Monthly Archive: Novembre 2021

NATO RQ 4D Phoenix Completes First 24-Hour Mission

NATO RQ 4D Phoenix Completes First 24-Hour Mission

SIGONELLA, Italy — A NATO RQ-4D Phoenix took off towards the Black Sea and returned 24-hours later to home air base in Sigonella, Italy on Tuesday, 16 November 2021.

This important step to Full Operating Capability for the NATO Allied Ground Surveillance Force has been successfully achieved. Th…

Airbus Closes Dubai Airshow with 408 Orders

Airbus Closes Dubai Airshow with 408 Orders

DUBAI — In the first major airshow since the COVID-19 pandemic struck two years ago, customers demonstrated confidence in the recovery of the aviation sector and also in Airbus by placing orders and commitments totalling 408 aircraft (269 firm orders and 139 commitments).

The agreements covere…

Russian Navy Destroyer Transits English Channel

Russian Navy Destroyer Transits English Channel

MURMANSK, Russia — The Northern Fleet’s large anti-submarine warfare ship Vice-Admiral Kulakov entered the English Channel in its long-distance deployment, the Fleet’s press office reported on Wednesday.

“A group of ships and support vessels of the Northern Fleet led by the large anti-submarine…

Netherlands Increase 2022 Defense Budget by €428M

Netherlands Increase 2022 Defense Budget by €428M

From next year, the Defense organization will receive an additional €428 million and a one-off €13.5 million. The incidental amount is intended to make up for activities that could not take place due to COVID, like exercises.

In total, Defense has €12.9 billion to spend in 2022.

This was dis…

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