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DefensePiracy: the "Libeccio" Italian Navy's frigate released nine suspect men
Rome, Italy - They were on it since September 29th
"Libeccio" ship released last Friday morning nine presumed pirates it had taken into custody. The preliminary investigations judge (Gip) decided the release for these people that were remanded in custody. The... more
DefenseFrance is 4th in the world for armament export after USA, Great Britain and Russia
Paris , France - According to a report published last Wednesday by French ministry of defense
According to a report released by French ministry of defense, the Country would have confirmed its position as the 4th armaments exporter in the world, despite of the global economic and financial crisis. France... more
DefenseItalian Navy: mission in Lebanon accomplished
Rome , Italy - Today the return to naval base in Augusta is scheduled
Today, on Friday October 8, 2010, after having spent more than three months in the Lebanon waters in the context of naval force UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon), Navy's patrol "Comandante... more
DefenseRussians managed in the 13th Bulava ballistic missile launch
Moscow , Russia - After several failures (7 on 12 trials)
For those who believe in this kind of thinks, it could be due to number thirteen, that brings good luck, if Moscow today rejoices at success of Bulava strategic ballistic missile's launch test, exactly... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Army's Electronic Warfare Regiment awarded in the US
Rome , Italy - FA's 33rd Ew is based in Treviso
On Monday in Atlanta, USA, Italian Army's 33rd EW (Electronic Warfare) Regiment was awarded the "Annual NATO Outstanding Unit Award" by the Associations of Old Crows, an organization which provides a forum... more
DefenseRussia increases its naval defense capacity in the Arctic ocean
Moscow, Russia - Due to a "Strategic deterrence" plan, Navy's commander Admiral Vysotsky said
While Russian strategic aviation continues its air patrols in the Arctic Ocean and nuclear submarines continue theirs, Russian Navy's commander, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, declares it will be increased... more
DefenseNATO: new missile shield proposals for Russia
Moscow, Russia - Should arrive on the 20th November at Lisbona summit
According to the international press, a NATO spokesman would have said that new proposals for European anti-missile defense will be presented on the occasion of the NATO-Russia council to be held in Lisbon... more
DefensePiracy: two Italian Navy's boats in the Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - The mission of contrast will begin tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Friday October 1st, frigate "Bersagliere" will start a mission against piracy, called "Ocean Shield", led by NATO. The "Bersagliere" boat, commanded by Frigate captain Gennaro Falcone,... more
DefenseRussia: new radars to deal air space "Threats"
Moscow, Russia - Ready to install a station to cover South border
Russian Defense Ministry plans to put the Voronezh-DM radar station in south Russia’s Armavir into a state of operational readiness, as well as build several new radars to counter possible threats, Oleg O... more
DefensePiracy: Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" seizes pirates and frees cargo boat's hostages
Rome, Italy - After hours of pursuit in the middle of Indian Ocean
Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" released a Iranian "Dhow" cargo carrying 7 crew, which was seized by suspected Somali pirates. The boat was sighted and approached off Kenyan coast, in the middle of... more
DefenseSukhoi delivers last three Su-30 airplanes to Indonesia
Moscow, Russia - Plans to buy another six
A handover ceremony for three Su-30MK airplanes was held at South Sulawesi air base, in southern Indonesia on Monday. "The handover of another three Sukhoi fighters is further evidence of the successful... more
DefenseRussia-Kyrgyz joint-venture to supply Manas-Bishkek airbase, OK from USA
Bishkek, Kirghizistan - Military site was built in 2001 as a part of US-led international operations in Afghanistan
The United States has welcomed a proposal on establishing a joint Kyrgyz-Russian venture to supply aviation fuel to the Pentagon's transit center in Bishkek, Zhantoro Satybaldiyev, Kyrgyz deputy prime... more
DefenseRussia's S-300 missile systems sale ban, the blames is on Iran
Moscow, Russia - Accusation exchange between Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international affairs committee, and Iran defense minister Vahidi
