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DefenseItalian Air Force will open the ISMA institute in Florence to the public
Florence, Italy - The initiative at the end of March on the 17th FAI day
The Aeronautical Military Science Institute (ISMA) of Florence will be opened to the public on 28th and 29th of March on the 17th FAI (Italian Found for Environment). The building, realized in 1938 by... more
DefenseNorth Korean' satellite (2): tension raises with Japan
Pyongyang, North Korea - Tokyo: "We'll shoot it". Pyongyang: "We'll declare war"
Tension raises between North Korea and Japan after Pyongyang announced the intention to launch a ballistic missile with a telecommunications satellite (AVIONEWS), breaking UN's resolution 1718. Japanese... more
DefenseNorth Korea announces the launch of a satellite. Concern among UN
Pyongyang, North Korea - Fear about the chance that it could be a test for ballistic missiles. USA: "Possible countermeasures"
North Korea advised ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) that they will go on with their project to launch a telecommunications satellite between 4th and 8th of April. Japan and South Korea... more
DefenseFrance will come back into NATO
Paris, France - President Sarkozy's proposal. The parliament will decide on March 17th
A victory for France, for NATO and for the European Union: so the Treaty accepted the proposal of French president Sarkozy, who yesterday declared after a visit to Paris military school that France will... more
DefenseThe Italian Air Force 70th Wing entitled to general Graziani
Latina, Italy - The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at the "Comani" airport in Latina
It will be held on Saturday, March 14th, the ceremony, in front of Italian Defense Chief of Staff, general Vincenzo Camporini, for the entitlement of the Air Force 70th Wing to the memory of general Giulio... more
DefenseG8: "San Marco" riflemen arrive in La Maddalena
Olbia-Tempio, Italy - The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship moored in front of Santo Stefano island
The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship arrived near La Maddalena, with 150 riflemen of the "San Marco" battalion. The G8 will be held on the island in July 2009 and the carried troops will be assigned to... more
DefenseIran succeed in arming its fighter jets with air-to-surface missiles
Teheran, Iran - They can destroy targets up to 68 miles in distance
Iranian air force successfully armed its fighter jets with air-to-surface missiles, which can destroy targets up to 110 km (68 miles) in distance. The news has been released by Fars News Agency (FNA),... more
DefenseItalian ship "Comandante Bettica" in Oman hunting for pirates
Salalah, Oman - After an operational stop the Italian patroller took part in European mission "Atalanta"
After a brief operational stop in Salalah, Oman, the Italian Navy ship "Comandante Bettica", commanded by captain Lorenzo Agnarelli, took part in the "Atalanta" mission, ordered by the European Community... more
DefenseNorth Korea cuts communications with Seoul
Pyongyang, North Korea - US-South Korea joint military exercise started today
North Korea cut its last communications channel with Seoul and barred South Koreans from traveling to a shared industrial complex, as the regime protested U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises. The... more
DefenseItalian Army, Herat: command and control technology
Herat, Afghanistan - RC-W operations room equipped with "Data Wall" system
The operations room of Regional Command West (RC-W), pulsing heart and neuralgic center of multinational inter-force operational command, has been equipped with a modern "Data Wall" system able to show... more
DefenseUK-Italy-Canada common exercise held in Great Britain
Rome, Italy - Near Westminster Land Warfare Center
One of Italian "Ariete" logistic squads participated to a common Uk-Italy-Canada exercise with the 3rd British Division near Westminster Warfare Center, in England. The activity concerned the 101st... more
DefenseIndia today tried again launch of BRAHMOS supersonic missile
New Delhi, India - After the failure of last January 20
After the failure of last January 20 due to a problem in software recorded to the guide system, today India tried again the launch of Block II version of BRAHMOS, the supersonic missile. DRDO (Defence... more
DefenseNATO "Noble Manta 09" completed
Naples, Italy - Six submarines, ten ships and 13 aircraft from February 13th in the Ionian Sea
From February 13th to 27th, eight NATO countries took part in the world’s largest anti-submarine exercise, "Noble Manta", which will also focus on defence against terrorism. Six submarines, ten ships a... more
DefenseA USS built with Wolrd Trade Center steel
New Orleans, Usa - The ship named after the city of New York
Congressmen, generals and the shipbuilder christened the USS New York yesterday in Northrop Grumman shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana. The ship has been built using 24 tons of scrap steel from the World... more
DefenseAfter the space India aims to conquer the seas with an aircraft carrier
New Delhi, India - The building works officially started on Saturday
India is taking giant steps towards its technological and industrial development and after conquering the space, with the launch of its first satellite, moved it's aims to the seas with the construction... more
DefenseIsrael: the new weapons used during the operation "Cast Lead"
Tel Aviv, Israel - IDF Ground Forces disclosed these information
IDF Ground Forces released information about new weapons that were used for the first time by forces during operation "Cast Lead". For the past two years, the development process took place and new weaponry... more
DefenseEADS delivered the worldwide first air traffic control network
Cologne, Germany - To the flight safety branch of the German Air Force
