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DefenseKenya: quiet situation but tending to become worse
Mombasa, Kenya - The reassurances of the Farnesina
The violence in Kenya does not seem to die down after the elections of last December 27th that have confirmed the president Mwai Kibaki with only 230,000 more against Raila Odinga, a result contested by... more
DefenseJapan experiments anti-ballistic missile
Tokyo, Japan - Developed as a deterrent against North Korea
After in 1998 North Korea had experimented with success its long-range Taepodong-1 missile, sending it over Japan into the Pacific Ocean, the Japanese armed forces had started to work together with the... more
DefenseItalian Army: return of the 152nd regiment "Sassari"
Sassari, Italy - Five months of economic and social reconstruction in Afghanistan
After about five months of activity in Afghanistan the 152nd Regiment "Sassari" of the Italian Army, commanded by colonel Roberto De Masi, returns from Herat to its national base. The welcome-back ceremony... more
DefenseUSA: an ultra-technological project for the renewal of the US Army
Washington, USA - An investment worth 200 billion dollars
Future Combat System is the name of an ultra-technological project for the renewal of the US Air Force worth 200 billion dollars. The programme will provide for 14 new weapons families, remote-controlled... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates have requested upgrades for three E-2C Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft
New York, USA - The contract includes also several spares
The government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a sale of upgrades and refurbishment for three E-2C Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. These upgrades/refurbishments include E-2C group II navigation... more
DefenseIndia, successful test for anti-ballistic missile
New Delhi , India - Experiment carried out in the Bay of Bengal
India is working at the development of a multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. In the context of this military project, was conducted today a test for an Advanced Air Defence (AAD) missile,... more
DefenseItalian Navy: administrative delivery of the "Cavour" aircraft carrier
Rome, Italy - Next December 18th
Next December 18th will take place the purely administrative delivery to the Italian Navy of the new "Cavour" aircraft carrier, while it will come into force by the first half of next year, and only after... more
DefensePutin signs to put Russia out of CFE treaty
Moscow, Russia - Duma low chamber already approved the law on last November 7th
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed the approval of the law, approved by Russian low chamber Duma on last November 7th (see AVIONEWS), to put out Russia of the Conventional Forces (aircraft, helicopters,... more
DefenseItalian Chamber's Defense Commission: on agenda, fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Hearing of Alessandro Colombo from ISPI
During today's session of the Italian Chamber's Defense Commission took place a fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions: hearing of Alessandro Colombo,... more
DefenseItalian Senate Defense Commission: on agenda the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - In addition to that between the European Communities with the member Countries and Albania
During today's session of the 4th Commission were discussed: 1. the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India about the cooperation in Defense, made in New Delhi on February... more
DefenseBrazil: Lula Da Silva increases by 50% the military expenses
Brasilia, Brazil - About 3 billion Euro to be spent for the defense in 2008
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, decided to increase the budget of the military expenses by taking it, in 2008, to around 3,100 million Euro. This money though is not destined to foreign... more
DefenseItalian Navy: activation of the EUROMARFOR in Algeria
Rome, Italy - The ceremony held today
"Today, November 26, onboard of 'Espero' Frigate of the Italian Navy, docked in Orano harbour, in Algeria, the ceremony for the third activation of the EUROMARFOR took place, in front of the Admiral Giuseppe... more
DefenseVT Group buys AEPCO
Derwood, USA - A 70 million dollar deal
VT Group take another step toward growing its U.S. activities with the purchase of Advanced Engineering and Planning Corp. for 70 million dollar. AEPCO is an engineering and research firm providing quality... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Alpine troops train some UN officials
Turin, Italy - At the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment
The practical phase of the course for the UN officials assigned to the security in the UN missions took place yesterday in Turin at the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment. The... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola new President of the
Brussels, Belgium - He is the second Italian to hold this prestigious post
NATO defense chiefs chose Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola on Wednesday as chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, the Alliance's senior military post. He will replace Canadian Gen. Ray Henault... more
DefenseAir Defense System: Moscow plans it in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It could be possible under certain conditions and with the corresponding agreement
Russia could supply Belarus with Iskander missile systems in reply to the deployment of the US defense system in East Europe, said Colonel General Vladimir Zaritsky, commander of the Russian Missile and... more
DefenseItalian Chamber Defense Commission: on agenda the ratifications of different agreeements on GNSS
Rome, Italy - Fact-finding inquiry about military easements with examination of the conclusive document
