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DefenseChinese aircraft carrier "Varyag" completes maiden sea tests
Beijing, China - Following the trials, it is sent back to a shipyard for refurbishing
A spokesman for Chinese Defense ministry, Yang Yujun, during a press conference held yesterday unveiled that "Varyag" -the first China's aircraft carrier- has completed its maiden sea tests reaching the... more
DefenseRussia asks again binding documents in its favour
Moscow, Russia - Anatoly Serdyukov and Rear Admiral Douglas Venlet had a meeting in Moscow on this issue
A spokesman for the Russian ministry of Defense unveiled today that are going on discussions between Russia and the United States about the European missile shield. A meeting would have occurred in... more
DefenseAustralia approves purchases in the defense field
Canberra, Australia - Training vehicles, missiles and military satellites
Australia has recently approved several purchase in the field of defense. It was announced by MoD, Minister of Defense of the Country, on its web-site. The approval -expressed by the Defense minister... more
DefenseIran starts mass production of antitank light missile
Tehran, Iran - During an official ceremony, in the presence of minister of defense Ahmad Vahidi
Iran inaugurated yesterday -in the context of a ceremony occurred in the presence of the minister of defense of the Country, the brigader general Ahmad Vahidi- the mass production of 73-mm-diameter light... more
Defense16th launch test of Bulava missile implemented successfully
Moscow, Russia - From a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine
As previously unveiled by a source from Russian State Commission to "RIA Novosti" (see AVIONEWS), on Saturday at 7:20 am Moscow time, it was successfully implemented the 16th launch of intercontinental... more
DefenseRussia ready to a loan Venezuela for the purchase of weaponry
Moscow, Russia - For a total value of 4 billion dollars
According to Russian newspaper "Kommersant" based on diplomatic sources, Russia would be ready to offer Venezuela a 4 billion dollar loan Venezuela for the purchase of weapons. "Russia is ready to loan... more
DefenseReport on China military growth presented to US Pentagon
Washington , USA - The Asian-Pacific region's balance could be at risk
The US defence department has submitted in recent days to Congress the annual assessment on China's military power, which is growing constantly for about a decade and has surpassed previous US forecasts... more
DefenseNext launch of Bulava missile scheduled for August, 27th
Moscow, Russia - From a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine
Next launch of Bulava missile from a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine should occur on August, 27th. It would have been unveiled by a source from the Russian State Commission to "RIA Novosti": "The... more
DefenseAustralian government invests in research and development for defence
Sydney, Australia - Five new projects selected
Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel today announced that innovative research projects focusing on solar energy, helicopters, sonar analysis and objects in space have been selected... more
DefenseIran unveils a new short-range marine cruise missile
Tehran, Iran - As it marked its annual "Defence Industry Day"
Yesterday, in the context of its annual "Defence Industry Day", Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled a new short-range marine cruiser missile, named "Ghader". The weapon would have a 200 km... more
DefenseNext launch of Bulava missile scheduled for September
Moscow, Russia - Despite of the many failures in the previous tests, the SLBM should enter service by the end of 2011
On Sunday, a spokesman from the Russian Defense Ministry stated that the State Commission for Flight Testing established that next launch of Bulava missile will occur in September. It will be the 16th... more
DefenseIndia successfully launched "BrahMos" missile
New Delhi, India - Announced by defense
The Indian defense ministry announced today August 12 that took place the 25th launch of supersonic cruise missile "BrahMos"; the test was performed successfully and has met all the parameters of the mission. The... more
DefenseEADS in talks with airlines buying its aircraft to be paid in Euros
Paris, France - To fight against losses caused by the currency of US dollar
EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, states it is in talks with its customer carriers to get Euro payments for the aircraft it sells through its holdings Airbus and Airbus Military. The... more
DefenseUnited States want more transparency about first Chinese aircraft carrier
Washington, USA - Which yesterday made its maiden voyage
US asked China more transparency about its first aircraft carrier, that departed yesterday from Delian harbour for its maiden voyage (see AVIONEWS). "Varyag" -able to carry 26 planes and 24 helicopters-... more
DefenseRussia develops new strategic missile "Liner" designed to be launched from submarines
Moscow, Russia - A modernized version of SLBM Sineva (RSM-54) currently used by the Navy
Since the first successful test launch occurred on May 20 from the nuclear submarine "Yekaterinburg", Russia is completing the development of the new "Liner" missile, whose test program was launched in... more
DefenseRussia and USA will continue talks about European missile shield
Moscow, Russia - On August 11 and 12 in Saint Petersburg
The talks between Russia and United States are going on about the European missile shield. As announced yesterday by the US Department of State, on August 11 and 12 the Under Secretary of State for... more
DefenseRussia plans to buy 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems
Moscow, Russia - Deployed in 2008 in Georgia's war
In a press conference held on August 1st in Moscow the Russian deputy defense minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov said that the Country is thinking of buying more than 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems,... more
