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DefenseAntiterror combined drills against aircraft hijackings
Colorado Springs , USA - NORAD and Russian Federation Air Force cooperate in preventing potential threats
Today 27 August 2012 the "Vigilant Eagle 2012" antiterror drills started in the United States. The exercises will be held on August 27-29, aiming at practicing interaction between Russia and North America... more
DefenseHms Daring anti-aircraft destroyer returns from Persian Gulf (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - "There has been a lot of interest in the ship from other navies"
The HMS Daring is the first unit of the homonym Royal Navy new generation anti-aircraft destroyer class. Its tactical designation is Type-45. These units features a reduced radar cross section (stealth... more
DefenseP-8A Poseidon aircraft flies during the "RIMPAC 2012"
Washington, USA - "Easier to fly, trim well, and with a situational awareness system like we've never seen before"
As well known by AVIONEWS followers, the largest naval exercise worldwide is going on during these days. "RIMPAC 2012" (Rim of the Pacific), is joined by 22 countries, more than 40 warships and submarines,... more
DefenseFinmeccanica results. Performance by business segment: defence systems
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €522 million
Oto Melara, WASS and MBDA (Figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a proportionate basis at 25%). New orders: totalled €522 million, an increase over the €318 million figure for... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's BoD. Performance by business segment: defence electronics and security companies
Rome, Italy - New orders totalled €2,342 million
DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo and SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: totalled €2,342 million, down by €196 million on those of the corresponding period of the previous year (€2,538 milli... more
DefenseGermany considers UAV aircraft purchase
Berlin, Germany - The acquisition of the Predator B drone and their eventual armament under discussion
A spokesperson of the German Defense Ministry announced last Friday, July 27, 2012 that it is considering the purchase of a not specified number of airplanes with attack capabilities, UAV (Unmanned Aerial... more
DefenseRussia announces new aircraft carrier
Moscow, Russia - Plans for USD 659 billion to be spent on arms by 2020
Russian Navy chief Viktor Chirkov (AVIONEWS) declared today that Russia will begin building new aircraft carriers. The programme will start in 2020, in a major boost to Moscow's ability to deploy air... more
DefenseLM F-35 fighter aircraft: US Marine Corps asks US Air Force for training
Eglin, USA - "Transition process could be difficult"
The US Marine Corps reported it hopes to leverage the US Air Force's experience with the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor to develop concepts of operations for its Lockheed F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. The... more
DefenseThe Pentagon cuts contracts with Rosoboronexport
Washington, USA - "Furthering contracts contradicts our nation's commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy”.
The Pentagon has cancelled all contracts between the United States and the Russian state-run arms exporter Rosoboronexport, which is claimed to be "Arming the oppressive Syrian regime”. The bill, i... more
Defense"RIMPAC 2012": Russian navy warships and helicopters take part in international drills (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - More than 100 aircraft, 45 vessels and 20,000 marines
A Russian navy task force has taken part in the largest naval drills worldwide, "RIMPAC 2012". During the exercise, Russian ships and aircraft have successfully completed anti-piracy operations together... more
DefenseLeon Panetta:"First English F-35 is a milestone in bilateral security relationship"
Fort Worth, USA - The Joint Strike Fighter is "Critical to our future defence strategy"
"I am delighted that UK secretary of state for defence Philip Hammond will have the opportunity to mark yet another milestone in our defence relationship by taking the first international delivery of an... more
DefenseUS National Guard begins transition to the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft
Washington, USA - "It flies just like the simulator"
The US Air Force has started training the first Air National Guard pilot on the fifth-generation Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter. The first... more
DefenseIndia postpones the launch of the INS Vikrant aircraft carrier
Delhi, India - Cochin Shipyard sharply pulled up for its huge delay
India's programme to deploy two aircraft carrier-based task forces in 2015 has been postponed due to huge delays. Despite the arrival of the INS Vikramaditya (the ex Russian Kiev-class aircraft carrier)... more
DefenseIndia successfully tests Agni I short-range ballistic missile
Delhi, India - This missile system is already in service
After large armament expenditures (ex-soviet nuclear submarines, ex-soviet missile helicopter carrier, indigenous light fighters, Dassault-made Rafale multi-role fighters, indigenous anti-aircraft missile... more
Defense"Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier: 13,000 tons main hull section moved to dockyard (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - 60% of the hull of the future English flagship is ready
How do you move a 13,000 tonne aircraft carrier hull into position? A time-lapse video recorded by BAE Systems captures the building of a ship. The ship is the new flagship of the Royal Navy. It is... more
DefenseItalian Navy. Identified battleship "Roma": the first images of the finding (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The official conclusion that the Italian Navy has drawn from the photographic evidence shown at the press-conference
Images have unequivocally shown consistency between the anti-aircraft guns of the wreck and those that were embarked onboard the battleship “Roma”. This is the official conclusion that the Italian Nav... more
DefenseUnited Kingdom deploys anti-aircraft missile systems in advance of the Olympics
London, United Kingdom - "I'm not sure I can sleep in a house knowing there are missiles on the roof"
The English government has confirmed it has placed six anti-aircraft missile batteries around London in advance of the Olympics. Two of these batteries have been deployed atop two apartment buildings,... more
