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DefensePutin comes from India with agreements for 10 million of euro: not only aircraft but...
Moscow, Russia - Premier's Euro-Asiatic strategy
Russian premier Vladimir Putin's Rich plunder coming from his visit in India, happened last days; agreement for more than 10 billion of dollars in military technology field (which includes the agreement... more
DefenseThe brand new "Blue Army" of Chinese Air Force
Nanjing , China - Reorganization of troops acting the role of imaginary enemy during exercise
Chinese Air Force was involved, in a top secret area of east China, in a two day-and-night exercises under information-based conditions. Here new troop unit of the air force of the Nanjing Military Area... more
DefenseNATO: "Noble Manta" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Took place in the Ionian Sea from 10 February 2010
NATO’s largest annual anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise ended with a first assessment of results conducted by participating commanders. Vice Admiral Maurizio Gemignani, Commander Allied Maritime C... more
DefenseChange at the Italian Air Force top
Rome, Italy - General Giuseppe Bernardis is the new Chief of Staff
Yesterday morning in Rome ceremony took place to change at the top, between general Daniele Tei and general Giuseppe Bernardis, new Italian Air Force (AMI) Chief of Staff. "AMI - Bernardis said - is... more
DefenseAvio signs contract for the second series of U212 A submarines
Turin, Italy - Destined for the Italian Navy
"Avio has signed a contract with the Naval Division of the Fincantieri Company for the development and manufacture of two Autopilot systems for the second series of U212 A submarines, destined for the... more
DefenseBruno Branciforte new Italian Navy Chief of Staff
Rome, Italy - Handover yesterday in Rome
Admiral Bruno Branciforte has been appointed yesterday as new Italian Navy Chief of Staff. He succeeds to admiral Paolo La Rosa. The handover ceremony took place in Rome in presence of defense minister... more
DefenseNew India-Russia deal on Gorshkov aircraft carrier
Moscow, Russia - Destined to the Navy of New Delhi together with MiG-29K Fulcrum jets
India and Russia would be close to sign a new deal on the "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft carrier destined to the Navy of New Delhi, as confirmed yesterday by Alexander Fomin, head of Moscow's military cooperation... more
DefenseRussia to sell weaponry for US$9-10 billion in upcoming years
Moscow, Russia - Military airplanes and helicopters represent more than 50% of total exports
Russia expects to sell from US$9 to 10 billion in weaponry in upcoming years, as stated by the Russian Federal Service for Military Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), Mikhail Dmitriyev, at a meeting with Prime... more
DefenseAirplanes and helicopters on Mediterranean for "Noble Manta 2010"
Naples, Italy - The most important NATO's annual exercise from February 10 to 24
"Ten NATO nations will task seven submarines, 18 aircraft (including ship-based helicopters) and eight surface ships to take part in Noble Manta 10, NATO’s largest annual Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) e... more
DefenseIndian AGNI III missile's launch with success
New Delhi, India - It deals of the fourth one, began with a failure by that in 2006
A note by Indian Defense Ministry communicates the success of the fourth test launch by ballistic nuclear AGNI III missile, able to hit targets in most part of Asia and Middle East, happened yesterday... more
DefenseEurocopter helicopters to Taiwan Air Force
Taipei, Taiwan - An indeterminate number, at the moment, for EC-225 for SAR missions. How Beijing will take it?
A news that if confirmed will touch off China's anger, already feel in these days from sale to Taiwan by Washington of military armaments for USD 6,4 bn, to such an extent to threat commercial sanctions... more
DefenseItalian Navy aircraft carrier "Cavour" in Brazil to embark humanitarian aids
Rome, Italy - On board also two helicopters of the south-American country's navy
"The Italian aircraft carrier 'Cavour', which departed on January 18, has reached Fortaleza, Brazil, yesterday morning. On board of the ship the Italian ambassador in Brasilia, Gherardo La Francesca,... more
DefenseRussia, US$7.4 billion in 2009 military exports
Moscow, Russia - A similar result is expected in 2010
In 2009 Russia has sold military products abroad worth overall US$7.4 billion, 10% more than in 2008, head of Rosoboronexport Anatoly Isaikin announced yesterday. Rosoboronexport is the Russian company... more
DefenseFrance tests M51, the strategic nuclear missile
Paris, France - The fourth launch from a submarine yesterday
The French Defence Minister, Hervé Morin, expressed great satisfaction for success of the fourth experimental launch sea-ground of the strategic nuclear missile M51, made yesterday as always without nuclear... more
DefenseIsraeli air attack in Gaza, three Palestinians killed
Gaza, Gaza Strip - They were preparing to launch rockets against Israel
Three Palestinians have been killed yesterday in an air strike performed by Israel in the Gaza Strip, as reported by local medical sources. The three belonged to the Islamic Jihad and would have been killed... more
DefenseSwitzerland, currently, renounces to purchase new combat airplanes
Berne, Switzerland - A decision is expected for next Spring. Completed the evaluation's phase for candidates to replace part of Tiger
The federal councillor Ueli Maurer, at the end of his first year as head of defense, sport federal Department (DDPS), has made a positive report on the occasion of a talk with media delegates took place... more
DefenseUS Senators oppose French helicopter carrier's sale to Russia
Washington, USA - It would create problems to the stability of the area
A group of US Senators warned France of the possible consequences of the sale of some "Mistral" class warships, amphibious assault helicopter carriers, to Russia (see AVIONEWS). "We fear this sale sends... more
