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DefenseIraqi resolution. USA: attack in 135 days
Washington, Usa - But Russia declared to be opposite
Saddam Hussein will have 135 days in order to demonstrate to the United Nations inspectors to not possess weapons of mass-destruction; on the contrary he will be disarmed with forced actions. That's... more
DefenseNorth Korea is opening to dialogue?
Seoul, South Korea - It lasted 4 days the meeting between the two Korea
Nobody sees the North Korean nuclear threat passing by, but steps ahead for a pacific resolution of the crisis have been made. The South Korea has been striven in a work of complicated diplomacy but... more
DefenseUS, Britain bomb in the north of "no-fly zone"
Washington, Usa - The attack was carried yesterday
While there is who waits for the beginning of the war, perhaps a "Desert Storm" revival, with a television broadcasting, the Anglo-American attacks to Iraqi antiaircraft emplacements continue. They are... more
DefenseMoscow rejects the US resolution on the Iraqi crisis
Moscow, Russia - No step ahead to manage the Saddam's disarm
It was the last draft of resolution exited from the alembics of Bush's government, but it was unuseful. Indeed the conditions, expressed in the document, did not meet the positive opinion of Moscow... more
DefenseAlways uncertain the solution of the Iraqi crisis
Moscow, Russia - Still distant the Russian positions from the Americans ones
The government of Moscow remains on its positions and continues to think unacceptable the new US proposals of resolution for the Iraqi crisis. Indeed these last would not be so different than those already... more
DefenseNukes: North Korea is ready to talk
Pyongyang, North Korea- Smoother the situation after the last encounter
North Korea opens to the dialogue with the USA and with the bordering states. The news comes emphasized by the same South Korea, the eternal enemy, than during the second day of consultations, in the... more
DefenseGreat Britain could partecipate in "Space Shield" project
London, UK - English position is becoming clearer
A position that has had and it will have important repercussions in England and in Europe. Indeed the minister of the English defense Geoff Hoon has faced in determined way the argument, asserting that... more
DefenseNorth Korea is a real threat
Washington, Usa - Russia and China could have been the furnishers
Now that the news have gone around the world, it comes also the confirmation of the Secretary of State Colin Powell who yesterday evening has confirmed as the Korea must, to this point, be considered... more
DefenseMilitary support to FBI in order to hunt Washington sniper (2)
Washington, USA - Spy satellites involved in the operation
In this huge hunt to the sniper which has terrorized Washington DC, all available military equipment, more technological and sophisticated instruments will be used. For this reason spy satellites will... more
DefenseMilitary support to FBI in order to hunt Washington sniper
Washington, USA - Reconnaissance aircraft used since today
If the solution of a such complicated problem cannot come from the ordinary means, America will provide with an help-sky. For this reason military reconnaissance aircraft will go in assistance to FBI in... more
DefenseAl Qaeda : new attacks should be possible on the aircraft
New York, USA - Revealed by Abu Zubaydah, "number three" of Al Qaeda
It seems there is a new alert according to the US Security; Al Qaeda is now considered capable to commit any action. Security Service is finding some confirmation to the words revealed by Abu Zubaydah,... more
DefenseNew investments in the USA to fortify satellite defence
Washington, USA - About USD 4,22bn allocated from this year
Now it is becoming a real "run to the armaments" the new campaign that the United States have engaged: unfortunately they are the only runners. In fact, the allocated value is about USD 4,22bn, only for... more
DefenseUSA and UK accuse Ukraine to have sold a radar to Iraq
Kiev, Ukraine- A joint investigation will inquire into this fact
If the charge to the Ukraine president, Leonid Kuchma, is shown to be true proper measures will be taken against Kiev's government; by now there's just a registration of a Kuchma's conversation who approved... more
DefenseUSA: a new test for the space shield
Washington, USA – To shoot down a long range missile
Next Monday, October 14th, American Army will try to shoot down an intercontinental missile to simulate an attack on Pacific Sea nearby Kwajalein atoll, Marshall’s island, with an interceptor missile g... more
DefenseChina tests new air to air missile
Peking, China - Launched five missiles that have hit all targets
China successfully tested a new air to air missile able to change its direction in case of interception or natural obstacle. Chinese News agency confirms that, after hundred simulated tests, the project... more
DefenseRaytheon receives GPS anti-jam development contracts
El Segundo, Usa - For digital antenna electronics
Raytheon Company has been awarded two contracts to develop the next-generation anti-jam technology for militarized Global Positioning System (GPS), the first step in production of the Digital Antenna Electronics... more
DefenseBoeing lands in Scotland
St Louis, Usa - To boost Uk military support
Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company, today established its first office in Scotland to boost support to the United Kingdom's Ministry of Defense, or MoD. Operations at the new Boeing office will... more
DefenseTeheran: Defence Minister specifies position about flight zone
Teheran, Iran- Crossings allowed only if forced by external causes
Iranian Defence Minister, Ali Shamkhani, states precisely Iran's position about the crossing of its own flight zone. The clarification was made on the government journal "Iran" to underline how an unintentional... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of October 9, 2002
Washington, Usa - 5421 fewer reservists than last week.
