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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
DefenseA-400M: agreement reached for project financement
Paris, France - The German order will cover eventual cancellations
According to a spokesman of Occar, the agency which will manage the Airbus A400-M project, the German order for the first part of aircraft ordered (about 40) will cover also eventual cancellation in the... more
DefenseU.S. give JDAM bombs to Denmark, but denies the code to use them
Copenhagen, Denmark
After to have "recommended" the Denmark to buy the JDAM bombs, once the nordic country has acquired it, the U.S. administration refused to give Denmark the codes which are indispensable to "read" the "precision"... more
DefenseSouth Korea ready to choose its new combat aircraft
Seoul, South Korea
After that a South Korea Air Force official has been arrested, charged to have passed classified information to Dassault officials, Korea' government said it is ready to choose among Rafale (Dassault),... more
DefenseMacedonian Air Force on strike
Skòpje, Macedonia - Protest will go on for three days
Macedonian Air Force personnel is on a three days strike to protest against Defence ministry asking for a wage equivalence with other army special corps. "After last year war linked-to huge expenditures,... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991
Rome, Italy - Two Us senators intervene in the quarrel
As far as the Michael Speichner, the Us pilot a board of the F-18 fighter shot down last January 17th 1991 in Iraq, events area concerned, Richard J. Durbin, Illinois democratic senator stated : "I really... more
DefenseIndia interested to buy 126 Mirages
New Delhi, India
According to Indian Air Force sources, it would be interested to buy 126 Mirage 2000-5 fighter-bomber aircraft, capable to carry nuclear weapons. About 36 of these aicraft will be provided completely assembled,... more
DefenseBae System engineer charged of espionage
London, Great Britain - He faces up to 14 years imprisonment
An Bae Systems engineer, Ian Parr, 45, faces up to 14 years imprisonment for a charge of espionage for a foreign country, according to the London Court in front of which he is appeared today. He will remain... more
DefenseCis to build an anti-aicraft strategic center in Asia
Moscow, Russia - According to Interfax
"Member countries of the Cis, Commonwelath of Independent States, council for security co-operation (Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) are likely planning to create a regional... more
DefenseIndia ordered 120 ALH helicopters
New Delhi, India - The helicopter has been built by Hindustan Aeronautics
According to Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, maker of the ALH helicopter, the New Delhi government ordered 120 helicopters, of which an half will be armed and will be delivered in two years.... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Saddam allow Americans to investigate
An American team of experts could enter Iraq and investigate on affair concerning the Us pilot reported missing in action since last 1991. Baghdad authorities will in fact allow Americans to make clear... more
DefenseUE defence meeting
Saragozza, Spain - The talks among 15 ministers in Saragozza
Today and tomorrow, the defence minister of the European Union will be present in Saragozza, Spain with Nato general secretary Lord George Robertson and the European responsible for the security and foreign... more
DefenseNear 81,000 reservists recalled in active duty
USA - They comes from all states
This week, the Air Force and the Marine Corps announce increases of 130 and two reservists, respectively, on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Army and Navy report no change.... more
DefenseGermany founds funds for all A-400M ordered
Berlin, Germany - The acquisition will be in two phases
According to a German government spokesman, it would have found the necessary funds to buy the first 40 Airbus A-400M military transport aircraft, which amount to about 5,1 EURbn, while will be needed... more
DefenseU.S. government will buy 18.000 Russian air-to-air missiles
Washington, USA
According to declaration of an official of Russian Vympel industry, the U.S. government is to buy 18.000 Russian-made RVV-AE air-to-air missiles, to be sold to foreign users of the F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.... more
DefenseAnaconda Operation is over
Bagram, Afghanistan - Pentagon confirms
Pentagon has just confirmed that Anaconda operation is over, even if Enduring Freedom mission will go on. Meanwhile British government, in answer to the Us request, will send 1700 Uk soldiers to Afghanistan.... more
DefenseAnaconda operation is nearly over
Bagram, Afghanistan - Within next12 hours
According to general Tommy Franks, Us forces commander in Afghanistan, Anaconda, the largest operation since the beginning of the war, will likely finish in 12 hours. This is what the general said during... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviews Italian minister Giovanardi on Eu Defence industry contract
Rome, Italy - "I Hope ratification won't be affected by any trouble"
The Italian minister Carlo Giovanardi, interviewed by AVIONEWS on European Defence industry contract ratification, said "I hope that everything could go on without any sort of problems. Text has been approved... more
DefenseUs-Russian agreement on nuclear weapons at risk
Moscow, Russia - Ivanov scepticism on the matter
After what russian Defense minister Serghei Ivanov declared, Usa-Russia agreement to cut down strategic nuclear stock, could blow up. Bush and Putin in fact firmly disagree on wether to stock or to destroy... more
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
DefenseFinmeccanica build its first two Uav
Rome, Italy - "Falco" and "Nibbio" the names
"Falco" and "Nibbio" are the first italian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Uav). Produced by Meteor, a firm of Finmeccanica Group, the aircraft represent the Italian answer to the famous Us Predator, the... 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