During the today's session at the IV Defense Commission of the Italian Chamber has been discussed about: - the confirmation of cooperation agreement regarding the GNSS between European Community and... more
DefenseSenate Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Continuation of the Government's communications about the relative developments
During today's session of the IV Defense Commission was discussed the continuation of the Government's communications about the developments relative to the the Italian participation to humanitarian and... more
DefenseRussia steps out of CFE agreement
Moscow, Russia - Decision approved by the Duma in response to the US space shield
Putin is dead set against the decision of the US to build in Poland and the Czech Republic the anti-missile space shield meant to protect the Old Continent from a possible aggression coming from the Middle... more
DefenseAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>A as "ATOS"<b>
Rome, Italy - In its variuos configurations can be fitted on board aircraft and helicopters
ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) is an open and modular architecture mission system for aircraft and helicopters, designed by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company Italian leader... more
DefenseDefense Commission at the Italian Chamber: the improvement of the military penal code of peace on agenda
Rome, Italy - Besides the Italian participation to the humanitarian and international missions
During the today's session at the Italian IV Defense Commission at Chamber of Deputies has been discussed, among the other topics, about the ratification of the III Protocol to the Geneva Convention of... more
DefenseMoscow tells the world: new strategic bombers flights and launch of a missile
Moscow, Russia - Airplanes carried out patrolling flights on the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
"The flights have been carried out during both day and night, with an inflight refuelling and in accordance with the international regulations on airspace and neutral waters, without violating the borders... more
DefenseThe Italian Defense Minister on a visit to the United States
Washington, USA - Until Wednesday, October 31st
The Italian Defense Minister, Arturo Parisi, arrived yesterday in the late evening in the United States for an official visit to be concluded next Wednesday, October 31st. During his stay, Parisi will... more
DefenseChamber Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - In addition to the State accounts
During the meeting of today, Wednesday October 24th, 2007 the Italian Chamber IV Defense Commission has discussed among the other subjects, about the general report of the State administration for the... more
DefenseNegotiations for the anti-missile shields go on
Washington , USA - Yesterday Robert Gates in visit in Prague
After having visited the last week Russia, for trying to soften the Russians' position on the anti-missile shield that the US wants to realize in Eastern Europe, yesterday for the American Secretary of... more
DefenseNuclear armaments: Putin's great shift
Moscow, Russia - The development of the "Great Plans" in sight
In a "Face to face" with Russia's people, broadcast only last Thursday, the Russian President released, in a superior and magnificent tone, declarations which evoked the Cold War climate. He spoke about... more
DefenseOpponents of the anti-missile-shield meet in Brdy, Czech Republic
Brdy, Czech Republic - Mayors, pacifists and personalities against the new military installations in Eastern Europe
The movement Europe for Peace was born more than one year ago, and enjoys a large support among the population of the Czech Republic. Its goal is to prevent the installing, as it already occurred in Poland,... more
DefensePutin in Iran to mediate about nuclear power
Tehran, Iran - Provived and agreement among the Countries around the Caspian Sea
The super-luxurious Russian presidential airplane, a Widebody Ilyushin IL-96/300 Vip, has landed for the first time in the airport of Tehran (about the aircraft see AVIONEWS). Purpose of the presidential... more
DefenseFinanziaria 2008: rejection by the Defense Committe of the Senate
Rome, Italy - With 13 votes against 12
Too little money. The minister Antonio Parisi had rung the alarm over the last days. Yesterday the Defense Committee of the Senate chaired by Sergio De Gregorio has voted the "Finanziaria" down with 13... more
Defense"Noble Midas 07": the biggest military exercise for Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - The operation, in the Adriatic Sea, ends today
While waiting to join NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Croatia has carried out in the international waters of the Adriatic Sea over the last days a large military exercise called "Noble Midas... more
DefenseCancer among the military: yesterday Parisi reported to the Depleted Uranium Commission of the Italian Senate
Rome, Italy - But the Military Observatory dissents: the numbers are far higher
Yesterday Italy's Minister of Defense, Arturo Parisi, related to the Senate about a matter raised years ago and so far remained unheard: the link between depleted uranium and the tumoural illnesses which... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates to buy missiles for border defense
Washington, USA - They are Hellfire II missiles and accessories
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress that the Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a possible sale of of 300 AGM-114M3 Blast Fragmentation Warheads and 900 AGM-114L3... more
DefenseA USD83m sale for Stinger and other missiles to Egypt
Washington, United States - The possible sale comprises 164 Stinger, 25 Avengers and oher equipment
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to Egypt of Stinger Block 1 Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all... more
