The roll-out ceremony for the first of eight Polish Air Force M-346 aircraft took place today at Leonardo-Finmeccanica’s facility inVenegono-Superiore (near Varese). The event was attended by thePolish Deputy Defense Minister, Bartosz Kownacki, the State Under Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, Gioacchino Alfano, and by theManaging Director of Leonardo-Finmeccanica Aircraft, Filippo Bagnato. Mauro Moretti, […]

The Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead is a new, state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) crash in Mediterranean sea. The drone lost contact with the ground station during a test flight and crashed into the sea during the late morning of 31 May 2016, 20 minutes into the flight. The prototype Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead  Unmanned Aerial System was […]

The Argentine Ministry of Defense has completed a purchase of 20 Agusta-Bell AB206  helicopters from its counterpart in Italy. Negotiations for the 20 used helicopters actually started in 2012, but have been repeatedly delayed because Argentina had difficulty coming up with the required funding. The deal also includes training, 10 GAU-17 machine guns and five beds […]

On Monday, May 23, during a flight piloted Lt. Col. Alessandro O., commander of the 212th Flight Group, the 61st Wing passed the milestone of the first 1,000 hours flown by the T-346 aircraft supplied to the air force., reported by www.aeronautica.difesa.it. The main players of this significant event -the instructors of the 212th Group, […]

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 in Islamabad in presence of the H.E. Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo. The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches including a logistic support and training package. […]

Leonardo-Finmeccanica introduced today an AgustaWestland AW119 single engine helicopter variant designated as the TH-119 during theNavy League Sea-Air Space Exhibition (Washington D.C., May 16-18). The aircraft is specifically designed for military training customers, primarily the U.S. Navy. The new version features distinctive capabilities and unique features differentiating it from the proven AW119Kx commercial helicopter while keeping […]

The prototype of the new Centauro II  wheeled tank will be unveiled at the Eurosatory 2016 show in Paris. The «Centauro II» is the latest version. Its fitted with a 120mm smoothbore main gun. The «Centauro 2»vehicle features a new interior layout and based on Freccia 8×8 wheeled Infantry fighting vehicle. The new Centauro II wheeled tank program would […]

Iveco Defence Vehicles (of CNH Industrial) will unveil the Light Multirole Vehicle 2 (The LMV 2) at the incoming Eurosatory 2016 international defence and security show, that reported DEFESA Global. The new version, implemented with a new 220 hp diesel engine, presents an upgraded driveline capable of managing more power, and a new air filtration […]

The tactical Italian-made Iveco LMVs Light Multirole Vehicle was spotted during military parade rehearsals in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. These armored cars are in service with 22-th Guards special purpose brigade stationed near Rostov-on-Don and in Russian military contingent in Syria. The Iveco LMV, along with its adopted name Lince (Lynx, ‘Rys’), have acquired a very mixed reputation in […]

In Italy spotted prototype of «Centauro II» wheeled armoured fighting vehicle. The «Centauro II» is the latest version. Its fitted with a 120mm smoothbore main gun. The «Centauro 2»vehicle features a new interior layout and based on Freccia 8×8 wheeled Infantry fighting vehicle. The tower is a HITFACT-2 with 120/45 mm cannon. The secondary armament presents a HITROLE […]