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DefenseA missile launcher found near Us base in Saudi Arabia
Washington, Usa - It is suitable for launching surface-to-air missiles
Saudi Arabian security forces found a missile launcher near Prince Sultan air base, about 100 km south of Riad. On the shoulder missile launcher capable of firing surface-to-air rockets have been found... more
DefenseWestern European Armaments Group will meet next May 16th in Rome
Rome, Italy - Under the chairmanship of the Italian Defence minister
The Western European Armaments Group (Weag), the European forum born to facilitate harmonization in armaments strategies and to develop co-operation activities in both defence systems and technologic research... more
DefenseDod established Pentagon force protection Agency
Washington USA
The Department of Defense announced today the establishment of a Force Protection Agency, to provide an improved force protection structure and response capability at the Pentagon and in the national capital... more
DefenseTaiwan to test Patriot substitute
Chiupeng, Taiwan - At the presence of journalists
Sky Bow, the new Taiwan-made missile anti missile, has been succesfully tested off the south eastern coast of Taiwan at the presence of the press. Taiwan government hopes this surface-to-air missile will... more
DefenseTurkey threatens to interrupt military cooperation with France
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish Chief of Staff "annoyed" by a freedom of press demonstration
Turkey has threatened to interrupt military cooperation with France in reprisal of a demonstration held in Paris in defence of freedom of press. "Reporters sans frontieres" (Rsf), a French association... more
DefenseUSA and Russia could sign an arsenal reduction agreement
Washington, USA
United States and Russia would sign a nuclear weapons reduction agreement when President George W. Bush visits Russia from May 23-26, in which the two countries would cut their arsenals of nuclear warheads... more
DefenseGerman SAR (2): also Army looks at combat recovery units
Berlin, Germany
According to colonel Reinhard Wolski, the German Heeresflieger is looking at creation of a new recover unit series, with capability in support of its new air mechanised brigades, the new Airmobile Operations... more
DefenseLuftwaffe prepares to develop a combat SAR with NH-90
Berlin, Germany
Starting 2006, the NH90 helicopter begins to replace the Bell UH-1D, as announced by Luftwaffe Lieutenant Colonel Volker Lepowski, head of the German armed forces' SAR services. According his declarations,... more
DefenseItalian Defence secretary meets his Swiss counterpart
Rome, Italy - Switzerland fears to be let apart by Nato enlargement
Italian Defence secretary, Antonio Martino, met yesterday in Rome his Swiss counterpart, Samuel Schmid to discuss common deals, such as air forces cooperation and information exchange on defence systems. Swiss... more
DefenseMediterranean exercise "Eolo 2002" starts
Rome, Italy - Involved Italy, Portugal, Spain and France
Is a really "Mediterranean" the exercise which will start with participation of 5800 man, 18 ships and 40 aircraft, of either Armies, Navies an Air Forces of Italy, Portugal, Spain and France. The exercise... more
DefenseA-400M project: German partners show confidence
Berlin, Germany - Spanish Science ministry said
Yesterday at Ila 2002 in Berlin, Anna Birules Bertran, Spanish Science and Technology minister, said German partners in A-400M project to be confident in Berlin government committment to respect the agreement. "Germany... more
DefenseOver 81,000 reservist mobilized in USA
Washington, USA
Total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 28,013; Naval Reserve, 9,629; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 37,451;... more
DefenseSeptember 11th: Nato Awacs will not patrol Us skies anymore
Brussels, Belgium - Operation "Eagle assist" will in fact finish next May 16th
"Eagle assist", the Nato patrolling and survellaince operation upon Us skies started last October 9th, is going to finish as from May 16th. After 360 reconnaissance missions for a total 4300 hours of... more
DefenseEolo 02 exercise: in the Mediterranean Sea in May
Rome, Italy
A joint military exercise, named Eolo2, will take place in Central Mediterranean Sea, with the participation of Italy, Spain Portugal and France. Over 5,800 man will be employed along with 18 ships and... more
DefenseSouth Korea has taken no decision yet for its missile defense system
Washington, USA
According to U.S. Raytheon industry spokesman, South Korea still plans to buy the Patriot Advance Capability-3 (PAC-3) despite local reports claiming government officials plan to scrap SAM-X due to defense... more
DefenseFormer Russian captain jailed for four year for espionage
Moscow, Russia
Alexei Vetrov, 40, a director of the Infon company in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, was arrested a year ago when he tried to leave Russia carrying documents on weapons installed in the Russian jet fighters, He... more
DefenseUsa-Russia agreement on strategic armaments reduction
Moscow, Russia - Ivanov: "an important step has been taken"
