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DefenseStatements by Italian Minister La Russa on air strikes in Libya
Rome, Italy - Italy will not hit the cities
Italian Defense Minister, Ignazio La Russa, today released an interview in which refers communications between Italy and NATO on the air strikes against the Libyan President Gaddafi. The minister said... more
DefenseIsrael: Russia should restrict weapon deliveries to Iran and Syria
Moscow, Russia - The urging arrives from Israeli in Washington during Russian Jewish Congress
During the Russian Jewish Congress, the Israeli Ambassador to US Michael Oren urged Moscow to reduce the supplies of weapons to Iran and Syria. It is unveiled by "RIA Novosti". In particular, Oren would... more
DefenseMedvedev: Russian defense industry needs new investments
Moscow, Russia - Failed plans on armaments of last year, an error that must not happen again
According to local news agency, today Russian president Medvedev, during a meeting, would have made some statements to urge the local government to introduce new ideas to increase the flow of investments... more
DefenseLockheed Martin builds next-generation missile
Florida, USA - Satellite launched successfully
The first vehicle geostationary (GEO-1) of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), built by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force was successfully launched today at 2:10pm local time from Cape Canaveral... more
DefenseRussia and China cooperate in the Middle East and Africa
Moscow, Russia - "We want to contribute to the first stabilization"
"Russia and China have agreed on close cooperation on matters of Middle East and North African", said Friday the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, "We decided of coordinate our actions using the... more
DefenseThe United States spread out their missile defense system in Europe
Brusseles, Belgium - Russia denounces the lack of agreement
The Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said that the U.S. is already deploying its missile defense system in Europe without waiting for an agreement with Russia: "We have noticed that once again the... more
DefenseItalian Minister Frattini/US Secretary Clinton: Italy will comply with all the missions, also in Libya
Rome, Italy - "Time is running out of Gaddafi, the Rais is increasingly isolated"
After the bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said in a press conference that "We can confirm the Italian commitment to all international... more
DefenseRussia, new negotiator team for the purchase of Mistral class helicopter-carriers
Moscow, Russia - From France
A source from the Russian minister of defense unveiled today to the news agency "RIA Novosti" that the authority will choose a new negotiator team for the agreement to sign with France about the manufacturing... more
DefenseRaytheon, 15.7 million dollar contract to support Surveillance Program of Patriot missiles
Tewksbury, USA - In production, assembly and test phases
Raytheon was awarded a 15.7 million dollar contract from US Army Aviation and Missile Command, to support production, assembly and testing of Patriot Field Surveillance Program. The agreement allows,... more
DefenseObama bets on the new team of defense
Washington , USA - Changing roles at the Pentagon
"For the crucial period in which we are entering, I felt it was imperative that we had this team to stay focus on our mission, to maintain our impulse and to keep safe our nation" said yesterday the President... more
DefenseSafran, new appointments in the context of the company's management reorganization
Paris, France - Which will be implemented following a consultation with employee representative bodies
On April 21st Safran, in the context of 2011 Stakeholders' Meeting held in L'Espace Grand Arche of Paris, announced the reorganization of the company's management and stated that the structure will now... more
DefenseChange at the top of the defense at the Pentagon
Washington , USA - The elements change but not the underlying philosophy
Change at the top of the USA defense: the President of the United States of America Barack Obama will announce this week, maybe also this morning, that at the Pentagon the current CIA director, Leon Panetta,... more
DefenseLibya: 8 of 12 aircraft ready to leave made ??available from Italy
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister La Russa: 10 military instructors will be sent shortly to Benghazi
"For the conduct of air operations for the imposition of the "No Fly Zone", until now Italian Country has provided 12 fighter aircraft per day". It reported the Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa in his... more
DefenseRaytheon, 58 million dollar contract for upgrade of Patriot missiles
Andover, USA - To GEM-T configuration
Raytheon has recently announced it has received by AMCOM, Army Aviation and Missile Command, a 53.8 million dollar contract for the update of 131 copies of PAC-2, Patriot Advanced Capability-2, missiles,... more
DefenseSuccessful test-fire for Russian Navy
Moscow, Russia - Tested the RSM-54 Sineva missile
A spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, announced today the successful outcome of tests on the Sineva submarine-launched ballistic missile. The tests were performed by a Delta-IV... more
DefenseIndonesian Navy tests anti-ship Yakhont SS-N-26 missiles
Jakarta, Indonesia - Successfully
According to reports by local sources today, a Yakhont SS-N-26 anti-ship missile would have been successfully tested by the Indonesian Navy. It should be one of the missiles bought time ago by the Country... more
DefenseRussia will continue providing S-300 air defense systems to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by the minister of Defense Anatoly Serdyukov
