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DefenseAircraft and missiles: new test by Pakistan, tensions with India (VIDEO)
Islamabad, Pakistan - Rising tensions after the liberation of the "Mind" behind the Mumbai terrorist attacks in 2008
The Pakistani army sources have reported the launch of a new warhead, as part of a missile test yesterday, April 15, 2015. The "Ghauri" is able to cover a distance of 1300 km and can be equipped with nuclear... more
DefenseUnited States: the modern aircraft at risk of cyber-attacks
Washington, USA - To confirm this a report by the "FAO", the Investigation Office of the US Congress
The latest generation aircraft, like the B-787 "Dreamliner", the A-380 and A-350, would be particularly vulnerable to the hacker attacks. These could take control of the devices by-passing the pilots or... more
DefenseAircraft and missles: will Russia give weapons to Iran?
Tehran, Iran - Falls the Russian (self-imposed) ban to sale the S-300 missile system to Tehran
Russia will return to sell the anti-aircraft missile system S-300 to Iran: the decree annulling the suspension of the sales to the Tehran authorities, was signed by President Vladimir Putin. Anger and... more
DefenseAircraft and war: increased the security at the borders with Yemen. There are thousands of refugees
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The civilian victims of the bombing would be more than 300
After the deploying of the past days of combat helicopters on the border with Yemen, Saudi Arabia has decided to tighten its security sending tanks, artillery pieces and other troops on its southern side.... more
DefenseAircraft and security: the Country spending more on the defense are the United States
Stockholm, Sweden - Followed from a short distance by China, Russia and Saudi Arabia
According to the studies by a well-known Swedish institute (the "SIPRI" of Stockholm), the Country that has spent more in the defense sector for the year 2014, was America. However, while the United States... more
DefenseAircraft and security: the President of Estonia asks the "NATO" more troops
Tallinn , Estonia - The Ex-Soviet Republic feels threatened by the Russian exercises on its border
The "NATO" must send more troops in Estonia, 150 men are nearly enough. The ex-Soviet Republic feels increasingly threatened by the Russian exercises close to its borders. This is the summary of the interview... more
DefenseAircraft and armaments: the Italian Navy is about to renewal
Rome, Italy - Selex, Oto Melara and Wass (Finmeccanica) ready to sign an EUR 5.4 billion contract
Soon Selex, Oto Melara and WASS (all subsidiaries of the Industrial Group Finmeccanica) will sign with the Italian Navy the contracts for the modernization of the fleet. Cost of the operation EUR 5.4 billion... more
DefenseYemen: a "Crime" the raids from the Saudi Arabia aircraft, guilty of "Genocide"
Tehran, Iran - Tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia are likely to extend the conflict from Yemen, to the entire Arabian Peninsula
While the air strikes by the Saudi Arabia coalition aircraft are continuing against Houti, the situation in the Arabian Peninsula seems to worsen because of the vehement speeches by the religious authorities... more
DefenseAircraft and war: Sweden will also take part in the anti-Isis coalition
Stockholm, Sweden - After Britain, Stockholm sends its men to train the local forces against the Islamic State, as well
The coalition anti-Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) grows bigger: at the forces from Canada, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Norway and Finland will join 120 soldiers from the Swedish Army. Since last... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: increased the civilian victims of the conflict (VIDEO)
Sanaa, Yemen - A Saudi air raid hit a school in the Ibb province
Increased the number of civilian casualties because the Saudi aircraft are bombarding the Houti rebels. Yesterday April 7, 2015 bombings have hit a military base in Maitam, in the Yemeni province of Ibb,... more
DefenseAircraft and war. The air strikes not enough in Yemen, Saudi Arabia asks for help to Pakistan
Aden, Yemen - In less than two weeks, about 500 victims
Saudi Arabia asked Pakistan to help because the air strikes are not enough to stop the Houti forces. To halt the advance of the Shiite rebellion backed by the forces loyal to the former President Ali Abdullah... more
DefenseAircraft and Kenya: after the attack by al-Shabaab, air strikes hit Somalia
Nairobi, Kenya - Military sources said jihadists fieldes were struck, but witnesses deny
Yesterday, April 6, 2015 military aircraft from the Kenyan aviation bombed Gondodowe and Ismail in Somalia, where jihadists train themselves. The attack was in response to the massacre happened on last... more
DefenseTaiwan: Chinese protests for an unexpected landing by two American fighter aircraft