DefenseNorth Korea reopens nuclear negotiations
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Country chose six Nations to talk with
North Korea seems to reopen the doors of dialogue on the nuclear issue after about a year and a half block of the relationship, when in December 2009, US Representative Stephen Bosworth had gone on an... more
DefenseUS missile shield: Russia opposes a system on Black Sea
Moscow, Russia - Goes on talking between USA and Nato members
On July 29 the Russian news agency "Ria Novosti" reports that are ongoing discussions between United States and other NATO member Countries about the project to build a missile shield that would protect... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Defense Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 558 million (+ 4%); Adj. EBITA: EUR 49 million (+32%)
Oto Melara, Wass, Mbda (The figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a 25% proportionate basis) Revenues: This item amounted to EUR 558 million, up 21 million on the first half... more
DefenseChina re-uses Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag"
Dalian, China - For coasts patrolling
Senior Colonel Geng Yansheng, China defence ministry spokesman, announced on July 27 to the press that the Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag" will start as soon as possible its first "Experimental Voyage"... more
DefenseAlgerian Defense Ministry orders a ship for the national Navy to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali
Genoa, Italy - The unit will be realized at the Fincantieri's Italian facilities
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, society controlled by Fincantieri and joint by Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica Group), has awarded a contract from Algerian Democratic and Popular Republic's Defense Ministry... more
DefenseRussia successfully launched "Sineva" ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - Hit the designated target
Colonel Igor Konashenkov, Russian defense ministry spokesman, said that on July 27 a ballistic missile "Sineva" RSM-54 (SS-N-23 Skiff in Nato classification) has been successfully launched; the launch... more
DefensePutin asked to quickly complete the 2011 state arms procurement program
Moscow, Russia - There are no contracts for 30% of orders
The Russian agency "Ria Novosti" reported the news that on July 26 Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has asked to end as soon as possible the program of military procurement for 2011, being 30% of total orders... more
DefenseIndia succesfully launched Prahaar missile
New Delhi, India - Test was scheduled for last Sunday
It has been successfully carried out today Thursday, July 21 the launch of quick reaction, short range Indian Prahaar missile, as reported by numerous sources of the local press. The launch occurred... more
DefenseRussian navy will receive soon Pantsyr-M air defense system
Moscow, Russia - That will replace Kortik systems and will be installed on combat ships
Russian Navy will receive soon a new air defense system, Pantsyr-M. It was unveiled today by a senior official of its manufacturer, KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Alexander Zhukov: "Pantsyr-M will replace... more
DefenseItalian Navy: tomorrow "Carlo Bergamini" frigate's launch, which can take helicopters on board
Rome, Italy - Two NH-90 or one of them and a EH-101
Tomorrow, on Saturday, July 16, at the Fincantieri shipyards in Riva Trigoso (Genoa), will take place the ceremony of launch of the first multi-role frigate "Carlo Bergamini" (F590). The event was attended... more
DefenseRussia's Defence Ministry can buy foreign military equipment
Moscow, Russia - Because of rising of domestic prices
The Russian news agency "Ria Novosti" reported that Russian President Medvedev authorized on Tuesday the Minister of Defense Serdyukov to buy military equipment from foreign Countries, mainly to counter... more
DefenseItaly withdraws Garibaldi aircraft carrier with its 890 personnel from NATO's operations in Libya
Rome, Italy - As part of the cuts for abroad mission in the second half of the year, on which the decree-law was approved yesterday
Italy has established to withdraw the Garibaldi aircraft carrier with its 890 personnel and its three aircraft, until now employed in the NATO-led operations against the Gaddafi's regime in Libya. It's... more
DefenseIran, Revolutionary Guard Corps tested on Wednesday two anti-ship indigenous "Khalij Fars" missiles (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - In the context of the large-scale "Great Prophet-6" drill in the Persian Gulf
According to the Arabian-language TV "Al-Alam", on Wednesday the Revolutionary Guard Corps launched successfully two anti-ship missiles of indigenous design and development. The lift-off of the missiles... more
DefenseRussia and Norway: agreement for construction of Mistral helicopter-carriers
Moscow, Russia - Signed a MOU between the two Countries that will open the door of Russian market to innovation technologies
A cooperation that "Will open the door of Russian market to innovation technologies, that will eventually bring to the joint construction of amphibious assault Mistral helicopter-carriers", said to "RIA... more
DefenseRasmussen: NATO can cooperate with Russia on anti-missile shield
Sochi, Russia - But there are key issues to resolve
Today during the NATO-Russia meeting in Sochi, in the South of Russia, NATO'S Secretary-General expressed himself on the European anti-missile shield that has been worrying the Country for a long time. NATO... more
DefenseRussia is going to launch Bulava missile from a nuclear submarine Alexander Nevsky
Moscow, Russia - For the first time later this year
As reported on Thursday by Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky on the occasion of the "5th International Maritime Defense Show" currently being held in St. Petersburg, the Russian Navy plans to launch for the first... more