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has delivered to the flight safety branch of the German Air Force the worldwide first air traffic control network based on the latest EUROCONTROL standard Mode S. This Mode... more
DefenseLockheed Martin to upgrade ship defense system on Turkish Navy Frigates
Marietta, USA - The US Navy recently awarded LM a contract
The U.S. Navy recently awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to upgrade the MK 92 Fire Control System on Turkey’s G-class guided missile frigates. The system upgrade will support the introduction of the E... more
DefenseRosoboronexport: Russia has a portfolio-orders for USD 20bn
Moscow, Russia - Nikolai Dimidiouk, Director of special programs of Russian Agency, said it
Russia would currently dispose of a portfolio-orders for military armaments equal to about USD 20 bn, half of them concerning the supplying of helicopters and military airplanes, according to a declaration... more
DefenseRussia-India: the interest by Moscow passes through the win of tender for IAF, between development and joint projects
Bangalore, India - And Rosoboronexport, almost sure to win, protects the national product
Summing up and announcing the winner of a tender to supply 126 multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be one of the high points in military-technical cooperation between India... more
DefenseMedvedev-Morales: agreement for military supply
Moscow, Russia - Helicopters and technical-military cooperation
Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, met yesterday Bolivian President, Evo Morales, in Moscow and said that Moscow was planning to supply a large number of helicopters to Bolivia. During the talks in Moscow,... more
DefenseItalian 41st Wing of Air Force: the "Noble Manta 2009" drill began last Friday
Sigonella, Italy - Air naval means of various kind employed: airplanes, ships and helicopters
"The 'Noble Manta 2009' drill, organized annually by NATO, has begun last Friday with the participation, besides Italy, of other Atlantic Alliance's Countries: USA, Germany, Great Britain, France, Spain,... more
Defense"Noble Manta", NATO exercise in the Ionian Sea
Naples, Italy - From February 13th to 27th
From February 13th to 27th, eight NATO countries will take part in the world’s largest anti-submarine exercise, "Noble Manta", which will also focus on defence against terrorism. Six submarines, nine s... more
DefenseRussia denies Black Sea Fleet poised for emergency action
Moscow, Russia - "Such reports could have been put out to deliberately fan tensions in the region"
The Russian Navy dismissed on Thursday media reports claiming that the Russian Black Sea Fleet, based in Ukraine, had been put on alert and was preparing to urgently go to sea. "I've been authorized... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Capt. "Bettica" patroller departs towards Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - It has a crew of 78 seamen and an AB-212 helicopter
"The Capt. 'Bettica' deep sea patroller departed today from Augusta (Sicily) to carry out a naval campaign in Indian Ocean. The ship will reach the Red Sea waters, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf, in the... more
DefenseJoint air defense for Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Moscow and Minsk signed on Tuesday an agreement on the joint protection of the Russia-Belarus Union State's airspace and the creation of an integrated regional air defense network. The Kremlin said the... more
DefenseItalian Navy: NATO's naval units stop in Civitavecchia
Rome, Italy - From February 7-9
"The ships of the Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 will have a stop in Civitavecchia's port, from February 7-9. The maritime force, led by rear admiral Giovanni Gumiero, is composed of 'Zeffiro' Frigate... more
DefenseRussia: the Defense in deep crisis
Moscow, Russia - Experts count the ships at anchor
The Russian Defense would seem to live the worst moment of its history. The analysis comes from the International Institute for Strategic Studies according to which the Russian cashes would be empty, also... more
DefenseGiusto Catania: NO to the NATO AGS surveillance system in Sigonella Air Force Base
Palermo, Italy - "It will be used in the air spying in the Mediterranean area and Middle East Countries
About the installation at Sigonella Air Force Base of the NATO Air Ground Surveillance (AGS) command and control system centre, Giusto Catania, a member of the European Parliament, expressed his negative... more
DefenseBeretta obtains a maxi-order by US Army
Washington, Usa - USD 220 million as worth
The greatest order from the end of WWI, specifies Beretta Usa in a press release, that obtained by US Army: until 450,000 guns model 92FS from 9mm, for a value estimated of around USD 220 million, spare... more
DefenseChina: issued the "White paper on national defense 2008"
Beijing, China - Particular attention to the relationships between US and Taiwan
China on Tuesday issued a "White paper on national defense 2008", in which it committed itself to peaceful development and military modernization. Vowing to strengthen the military by means of science... more
DefenseIndian Navy to buy Aerostat radars EL/M-2083 from Israel
New Delhi, India - A decision taken after the attacks in Mumbai
The Indian Navy is to buy two airborne radars from Israel to fill vital gaps in the Country's coastal security system, the national daily "Indian Express" reported today. According to the newspaper,... more
DefenseEU Parliament: directive on building a genuine and transparent EU arms market, airplanes and military means
Strasbourg, France - The export of defence related products: military equipments as well as sub-systems, components, spare parts, technologies
"The European Union should create a genuine single market for defence equipment. This is the aim of a directive on the transfer of defence-related products. Parliament adopted a first-reading deal which... more
DefenseIs Israel planning to buy further ER versions of JDAM missiles?