Russia's ban on the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran was the result of Tehran's "Flawed foreign policies". So spoke, Konstantin Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international... more
DefenseAVIONEWS: Rear admiral Parisi leads Italian Navy's Maricapitale (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The handover ceremony with admiral Luppino
AVIONEWS last Thursday attended the ceremony of handing over of "Autonomous military maritime command of the capital" (Maricapitale). Rear admiral Antonio Parisi succeeds to admiral Chief Inspector Nicola... more
DefenseRussia breaks the contract for the supply of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. Tehran: "We can't trust"
Moscow, Russia - Recently, the Russian President signed a decree which forbids the sale of armaments to the Muslim Country
It's hard Iran's reply to the termination of the 800 million Dollars contract for the provision of armaments from Russia. The contract, signed in 2005, provided for the supply to Iran of 5 anti-missiles... more
DefenseMEADS life cycle costs significantly lower than fielded systems
Orlando, Usa - With coverage area eight times greater
On the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has been presented to the three partner Nations a required life cycle cost estimate that proves the MEADS system design will significantly reduce... more
DefenseItalian Navy: AVIONEWS at changing-of-the-guard
Rome, Italy - This morning at "Grazioli Lante della Rovere" barracks
Today, on Thursday, Sept. 23rd in Rome at 11:00am, at the Barracks "Grazioli Lante della Rovere", the autonomous naval headquarters of Italy capital, took place the ceremony of control exchange between... more
DefenseYakhont missile sold to Syria
Moscow, Russia - Could it protect Russian naval base in Mediterranean Sea?
The mobile anti-ship missile systems Russian-made sold to Syria could be used to protect a site for Russian naval supply and maintenance, near the Syrian port of Tartus, in the Mediterranean basin. The... more
DefenseRussian and Indian air forces to hold joint exercises soon
New Dehli, India - The two Countries strengthen their links
Air forces of Russia and India may hold joint exercises in the next few years: "We will definitely hold joint exercises", Russian Air Force chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said after his visit to India. The... more
DefenseRussian military command structure to be reorganized
Moscow, Russia - Some of their functions will be transferred
Central commands of Russia's Air Force, Navy and Ground Forces will be retained but some of their functions will be transferred to integrated strategic commands, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said... more
DefenseFurther delays in Bulava missile new testing
Moscow, Russia - Scheduled on Sept. 9-12, now postponed...again
“H????????? ??????”: neschastnyi? Bulava. So we should start to call the ill-fated Russia's submarine ballistic missile, which according to Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, will resume lauch tes... more
DefenseAbkhazia: Russia deployment of S-300 missiles is no threat to area, says French minister Kouchner
Paris, France - No surprise in Washington: systems appear to be in place for past 2 years
Deployment of Russia's S-300 air defense systems in Abkhazia is non threat, according to Bernard Kouchner, France Foreign Minister. Whether this statement is inspired by France now-long-time “Feud” wit... more
DefenseRussian and French warships exercise in Atlantic
Paris, France - Practice at sea, replenishment of supplies, ship-to-ship transfer of goods, and helicopter landings
Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser takes part in a joint exercise with the French Latouche-Treville anti-submarine frigate yesterday afternoon. A French Navy spokesman said after... more
DefenseRussian air force drills on Israeli drones
Moscow, Russia - UAV contract signed in April 2009, a second one to be by yearend
About 50 Russian military servicemen are undergoing training in the use of Israeli-built Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Russian Defense Minister, Anatoly Serdyukov, said yesterday, when Russia and Israel... more
DefenseOne killed and 3 wounded in Israel's airstrikes on southern Gaza
Gaza, Palestine - Warplanes launched three successive attacks
Israel's overnight airstrikes on the borders between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt have killed at least one person and wounded three, medical sources and witnesses said Sunday. Sources said that rescue... more