DefenseSAAB radar systems to Italy
Rome, Italy - Order worth € 46 million
Saab has signed a contract for the sale of its Arthur WLS (Weapon Locating System) to the Italian Army. The order has been obtained in collaboration with the Italian company Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica).... more
DefenseChavez accuses: "The USA are violating Venezuelan airspace"
Caracas, Venezuela - And threatens: "We'll shoot down every intruder"
Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela, has accused the USA of violating the airspace of the south American country, with a spy aircraft, as reported today by the Russian news agency "RIA Novosti", quoting... more
DefenseUSA: new defense budget bill cleared the Senate
Washington, USA - VH-71 partially safe, F-22 cancelled. Funding for new troops in Afghanistan, the C-17 and the F136 engine
The US Senate today approved with 63 votes against 33, after a night session, the US$636 billion defense budget bill that had already cleared the House of Representatives on Wednesday (see AVIONEWS). The... more
DefenseUSA: new funds for the C-17 and the second F-35 engine
Washington, USA - VH-71 presidential helicopter and F-22 axed from the new House bill
The US House of Representatives approved a new bill for Fiscal Year 2010 defense budget, authorizing new funds for the C-17 and the alternative Lockheed Martin F-35 engine, besides more spending on the... more
DefenseIndia test-fires nuclear missile
New Delhi, India - The Dhanush launched for the sixth time
India yesterday successfully test-fired a Dhanush ballistic missile capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads. The launch was performed by a ship off the coast of north-eastern Orissa... more
DefenseCritical Design Review for the new US communication network
San Diego, USA - It will supply better and more secure links to the warfighters
A secure, internet-like tactical network is one step closer to providing joint warfighters with unprecedented access to voice, data and video communications, as well as a level of interoperability never... more
Defense1000 new Italian soldiers in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - To take autonomous control of the western region of the country
Italy will send 1000 more soldiers in Afghanistan, while studying a decreased commitment to Lebanon. The new troops will be deployed in the Asian country in a 14-month time-frame through all 2010, practically... more
DefenseEADS DS IFF MSSR 200 to protect Australian helicopter carriers
Canberra, Australia - The systems will be installed by 2015
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will provide the new "Canberra" class amphibious ships of the Royal Australian Navy with the latest technology identification systems in order to enhance flight safety and... more
DefenseGeneral Atomics to build flight deck systems for the "Ford" aircraft carrier
San Diego, USA - New arresting gear and catapult for the CVN-78
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems division (GA-EMS) was awarded a US$675.2 contract by the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, for the production of the advanced arresting gear (AAG) and the... more
DefenseRussia to hold military drills in Siberia in 2010
Moscow, Russia - More than 8,000 troops are expected to participate
The Russian defense ministry today announced that a series of large scale military exercises in Siberia and the far East will be hold in 2010, involving all of the country's armed forces. These drills... more
DefenseEADS DS presents innovative security system
Paris, France - To enhance response to cyber attacks on communication networks
EADS Defence and Security (DS) today announced the launch of a pioneering new solution for the supervision of information system security. The solution, named "Security Cockpit" is a groundbreaking system... more
DefenseBoeing and Australian defense together to study electromagnetic environmental effects
Brisbane, Australia - Open contract for operators who might need it
Boeing Defence Australia has signed a Deed of Standing Offer to provide Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) testing and design services for Australian Defence Force (ADF) aircraft and systems. The... more
DefenseEstonia worried if Russia will buy a French helicopter carrier
Tallinn, Estonia - National security measures needed for the Baltic country
Estonia is worried of the possibility that Russia might purchase a French "Mistral" class amphibious assault helicopter carrier, as this would lead to a serious imbalance of forces, whether the vessel... more
DefenseNew success for the JASSM-ER missile
Orlando, USA - The sixth positive test out of six performed
Lockheed Martin yesterday announced that its Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range (JASSM-ER) successfully completed its sixth flight demonstration in a recent test at White Sands Missile... more
DefenseIran asks Russia to respect the delivery of S-300 missiles
Tehran, Iran - The agreement signed in 2005
The Iranian government is making pressure until Russia respects the contract for the supply of S-300 missile systems to the Islamic state. It was Ahmad Vahidi, minister for defence of Tehran, who declared... more
DefenseBAE Systems will supply ATC services to the Australian Defence Force
Canberra, Australia - The five-year contract will come into effect in January 2010
BAE Systems is going to provide a range of Air Traffic Control operational maintenance services to the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as announced today by Greg Combet, the country's Minister for Defence... more
DefenseBoeing to supply JDAM kits to the US Air Force
St. Louis, USA - With a contract worth US$72 million
Boeing yesterday announced that it has been awarded a US$72 million US Air Force contract for more than 2,900 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits. Boeing will deliver them in 2011 and 2012. The... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 767 million (n.m.); adjusted EBITA: 58 million (n.m.)