As far as the armaments reduction affaire is concerned, after the meeting with the Us Defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, yesterday Moscow government ministry of Defence stated: "4 days ago we delivered... more
DefenseUs military plan against Saddam Hussein
Washington, Usa - According to " The New York Times"
According to what reported on the columns of the famous American daily newspaper "New York Times", Bush administration is likely to throw a massive attack against Saddam Hussein regime. For "The New York... more
DefenseMartino (2): also Finmeccanica engaged in production of JSF parts
Rome, Italy
Questioned by AVIONEWS about the JSF combat aircraft acquisition by Italy, Defense Minister Antonio Martino said that he fully agree with Prime Minister Berlusconi declarations. Martino does not pointed... more
DefenseMartino: Pratica di Mare airport confirmed as Nato meeting place
Rome, Italy - Maybe U.S. representatives will land before at Aviano air base
Italian Defense Minister, Antonio Martino, in reply to an AVIONEWS question, said that the airbase of Pratica di Mare, military airport "Mario De Bernardi", near Roma's coasts, has been confirmed as place... more
DefenseItalian Nato Committee meeting (2): Cossiga declarations
Rome, Italy
According to the declarations of Francesco Cossiga, a former Italian Republic president, interviewed by AVIONEWS in the Italian Nato Committee meeting held this morning in Rome, for the Russian Federation's... more
DefenseRussia will enter Nato
Rome, Italy - Next May 28th in Italy
As far as the Russian entry in Nato is concerned, the historical event will take place next May 28th at the Pratica di Mare military airport in the surroundings of Rome . Today Rome government is going... more
DefenseSharon is ready to increase earmarking for Defence
Tel Aviv, Israel - Despite the economic downturn
"We've been mobilizing troops to face military emergency and now we all must mobilize to face economic emergency", stated Silvan Shalom, Ariel Sharon government Finance minister. So it seems clear that... more
DefenseNorway prefers JSF
Oslo, Norway
In order to renew its fleet, operation expected within 15 years, Norway has expressed its favour for the U.S. Lockheed-Martin Joint Strike Fighter, JSF, the new combat aircraft which has been chosen yet... more
DefenseJTFEX,will be performed in USA
USA
More than 13,000 U.S. and allied military servicemembers will participate in Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) 02-2, April 28-May 5, 2002. Vice Adm. Cutler Dawson, commander, U.S. Second Fleet will... more
DefenseThird flight simulator for Osprey
USA
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $17,663,883 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183) to manufacture, install, test... more
Defense"Licence to carry weapons like in the US"
Rome, Italy - The Italian Defence Secretary agrees on second Amendment
The Italian Defence Secretary Antonio Martino agreed to introduce a firearm legislation into Italy similarly to the second Amendment of the US Constitution, which allows citizens to carry -not only to... more
DefenseRussia into Eu: "An ambitious target"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Secretary: "It will take time to be implemented"
The Italian Defence Secretary Antonio Martino affirmed that the entry of Russian Federation into Eu is an ambitious target and it will take time to be implemented. Martino similarly commented the event... more
DefenseUs Airways pilots said yes to the doubling of the air carrier regional fleet
Washington, Usa - It thus will reach 140 aircraft
The American carrier Us Airways finally signed an agreement with Alpa (Air Line Pilots Association) to double its regional fleet, which thus will raise from 70 to 140 airplanes. "This is a critical first... more
DefenseSeveral lives could be saved with a better use of spyplane
Washington, USA
According to general Robert Noonan, head of US army intelligence, the deaths of eight American special forces troopers in an al Qaeda ambush last month might have been prevented if more "spy-in-the-sky"... more
DefenseRumsfeld statement on friendly fire incident near Kandahar
Washington, USA
"On behalf of the Department of Defense, I want to express my deep regret and sadness over the tragic accident in Afghanistan that killed and wounded a number of Canadian troops. Our thoughts and prayers... more
DefenseUSA provide military equipment to Jordan and Oman
Washington, USA
After the announcement made by U.S. Department of Defense, of the intention to sell 16 AH-64D Apache "Longbow" combat helicopters to Kuwait, last week, the Pentagon said it was ready to sell a Lockheed... more
DefenseDod to sell Apaches to Kuwait
Washington, USA
The U.S. Defense Department (DoD) is preparing to sell to Kuwait 16 Boeing Co. (BA) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters worth up to $2.1 billion, if the Congress will not place its veto to the deal. According... more
DefenseRussia to sell helicopters and planes to Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Russian and Czech governments will actively promote further business cooperation and bilateral investments. Such was the statement of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov at Russia-Czech Republic... more