DefenseUS-ROK joint drill planes and ships postponed by tropical storm
Seoul, South Korea - New dates still to be decided
The new round of South Korea-US joint naval drills, which had been scheduled to start on Sunday, were put off due to an approaching typhoon, local media reported. The five-day anti-submarine exercise,... more
DefenseIndia: testfire for supersonic BrahMos missile
New Dehli, India - Launch off coast of eastern State of Orissa
India testfired the supersonic BrahMos cruise off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa on Sunday. "The preparation for the testfiring is on”, project's responsibles said on Saturday: “The missile, dev... more
DefenseRussia to decide on French Mistral-class helicopter carrier purchase by yearend
Brest, Francia - France to win international tender, if none makes a better offer, ambassador Orlov says
Russia will make a final decision on whether to buy a French Mistral-class amphibious assault helicopter carrier by the end of 2010, Alexander Orlov, Russian ambassador to France said on Friday. Russia... more
DefenseRussia to resume test launches of Boulava missile on September 9-12
Moscow, Russia - If successful, at least another 3 test launches before the end of 2010
Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Boulava (or Bulava) ballistic missile will resume between September 9th and 12th, a defense industry source said on Friday. Bulava test launches were put on hold... more
DefenseIsrael: supply large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military vehicles from US
Tel Aviv, Israel - Analysts fear attack on Iran or Hezbollah's Lebanon
An official notification of the US government certifies the sale of large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military land to Israel. The official note joined by the unofficial signals which analysts... more
DefenseFrance-EU consultations to sell Mistral helicopter carrier to Russia
Vilnius, Lithuania - Baltic countries concerned
France is conducting the necessary consultations with its EU partners on the sale of the helicopter carrier Mistral in Russia, causing the concern of the three Baltic countries, said Wednesday in Vilnius... more
Defense"Ioniex 2010: Italian and Russian ships, planes and helicopters in joint exercise
Rome, Italy - At Taranto and Augusta naval bases
Russian Federation Navy group's frigate "Ladny "and deep-sea tug "Shakhter" will make stops at the naval base of Taranto from 5 to 8 and Augusta from 13 to 15 September. The presence of the naval... more
DefenseChina and Thailand to boost military exchanges
Beijing, China - Defense ministers stated the two countries will promote bilateral military ties and strategic cooperation
Chinese Defense Minister, Liang Guang Lie, met with his Thai counterpart, Prawit Wongsuwan, in Beijing on Sunday, during which both sides agreed to boost military exchanges. Hailing sound military-to-military... more
DefenseFidel Castro says “No” to Russian missiles
La Habana, Cuba - A twist, approaching the 50th of “Pigs Bay” crisis
Former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, said his country did not want the Russian missile base installed on its territory, the official daily "Granma" wrote reporting the old-times "Lider maximo" in a meeting... more
DefenseIndia: new ballistic Agni-V missile to be tested in six months
New Delhi, India - For the country, it's the first intercontinental rocket (ICBM) with a range superior to 5,000 km
India is making preparation for test-firing the newly-developed inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V to improve the long-range strategic combat capability. Agni-V was developed after the... more
DefenseChina's air defense 5-day military hardware drills
Jinan, China - "Vanguard 2010" tests are designed to test system formation, reconnaissance and ground to air capabilities
A massive military exercise to which took part thousands of Chinese troops battling on the coast in Jinan city, Shandong Province. It is the final stage of a five-day military exercise, dubbed "Vanguard... more
DefenseObama confirms USA exit strategy in Iraq: "Combat missions end this month"
Washington, USA - Plan cuts american military force to 50,000. Full withdrawal in sight at the end of 2011
US President Barack Obama on Monday said he will keep the promise of ending combat mission in Iraq by Aug. 31, 2010, as his administration pulls tens of thousands of troops out of that country. "I made... more
DefenseRussia to show nest-generation aircraft carrier technical design by the end of 2010
Moscow, Russia - It will be nuclear-powered with a displacement of 50,000-60,000 tons, experts say