Tel Aviv, Israel - With which shoot Damascus, Beirut, but also Iran, without leaving the Israeli air space
Israel, as wrote "The Jerusalem Post" daily paper, would intend to buy further JDAM missiles which, in the ER version, are equipped with Gps/Ins (Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System) and... more
Defense"Active Endeavour": 100,000 ships controlled since 2001
Naples, Italy - Today effective instrument for the global fight against terrorism
Operation Active Endeavour (OAE) is part of NATO’s multi-faceted response to the terrorist threat. It is the only operation ever conducted by the Alliance in implementation of the defence clause (Article 5... more
DefenseAgainst the unauthorized works also Italian Armed Forces will intervene
Rome, Italy - Signed today the "Intesa Bondi-La Russa"
It was signed today, by the Defence minister, Ignazio La Russa, and by the Cultural Activities and Heritages minister, Sandro Bondi, a MoU which provides for the military action in the demolition of unauthorized... more
DefenseFinmeccanica: USD 531 million contract ceiling extension from the U.S. Army
Rome, Italy - To produce JV-5 vehicle computing and display systems by DRS Technologies
"DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced today that it received an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) $ 531 million contract ceiling extension to its current JV5 production... more
Defense"Cluster Bombs", 100 Countries sign the Treaty
Oslo, Norway - US, Russia and China, the great absents
The first of more than 100 Countries have begun signing a treaty to ban current designs of cluster bombs, at a conference in Oslo, Norway. Campaigners are hailing the treaty as a major breakthrough.... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Todaro" submarine comes back from USA
Rome, Italy - After six months of training activity
"The 'Salvatore Todaro' submarine, led by lieutenant-commander Mauro Panebianco, comes back at the base after six months of training activity with US Navy in the Atlantic Ocean's waters. The 'Todaro'... more
DefenseIt speaks again about nuclear in Syria, but the IAEA doesn't confirm presence of secret reactor
Dubai, EAU - Confirmed however the recovery of uranium in the site of Al-Kibar
Yesterday Mohamed ElBaradei, general manager of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has released to the press, at the margin of a summit on the economy held in Dubai, important affirmations... more
DefenseIran: still along the path of missile tests
Tehran, Iran - Tested a medium range missile
''Experts of Defense Department tested a surface missile of next generation'': it was declared by Iranian minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar. A news confirming that the Country is still along the path of... more
DefenseUSA: cuts on defense spending?
Washington, USA - Advisable "To continue supporting ground teams in priority activities"
Cuts on defense spending: this is the suggestion given by Pentagon outside advisers to the newly-elected US president, in a scenario of economic crisis and a "Growing gap between arms-buying plans and... more
DefenseLatvian Army concludes mission in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The ceremony on November 8th at Camp Victory
Members of the Latvian Army concluded their mission in Iraq during a ceremony November 8th at Camp Victory. General Paul E. Lefebvre, Deputy Commanding General, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and various o... more
DefenseSomalia: military map of Aden Gulf
Mogadishu, Somalia - Is it in line with UN 1838 resolution?
Faced with the widespread problem of the attacks against the boats sailing Somali seas (just to give an idea: more than 60 boats have been attacked in 2008), many initiatives have been promoted in order... more
DefenseMissile shield: the Russian proposal
Moscow, Russia - "Russia will not install its missiles in Kaliningrad if..."
Russia will not install its "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrad, if Washington will go backward on the European missile shield: this is the proposal put forward by the Kremlin. US administration immediately... more
DefenseItaly-Brazil, cooperation agreement in the Defense sector
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the meeting between Italian Defence Minister La Russa and the Brazilian Nelson Jobim
Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa met yesterday at Palazzo Baracchini in Rome Brazilian Defence Minister Nelson Jobim, on the occasion of the visit in Italy by Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula... more
DefenseSomalia: green light to EU mission
Brussels, Belgium - Go-ahead by 27 EU Foreign and Defense Ministers
Yesterday, EU Foreign and Defense Ministers officially gave the go-ahead to the European mission against sea piracy. The naval operation, the first in EU history, will begin in early December. Led by Great... more
DefenseRussia to deploy an Iskander tactical missile system
Warsaw, Poland - Its welcome to the new US President Barak Obama
The Russian president's remarks concerning the possible deployment of tactical missiles near Poland are an "Unfriendly act". Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Russia would deploy precision-guided... more
DefenseRussia: an answer to US missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Moscow will install "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado
Installing "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado, a Russian enclave located between Poland, Lithuania and near the Baltic Sea, in order to reply to US missile shield in Eastern Europe: this is the idea expressed... more
DefenseSpy chief warns US vulnerable in next President's first year
Washington, USA - Terrorist threats to grow in number and influence until 2025
The top U.S. intelligence official is warning the country will be especially vulnerable to security threats during the first months of a new presidency. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell... more