"Companies: Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (figures for the MBDA joint-venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues were EUR 767 million, in line with EUR 758 million reported in the first nine... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Galileo Avionica, Selex Sistemi Integrati
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 4,526 million (+91%); adjusted EBITA: EUR 394 million (+172%)
"Companies: SELEX Sensors & Airborne Systems Ltd, Galileo Avionica, SELEX Communications, SELEX Sistemi Integrati, SELEX Service Management, Elsag Datamat, Seicos, DRS Technologies, Vega (which was transferred... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Commander Cigala Fulgosi" patroller into UNIFIL in Lebanon
Rome, Italy - The "Aviere" ship makes a return after more than two months in active service
"The 'Commander Cigala Fulgosi' patroller of the Italian Navy has replaced the 'Aviere' patroller in the ambit of the UNIFIL maritime force (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon). The 'Aviere' ship,... more
DefenseNew range record for Lockheed Martin's GMLRS missile
Dallas, USA - Launched at a distance of more than 90 km
Lockheed Martin today announced that it has successfully fired a US Army Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rocket 92 km in a test at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The flawless test... more
DefenseThe French ship "Mistral" will arrive in St. Petersburg on November 23
St. Petersburg, Russia - Russia is ready to buy the amphibious assault helicopter carrier
The French helicopter carrier "Mistral" sent to Russia by the government of Paris is going to arrive in the port of St. Petersburg on November 23. Moscow's government in fact is about to buy one of these... more
DefenseBoeing delivers ICBM security systems upgrades
Anaheim, USA - For the US Air Force
Boeing today announced that it has delivered upgraded cryptography devices to Northrop Grumman and the US Air Force for the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. The devices provide additional... more
DefenseThe ship built with steel from the Twin Towers arrived in New York
New York, USA - San Antonio class amphibious helicopter carrier
The USS New York, San Antonio class amphibious assault helicopter carrier built with 7.5 tonnes of steel coming from the World Trade Center, destroyed in September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, yesterday... more
DefenseEADS to supply new systems to the South Korean Armed Forces
Paris, France - Both for air traffic management and for IFF identification
EADS Defence & Security (DS) will provide the latest technology identification systems for the newly developed Low Altitude Radar of the South Korean Armed Forces. Defence Electronics (DE), an integrated... more
DefenseFrance to send a "Mistral" helicopter carrier to Russia
St. Petersburg, Russia - The deal for the sale of this ship to Moscow gets closer
The deal between France and Russia for the sale to Moscow of a "Mistral" class helicopter carrier is getting closer. Paris' government in fact decided to send one of these ships, worth about € 500 million, t... more
DefenseOto Melara signs contract worth around 20 million euro for 81 HITROLE Light
Rome, Italy - The turrets will equip the Lince vehicles employed in Afghanistan
"Oto Melara, a Finmeccanica company, signed a contract worth around 20 million euro with Italy’s Ministry of Defence - General Directorate of Terrestrial Armaments to supply 81 HITROLE Light turrets. The H... more
DefenseNation’s newest USAF environmental satellite launched
Vandenberg, USA - It has been launched yesterday morning
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) F-18 Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built under contract for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin, was launched yesterday morning from Vandenberg Air Force... more
DefenseNation’s newest USAF environmental satellite launched
Vandenberg, USA - It has been launched yesterday morning
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) F-18 Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built under contract for the U.S. Air Force by Lockheed Martin, was launched yesterday morning from Vandenberg Air Force... more
DefenseDCNS will perform maintenance on French Navy's ships
Paris, France - Under three contracts for TLS services worth € 310 million
DCNS (Direction des Constructions Navales Services), a French shipbuilder, has been awarded three contracts worth over € 310 million to provide through-life support services (TLS) for the French Navy’s fro... more
DefenseRussia might sell weaponry to Brunei
Moscow, Russia - Ka-52 helicopters and air defense systems
Rosoboronexport, the federal company that manages Russian military exports, yesterday announced its interest in a possible cooperation with the sultanate of Brunei. As reported by the news agency "RIA... more
DefenseNew North Korean missile tests
Pyongyang, North Korea - While it opens to discussions with Seoul
North Korean provocations go on. If on one side it opens to discussions with the government of South Korea, on the other hand it keeps performing missile tests. After launching five short-range missiles... more
DefenseBoeing announces successful GBU-40 SDB-II bomb tests
St. Louis, USA - Dropped by an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter
Boeing announced today it has successfully concluded a 42-month risk reduction program on the GBU-40 Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) II with a flight test in which the weapon impacted its target. In the latest... more