New Russian aircraft carriers by the end of the year. Or at least, we will see the first technical design. This was revealed to Russian news agency "Ria Novosti", by the Russian navy commander, Admiral... more
DefenseRussia in counter-trend: defense expense will increase by 60% in 2013
Moscow, Russia - Will rise to over 66.3 million US dollars by 2013, from 42 million in 2010
Differently from reductions in defense budget by US (- $ 100 billion), United Kingdom (- 20%) and Italy (cutting the purchase of 25 Eurofighter aircraft), Russia takes the opposite direction. The Russian... more
DefenseRussia to go on Boulava missiles test
Moscow, Russia - Starting again in August, ending by December
Russia is to resume tests on ill-fated Boulava intercontinental ballistic missile: between August and September should be a "Born-again" to the (new) first test of the SS-NX-30. The missile will be... more
DefenseRussia ready to export Iskander missile system
London, UK - Mikheiev of Rosoboronexport announced
News by Rosoboronexport do not end with the announcement of the next foreign sales of next-generation fighter Su-35, or with the one of Russia-India partnership for engines designed for fifth-generation... more
DefenseItaly cut orders for 25 Eurofighter aircraft
Milan, Italy - The cuts could include other defense programs
Italy takes a step back on the Eurofighter. To explain it yesterday during a press conference at the Farnborough Airshow, Italian defense minister, Ignazio La Russa: "We will have 25 aircraft less", said... more
DefenseIsrael: Iron Dome air defense system tests completed
Tel Aviv, Israel - First interceptor missiles are expected to be deployed by November
Israeli Defense Ministry announced today completion of Iron Dome air defense system final tests. The Ministry led by Ehud Barak has so reported in a statement, pointing as soon to be expected deploy... more
DefenseRussia: No to Mistral in favor of the South Korean Dokdo class helicopter carrier?
Moscow, Russia - To Russian shipbuilding industries consortium maybe more convenient to develop future cooperative relationships Moscow-Seoul
Russian consortium Osk asked (through an official letter sent by its President Roman Trotsenko to Defence Minister Anatoly Serdioukov) the ministry of Defence to consider the purchase of South Korean helicopter... more
DefenseRussia-Iran contract for S-300 missile defense system is still standing
Moscow, Russia - Ahmadinejad stresses a decision and he could force a billionaire penalty for the contract violation
Today Sergei Chemezov, head of Rostekhnologii, public company focused on development, production and export of high technology industrial products for civilian and military targets, said that supply contract... more
DefenseAustal is it the best bidder in the race for Littoral US Navy?
Washington, USA - Ten Littoral Combat Ships in construction to support the new US Navy mission
Nel 2002 la US Navy ha iniziato un nuovo programma di difesa contro l'accesso e le minacce asimmetriche nel litorali . Si chiama Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) . Questa estate , la Marina si aspetta di scegliere... more
DefenseRussia puts forward a new generation S-500 missile system
Moscow, Russia - And with new orders will strengthen deployment of S-400
The commander in chief of the Russian air force, General Alexander Zelin, said in recent days that the national system of air defense will be equipped with ultra modern air-ground long-range S-500 missiles,... more
DefenseMoscow skeptical integrating Russia-US missile defense ABM system
Moscow, Russia - Obama wants to win his reticence seeking an agreement on missile defense?
Yesterday Dmitry Rogozin, Russian Ambassador to NATO, told reporters that Moscow does not include the parameters of twinning of Russian-American ballistic missile defense system (ABM) recently proposed... more
DefenseBoulava Russian ballistic missile falls under the blows of new START treaty
Moscow, Russia - General Alexandre Bouroutine, deputy head of the Staff of the Russian Defence, announced yesterday to Duma
A shower cold as the weather in the Country: one of the flagships of the Russian defense, ballistic missile naval Boulava, fell under the blows of the new amendment to the strategic arms reduction treaty,... more
DefenseMissiles: Russia ballistic launches not decrease until 2020
Moscow, Russia - Meanwhile, the Duma ratified last change to START treaty
From here to 2020 Russian armed forces will conduct 12 launches of ballistic missiles each year, the Russian law on the Agency "RIA Novosti" said. Announcing it, in recent days, to lower house of Russian... more