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DefenseThree Italian paratroopers injured in Afghanistan
Bala Murgab, Afghanistan - During an attack to a rebel group
Three paratroopers of the "Folgore" brigade, 183th "Nembo" regiment of the Italian army, were injured this morning near Bala Murgab, in Afghanistan, during a joint operation with the Afghan army. The three... more
DefenseJapan will start to export weaponry
Tokyo, Japan - It will relax the auto-imposed limits
Japan will relax its auto-imposed limits on the exports of weaponry. For decades the country only operated inbound transfers for war technology, preferring to carry on without exporting its own. But now,... more
DefenseNew North Korean missile launch
Pyongyang, North Korea - 1953 armistice revoked
Pyongyang goes on with its open provocations to the rest of the world launching another short range missile and explicitly threatening South Korea, should it take part in a naval operation led by the United... more
DefenseFrance opens a military base in the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi , UAE - Sarkozy present to the opening ceremony
France opened today its first military base in the Gulf area at "Peace Camp", Abu Dhabi, during a ceremony in presence of president Nicolas Sarkozy and of United Arab Emirates's vice-prime minister and... more
DefenseUN prepares to react to North Korean nuclear tests
New York, USA - New summit today after yesterday's emergency one
After yesterday evening's emergency summit, the UN Security Council will gather again today to discuss on the decisions to be taken against North Korea after its nuclear test and the several ballistic... more
DefenseRussia and Belarus to sell Pechora-2M air defence systems
Moscow, Russia - A deal to export them to five countries in the next future
Russia and Belarus, through the financial industrial group "Defense Systems", will sell air defence Pechora-2M systems to five countries in the next future, the company's vice-general manager Vyacheslav... more
Defense41st Wing of the Italian Air Force: the NATO's exercise "Joint Warrior" ended
Sigonella, Italy - Last May 21 in Scotland
"The NATO drill 'Joint Warrior' ended last May 21 in the North Sea, near the Scotland. The exercise, planned to train naval and air forces of NATO against international terrorism and piracy, has involved... more
DefenseInternational protests against North Korean nuclear tests
Rome, Italy - The world fears for the peace in the region
After this morning's nuclear tests performed by North Korea, followed by the launch of some short-range missiles (see AVIONEWS), the international community protested against Pyongyang. From USA to European... more
DefenseNorth Korean nuclear tests confirmed
Pyongyang, North Korea - Obama: "A threat to international peace and security"
North Korea completed this morning a nuclear test, the second after 2006 one. Local press agency "Kcna" announced it. Pyongyang threatened a similar move after UN's sanctions following early April launch... more
DefenseNew missile program for American DARPA
Washington, USA - Among the advanced research projects to be opened in 2010
A new long-range missile program capable to strike down missiles, aircraft and air defences is the new project being studied by the American DARPA (Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency). To carry... more
DefenseItalian Navy helicopter foils pirate attack
Rome, Italy - Against a Caribbean merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden
The military on board of an Italian AB-212 helicopter that took off from the "Maestrale" frigate foiled a new pirate attack, this time against a Caribbean merchant ship (dubbed "Maria K"), in the Gulf... more
DefenseBolivia might purchase military helicopters from Russia
La Paz, Bolivia - To fight terrorism and drug traffickers
Bolivia might purchase weaponry from Russia in the next future, in particular military Mil Mi-17 helicopters, to fight terrorism and drug traffickers. La Paz's vice-minister of foreign affairs, Hugo Fernandez,... more
DefenseAmerican Patriot missiles and soldiers in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - By the end of this year
The USA will deploy 196 Patriot missiles and about 100 troops in Poland by the end of this year, despite Russian negative opinion often expressed. The deal should be ratified in July, Warsaw's vice-minister... more
DefenseNew surface-to-surface Iranian missile test
Tehran, Iran - With a range of 2,000 km it could hit Israel and the US bases in the Gulf
Iran tested today a new two-stage solid fuel surface-to-surface missile, dubbed Sajjil-2, capable to exit the atmosphere and come back with a range of 2,000 km, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced... more
DefenseCooperation in missile defense between Boeing and Systematic
Aarhus, Denmark - The two American and Danish industries might also develop NATO projects
American industry Boeing and Danish Systematic announced yesterday that they are jointly exploring opportunities in global ballistic missile defense, including potential collaboration on NATO projects.... more
DefenseRussia and Abkhazia to sign an agreement for a Russian military base on the Abkhazo territory
Moscow, Russia - Within two weeks
The Moscow and Sukhumi Government will sign within one or two weeks an agreement for the creation of a Russian military base on the Abkhazo territory, the Abkhazia's Republic President Serguei Bagapsh... more
DefenseGeorgian mutiny: two officials arrested
Tbilisi, Georgia - They didn't advise the command of the upcoming rebellion
After last week's disorders following the news of a failed military takeover organized in cooperation with Russia that ended in the mutiny of Georgian military base in Mukhrovani (see AVIONEWS), Tbilisi's... more
DefenseChanges in US Defense 2010 budget
Washington, USA - (2). More money to employees' families and medical funds, for training and more
The Pentagon announced its requests for fiscal year 2010. Of the overall $633.8 billion included in the budget, $533.8 billion are the base fund while the remaining $130 billion are to be destined to troops... more
Defense$663.8 billion budget for US Department of Defense
Washington, USA - The reforms for fiscal year 2010
The Pentagon's request for fiscal year 2010 budget is of $664,8 billion, with a 4% increase over the one for 2009 (but 2.1% only is the real increase, the fiscal office explains, as the rest is due to... more
DefenseRussia to deploy regiment of RS-24 ballistic missiles in late 2009
Moscow, Russia - They to replace the older SS-18 and SS-19 missiles
Russia will put the first regiment of new-generation RS-24 intercontinental ballistic missiles into service in late 2009, the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) commander, Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, said... more
DefenseMore than 100 victims in allied air attack in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Several civilians. Two inquiries open on the event
According to Red Cross and local authorities reports the victims of yesterday's American led allied air attack in the western Afghani province of Farah are more than 100. Among them several women and children.... more
DefenseRussia: Caribbean exercises to respond to NATO ones in Georgia?
