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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
DefenseRussia to test Topol ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - In service from 1987
Russia will test launch on Friday a Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk space center in Northern Russia. The missile was in active service from 1987 until 2007, and deployed with... more
DefenseRussia will supply S-400 Triumph missiles to Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Within the common air space defense plan
Russia will supply the military forces of Belarus republic with S-400 missiles, within the common air space defence plan of the two Countries. Russian press agency "Interfax" states it quoting deputy commander... more
DefenseNorth Korea will react to possible UN sanctions
New York, USA - Pyongyang rejects all the charges and defends its satellite
North Korea will react with "Strong steps" against any possible UN sanctions after the launch of its satellite on Sunday (see AVIONEWS). Pak Tok Hun, North-Korean delegate to the Security Council, declared... more
DefenseNATO air exercises in the Baltic Republics
Tallinn , Estonia - Treaty's fighters fly over Riga and Tallinn
NATO performed yesterday a series of air exercises in the air spaces of Baltic Republics of Estonia and Lithuania. American, Polish and Danish F-16 fighters, Czech L-159s, Lithuanian L-39s, Estonian AN-2... more
DefenseItalian Navy: NATO, naval replacement
Rome, Italy - Today, 6th of April
"Today 6th of April the 'Luigi Durand de la Penne' destroyer goes back to operations at the air-sea department of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2, in command of rear admiral Giovanni Gumiero. The 'Luigi... more
DefenseNATO: success for the summit
Strasbourg, France - Obama: "I dream a nuclear-free world". Disorders in the streets with arrests and injuries
According to the protagonists, the NATO summit held in Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) on the 3rd and 4th of April for the 60th anniversary of the Treaty was a success. The members agreed on all... more
DefenseNorth Korea: satellite launch failed
Pyongyang, North Korea - UN discussions about possible sanctions against Pyongyang
North Korea completed on Sunday at 11:20 am (4:20 am CET) the launch of the satellite/missile, announced in late weeks, in presence of president Kim Jong-il. According to North's press agencies the launch... more
DefenseThe "Caio Duilio" destroyer delivered to the Italian Navy
La Spezia, Italy - Launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso
"The 'Caio Duilio' destroyer, launched on October 2007 in Riva Trigoso, has been delivered to the Italian Navy during a ceremony took place today at the Fincantieri facility in Muggiano (La Spezia). This... more
DefenseNATO: disorders in wait of the summit
Strasbourg, France - Strasbourg "Armoured". Up to 5,000 violent protesters foreseen
The NATO summit in Kehl (Germany) and Strasbourg (France) will be held today and tomorrow in coincidence with the celebrations for the Treaty's 60th anniversary (see AVIONEWS). The waited disorders already... more
DefenseNorth Korea ready to launch its satellite
Pyongyang, North Korea - The international community prepares to react
The events seem to have reached the point of no return if it's true what American and South-Korean newspapers stated today, that refuelling operations for the launcher of the experimental satellite, that... more
DefenseBattle against pirates: Italian Navy "Maestrale" frigate sails towards the Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - To take part to the "Atalanta" EU mission
"Today, 2nd of April, will depart from Taranto the Italian Navy 'Maestrale' frigate, to take part to the 'Atalanta' mission against Indian Ocean's pirates, led by the European Union. The undersecretary... more
DefenseEADS DS completes trials in Spain for new Eurofighter weapon
Getafe, Spain - Succesfully tested the air-to-air AMRAAM missile
"EADS Defence & Security (DS) in Spain has concluded a new live weapon firing campaign dedicated to the Eurofighter armament. Tests with the Getafe-based Instrumented Production aircraft IPA4 have been... more
DefensePossible displacement of F-16s in Poland: Russia asks for explanations
Moscow, Russia - Lieutenant colonel Sage's article raised concern in Moscow
Russia will ask for explanations to the USA about the possible displacement in Poland of the F-16 aircraft now located in Aviano, Italy. It has been said by general Anatoly Nogovitsin in a radio interview... more
DefenseUSA apologize for damages caused by F-16's fuel tanks dropped at Aviano
Pordenone, Italy - They damaged a building and a car. The surrounding ground is being reclaimed
Aviano base commander Craig A. Franklin and Italian Air Force colonel Filippo Zampella encountered the families that suffered damages on the last 24th of March after a F-16 aircraft dropped its fuel tanks... more
Defense60 years of NATO
Brussels, Belgium - Activities and challenges of the Treaty after six decades of life
On the next 4th of April NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) will have its 60th anniversary that will be celebrated during the summit that will be held in Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) on... more
DefensePresident Obama arrives in Europe with an army of vehicles and men
Washington, USA - It will land in London by the "Air Force One" for the G-20 summit
American president Barack Obama will arrive this evening in London on board of the "Air Force One", followed by an army of men and vehicles. The presidential plane is a modified Boeing 747 that always... more
DefenseThe destiny of the two American journalists in North Korea linked to the launch of the missile/satellite?
