Category: Notizie Estero

Denmark Votes to Reverse EU Defense Opt-Out

Denmark Votes to Reverse EU Defense Opt-Out

Alarmed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, normally EU-skeptic Denmark has voted to scrap the country’s opt-out on the bloc’s common defense policy. The referendum, conducted on June 1, resulted in a 67-33 landslide in favor of closer European integration on security and defense following 30 years of …
Bell to Modernize the Canadian Air Force’s Griffon Fleet

Bell to Modernize the Canadian Air Force’s Griffon Fleet

On May 30, the Government of Canada announced a contract for Bell Textron Canada to extend the life the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fleet of 85 CH‑146 Griffon helicopters until the mid-2030s.

“Since 1992 when the Griffon procurement was originally awarded, Bell has remained a key partner to t…

China Slams Canadian Air Force Reconnaissance Flights

China Slams Canadian Air Force Reconnaissance Flights

Chinese military dealt with Canadian military aircraft’s recent close-in reconnaissance and provocation on China with professional but powerful measures, and demanded Canada to desist from further provocations, or Canada shall bear all serious consequences, the Chinese defense and foreign ministries…
Embraer Demos KC-390 to Czech Defense Minister

Embraer Demos KC-390 to Czech Defense Minister

On Monday, June 6, the Minister of Defense, Jana Černochová, took part in a ground and flight demonstration of the Brazilian Embraer KC-390 aircraft and tests of the loading and transport of Pandur II at the airport in Pardubice.

This was a non-binding demonstration of the aircraft’s capabilitie…

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