Beijing, China - The two jet were escorting an EA-6B "Prowler"
Today, April 3, 2015, China has officially protested with the United States, because two fighter jets from the US Air Force landed at an air base in Taiwan, considered by Beijing as its own territory.... more
DefenseYemen: the Saudi coalition aircraft will be supplied by the US forces
Sanaa, Yemen - The US role in the conflict intensifies
The Saudi coalition continues to smite the Houti forces in Yemen with its aircraft force. In these hours a Pentagon source reported by "DefenseNews" spoke about a more active role in the conflict, by the... more
DefenseAden Airport: in the city the most crucial clash
Aden, Yemen - In the port would be landed a commandos of the Egyptian Navy
On March 26, Saudi Arabia, along with nine other Countries including the Egypt, launched the military operation "Decisive Storm" (air raids with aircraft fighters and naval attacks) against the Houthi... more
DefenseAircraft and security: "Vietnam seeks allies against China"
Hanoi, Vietnam - The Beijing authorities have difficult relationships with Japan and Philippine, too
Vietnam is trying to strengthen its diplomatic relations with the Tokyo and Washington authorities: the Asian Country wants to find allies against the ultra-nationalism and territorial claims by Beijing. To... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: the "Joint Arab Force" will double the NATO forces
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The leader of the joint force will be a Saudi
In the last Arab League summit held in Egypt, it was announced the creation of a joint defense force supported by military aircraft, ships and light infantry from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. The same... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: even Sudan joins to the air strikes from the Arabic coalition
Khartoum , Sudan - The president of the African Country, Omar al-Bashir, declared it
In the last hours the air strikes by the aircraft of the coalition led by the Saudi Arabia intensified. Yesterday on April 1, 2015, to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar, joined the Sudan... more
DefenseYemen: EASA advises European carriers to avoid the airspace of the Country at war
Aden, Yemen - Meanwhile, after Pakistan and Egypt, India also tries to rescue its fellow countrymen
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) invited the carriers to avoid the Yemen airspace, because of the ongoing air raids in the south-west of the Arabian Peninsula. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: Israel successfully completes the new test to intercept missiles
Tel Aviv, Israel - The "Stunner"
On today Wednesday 1 April 2015 the Israel Organization for the Missile Defense ("Imdo") said they had successfully completed the third series of interception test, using the "Stunner" missiles. "In... more
DefenseAircraft and war: the arms sales to Egypt will resume
Washington, USA - The suspension took place after the coup of 2013
Yesterday on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, the US administration has removed the ban on selling the weapons and armaments to Egypt: the suspension took place when General Abd al-Fattah al-Sisi assumed the presidency... more
DefenseAircraft and war. Yemen: air strikes hitted a refugee camp
Sanaa, Yemen - First naval attacks by the Saudi coalition
Still in progress the air strikes from the coalition guided by Saudi Arabia against the Houti military outposts. In the capital-city of Sanaa were struck weapons depots, but also the embassy district.... more
DefenseYemen: the strikes from the coalition aircraft led by Saudi Arabia are in progress
Sana'a, Yemen - "Ready for anything to restore Hadi"
The air raids on Yemeni cities by the coalition led by Saudi Arabia, against rebel positions Shiite Houthi ethnicity are in progress; on the late night of yesterday besides the Sana'a capital, the airport... more
DefenseKiev Airport: the first American Humvee arrived in Ukraine
Kiev, Ukraine - Throughout will be 200, along with other military aid
The Ukrainian authorities received yesterday on March 25, 2015 ten Humvee (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle), at the international airport "Boryspil", in Kiev. The delivery of the armored... more
DefenseAircraft and armaments: the US House approves the budget increase for the Defense
Washington, USA - The final vote in the Senate between Thursday and Friday of this week
The US House approved on the last night of yesterday March 25, 2015 a budget of USD 3.8 trillion, including 20 billion more for the military spendings. Satisfied the Republicans "Hawks". However, the... more
DefenseYemen: aircraft strikes against Houthi positions in the Country
Sana'a, Yemen - In aid of the President Hadi, a coalition led by Saudi Arabia