Pyongyang, North Korea - They will be accused and tried for "Hostile acts" against the State: they risk 10 years of hard jail
The national Northkorean press agency announced that the two American journalists, Laura Ling ed Euna Lee, arrested two weeks ago at the border with China (see AVIONEWS), will be tried for "Hostile acts"... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Russia asks for moderation
Pyongyang, North Korea - While the tension raises with Japan and USA, Moscow points on diplomacy
While the tension in the area raises, while the Northkoreans are preparing the launchers for their missile test, while USA and Japan have sent in the zone their destroyers equipped with anti-missile missiles... more
DefenseNATO chooses Thales for Kandahar's radar systems
Kandahar, Afghanistan - The instruments will increase air traffic safety around the base
Thales will be producing the new Air Traffic Management systems (ATM) for the NATO base in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The contract has been signed with the Treaty procurement agency (NC3A), and includes the... more
DefenseNorth Korea, tension raises
Pyongyang, North Korea - Hillary Clinton: "There will be consequences". France: "Pyongyang must give up"
During her visit in Mexico City American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the launch by North Korea of a rocket (being it a satellite or a ballistic missile) would be a seriously provocative... more
DefenseNorth Korea: US journalists to become "Trade goods" for the satellite?
Pyongyang, North Korea - Analysts suspect that Pyongyang might use them to blackmail Washington
The two American journalists arrested last week by North Korean authorities and charged of being spies (see AVIONEWS) could become "Trade goods" within the dispute about the launch of the missile/satellite.... more
DefenseUSAF may move the F-16s from Aviano (Italy) to Poland
Washington, USA - As stated by lieutenant-colonel Sage on "Stars & Stripes"
The USAF F-16 fighters that are currently in the Italian base of Aviano could be moved soon to Poland. Lieutenant-colonel Chris Sage, assistant executive officer to the Air Force Chief of Staff, stated... more
DefenseNew "Roussen" class ships for Greek navy
Athens, Greece - Signed the agreement for the supply with Bvt Surface Fleet International and Thales Nederland
Thales International and BVT Surface Fleet signed the contract for the supply of two new "Roussen" class FAC (Fast Attack Craft) ships ordered by the Greek navy and built by Elefsis Shipbuilding & Industrial... more
DefenseNorth Korea: UN sanctions might stop nuclear discussions
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang ministry of foreign affairs warns the international community
North Korean ministry of foreign affairs warned that possible UN sanctions against the scheduled launch of a satellite between the 4th and the 8th of April might bring to a stop in the six nations (between... more
DefenseChina sends "Yuzheng 311" ex-warship after the diplomat incident with USA in the South China Sea
Beijink, China - A tension taht could get worsen the relationships between the two Countries
High tension in the South China Sea where the Beijink Government has deployed a large fisheries patrol boat, "Yuzheng 311" to a group of disputed islands in the area, a week after a U.S. Navy vessel and... more
DefenseMissile shield, Poland still trusts the USA
Warsaw, Poland - The minister of foreign affairs Sikorski: "We signed with Bush, but we hope that Obama will not disappoint us"
"We signed with the old administration; we patiently wait for the new administration, and we hope we don't regret our trust in the United States". These the words of Polish minister of foreign affairs... more
DefenseEuropean navies' exercise in La Spezia, Italy
La Spezia, Italy - This morning the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR naval group
It has been held this morning on board of the Italian navy "Scirocco" frigate the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR (European Maritime Force) naval group, made of 5 ships (2 Italians, 1 French, 1... more
DefenseRussian planes overfly American aircraft carriers
Washington, USA - US F/A-18 fighters took off to escort the Il-38s out of the area
The Pentagon stated that on Monday and Tuesday Russian sea patrol planes Ilyushin Il-38 "May" overflew two US aircraft carriers, the "Stennis" and the "Blue Ridge", that were operating in Japan's international... more
DefenseAlliance Ground Surveillance: important NATO visit to Sigonella, Italy
Sigonella, Italia - An inspection to evaluate the possibility to host an aero-terrestrial Treaty surveillance component
It took place today, Friday 20th of March, an important NATO visit to the air base of Sigonella, in Italy, headquarter of the 41st Antisom Italian Air Force flight unit. The crowded international delegation,... more
DefenseLockheed Martin's Aegis certified by US Navy
Moorestown, USA - They are effective also against short range ballistic missiles
The last Lockheed Martin's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System has been certified by the US Navy to be effective against short range missiles. After its proven effectiveness in tracking long range missiles... more
DefenseSuccessfully tested Lockheed Martin's THAAD missile
Dallas, USA - It will be used to shoot down ballistic missiles
Lockheed Martin and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted on Tuesday their sixth successful test of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile. The demonstration showed the system's... more
DefenseItalian Air Force: installed the “Portarrest p-V” system in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - The emergency arrest cables will help to stop airplanes in case of landing or taking off problems
Installed on last Saturday by personnel of the 10th aircraft maintenance unit of Galatina, Lecce, the emergency arrest cables on Herat (Afghanistan) airport's runway. These will help to stop planes with... more
DefenseJapan commissioned its biggest helicopter carrier
Yokohama, Japan - The ship, that resembles an aircraft carrier, respects the Country's pacifist constitution
Japanese Marine Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) commissioned today in Yokohama their biggest helicopter carrier, named "Hyuga". 197 meter long, it carries a crew of 340 people (with 17 women) and can carry... more
DefenseThe United States: "North Korean missile doesn't scare us"
Washington, USA - The statement made by general Victor Renuart before the congress
"If we felt the North Koreans were going to shoot a ballistic missile at us today, I am comfortable that we would have an effective system that would meet that need". This is the statement made by Air... more