DefenseOver 80,000 reservists recalled in active duty

Washington USA - They come from all U.S. states

Total number of reservist currently recalled on active duty in support of the partial mobilization ordered by President Bush for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 27,965; Naval Reserve, 10,597;... more

DefenseNato sends an Awacs to watch over Barcelona

Brussels, Belgium - The aircraft will keep an eye over the Catalonian European summit

Nato will send one of its Awacs to fly over Barcelona during the Ue summit planned for next Friday and Saturday. Atlantic Alliance Executive Council decision followed a Ue Spanish president previous request. According... more

DefenseMeeting between U.S. president and Russian defense minister defined "productive"

Washington, Usa - The talks about armament reduction

A meeting held yesterday between U.S. president George W. Bush and Russian defense minister Serghiei Ivanov has been defined by the latter "warm and productive", as the talks are pointing on mass destruction... more

DefensePentagon: top secret report on nuclear attacks

Moscow, Russia - Moscow asked for Washington to explain

Igor Ivanov, Russian International Affairs minister, stated yesterday Moscow is waiting for Washington to explain Pentagon presumed project about nuclear attacks towards some countries, among which Russia,... more

DefenseUs Air Force pilot prisoner in Iraq since 1991

Washington, Usa - Iraq army deserter confirms

Us Air Force commander Michael Scott Speichner plummetted in Iraq aboard of its F-18 fighter in 1991 Desert Storm operation, could be still alive. The news also confirmed by other information coming from... more

DefensePakistan-India: "war games"

Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan anti-aircraft artlillery opened fire on Indian fighter

As confirmed today, Islamabad government announced some of its anti-aircraft artillery opened fire against an Indian warplane which violated Pakistan fly-zone. According to Pakistan army spokesman, New... more

DefenseChirac attacked Jospin Defence policy

Paris, France - "Delays in armaments renewal"

French president Jacques Chirac, attacked yesterday Jospin government for its post 1997 Defence policy. In his speech, Chirac underlined also the importance of a professional army to be created as "a... more

DefenseU.S. Darpa announces Future Combat Systems program

USA

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Army today announced the selection of the team of the Boeing Co. (Anaheim, Calif., and Seattle, Wash.) and Science Applications International... more

DefenseAnaconda Mission harder than foreseen

Bagram, Afghanistan - Usa: "we need ground intervention"

The more the fightings among Us troops and both Talibans and Al Qaida forces go on, the more they get harder. "We are facing professional and well trained soldiers, that's way we need a ground intervention",... more

DefenseWar in the Middle East

Ramallah, West Bank - 15 more victims

At least 15 people, 13 Palestinian and 2 Israeli, are dead yesterday in the Tel Aviv army raids in Gaza and West Bank. Yesterday evening instead Israeli helicopters bombed Palestinian intelligence headquarters,... more

DefenseStars and stripes for "Shabbaz"

Islamabad, Pakistan - Us strategic center against terrorism

Built in defence against potential conflicts with India, "Shabbaz" base in Pakistan has now become the Us strategic center for operations in Afghanistan. Surrounded by bunkers and barricades, "Shabbaz"... more

DefenseAfghan cannons shot a Us C-130

Kabul, Afghanistan - Washington doesn't confirm

According to an Italian news television, two days ago Al Qaida and Talibans cannons would have fired against a Us C-130. So far Washington did not confirm the attack. (m/cesn) more

Defense"Missione Italia" in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan - Security level raised in Kabul

Colonel Giorgio Battisti, Italian troops in Kabul commander in chief, stated that "we did not receive 'interesting' menaces so far even because struggles are taking place 200km south-east far from Kabul,... more

DefenseIsraeli fighter-bomber violated Lebanon skies

Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanese anti-aircraft artillery replies

Lebanese and hezbollah anti aircraft-artillery shot against israeli fighter-bomber as they violated Lebanon fly zone this morning at 9am(Gmt time). (m/cesn) more

DefenseIsraeli attack to Gaza

Jerusalem, Israel - F-16 and Apaches in action

As retaliation against 5 Israeli people killed in the last hours by Palestinian forces, Tel Aviv governement Apache helicopters attacked Rafah, while F-16 fighters flew on the city of Gaza. (m/cesn) more

DefenseAir attack in Afghanistan

Islamabad, Pakistan - Us warplanes bombed Khost airport

Last night Us Air Force aircraft bombed areas in the surroundings of Khost airport, in eastern Afghanistan. American forces, whose attack occurred after some unkown guerrilla men shot on to the airport... more

