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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
DefenseNorth Korea gets closer to Moscow
Moscow, Russia - To renew its air force fleet
According to local newspapers, North Loran government is likely to further strenghten its links with Moscow to renew its aging air force fleet. Russian specialists say the North Korean Air Force is most... more
DefenseGeneral Cocozza named new Joint Chief of staff at Afsouth
Rome, Italy - Thus replacing general Mini, named to head Kfor as of October
Italian Army general Ciro Cocozza starting from yesterday is the new Joint Chief of Staff at Allied Forces Southern Europe (Afsouth). Cocozza will thus replace former Joint Chief of Staff general Fabio... more
DefenseItaly to support Bulgaria's entry in Nato
Rome, Italy - Italian ministry of Defence said
Yesterday the Italian ministry of Defence Antonio Martino met his counterpart from Bulgaria Nikolay Svinarov. The agenda they talked about mainly focused on next Bulgaria's entry into Nato alliance but... more
DefenseCharges preferred in Canadian friendly fire incident
Washington, Usa - Occurred last April 17, 2002 near Kabul
Criminal charges were preferred September 11 against the two F-16 pilots involved in the April 17, 2002, friendly-fire deaths of four Canadian soldiers and injuries of eight others near Kandahar, Afghanistan.... more
DefenseNato: Greece not to take part to exercise "Destined Glory 2002"
Athens, Greece - Athens and Ankara did not find an agreement
Because Greece and Turkey failed to find an agreement, Athens government decided not to give its air space to Nato air forces to carry out part of the exercise "Destined Glory 2002". The dispute origins... more
DefenseMilitary exercises against terrorism are being in Russia
Moscow, Russia - The aim is to prevent attacks with airplanes
Military exercises are underway in Russia, and will go on for a few days more, to prevent or foil terroristic attacks by airplanes, like the ones carried out in United States on September 11th last year.... more
DefenseItalian firemen in Russia for Nato-Russia joint military exercises
Brussels, Belgium - They will be conducted from September 25 to 27 near Moscow
Thirty-five Italian firemen will attend Nato-Russia joint military exercises, named "Bogorodsk 2002", which will be conducted from September 25 to 27 in Noginsk, 70 kilometers from Moscow. About 1,000... more
DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia under examination
Rome, Italy - Ministry of Defence Antonio Martino since yesterday in official visit
The examination of the principal international political's themes and the state of bilateral relations regulated by the military cooperation's Convention signed in 1998: these are the two principal tasks... more
DefenseUS Central Command staffers heading to Qatar
Washington, Usa - Officials said it would be a one-week exercise
Between one-quarter to one-third of the staff of the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, will be dispatched to the Persian Gulf state of Qatar in November in what military officials said would be a... more
DefenseDOD changes status of Air Defense exercise
Washington, Usa - "This is not a response to any specific threat"
Yesterday the Secretary of Defense announced a transition of air defense assets from Exercise Clear Skies II into an Operation Noble Eagle deployment. Such a transition involves the movement of missiles... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 11
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2.538 reservists more than last week
This week the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 2.538 reservists fewer than last... more
DefenseSeptember 11: anti-aircraft missiles to defend Pentagon
Washington, Usa - To test a new system to shield Us capital
In relation to operation "clear skies", for at least 4 days anti-aircraft missiles Avenger will be deployed in Washington DC to defend Pentagon and other sensible targets from any potential attack. Us... more
DefenseThe Iraqi issue: Berlusconi to meet Us president
Cernobbio, Italia - Next week in Washington DC
Next Friday in Washington DC, the Rome government premier Silvio Berlusconi will meet United States of America president George W. Bush, Italian minister of Defence Antonio Martino said. The meeting will... more
DefenseA400M: Berlin to postpone its decision after September 22
Berlin, Germany - After political elections
According to German ministry of Defence, Berlin government final decision in relation to okay the earmarking of the needed money to finance all the Airbus A400M in order will have to wait until September... more
DefenseMoog receives USD 26m Boeing agreement for F-15 Korea
Washington, Usa - for flight controls
Moog Inc., the Us company supplier of precision control components and systems, announced today that Boeing has signed an agreement with the company for flight controls on forty F-15's for Korea. The order,... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 4
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2190 reservists more than last week
This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Air Force and Navy each announce decreases. The net collective result is 2.190 more... more
DefensePuerto Rico and Sardinia against Us army presence in their territories