The situation in Yemen is worsening: after the midnight of yesterday March 25, 2015 a coalition led by Saudi Arabia launched its offensive in the Country, against the Houthi rebels. 100 fighters aircraft,... more
DefenseAircraft and defence: The US forced to review their strategy in Yemen
Sana'a, Yemen - The chaos in this region could benefit al-Qaida
After the clashes at the Aden airport and the suicide bombings in the Sana'a mosques occurred last week, the situation in Yemen is worsenig. The President Abu Rabbu Mansour Hadi is facing the Houthi rebel... more
DefenseAircraft and defence: the US Congress has voted to send "Lethal weapons" in Ukraine
Washington, USA - The vote carried by a large majority
Yesterday, March 23, 2015 the US Congress voted by a large majority to send to the government of Kiev military aid in the form of "Lethal weapons". In the past month of December already, the American... more
DefenseAircraft and defence: Russia says "No" to the US missile system in South Korea
Seoul, South Korea - China also opposed to the US strategy
Today, March 24, 2015 Russia has urged the United States to not deploy its missile system in South Korea. The request was made by the he Russian Foreign Minister, because this strategy could have "A destructive... more
DefenseAircraft and defense. Thornberry: the United States are losing their technological superiority
Washington, USA - The concerned fields are the defense and security ones
The United States are losing the arms race and their arsenal is becoming older than the competitor ones. This the statement made in yesterday morning intervention on March 23, 2015 by the deputy William... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: Russia threatens Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark - The Russian ambassador in Copenhagen "Invited" the Country to not join to the NATO missile shield
If Denmark would join to the NATO missile shield with the radars of its military ships, the boats would become the target of Russian nuclear missiles. This the shock-statement by the Moscow Ambassador... more
DefenseAircraft and finance: Germany increases the budget for the Defense
Berlin, Germany - The German Interior Minister: police and security need a better equip
The German government led by the Chancellor Angela Merkel approved an increase in the funds for the defense sector by about 6.2% over the next five years. The budget will rise from 1.2 billion to over... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: India is the world's largest importer of weapons
New Delhi, India - Among its major suppliers are the US and Russia
According to the research by a famous Swedish institute, the New Delhi government became the world's largest importer of weapons in the period of time 2010-2014: the military planes and helicopters (like... more
DefenseAircraft and finance: increased the budget of the Chinese armed forces
Beijing, China - In 15 years, there was an increase in the Chinese army expenditure equal to a +600%
The NPC (National People Congress, the Communist Party of China) spokesman Fu Ying said that in 2015 China will increase its military spending by about 10% over the previous year; basically it's an increase... more
DefenseIndia speeds up the construction of new aircraft carriers
New Delhi, India - The target is to have available a fleet of 5 aircraft carriers
According to the newspaper "Times of India" New Delhi would be doing everything possible to speed up the construction plan of the new aircraft carriers. The urgency would due first of all from the confirmation... more
Defense"Idex" 2015: the Russian Rostec offers to Iran the latest model of anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - The Antey-2500 is the evolution of the old S-300
February 23 began in Abu Dhabi exhibition biennial exhibition "Idex", one of the most important in the Middle East dedicated to airplanes, helicopters, and above all to the defense sector; the exhibition... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: the new Turkish T-Loramids may not be compatible with the NATO systems
Ankara, Turkey - This statement was made by Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz, regarding the negotiations with the Chinese Cpmieco
For the realization of its new anti-aircraft missile program T-Loramids, Turkey could choose the HQ-9 (known for the exports with the FD-2000 initials) proposed by CPMIEC (China Precision Machinery Import... more
DefensePoland doesn't trust Minsk agreements: funds to purchase missiles, helicopters and drones
Warsaw, Poland - AgustaWestland is competing for the contract for 70 helicopters
The truce of Minsk is operational since yesterday. Excluding some local incident is "Overall satisfactory" reports a note of the Elysee. The news instead of the unprecedented military spending rise does... more
DefenseAircraft and armaments. Usa FY2016: shortened the time of the development program of the new missiles LRSO