DefenseIsraeli fighters got into Lebanese fly zone

Beirut, Lebanon - It occurred this morning

This morning at 10am (Gmt), two Israeli Armed forces fighters penetrated in the Lebanon skies, in the southern region of the country. So ten days after first and last incursion, occurred last February... more

DefenseItalian "Spartans" go to Greece

Athens, Greece - A good business for Alenia

The Greek government, despite the austerity period, which caused several military procurements deletion, decided to buy twelve C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft made by Italian aeronautical industry... more

DefenseAecc inaugurated yesterday in Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands - The Cell will co-ordinate European air military transport

Aecc, European Airlift Co-ordination Cell, has been inaugurated yesterday in Eindhoven by Eag, European Air Group. The new authority will co-ordinate Eag members air military transport. Founded in 1995,... more

DefenseItalian forces against terrorism

Rome, Italy - "Enduring Freedom close to its end"

According to the Rome government Defence minister, now in visit to Italian government troops in the Mediterranean sea, Enduring Freedom, the international mission against terrorism has been successful... more

DefenseFrench fighters in Kirghizistan

Bishkek, Kirghizistan - 3 Mirage 2000 landed yesterday at Manas airport

Thanks to the three French Mirage 2000 landed yesterday and the foreseen arrival of three more fighters sent by Paris government, international coalition base in Manas (Kirghizistan), which now counts... more

DefenseReady in 2004 first antimissile missile prototype

USA - Space Shield project goes ahead

The Space Shield project, which is so appreciated by president Bush and U.S. defense industries, is going ahead, despite opposition about its stratospheric cost. In fact the cost involved, until 2015,... more

DefenseUSA send Apaches in Kuwait

Kuwait - It's the prelude to military actions against Iraq?

According to a Washington well informed sources, a dozen of the radar-equipped AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters have been deployed in Kuwait by C-5 transport aircrafts. These helicopters are... more

DefenseRestarts the bid for Taiwan warcopters

Washington, USA - Apache vs. Cobra

According to Washington government reliable sources, there are new hopes for a recover of the stalled Taiwan competition for military helicopters procurement. According these sources, within the next... more

DefenseSouth Korean fighters

Singapore - Seul government to choose before 3 months

According to what Dassault Group Ceo, Charles Edelstenne, stated, South Korea has to choose "before 2 or 3 months". Seul government in fact is dealing a 40 warplane contract for its military forces. At... more

Defense"Patriot" missiles to defend Israel

Tel Aviv, Israel - They'll stop hijacked airplanes and missiles

According to the daily newspaper "Jerusalem Post", Israeli Air Force decided to strategically set "Patriot"launcher units to hit potential hijacked planes or missiles heading to Israel. (m/cesn) more

DefenseTwo Mirage 2000-D towards Kirgighistan

Paris, France - They should arrive next week

According to French Defence Ministry, two Mirage 2000-D are waited for next week at the international military base in Manas, Kirgighistan. In the next future instead, as the international military coalition... more

DefenseUs incresed will to enlist

Washington, Usa - 918 more reservists last week

Almost a thousand people enlisted last week as Us Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Airforce an National Guard reservists. With last week smashing 918 reservists increase, total number currently on active duty... more

DefenseItalian Alenia to replace head of Marketing Communications

Rome, Italy - Mr. Rovere will be new "Fair and Shows" responsible

Riccardo Rovere, ex Alenia Aerospazio Marketing Communications director is now the new Alenia Aeronautica Spa "Fair and Shows" division responsible. At the state of the art and until a new Marketing Communications... more

DefenseWar against terrorism in the Philippines

Rome, Italy - Us army to intensify reconnaissance flights over the island

According to Washington Post, the Us daily newspaper, Us Army would have intensified its reconnaissance flights over Southern Philippines. This sort of operation should aim to support 660 Us Army soldiers... more

DefenseWar in the Middle East (2)

Ramallah, West Bank - Isreali Apaches attack to Olp headquarters in Ramallah

"We are not shocked by Tel Aviv fighters, tanks or missiles. We'll stick in these territories until judgement day will come", has stated Yasser Arafat visiting last night attacked Olp headquarters... more