Moscow, Russia - A Moscow's member of parliament proposal
Exercises in the Caribbeans together with Cuban and Venezuelan armed forces to be held on next July 2. This is the proposal made by a Russian member of parliament to respond to NATO military operations... more
DefenseIndia prepares to test its new trainer aircraft with Russian propellers
New Delhi, India - They will be used for IAF pilots' training stage 2
India will begin this month the flight tests for its new trainer aircraft powered by Russian AL-55 I engines, "Hindu" newspaper reported today, adding that the new Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT) will be... more
DefensePartner Chiefs of Defence to meet at NATO Headquarters
Brussels, Belgium - Tomorrow and on Thursday in the Belgian city
"Top military officers of the Alliance’s member and Partner nations will convene at NATO HQ, Brussels, on 6th and 7th May 2009, for their Spring meeting. This is the first of three meetings per year f... more
DefenseWide military drills in China in the second half of 2009
Beijing, China - More than 50,000 troops with the participation of ground forces, air vehicles and paratroopers
Beijing will hold a wide program of military exercises in the second half of 2009, including more than 50,000 troops with the participation of ground forces, air vehicles and paratroopers, Chinese "Xinhua"... more
DefenseItalian Navy helicopter foils pirate attack in the gulf of Aden
Rome, Italy - It took off from the "Maestrale" frigate
A new pirate assault in the gulf of Aden against an Italian merchant ship has been foiled this morning thanks to the intervention of the Italian Navy AB-212 helicopter that took off from the "Maestrale"... more
DefenseGeorgia accuses Russia of failed military takeover
Tbilisi, Georgia - At the eve of the scheduled NATO drills
Georgian authorities today announced they blocked a military takeover plan. "The plan had been coordinated with Russia - ministry of interiors spokesman Shota Utiashvili stated - and was aimed at disrupting... more
DefenseNasams-II missiles to the Finnish defense
Helsinki, Finland - Produced by Kongsberg and Raytheon
The Finnish ministry of defense chose the NASAMS-II missiles produced by Norwegian Kongsberg and US Raytheon for its Medium Range Air Defense Missile System (MRADMS). Also the SAMP/T produced by Italian-French... more
DefenseIsrael might attack Iran without US approval
Rome, Italy - Lieberman: "It's the biggest threat for the region"
Israel prepares to react if US anti-nuclear sanctions against Iran should fail. Furthermore a survey conducted among the Jewish country's population revealed that not only two thirds of Israeli people... more
DefenseRussia-NATO tension raises on Georgian drills
Moscow, Russia - Medvedev signs a deal with Abkhazia and Ossetia criticized by NATO
Russian president, Dmitry Medvedev stated today that May's NATO exercises in Georgia are an "Open provocation" and that "Those who took a decision to conduct them will bear responsibility for their negative... more
DefenseAlso Moldova out of NATO exercises in Georgia
Chisinau, Moldova - Following Kazakistan
Also Moldova is out of the NATO exercises scheduled for next month, from May 6 to June 1, in Georgia. The decision was reported yesterday by state-run "Moldpres" press agency, without supplying any further... more
DefenseSCO will hold military exercises in Kazakhstan in 2010
Moscow, Russia - Russian minister of defense statement
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will organize military exercises in Kazakhstan in 2010, Russian minister of defense Anatoly Serdyukov stated today after a meeting with his counterparts from the... more
DefenseElettronica, Finmeccanica and Havelsan sign a MoU at the "IDEF 2009"
Istanbul, Turkey - For a cooperation in Defence Electronics
Finmeccanica, the Italian leading aerospace, defence and security company, Elettronica, the Italian leader of electronic defence warfare, and Havelsan, the Turkish company leader of C4ISR systems and simulation... more
DefenseNorth Korea threatens new nuclear tests
Pyongyang, North Korea - If UN will not apologize for the sanctions
After UN Security Council's decision to sanction North Korea in violation of UN October 2006 resolution 1718 after early April's launch (see AVIONEWS), Pyongyang announced it will reopen its nuclear plants... more
DefenseRussia criticizes NATO exercises in Georgia
Moscow, Russia - Minister of foreign affairs Lavrov invites other countries to boycott them
Russian minister of foreign affairs Sergei Lavrov reaffirmed yesterday Moscow's criticism concerning the NATO exercises to be held in Georgia from May 6 to June 1, also inviting other Countries to boycott... more
DefenseSTART Treaty, talks between USA and Russia in May
Moscow, Russia - The agreement expires on December 5th, 2009