DefenseRussia will supply Kilo class submarines to Vietnam
St. Petersburg, Russia - One of the biggest deal for the European Country
Oleg Azizov, spokesman for the Russian agency Rosoboronexport (which deals with military imports and exports) said today Friday, July 1 that starting from 2014, Russia will deliver to Vietnam Kilo class... more
DefenseRussia: Bulava missile into serial production
Moscow, Russia - According to authorities there is no valid alternative
The Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday, July 1, that the former Soviet state will launch the serial production of Bulava missile, which first launch from nuclear-powered submarine... more
DefenseRussia will complete the construction of first nuclear aircraft carrier within 2023
Moscow, Russia - It was affirmed by the head of Russian USC
According to the news agency "RIA Novosti", the head of Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) Roman Trotsenko unveiled the timing of the Country related to the construction of its first nuclear-powered... more
Defense15th Bulava missile successfully launched today
Moscow, Russia - From a Yuri Dolgoruky submarine in the White Sea
Colonel Igor Konashenkov, Russian defense ministry's spokesman, stated that today took place successfully the launch of the 15th Bulava ballistic missile. It was launched for the first time from a Yuri... more
DefenseIran launches 14 missiles ground/ground (VIDEO)
Tehran , Iran - Tensions among the country of Iran, Washington and Israel
This morning, Iran has launched 14 ground/ground ballistic missiles of different range, as part of "Defensive" military exercises started yesterday by the Revolutionary Guards and that will last ten days. The... more
DefenseAnother flight test of Bulava ballistic missile scheduled for tomorrow
Moscow, Russia - It was established by the Russian State Commission for Flight Testing
Tomorrow will be carried out another launch test of ballistic missile Bulava (SS-NX-30), implemented for the first time not from a "Dmitrij Donskoj" submersible but from a nuclear submarine "Yuri Dolgoruky",... more
DefenseLatvia will ask NATO's support if Russia deploys Mistral helicopter-carriers in the Baltic Sea
Riga, Latvia - That would change the balance of forces in the region
Latvia's minister of defense Artis Pabriks today stated that, if Russia will deploy Mistral helicopter-carriers in the Baltic Sea, it would ask the support of NATO, which it joined in 2004: the step, in... more
DefenseEADS Astrium Space Transport makes suggestions for European missile defence system
Paris, France - Thanks to new ballistic missile interceptor
Astrium Space Transportation, EADS section that deals with space transportation, has announced at the "Paris Air Show", the intention of the division to test a ballistic missile interceptor. Alain Charmeau,... more
DefenseHelicopter carrier Mistral: Moscow and Paris signed protocol of intent, not full deal
Moscow, Russia - According to a source close to the talks
Today a source close to the talks stated that the governments of Russia and France have not signed a full agreement on the purchase of four Mistral class helicopter carriers but have merely signed a protocol... more
DefenseBrahmos Aerospace will develop the new supersonic Brahmos-2 missile
New Delhi, India - Russia-India joint-venture
The Brahmos Aerospace Director, Alexander Maksichev, affirmed on Sunday that the Russian-Indian joint-venture Brahmos Aerospace will start developing of a new Brahmos-2 supersonic missile within 2011:... more
DefenseMersad and Shahin missiles successfully tested by Iran
Moscow, Russia - Built on domestic territory
The Chinese daily "Xinhua" affirmed, citing Iranian Army commander of the Iranian Army General Farzad Esmaili, that Iran has successfully tested on Sunday two domestically built air defense missiles. Mersad... more
DefenseAVIONEWS at Italian Navy's feast
La Spezia, Italy - Celebrated in many cities
This morning, on Friday, June 10, has been held on the Feast of the Italian Navy, an important celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Armed Force, which has seen the unfolding of the Italian fleet... more
DefenseBoeing signs MoUs with three Malaysian companies
Washington, USA - To explore business opportunities for aerospace and defense fields
Boeing Defense, Space & Security announced today it has signed three MoUs, Memorandum of Understandings, with as many Malaysian companies for the exploration of business opportunities in the construction... more
DefenseItalian Navy's feast next Friday, on June 10
Rome, Italy - The Armed Force to celebrate its 150th birthday
"The Italian Navy celebrates its 150th anniversary, remembering the Premuda's feat, next Friday, on June 10 at La Spezia at Morin promenade, in front of the Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano,... more
DefenseUSA should improve their capabilities in the Arctic region
Washington , USA - It will be necessary a cooperation with the Arctic Council members
"The Arctic region, which covers one-sixth of the world's landmass (including the Arctic Ocean and its seas, the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, numerous islands and archipelagos and... more
DefenseThe nuclear threat is still very high despite the cut of weapons
Stockholm, Sweden - According to a report published by SIPRI
"More than 5000 of these nuclear weapons are deployed and ready for use, including nearly 2,000 that are kept in a state of high operational alert": the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute... more
DefenseIndia, green light to the purchase of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes from Boeing
New Delhi, India - An agreement worth 4 billion dollars
According to the international press, during a meeting of the government's cabinet committee on security affairs, India would have given the green light to the biggest contract ever signed by the Country... more