This week, each of the services announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 5421 fewer reservists than last week. At any given time,... more
DefenseBAE Systems awarded F-15K IFF contract
Greenlawn, Usa - An over USD 9m agreement
BAE Systems, the British aerospace and defence industry, received initial funding from the Boeing company to produce advanced Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems for the Republic of Korea's new... more
DefensePakistan successfully launched a new missile
Islamabad, Pakistan - The second one in 5 days
Today, just five days after the launch of the Shaheen missile, Pakistan has successfully carried out another missile test. The missile, whose range is 800 km, is able to carry nuclear warheads. President... more
DefenseUS Navy awards Harris Corporation USD 5,1m Lot 2 production contract
Melbourne, Usa - For cockpit digital maps
Harris Corporation, the company specialized in cockpit digital moving maps for military aircraft, announced today that it has been awarded a USD 5,1m Lot 2 production contract by the US Navy to provide... more
DefenseNew missile tests for Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - The second one in less than a week
Even though just few days have been passed since the launch of the Shaheen missile, Pakistan is already set to carry out another missile test. Official confirmation came straight from president Musharraf.... more
DefenseUs fighters that violate Iranian flight zone will be not attacked
Teheran, Iran- Softer position of the Iranian Ministry towards USA
It' s ended with a statement less hostile than last year, the interview of Iranian defence Ministry Ali Shamkani to Kuwaiti journal "Al-Rai Al-Aam"; the declaration refers in the event American fighters... more
DefenseBulgaria to open its air space in case of a war against Iraq
Sofia, Bulgaria - Minister of Defence said
As stated by the minister of Defence himself, Nikolai Svinarov, Bulgaria is ready to open its air space as well as to offer the use of its air bases to allied forces in case of a war against Iraq. "We... more
Defense4 Us aircraft carriers head to Persian Gulf
Washington, Usa - In December it will be within striking distance
According to Pentagon officials, 4 Us Navy aircraft carriers are on their way to the Persian Gulf. In the first days of December, the military ships should be within striking distance ready to a potential... more
DefenseMissile tests in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - After informing India
Pakistan carried out missile tests by launching a medium-range missile Shaheen. Anyway, before the very start of the exercise, Islamabad government informed its neighbouring enemy India. (007) more
DefenseNato looks closer to Russia
Brusselles, Belgium- Worries for the international situation
It's NATO Secretary General Lord Robertson in person to define the world wide situation as very unstable, because of a terrorism and weapons manufacturing increment. In order to face this it's needed... more
DefenseIran and Kuwait reached an important agreement
Teheran, Iran - On military cooperation
Iran minister of defence Ali Shamkhani and his Kuwaiti counterpart have signed in Teheran a military co-operation agreement. The deal involves exchange in military strategies as well as co-operation on... more
DefenseWar to Iraq: "no retaliation against neighbours"
Ankara, Turkey - Iraqi deputy prime minister Aziz said today in Ankara
Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz said today in Ankara Baghdad had no plans to retaliate against neighbours, including Turkey, if the United States attacked. He added there was no need for a new... more
DefenseAgreement between U.N. and Iraq on inspections (4): UK agrees with US objections
London, UK - British Foreign Secretary calls for "much tougher" weapons inspections regulations for Iraq
After the US, the UK has rejected the deal reached between the UN and Iraq for weapons inspectors to restart work. British Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, called for "much tougher" weapons inspections... more
DefenseAgreement between U.N. and Iraq on inspections (3): Russia's approval
Moscow, Russia - Russia "will contribute to allow a quick restarting of the U.N. inspections in Iraq"
The Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said that Russia is pleased with the agreement reached in Vienna between U.N. and Iraqi officials on inspections. He added that Russia "will contribute to allow... more
DefenseItaly will go on with Eurofighter program
Athens, Greece - Italian undersecretary of Defence said
"I'm sure we'd do anything necessary to solve the question". With such words the Italian undersecretary of Defence Filippo Berselli expressed his point of view in relation to Eurofighter program, or better... more
DefenseAgreement between Un and Iraq on inspections (2): US opposition
Washington, Usa - "No new resolution, no inspectors", US Secretary of State said
Despite an agreement between U.N. and Iraqi officials, the United States will oppose the return of U.N. weapons inspectors to Iraq without a new mandate from the U.N. Security Council, US Secretary of... more
