Leonardo and Guardia di Finanza (Italys Police Force) announced today the delivery of the operators first AW169M light-intermediate twin engine helicopter in a special configuration featuring skids. The handover was performed at Leonardos Vergiate assembly line (Varese) during an official ceremony in presence of representatives from the customer and the company
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Vagir, the fifth P75 Kalvari-class submarines, on January 23. INS Vagir is built by Indian shipyard Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) based on the Naval Group Scorpene design
The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has obtained production license for the AC312E helicopter and plans to deliver 4 in final assembly during 2023. On January 11, AVIC Tianzhi passed the production license approval process of the Civil Aviation North China Regional Administration, officially obtained the AC312E9 (H425-100) helicopter production license, and has the AC312E (H425-100) helicopter production qualification
Ukraine is set to welcome its most advanced air defense system (ADS) as Italy and France, which jointly manufacture the SAMP-T air defense system (ADS) are preparing to ship the first such system to Kyiv. “In cooperation with France, we are finalizing the shipment of SAMP/T, and in addition, other actions are planned that we do not disclose,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during an interview with local newspaper
Russian Army's Buk medium-range air defense systems have destroyed over 60 targets during the combat operations in Ukraine, reported on Wednesday the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Russians have labelled the latest Buk-M3 as the "drone destroyer
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Forces surface-to-air missile unit for the first time tested its quick deployment capability by flying with Y-20 large transport aircraft during recent exercises. Long-range, rapid deployment of heavy surface-to-air missiles has great tactical and even strategic significance, as it enables the PLA to enhance regional air defense in a flexible manner, a Chinese military expert who requested anonymity told the
Thales has agreed to support S1850M Long Range Air Surveillance Radars under a contract signed with OCCAR (Organization for Joint Armament Co-operation) on behalf of the French, Italian and UK Navies. This new substantial service contract covers a period of 3 years, with an additional optional 2 years
The consortium formed by Sabena technics and Thales will upgrade the French Air and Space Forces fleet of CN-235 twin-turboprop tactical transport and logistics aircraft. The 27 CN-235s will be upgraded with state-of-the-art avionics to allow integration into general air traffic, significantly enhance capabilities for tactical and public service operations, increase fleet availability and extend service life to 2040 and beyond
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