DefenseIran tests ballistic missiles during drills
Tehran, Iran - USA enforces naval presence in the Strait of Hormutz
Tehran continues its economic war against the West which, because of alleged Iranian nuclear programmes, has heavily sanctioned the country. In particular, the USA has enforced its presence in the Strait... more
DefenseFighters, helicopters and drills: Russian task force arrives at Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor, USA - More than hundred aircraft involved
A task force from the Russian Pacific Fleet (one of the four fleet which compose the Russian Navy) has arrived at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. In particular, the task force is composed of the Admiral Panteleyev... more
DefenseRussian Open Skies aircraft flies over Canada
Ottawa, Canada - Doubts about the treaty
Russia is conducting its annual flight over Canadian military key-sites under the Open Skies Treaty. It should be noted that this flight is Russia's first reconnaissance mission over Canada since a Canadian... more
DefenseExtraordinary Nato meeting: 28 countries listen to Ankara
Brussels, Belgium - "We don't believe warmongering is the right thing to do"
Stalemate between Turkey and Syria. While Damascus continues to repeat that the Turkish F-4 Phantom II fighter aircraft was shot down inside Syrian airspace, Ankara continues its accusation, underlining... more
DefenseRussia delivers missile-frigate to India
Delhi, India - International purchases rescue these units from rusting
The Kiev-class aircraft carrier (AVIONEWS) is not the only ex-soviet-made ship being purchased by India from Moscow. The entire bulk of the Indian Navy continues to be made by Russia under agreements and... more
DefenseAircraft and nuclear power: negotiates between Iran and 5+1 Group continues in Moscow
Moscow, Russia - "If the they accepts our proposals we will be ready to accept theirs"
Negotiates between Iran and the 5+1 Group (USA, United Kingdom, Germany, France, China and Russia) about the Iranian nuclear technology development continue. After heavy sanctions against Tehran and the... more
DefenseDmitry Rogozin about long-range strategic bomber aircraft
Moscow, Russia - "With modern air defense systems, these targets will be destroyed on the way"
Dmitry Rogozin, Russian deputy Prime Minister with special responsibility for the military-industrial complex, said on Tuesday he was in favor of development of new strategic bomber aircraft programmes. "I... more
DefenseUnited States will help Georgia's development of anti-aircraft systems
Washington, USA - The programme also plans to upgrade its utility helicopter fleet
The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has met the Georgian Prime Minister Nika Gilauri to schedule a plan which will help Georgia's development of its air defenses and coastal surveillance... more
DefenseVladimir Putin calls for strategic bomber and drone-aicraft programs
Moscow, Russia - "If bomber development work is not started soon, Russia might miss the boat"
Russian president Vladimir Putin has called for new defence programs to face the European missile shield threat. This happened just few days after Moscow declared an alleged partnership with Israel for... more
DefenseRussian Open Skies flies again after accident
Moscow, Russia - Moscow continues its reconnaissance tour
Today Monday June 11, 2012, a new Russian Open Skies programme mission began. Open Skies missions include the air surveillance over the Countries which participate the treaty. The flight will total... more
DefenseIndian aircraft carrier starts sea trials
Moscow, Russia - The unit finally leaves the dockyard after years of delays
As well-known (AVIONEWS), India is currently waiting for the delivery of one of its most important international military purchases, the ex-Kiev class aircraft carrier. The unit was purchased from Russia... more
DefenseMilitary aircraft: South Korea will purchase 367 bombs for its KAI FA-50 fighters
Seoul, South Korea - The model is the CBU-105 smart submunition bomb
South Korea has announced it will purchase 367 CBU-105 submunition bombs produced by Textron Defense Systems. The 325 million dollar contract was announced by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency... more
DefenseAustria dramatically decreases defence budget
Vienna, Austria - The domestic industry will be severely affected
Austria is going to cut the defence expenditure to face the ongoing financial crisis faced by the country. In fact, the Austrian economy has just begun to recover from the recession in 2008, showing a... more
DefenseAsian Security Summit in Singapore: the United States concerned about China
Singapore, Singapore - Singapore will provide forward-bases to US LCSs
According to press reports today, the Asian Security Summit in Singapore has underlined the role of the US Navy in the Pacific Area. "The United States has been, is, and will continue to be a Pacific... more
DefenseThe Italian Defence Minister Di Paola speaks at the F-35 Radio Frequency Cable Tester conference
Rome, Italy - He signed the F-35 agreement in 2002
Today June 1, 2012, the Italian minister of Defence Giampaolo Di Paolaspoke during the conference at the Vitrociset's headquarters in Rome. The conference followed the delivery of the first Radio Frequency... more
DefenseVitrociset delivers first Radio Frequency Cable Tester for the LM F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Rome, Italy - Mario Arpino, Tom Burbage and Giampaolo Di Paola attend the ceremony
Today June 1, 2012, the Italian firm Vitrociset delivered the first Radio Frequency Cable Tester equipment, that is the land support for the testing of the radio frequencies used by the Lockheed Martin... more
DefenseItalia will receive Hellfire missiles for Reaper drone-aircraft
Rome, Italy - Many controversies about its deployment
Italy will equip its Reaper drones with Hellfire missiles. According to international declarations, this move could be a milestone in US UAV's commercial operations. Currently, it is to be noted that only... more
DefenseIndia test fires indigenous anti-aircraft missile system
Delhi, India - This weapon is compared to NATO's Patriot system
India continues to develop advanced weapon systems, such as the Akash anti-aircraft missile system. The missiles were fire tested today from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. The missile has a range... more
DefenseAircraft carriers: Ford nuclear super-class is almost ready (VIDEO)
Newport, USA - If the Nimitz is not enough...