Russian minister of Defense, Anatoly Serdyukov, at the end of a meeting in Minsk attended by Russian and Byelorussian Defense officials, unveiled his Country is going to continue to provide S-300s to Belarus. "We... more
DefenseRussia will double production of ballistic missiles starting from 2013
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by Putin in the annual report to the parliament
Today, in the annual report to the parliament, the first minister Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will double the production of ballistic missile systems such as "RS-24 Yars, Bulava and Iskander M" starting... more
DefenseRaytheon concludes first flight test of SM-3
Kauai, Hawaii - Against a medium-range ballistic missile
Raytheon has recently unveiled it has concluded the first flight test of SM-3 (Standard Missile 3) Block IA, to demonstrate its capacity against Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles, even launched on... more
DefenseThales Light Multirole Missiles to enter into service with Wildcat Lynx helicopter
London, United Kingdom - Of the UK Armed Forces
Thales Group has announced further advancements related to the LMM, Lightweigh Multirole Missiles, ordered by the UK Defense ministry to Thales' UK division. It seems that the weapons -whose development... more
DefenseIsrael could order at least other four Iron Dome air defense systems
Tel Aviv, Israel - From Rafael
According to "Flight International", it seems likely that the Israeli government approves the allocation of funds for the purchase of further anti-missile air defense systems Iron Dome. They're mobile... more
DefenseBoeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon receive contract for first development phase of SM-3 Block IIB missile
Seattle, USA - By MDA
Boeing Defense, Space & Security has announced today it has received by MDA, Missile Defense Agency, a 41.2 million dollar order for the development of a RIM-161 SM-3, Standard Missile 3, Block IIB. The... more
DefenseS-500 missile defense system completed within 2016
Moscow, Russia - By the company Almaz-Antei
Today the deputy Director-General of the aerospace and defense joint-stock company Almaz-Antei, Yuri Solovyev, stated that long-range air defense systems S-55 will be completed within 2016. It was unveiled... more
DefenseCambodia: Thai army used cluster bombs
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Found several weapons of this kind along the border between Thailand and Cambodia
During border clashes took place last February in the disputed temple of Preah Vihear, the Thai military launched cluster bombs in Cambodian territory despite the prohibition of the International Convention... more
DefenseIsrael restates concerns about the supply to Syria of supersonic missiles by Russia
Tel Aviv, Israele - As foreshadowed by the agreement of 2007
During a "RIA Novosti" news conference, the Israeli Ambassador to Moscow Dorit Golender has restated that Israel is against the supply of Yakhont missiles to Syria, as foreshadowed in an agreement of 2007. Israel,... more
DefenseGetting close the delivery of Tornado-G Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to Russian Army
Moscow, Russia - To replace the older Grad systems
According to reports by the news agency "RIA Novosti", yesterday Lieutenant-Colonel Sergei Vlasov, as spokesman of the Russian Army, stated that ground forces of his Country will be equipped with Tornado-G... more
DefenseRussia's Angara launcher tests not later than 2013
Moscow, Russia - It was unveiled by a spokesman for Russian Space Forces
According to reports from Russian space agency "RIA Novosti", Alexei Zolotukhin, a spokesman for the Russian Space Forces, would have stated that the launch tests of next-generation Angara rockets will... more
DefenseRussia and NATO want to resume joint missile defense drills
Moscow, Russia - At the beginning of 2012, after a four year interruption
Robert Pszczel, the new Head of the NATO information office, during an online conference organized by "RIA Novosti", would have stated that Russia and NATO are going to resume missile defense exercise... more
DefenseMEADS System Integration begins at Italian test site
Rome, Italy - At Pratica di Mare Air Force Base
A Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) launcher and BMC4I Tactical Operations Center (TOC) have entered system test and integration at Pratica di Mare (PdM) Air Force Base in Italy. This milestone... more
DefenseRussia and USA exchange information about nuclear weapons
Moscow, Russia - In the context of the implementation of START treaty
United States and Russia have announced they have begun to exchange information on their nuclear stockpiles. The news was unveiled by official sources, saying that the exchange is taking place in the... more
DefenseAircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle": picture from Mediterrean Sea
Mediterrean Sea, Libya - Libyan coast, 21th
Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, commander, Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn, speaks with French navy Rear Adm. Philippe Coindreau, deputy commander French maritime forces, aboard the French aircraft carrier... more
DefenseUS Navy, new LCS battleship
Washington, USA - Commissioned to Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has announced it has been awarded by the US Navy a 376 million dollar contract for the construction of a new LCS, Littoral Combat Ship, the seventh Country's battleship. The agreement,... more
DefenseFrom Uss enterprise: pictures of war (2)
Mediterrean Sea, Libya - Mediterrean Sea March, 19th
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) launches a Tomahawk missile in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn. This was one of approximately 110 cruise missiles fired from U.S. and... more
DefensePutin about Libya: UN resolution as "Medieval call to crusade"