DefenseRomania and Bulgaria soon into Nato
Bucarest, Romania - Berlusconi "It is a moral duty"
Bulgaria and Romania will soon join Nato. "It is a moral duty" affirmed the Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, during his meeting with Rumanian leaders in Bucarest. He said he will fully back the two... more
DefenseTomorrow will be announced the winner in South Korea military fighter competition
Seoul, South Korea - The competitors are Rafale and F-15
THe South Korea Defense minister has announced that tomorrow will be diffused the name of the winner of the competition for the acquisition of 40 fighter aircraft, to be chosen between French Dassault... more
DefenseWashington to build up its first 'Space Shield' post in Alaska
Washington, Usa - Ready by October 2004
After USDm 250 earmarked last April 16th to build up Fort Greely (Alaska) and Shemya Island interceptor bases, Pentagon announced yesterday that the first 'Space Shield' post, which is going to be realized... more
DefenseNato-Russia agreement: signature next May 28th in Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian premier announces the historical accord
The agreement for establishing a joint body Nato-Russian federation will be signed May 28th in Rome. The Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, announced the historical event yesterday during a press conference. This... more
DefenseNew "ad hoc" command for Us National Defense
Washington, USA - Pentagon’s announce disclosed today
The Us Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, will officially announce today the establishment of a new special command turn to national defense exclusively. "This command will answer 21st century challenges... more
DefenseThai army to buy 33 Black Hawk helicopters
Thailandia
According to local sources, the Thai army plans to buy 33 Black Hawk helicopters by 2009 to replace its old UH1-H helicopters that had been in use since the Vietnam War. Only about 30% of them remained... more
DefenseNato after September 11th
Rome, Italy - Meeting today in Rome
Today in Rome has been held the meeting "Nato and European defence after September 11th". The meeting aims to underline a new structure for the Nato as to answer to events that recently turned inside... more
DefenseAirbus always hopes to enter in U.S. tanker procurement contract
Toulose, France - First contract signed with Boeing for 100 aircraft
After that the contract for 100 tanker aircraft, valued 20 USDbn, has been assigned by U.S. government to Boeing, French aircraft maker Airbus president, Noel Forgeard, said in a press meeting " we are... more
DefenseUSA recover antimissile projects of fifties
Washington, USA - They was discarded as they was considered dangerous
Some 50's project for antimisisle defense, involving nuclear weapons use, would be recovered by Pentagon for the Space Shield Project. These systems, which involved high-altitude nuclear blast to destroy... more
DefenseNew French Horizon radar used in Strong Resolve Nato exercise
Marignane, France
The NATO STRONG RESOLVE military exercise took place in Norway from March 1st to 15th. Approximately 19,000 people, 150 aircraft, and 50 ships took place in the maneuvers in both land and sea regions... more
DefenseAlso military risks procurement of bogus parts
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - A former Cuban accused of 26 counts
A Fort Lauderdale man Nestor Daniel Lopez has been indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges, accused of 26 counts of making false claims to the Department of Defense for supplying the military... more
DefenseSlovakia and the Netherlands to create a joint helicopter unit
Presov, Slovakia
An agreement has been signed between Slovakia and the Netherlands to create a joint helicopter unit to be deployed as part of the Sfor operation in Bosnia-Hercegovina in the autumn. Their main task will... more
DefenseMalaysia to buy missile systems worth 364 USDm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Malaysian government decided to acquire missile systems worth 364 USDm, to equip new Navy ships. The system are the European MBDA Jernas and Russian Rosoboronexport Igla, both for anti-aircraft short... more
DefenseThe Turkish attack helicopter competition expected to start for end of this month
Ankara, Turkey - The latest offer comes from Bell-Textron
After the presentation of the Bell-Textron Company's latest offer, the tender of the attack/tactics copters (ATAK) project is expected to be presented to the executive committee by the end of this month. Most... more
DefenseFive surveillance aircraft arrive in Kenia
Mombasa, Kenia - They will employed in anti-terrorism operations
Reports from Kenya say two British reconnaissance planes have arrived in the country as part of the American-led anti-terrorism effort. The aircraft will apparently join three German surveillance planes,... more
DefenseUs Pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad invited a Us delegation via Baghdad International Red Cross
Iraq International Affairs minister announced today to have formally invited via Baghdad International Red cross a Us delegation to solve the mystery about Michael Scott Speichner, the Us Air Force pilot... more