults in the reduction gear of the engine of the A400M military transport aircraft, as cracks...
Russian Air Force is upgrade nine Su-25SM3 close air support aircrafs
Russian Air Force is upgrade nine Su-25SM3 close air support aircrafs, according military-informant.com. Russian Ministry of Defense signed a contract 3.341 billion rubles for repair with...
The first F-35A Lightning II fighter jets arrive in the Netherlands
Two F-35A Lightning II fighter jets landed on Monday May 23 at Leeuwarden Air Force Base in the northern Netherlands, that reported by airrecognition.com.
The F-35A...
Ukraine company plans to deliver first An-132 airlifter in early 2017
The Antonov Design Bureau, a Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing and servicing company, which is part of the state-run Ukroboronprom Concern, plans to supply its first...
ISIS shows the use of MANPADS in targeting airplanes in Fallujah
ISIS fighter seen using Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS or MPADS) are shoulder-launched surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) amid Iraq & Coalition offensive on Fallujah in Iraq.
Iraqi forces backed by...
Vietnam will buy at least two early-warning aircraft C-295 AEW&C
Vietnam will buy at least two early-warning aircraft C-295 AEW&C to enhance the ability to control the South China Sea airspace.
World media simultaneously reported...
Leonardo-Finmeccanica introduces the TH-119 for U.S. Navy
Leonardo-Finmeccanica introduced today an AgustaWestland AW119Â single engine helicopter variant designated as the TH-119 during theNavy League Sea-Air Space Exhibition (Washington D.C., May 16-18). The...