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev: Prime Minister's definition "Unacceptable"
On Monday, March 21, 2011, following the second wave of air attacks made by the Western allies, Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Russia, Country which, along with Germany, China, India and Brazil, is... more
DefenseRussia: S-400 Triumf and Pantsir-S for all the regiments of the Country's air defense
Moscow, Russia - Within 2020. And, from 2013, the production of strategic missiles will be doubled
The Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday, March 21th, 2011, on the occasion of a meeting in Votkinsk, Siberia, about the implementation of the 2011/2020 weapon program, announced two important... more
DefenseLibya: England, aircraft with different roles operational
London, England - As well as several frigates
Also England is, together with USA (see AVIONEWS), France (see AVIONEWS) and Italy, among the Countries at the forefront in the defense of the Libyan population against the bloody repression of the rebellions... more
DefenseFrance, vehicles and aircraft employed in Libya
Paris, France - "Charles de Gaulle" is reaching the "Enterprise"
It was France that started the operations to allow the no-fly-zone in Libya: on Saturday, March 19th, the local government ordered a reconnaissance flight, and later a first strike against the Muammar... more
DefenseAmphibious assault Mistral-class ship: France/Russia contract not close
Moscow, Russia - It was stated by the Russian deputy defense minister Anatoly Antonov
Further problem in the negotiations between France and Russia for the signing of the contract for the construction of four Mistral class ships for the Russian Navy. A few months ago, the consortium... more
DefenseRussia: focus on purchase of advanced weapons, aircraft included
Moscow, Russia - In its new program until 2020
In an interview with the newspaper "Izvestia" published today, the deputy defense minister of the Russian Federation Vladimir Popovkin stated: "The state arms procurement program until 2020 prioritizes... more
DefenseOrbital Sciences Corporation: contract for ballistic missile targets
Washington, USA - From Missile Defense Agency
OSC, Orbital Sciences Corporation, announced it has been awarded from MDA, Missile Defense Agency, a seven year (2011-2018) contract for the provision of targets for IRBMs, Intermediate-Range Ballistic... more
DefenseRussia aims to sell up to 9.5 billion dollar weapons
Moscow, Russia - In 2011
According to reports from "RIA Novosti", Russia would aim to sell up to 9.5 billion dollar weapons in 2011. It would have been unveiled, yesterday, by the CEO of Rosoboronexport, the State agency belonging... more
DefenseUS might crater Libyan airports
Washington, Usa - To prevent military air operations
Senator John Kerry yesterday said the US should prepare for a no-fly zone in Libya, with its allies, to thwart attempts by Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi, to massacre large numbers of civilians. As the... more
DefenseRussia could pay 1.5 billion euros to France for Mistral class helicopter carriers
Mosca, Russia - It was unveiled by the deputy minister of Defense Vladimir Popovkin
Recently, during an interview, the Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vladimir Popovkin said that his Country may have to pay 1.5 billion euros to France for the construction of four Mistral class helicopter... more
DefenseFinmeccanica's Board of Directors. Results by business unit: Defence Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 1,210 million (+1.3%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 107 million (-17.7%)
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 1,210 million (+ 1.3%), broadly in line with the EUR 1,195 million posted in 2009. The... more
DefensePiracy: "Espero" ship of Italian Navy in the Indian Ocean and in the Gulf of Aden
Rome, Italy - It has started "Atalanta" mission
The "Espero" frigate of the Italian Navy, has started "Atalanta" mission, the anti-piracy operation in the Indian Ocean led by the European Union. The mission of the European naval forces (Task Force... more
DefenseGE Aviation, advanced technologies for Boeing KC-46A airplanes
Washington, USA - Winners of the bid for the supply of tankers to USAF
GE Aviation announced it will provide advanced technologies for mission control systems, including flight management systems, for Boeing KC-46As that USAF, United States Air Force, has recently revealed... more
DefenseRussia confirms delivery of Yakhont missiles to Syria
Moscow, Russia - As scheduled in a 2007's contract
Last Saturday, the Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed that the contract signed with Syria in 2007 for P-800 Yakhont missiles is going to be implemented. It was unveiled by Anatoly Serdyukov, according... more
DefenseFrom this year, Russia will buy only advanced weapons
Moscow, Russia - The new challenges of modern warfare
Russian Defense Minister today declared in a statement that from this year Russia, to respond to new challenges launched by modern warfare, will start to buy only weapons technologically advanced and highly... more
DefenseRussia/UAE sign modernizing contract for 35 BMP-3 amphibious vehicles
Moscow, Russia - On the occasion of "IDEX 2011", ended yesterday
Yesterday, Major General Obaid Al Hairi Salem Al Ketbi, official spokesperson for the UAE, announced the signing of a contract between his Country and Russia for the modernization of amphibious vehicles.... more
DefenseRussia could buy 1000 helicopters and over 600 aircraft within 2020
Moscow, Russia - Also planned the purchase of ships, ballistic missiles and nuclear submarines
For the next few years, Russia is planning a substantial increase of its aircraft, ships and armaments. It is reported by "RIA Novosti", which quotes the Russian deputy defense minister Vladimir Popovkin,... more