DefenseWar in the Middle East

Ramallah, West Bank - Israeli missiles on Arafat offices in Ramallah

According to Palestinian sources, an Israeli helicopter launched two missiles against a building close to Arafat head quarters, last night in Ramallah. (m/cesn) more

DefensePakistani UAV enters Indian airspace

New Delhi, India - Is the third accident of this kind in this year

A Pakistani Unmanned Aerial Vehicle intruded into Indian airspace over Jammu but escaped being hit by gun fire from Indian security forces because of its high altitude. This is the third incident of... more

DefenseIsraeli helicopters bombed Khan Younes

Gaza, Middle East - Hit Olp offices and a power station

Helicopter of the Israeli Army shot missiles on Olp offices and on the main power station Khan Younes, in the southern region of Gaza Stripe. The number of victims is still unkown. (m/cesn) more

DefenseOver 75,000 reservist called in active duty in USA

This week the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps announce increases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 1,928 more reservists than last... more

DefenseWar in the Middle-East

Gaza - Israeli F-16 missiles on Ramallah and Rafah

Last night, in retaliation for the killing of three Israeli people during the day, Tel Aviv F-16 have shot twice against Palestinian locations. Police barracks in Ramallah and a refugees camp in Rafah... more

DefenseMissiles at the Karachi airport

Karachi, Pakistan - They were pointed against international coalition area

4 chinese-made missiles have been found in the surroundings of Karachi airport, in Gulistan-e-Jahaur. At the moment police promptly de-fused them, they were pointing at the International coalition area... more

DefenseEads ask for a European Defence budgetary increasing

Paris, France - Camus insists on the matter

Philippe Camus, Eads co-president, today insists on the necessity to increase European budget on Defence. "We must augment European Defence expenditure and work for a better integration within the Union"... more

DefenseInternational aid to support thousands pilgrims

Kabul, Afghanistan - 3000 people reached Mecca during last night

Thanks to Afghan temporary government as well as to International air support, last night 3000 Afghan pilgrims were able to leave Kabul so beginning their pilgrimage to Mecca. Great Britain, Pakistan,... more

DefenseUsa bombed East Afghanistan last week-end

Kabul, Afghanistan - One death and three people injured

Airplanes, took off both from ground and sea Us military bases, bombed enemy locations in East Afghanistan. An Afghan anti-terrorism coalition member was killed in the attack while three people were injured. Dave... more

DefenseNight raid against Kandahar Us military base

Kandahar, Afghanistan - No victims

Last night few guerrilla men attacked the Us military base in Kandahar. Marines promptly answered the fire and Apache helicopters took off in search for aggressors. No one of the 4200 Us base personnel... more

DefenseA russian aircraft chartered by Us government

Moskow, Russia - The contract made with a private charter firm

American government chartered a russian transport plane type Antonov AN-124, Nato nicknamed Condor. With its 405 tons of maximum take-off weight, Condor is the largest aircraft actually produced worldwide. For... more

DefenseA400M: London foresees further German delays

London, Uk - Berlin to decide yet

According to what the British vice Defence Minister, Lewis Moonie, stated, Germany will likely slow down final ok to the A400M european project. German parliament and other European partners are together,... more

Defense"Dogfish"2002 ready to start

Rome, Italy - One of the World largest military exercise will begin next S.Valentine day

From February 14th to February 27th, Ionian sea will host "Dogfish 2002", the huge Nato military exercise which will see participation of 9 submarines, 19 maritime aircraft and 11 fighting ships. The... more

DefenseA Us C-17 took off from Kandahar with prisoners aboard

Kandahar, Afghanistan - 158 terrorists on the way to Guantanamo

The night before yesterday a Usaf C-17 departed from Kandahar to Guantanamo, Cuba, with 158 prisoners aboard. The flight, the first in about three weeks, will bring talibans and Al Quaida activists to... more

DefenseAfghan weapons surrendered to Us Army

Kandahar, Afghanistan - 202 missiles-launchers and 248 anti-tank passed to Usa

As stated on a receipt signed by William Brannigan and Aref Khan Noorzai, reprentative of the Kabul government, it seems that hundreds of Afghan weapons have been surrendered to Us Army. The delivery,... more

DefenseUsa fighters bomb Mosul, Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq - 4 deads

For the first time since last September 4th, Us and British aircraft bombed last night a military plant near Mosul, Iraq, in answer to Iraqi anti-aircraft previous attack. The bomb raid caused 4 victims,... more