Russian and US officials will meet in Moscow next month for the first round of negotiations to replace a Cold War-era nuclear arms control treaty, the Russian foreign ministry said Monday. The two sides... more
DefenseChinese Navy wants a new supercruising aircraft
Beijing, China - Admiral Wu Shengli statements
Chinese Navy wants a new supercruising aircraft (supersonic aircraft without afterburners). "It is a high priority", admiral Wu Shengli said in a statement reported by "Aviation Week". Some days ago he... more
DefenseItalian navy: naval squad command handover
Rome, Italy - The ceremony will be held on Wednesday in Taranto
On the next 29th of April at 11:00 am (local time) on board of the "Garibaldi" ship at "Mar Grande" naval station in Taranto, Italy, the command handover for the naval squad between admirals Giuseppe Lertora... more
DefenseFour competing for Argentinian radars
Buenos Aires , Argentina - Two companies from China, one from USA and a French-American one
Argentinian Defense Ministry announced that four companies are competing for the new 3D long-range military radars. Among these are two industries from China, one from the USA and a French-American one.... more
DefenseAfghanistan: ready over 400 Italian soldiers, airplanes and helicopters
Rome, Italy - Today the announcement by the Minister of Defense
Ready for Afghanistan over 400 soldiers destined to the Italian contingent. They will be added to the already present 2,800 units in order to contribute to the Country's security on the occasion of the... more
DefenseRaytheon awarded further $27 million for the Patriot program
Tewksbury, USA - For the supply of advanced engineering services
Raytheon has been awarded by the American Defense a $27 million contract for the supply of advanced engineering services for the Patriot air and missile defense system. These new founds, added to the previously... more
DefenseKazakhstan not taking part in NATO exercises in Georgia
Astana , Kazakhstan - Moscow: "They will increase tensions in the region"
Kazakhstan minister of foreign affairs Danial Akhmetov stated today that his Country will not take part in the NATO exercises that will be held in Georgia from May 6 to June 1. Kazakhstan was in the list... more
DefenseRussia to deliver an aircraft carrier to India
Moscow, Russia - The modernized "Admiral Gorshkov" will be ready by 2012
Russia will delivery the Kiev class "Admiral Gorshkov" aircraft, modernized, to the Indian navy by 2012, Vladimir Pakhomov, president of the Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation, said in an interview... more
DefenseNew helicopters for Russian army
Moscow, Russia - Six Mi-28N delivered to armed forces in Northern Caucasus
Russian Army troops in Northern Caucasus received the first six new Mil Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopters. A military source today told "RIA Novosti" press agency, adding that "The first six Mi-28N... more
DefenseFalconers against bird strikes at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan
Bagram, Afghanistan - To protect airplanes during the migration season
The US Air Force (USAF) decided to hire a group of local falconers to try to keep birds away from the Bagram Airfield, in Afghanistan. During the migration season bird strikes become a serious threat for... more
DefenseChinese Navy wants more modern aircraft and ships
Beijing, China - Admiral Wu Shengli statements
The Chinese Navy aims to a quick modernization of its resources. Admiral Wu Shengli yesterday told press agency "Xinhua News" that Beijing's naval forces are interested in new supersonic aircraft and high-precision... more
DefenseGates: too expensive splitting the KC-X tanker program
Fort Rucker, USA - Boeing and Northrup Grumman/EADS are competing for the contract
American Defense Secretary Robert Gates stated at Fort Rucker base, Alabama, that it would be too expensive to split the program of the new USAF KC-X tanker among the two competitors Boeing and Northrup... more
Defense"Russia has not delivered S-300 missiles to Iran"
Moscow, Russia - A government official stated it during "Laad 2009" in Rio de Janeiro
Alexander Fomin, deputy director of the Russian Federal Technical and Military Cooperation Service, stated yesterday from Rio de Janeiro, where he is to attend the "Laad 2009" aerospace and defence expo,... more
DefenseIsrael tests the Arrow-2 anti-missile system
Tel Aviv, Israel - New successful defensive experiment
A new test for the Arrow-2 anti-missile defensive system has been completed by Iai (Israel Aerospace Industries). A "Blue Sparrow" launched by an air force fighter has been used as a target and has been... more
DefenseIsrael will supply spy drones to Russia
Moscow, Russia - To cover Moscow's lack in air recognition
Russia and Israel signed a contract for the supply of military equipments for the first time. Moscow in fact to buy a series of UAV (Unmanned Aereial Vehicle) spy drones from a commercial company of the... more