DefenseUNIFIL protests against Israeli overflying in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - A violation of UN resolution 1701
After the incessant violations of the Lebanese air space from Israeli fighter airplanes, the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) spokesperson Yasmina Bouziani declared: "UNIFIL records every... more
DefenseBVR Systems gains contract for air defense simulator
Tel Aviv, Israel - The client's identity was not revealed
Israeli electronic systems company, BVR Systems, announced today to have received a USD5.8 Millions-contract for the delivering of an Air Defence Embedded Simulator, a multi-level training system integrated... more
DefenseElbit System to supply Israeli air force with hi-tech bombs
Tel Aviv, Israel - Several million dollars contract
Israeli company Elbit Systems gained a contract for several million dollars (the exact number is undisclosed) to supply the air force of its country with Lizard-type, laser-guided bombs. The deliveries... more
DefenseDefense Commission at Italian Senate: EUROCONTROL on agenda
Rome, Italy - Ministry contracts, national service obligatory and many other matters
The 4th Permanent Defense Commission of the Italian Senate during the today session, on agenda, among the other topics has discussed about the approval and realization of two protocols regarding the International... more
DefenseUNIFIL: Lebanese Chief of Staff visits Italian contingent
Tibnin, Lebanon - He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base
Lebanese Chieff of Staff General Michel Suleiman visited the command of UNIFIL Italian contingent. He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base together with UNIFIL commandant General Claudio Graziano. He... more
DefenseThe George W. Bush "Return on success" plan
Washington, USA - Within December 2007 5,700 soldiers will go home
"The American people will see the soldiers coming back home. Success means some soldiers come back home. This was the incipit of the US President George W. Bush speech announced yesterday evening from... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the command of the European Maritime Force to Italy
Rome, Italy - After two years of Spanish leadership
"Next Monday, September 17, in Taranto, Italy will assume the Command of the European Maritime Force (Euromarfor) from the Spanish command. On board of the 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' aircraft carrier, berthed... more
DefenseItalian Army: new commander for the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps
Milan, Italy - Turnover between General Del Vecchio and General Gray
During a change of command ceremony, held in Piazza Sempione in Milan, Italian Lieutenant General Giuseppe Gay took over as the new Commander-in-Chief of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy (NRDC-IT) f... more
DefenseUSA-North Korea talks: no more nuclear
Geneva, Switzerland - The mediator Christopher Hill reports what was established in Geneva
After two days of negotiation in Geneva with North Korea delegates the US negotiator Christopher Hill announced that the Asian Country will give up nuclear by dismantling its installations within 2007. Hill... more
DefenseGeorgia: the identikit of the dropping missile - Raduga KH-58U
Tbilisi, Georgia - The controversy moves on the technical plan
It is a tactical anti-radar missile Raduga KH-58, Russian manufacturing, the dropping bomb recovered in the little village of Tsitelubani, about 65 km (40 miles) North-Western of the capital, Tbilisi,... more
DefenseUN: Italy joins the Security Council
New York, USA - It is the sixth time
The official confirmation is arrived a few minutes ago: Italy joins the UN Security Council for next two years. Together with the five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United... more
DefenseMissile defence system: a Russian delegation in Washington at the end of July
Washington, USA - It will be discussed Putin's proposal about Brussels and Azerbaijan
New meeting United States-Russia to talk about US project to realize a missile defence system in Europe. A Russian delegation will go to Washington at the end of this month (July 30 and 31) to analyze... more
DefenseFire Emergency: the contribution of the Italian Armed Forces
Rome, Italy - Canadair, Sikorsky HH-3F, AB-205, AB-212 and Chinook
Against the fire emergency all the Italian Armed Forces are supplying their contribution of personnel and means for the "Woody Fire-fighting Campaign 2007". Defense General Staff informs about the several... more
DefenseAustralian MOD decided for AP-3C Orion substitution
Canberra, Australia - A project worth 4 USDbn
According to Australian MOD sources, the Government has given first pass approval for AIR 7000 Phase 2 - a $4 billion project to acquire a manned Maritime Patrol and Response Aircraft (MPRA), for substitution... more
DefenseLockheed Martin carries out successful PAC-3 missile test
Dallas, USA - Currently the world’s most advanced and powerful
Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a PAC-3 Missile flight test today at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The test was an engagement against a low-flying, air-breathing target, which was intercepted... more
DefenseA new antimissile missile developed by Rafael Armament Development Authority Ltd
North Sea, Norway - Has been tested during NATO EW trials
In the annual NATO MCG/8 EW trials, which have been carried out in Norway and run by the Dutch Naval Forces from the HNLMS De Ruyter frigate Rafael Armament Development Authority Ltd demonstrated its WIZARD... more
DefensePutin suspends the agreement on the weaponry in Europe
Moscow, Russia - Escalation on the quarrel about the US missile system
Russian premier, Vladimir Putin, has suspended the Russia's participation at CFE, the agreement that regulates the limit of the conventional weaponry (troops, tanks and fighter aircraft) in Europe. It's... more