Defense70 French paratroopers landed at Ivory Coast
Abidjan, Ivory Coast - To arrange for the African peace force to come
According to Paris government ministry of Defence, 70 French paratroopers have arrived at Abidjan, capital of the African state of Ivory Coast. Their aim, the ministry said, is "to coordinate logistic... more
DefenseAgreement between Un and Iraq on inspections
Vienna, Austria - It does not include so-called "presidential sites"
Iraqi officials agreed to give U.N. weapons inspectors unrestricted access to most - but not all - of their country, with inspectors planning to return in mid-October unless the Security Council stops... more
DefenseWar to Iraq would cost up to USD 9bn a month
Washington, Usa - According to congressional budget experts
Fighting a full-scale war with Iraq would cost up to USD 9bn a month, congressional budget experts said as the Senate prepared to open debate this week on a resolution authorizing President Bush to wage... more
Defense"Europe be trustworthy at next Nato summit in Prague"
Rome, Italy - The warning of Italian premier Berlusconi during his meeting with Nato General Secretary
During his meeting with Nato General Secretary, George Robertson, Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, pointed out that "Europe must contribute trustworthly to common security needs at next Nato summit... more
DefenseItalian Defense Minister to visit today Albania
Rome, Italy - He will also meet Italian troops
Italian Defense Minister is visiting today Albania to meet Albanian President, Alfred Spiro Moisiu, Prime Minister, Fatos Nano, and his Albanian counterpart, Pandeli Majko. They will discuss about main... more
DefenseAirbus A400M: tactic cuts
Berlin, Germany - Berlin government reduces Airbus A400M purchasing
In accordance with the weekly magazine "Der Spiegel" the government, because of a budget reduction due to flood disaster of last summer, has decided to reduce the number of Airbus to order for the next... more
DefenseNational Guard and reserve mobilized as of September 25
Washington, Usa - 4589 fewer reservists than the week before
This week the Army, Navy and Air Force each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 4589 fewer reservists than last week. Total... more
DefenseUSAF jets to be guested by Qatar
Doha, Qatar - Ready to action as of next November
24 combat aircraft belonging to Us Air Force have been deployed on the expensive runways of Qatar airports ready to get into action as early as next November. Us armed forces at the moment in Qatar are... more
DefenseRemains of U.S. servicemen recovered in North Korea
Washington, Usa - Repatriated in formal ceremonies
Remains believed to be those of eight American soldiers missing in action from the Korean War were repatriated in formal ceremonies today in Korea. The remains were flown on a U.S. Air Force aircraft from... more
DefenseDelta CEO asks Congress to fund national security costs
Washington, Usa - Including those in aviation
The federal government should pay for national security costs now carried by US commercial aviation as a matter of national defense, said Delta Air Lines Chairman and CEO, Leo F. Mullin today in testimony... more
DefenseNato respose force will count 21.000 soldiers
Brussels, Belgium - Official confirmation maybe at the Nato's defence ministers meeting
Nato response force, the new corps of the Atlantic Alliance designed to fight terrorism, could be made up of 21.000 soldiers. The news has been spread out by a Belgian press agency taking into account... more
Defensethe disputed island of Perejil
Madrid, Spain - cancelled meeting between ministers of foreign affairs of Madrid and Rabat
The little island of Perejil it’s still reason of tension between Morocco and Spain. Mohamed Benaissa, minister of the foreign affairs of Rabat, has cancelled at the last moment the encounter with Ana P... more
DefenseNato: defence ministers' meeting in Warsaw
Rome, Italy - To talk about international security
Starting from today, Nato's ministers of Defence will meet in Warsaw in an informal meeting. They should mainly discuss on the international security burning question. Also Donald Rumsfeld, United States... more
DefenseChange of the guard at Aviano Usaf base
Pordenone, Italy - Next October 9
As of next October 9 brigadier general Michael Warden will officially replace brigadier general Donald J. Hoffman as commander of the 31st "Storm Wing" at Aviano (Italy) Us Air Force Base. At the ceremony... more
DefenseA Nato enlargement "will not but be useful to Europe"
Rome, Italy - According to Italian undersecretary of Defence
In occasion of his meeting with the Greek vice minister of Defence Lazoros Lotidis, the Italian undersecretary of Defence Filippo Berselli clearly expressed his point of view in relation to the enlargement... more
DefenseTwo Pakistani arrested as their truck heading to a Us base was found carrying dynamite
Kabul, Afghanistan - Local police set up an investigation
Two citizens from Pakistan have stopped by police as dynamite has been found in the fuel tanks of the truck they were aboard. "The tanker came from Pakistan and the drivers are being held while the situation... more