If the dimensions of the new English Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier are impressive, showing hundreds of engineers moving around its sections like small ants, it is to be noted that its size is... more
DefenseIndia: aircraft carrier sea trials postponed
Sevmash, Russia - The delay could have been caused by poor weather forecast
The Admiral Gorshkov, the ex-Kiev class medium carrier-cruiser being overhauled for the Indian Navy, continues to delay its sea trials. According to declarations, the tests have been postponed until the... more
DefenseRussia, United States and Norway will start new joint naval drills in August
Moscow, Russia - No more news about the Northern Fleet's heavy warships
Russian Navy joint exercises continue. After the drills in Norway, an American task force will join the fleets, starting a new exercise operation in August. The theatre of the operations will be the... more
DefenseLockheed Martin develops AEGIS system for Australian destroyer
Canberra, Australia - "The system enables navies around the world to protect their citizens"
Lockheed Martin has completed computer program development and testing for the HOBART class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), the Royal Australian Navy’s Aegis-equipped ships. The computer programs have been a... more
DefenseRussia tests new ICBM to reply NATO summit
Moscow, Russia - "One of the measures being developed by Russia against the missile shield"
Yesterday May 23, 2012, Moscow staged the first successful test-launch of a new ICBM designed to pierce the missile shield defence system now being deployed by NATO. The launch came just two days after... more
DefenseChicago Nato Summit. Considerazioni finali (6): conclusioni
Chicago, USA - Mantenere un appropriato mix di capacità
Sotto, l'ultima parte del comunicato ufficiale reso noto durante il summit Nato a Chicago. In questo articolo, AVIONEWS riporta le conclusioni ufficiali relative all'analisi sui ruoi chiave della Nato... more
DefenseChicago NATO summit. Final analysis results (4): the contribution of the European missile shield
Chicago, USA - It will become integral part of the defense of the Alliance
After investigating the role of NATO's conventional forces, the summit stressed its position about the European missile shield. AVIONEWS continue to reports the official declaration from the summit. "The... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit. Final results (3): the contribution of conventional forces
Chicago, USA - Not nuclear
After declarations about the NATO's nuclear power, the analysis shows its results about the conventional forces. AVIONEWS continues to report the official declarations from the NATO Chicago Summit. "The... more
DefenseChicago NATO summit: final considerations (2). The nuclear deterrence
Chicago, USA - And the strategic concept
The result review continues with the analysis of the current economic environment of the member-countries. AVIONEWS reports the official declarations about the deterrence and defence posture of Nato countries. "The... more
DefenseChicago Nato Summit. Considerazioni conclusive (5): il controllo degli armamenti...
Chicago, USA - ... e la politica di non-proliferazione
AVIONEWS continua a riportare le dichiarazioni ufficiali durante il summit Nato a Chicago lunedì scorso. L'indagine continua mettendo in luce il ruolo del controllo degli armamenti, della riduzione di... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit: analysis results
Chicago, USA - Opening general concepts
Over the past year, NATO has undertaken a rigorous analysis of its deterrence and defence posture. At the Lisbon Summit, the Heads of State and Government mandated a review of NATO’s overall posture i... more
DefenseMoscow reiterates missile shield threats
Moscow, Russia - It will reserve the right to retaliate
Moscow has recapituled its position on the European missile shield by declaring it will reserve the right to retaliate unless it receives legal guarantees about the NATO missile defense system. "In... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit (2): declarations on defence capabilities
Chicago, USA - Toward NATO Forces 2020
The official press release (AVIONEWS) continues highlighting the important accomplishments and progresses since the last summit in Lisbon. "In the light of this progress, we have confidently set ourselves... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit: declaration on defence capabilities
Chicago, Usa - Toward NATO Forces 2020
The Chicago NATO summit began yesterday (AVIONEWS), releasing today the conference reports about the defence and geo-political situation of the countries inside the North Atlantic Organisation. AVIONEWS... more
DefenseThe A-10 Warthog tank-hunter aircraft will continue to fly
Washington, USA - The F-35 cannot be compared with the heavy close air support fighter
As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the F-35 Lightning II programme is running through many logistic changes. The fifth generation aircraft represents the core of Nato's future aviation, that is a fleet... more