Washington, Usa - For "Pursuing the strategic objectives in support of global strike capability of the Air Force and the functions of strategic deterrence"
Obama submitted to Congress a few days ago his plan for fiscal year 2016 (FY2016), which foresees a budget of defense around 534 billion dollars. Inside the plan is required to speed up with the program... more
DefenseHelicopters. Mistral class ships: French in favour to respect contract with Russia
Paris, France - According to a survey by the local Institute of the public opinion
A survey has been conducted by the French opinion Institute (IFOP) about the matter of the Mistral class helicopter carriers. According to it, 66% of the French, that is two thirds of the population, consider... more
DefenseMilitary aircraft. Japan approves record defence budget
Tokyo, Japan - The Asian country will spend most of the amount to buy fighter planes, maritime patrol aircraft, drones and tilt-rotors
Japan’s government passed a record 4.98 trillion yen (36.1 billion Euros) defence budget for the fiscal year starting in April, 2.8% more than previous year. Tokyo will spend most of this amount to buy a... more
DefenseTAI: indigenous EO satellite GÖKTÜRK-2 completed its second year in space with success
Ankara, Turkey - It recorded more than 10.000 passes with nearly 5000 images and covered 9.850.000 km2 ground surface
As of December 18th 2014, Turkey’s First High Resolution Remote Sensing Satellite GÖKTÜRK-2 completed its second year in space with success. GÖKTÜRK-2 was indigenously designed by TAI -Turkish Aeros... more
DefenseThe fifth multipurpose frigate launched, the "Alpino"
Genoa, Italy - Italo-French FREMM program continues
Riva Trigoso (Genoa) shipyard celebrated last Saturday the launch of the frigate "Alpino", the fifth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels -Multi Mission European Frigates-, ordered from Fincantieri by the Italian... more
DefenseF-35 airplanes (2). Defense: Italy site for maintenance for JSF aircraft in Europe
Rome, Italy - The State was chosen to be the facility both for those purchased by European countries and for US operating in the European continent
Italy has been chosen to be maintenance pole for the F-35 airplanes deployed in Europe both of those acquired by the European countries and for those US operating in the European continent. The US... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Italy and Tunisia at the "OASIS" drill. The Italian participation with ships, a SH-212 helicopter and team
Rome, Italy - The 12th edition takes place from today to next Sunday, December 14
The Italian-Tunisian bilateral drill, "OASIS", takes place from today to December 14 in the Eastern of Sicily. The exercise, at its 12th edition, is in the context of a series of cooperation activities... more
DefenseAircraft and defense: Italy is member of the EATC
Rome, Italy - The Country will transfer the authority to the EATC of all KC-767A, seven Alenia C-27J Spartan as well as the whole Lockheed C-130J Hercules fleet
Yesterday, on December 4th, the leading Italian General in his function of the Italian Air Force, General Pasquale Preziosa signed the respective Note of Participation (NoP), making Italy immediately a... more
DefenseAirspace defence among the themes in discussion in the Baltic countries annual meeting
Tallinn, Estonia - The Baltic States invited Poland, which is considered a strategic ally inside NATO
The defence of airspace will be on of the theme under discussion during the Baltic countries annual meeting that will be held today in Tallinn. Presidents of Estonia Toomas Hendrik Ilves, Lithuania Dalia... more
DefenseMoscow deploys 14 fighter airplanes in Crimea, causing NATO concerns
Moscow, Russia - Russia aims at controlling the whole Black Sea, warns the Treaty’s top military commander
Moscow sent 14 fighter airplanes to Crimea. The news was given today, Wednesday November 26, by the Russian defence ministry. They are 10 Sukhoi Su-27/SM and 4 Su-30/M2 took off from the Krasnodar region... more
DefenseParis towards a close cooperation with Ankara in the defence sector
Paris, France - France tries to follow the path traced by Italy during the last decade
Since the beginning of 2014 France is working to restore bilateral relations with Turkey including a close cooperation in the defence sector. Until a few years ago, French industry was boycotted by Ankara,... more
DefenseUnited Kingdom supplied Israel with drones and airplanes components, used in Gaza
London, United Kingdom - New revelations revive the debate that last summer led to the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Warsi, disagreeing with the Government
The United Kingdom granted 68 licenses for 6.96 pounds to export arms in Israel between January and June this year. These official figures were declared by the Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT), a UK-based... more