Rome, Italy - Its the proposal by a Puerto Rico senator
According to Roberto Prats, a senator of Puerto Rico Republic, its government and Sardinia's one should jointly work to get rid of "Us armed forces presence" in their territories. As well as on the Italian... more
DefenseSeptember 11: Rumsfeld to meet Uk's Defence minister
New York, Usa - They will talk about the attack to Iraq
Us Department of Defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Uk's minister of Defence Geoff Hoon, will meet in New York on the day of the first anniversary of last September 11 terror attacks, British government... more
DefenseBombs at Kabul airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - Isaf set up an inquiry
Soldiers belonging to Isaf, the International peace force in Afghanistan, are at the moment investigating in relation to the three explosions that last August 31 hit the area in the surroundings of Kabul... more
DefenseTension raises at Georgian borders
Moscow, Russia - Eu worried about recent country's air space violations
European Union presidency clearly expressed its worries about the ongoing tension in the Georgian borders area due to recent air space violations by military aircraft. Bruxelles, in a press release in... more
DefenseUnknown fighters launched 6 missiles against Jalalabad airport
Jalalabad, Afghanistan - No injured
According to regional commander's office, this morning just before dawn some unknown guerrilla men shot six missiles against Jalalabad airport, in eastern Afghanistan. The attack came from the south area... more
DefenseU.S. welcomes China's new regulations on missile exports
Beijing, China - "A positive step" said Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage
During the recent visit the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage declared he considers "a positive step" the introduction of the new Chinese regulations on missile exports. These regulations... more
DefenseItalian helicopter for Japanese Army?
Rome, Italy - Talks between Defense junior ministers
During the talks between Italian junior Minister of Defense, Filippo Berselli, and his Japanese counterpart, Hagiyama Kyogon, the possibility to provide Italian helicopter to Japanese Army has been discussed. A... more
DefenseAlpini's troops in Afghanistan if Italy will send new forces
Rome, Italy - Usa asked for a thousand soldiers more
If Italy will accept to send new forces in Afghanistan to support "Enduring Freedom" mission, as asked from United States to the Italian government, it is highly probable the utilization of Alpini's troops.... more
DefenseItaly to send 1000 soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of 2002
Rome, Italy - If Parliament approves the move
An Italian 1000-man military contingent could be sent in Afghanistan by the end of 2002 to strenghten Italy's presence in war against terrorism. The Italian soldiers, at the moment part of Nato forces... more
DefenseAlbany, country searching for identity
Tirana, Albany - Two problems never solved: a common national feeling and Nato’s admittance
A common national feeling corroded from inner crisis, wars, migration; an admittance to Nato highly searched for but not mature yet. These are the two big "Tantalo’s torments" of Albany, country estimated l... more
DefenseEu's intervention or Russian-Georgian tensions
Brussels, Belgium - After late July incidents
In an official statement, European Union decided to intervene as regards tensions on Russian-Georgian borders especially after late July incidents. Eu appeals to authorities of both countries to adopt... more
DefenseSaddam' s preparation for the U.S. attack
Washington, Usa - New underground bunkers are being build, Cnn refers
Saddam Hussein ordered the construction of new underground bunkers in order to protect airplanes, military devices and equipments, Cnn refers, mentioning U.S. intelligence sources. Works are being in progress... more
DefenseNATO: air force exercise to be held in Norway
Brussels, Belgium - From August 31 to September 13
As reported on the NATO website, "from 31 August to 13 September, over 80 aircraft from 12 air forces will take part in a NATO live-flying exercise, NATO AIR MEET 2002, in Ørland, Norway. They will practice... more
DefensePrague to abandon the acquisition of 24 fighters Jas-39 Gripen
Prague, Czech Republic - To save money to pay for inundation
Inundation which in last days affected Czech Republic pushed Prague government to give up the acquisition of 24 Jas-39 Gripen, the combat aircraft manufactured by the British-Swedish joint venture BAE... more
DefenseUSA: new test for the anti-missile defence system scheduled for next August 24
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon said
According to what stated by the Pentagon, on next August 24, United States will carry out a new test of the anti-missile defence system in view of the creation of the so called "Space shield". This experiment,... more
DefenseRumsfeld to propose extension for U.S. special forces' operations
Washington, Usa - U.S. Defense Secretary backs covered clandestine missions
The U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld proposed the use of special forces abroad, also without informing the local government, in order to obtain a major effectiveness for the struggle against terrorism.... more