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DefenseRussia raises against USA
Moscow, Russia - Announced the development of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system
The Chief of Russian Air Force, Vladimir Mikhailov, has announced that Russia is designing a new anti-missile weapon system, that will be much more powerful than the current "S-400 Triumf" ("SA-21 Growler"... more
DefenseDefensive agreement between Japan and Australia
Tokyo , Japan - The aim is security
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Australian Premier John Howard have announced the signing of a defensive agreement aimed to ensure the security against any terrorist attacks in both countries. The... more
DefenseReveal agreement signed with the USA! – JVP tells Govt
Colombo, Sri Lanka - JVP worried about ‘peace keeping’ force intervening in Sri Lanka
"The JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna - People's Liberation Front) has asked the government to immediately reveal to the country the agreement signed between the Ambassador of the USA and Defense Secretary... more
DefenseThe return of Taliban: a new terrifying chapter
London , UK - According to a report by Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group)
Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group) has published a detailed report on the Afghan situation, "Afghanistan’s Instability and the Return of the Taliban", that contains terrifying information a... more
DefenseTemex announces the launch of an ultra low phase noise RF oscillator
Paris, France - For the instrumentation and radar markets
Temex, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of time and frequency solutions, announces the launch of a new small RF oscillator in a 51.5x 51.5x 20.5mm package. This new ultra low phase noise... more
DefenseUS Air Force promotes the use of alternative and renewable energy sources
Arlington , USA - Great participation to the "Air Force Energy Forum"
Last week, the US Air Force organised the "Air Force Energy Forum", an event aimed to discuss alternative and renewable energy sources, in order to fight against the fluctuation of oil prices and the rise... more
DefenseUSA: 400 ACM cruise missiles to be left off
Washington, USA - The most powerful conserved since the Cold War era
Hans Kristensen, American scientist, considers USA are planning to leave off 400 ACM cruise missiles that were produced in the 80's to deceive the Soviet radar. The scientist revolves his hypothesis on... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Nato operational mission for "Todaro" submarine is over
Rome, Italy - It started last February 5th
"Today, with the return in Taranto, the operational mission for 'Salvatore Todaro' submarine is over. 'Todaro' left last February 5th to become part of the Nato's naval-aviation complex, in the operation... more
DefenseUN: women for peace
New York, USA - The UN Safety Council asks for appointing more women in peacekeeping missions
The UN Safety Council has asked Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to increase women’s participation in peacekeeping missions. According to a presidential declaration, the 15 members of the Council have s... more
DefenseDoubling of women signed up for the Russian Army in the last 10 years
Moscow, Russia - Women choose always more frequently to enlist, but only for necessity
The number of women signed up for the Russian Army has doubled in the last ten years, from the 50,000 in 1996 to the 95,000 of today, out of 1,130,000 units. In percentage terms, the women presence... more
DefenseMission in Afghanistan: reopened the exam on the decree law for the refinancing of the Italian military missions
Rome, Italy - The vote has been put off because of the kidnapping of the "Repubblica" newspaper journalist
Probably it is only a coincidence, but Daniele Mastrogiacomo, sent in Afghanistan from "Repubblica" Italian newspaper was kidnapped yesterday afternoon while Italian Parliament talked about the refinancing... more
DefenseISAF mission in Afghanistan: today the vote for the refinancing
Rome, Italy - Much hesitations but the "Yes" is inevitable
"The mission in Afghanistan is the fruit of a integrated and shared initiative. ISAF mission is ticklish and risky, but also proper". So Popolari-Uder (Italian Left Parties) commented the refinancing thorny... more
DefenseNATO: green light for the "Achilles Operation"
Kabul, Afghanistan - 4500 NATO soldiers and 1000 of Afghan Army
NATO and Afghan troops have launched their biggest ever joint offensive against Taliban militants. "Operation Achilles" involving 5500 troops is aimed at wresting control from insurgents in the war-torn... more
DefenseSyria and Hezbollah rearmament
London, United Kingdom - Anxiety for USA and Israel
The Israeli press evidences that the situation in Lebanon and Syria is only of apparent peace. In the security band occupied by Blue Helmets, armed Hezbollah are not seen, but immediately in the North... more
DefenseChina launches great projects for defence
Beijing, China - For 2007 is previewd an investment of about $ 45 billion dollars.
The strong budget growth for the defence has viewed the China will to launch a new series of important projects in the military field, above all for what concerns nuclear technologies. Yesterday, the... more
DefenseWill Bush attack Iran in next Spring?
Washington, USA - According to IAEA inspectors the information supplied by CIA and FBI on the Iranian nuclear question would not be true
Bush should be repeating the crushing mistake of the Iraq invasion, on the plea that Saddam Hussein was working to the creation of weapons' mass destruction, then denied. According to the analysts of... more
DefensePrince Henry to the Iraqi front
London, United Kingdom - His uncle prince Andrew served to the front of the Falkland 25 years ago
The British government made headlines on Wednesday by saying it would withdraw some troops from Iraq. It made even more waves here by saying it would send one soldier in the opposite direction. Prince... more
DefenseAfghanistan: a two-day visit of the NATO Secretary General
Kabul, Afghanistan - To receive the updating of the real situation
NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, arrived in the Afghan capital for talks on measures to repulse an anticipated spring offensive by Taliban insurgents. De Hoop Scheffer arrived in Afghanistan... more
DefenseDenmark bands together UK in the pull-out of the troops from Iraq
Copenaghen, Denmark - The calendar will be announced before long
After the announcement of the pull-out of the British troops stated by premier Tony Blair, follows Denmark which in Iraq sent about 470 soldiers (under British command in South Iraq), among these there... more
DefenseFinmeccanica: AVIO signed a contract for Polish military corvette
Rome, Italy - A deal worth EUR 10 million
AVIO, Finmeccanica group with a share of 15%, signed an agreement with Naval Shipyard Gdynia for the supply of the propelling system based on LM-2500 gas turbine of the first Type 621 Corvette of the Polish... more
DefenseIran case (2): the disclosures by Flynt Leverett
Washington, USA - In 2003 Iran made a proposal to USA
Flynt Leverett, who worked on the National Security Council when it was headed by Rice, said a proposal vetted by Tehran's most senior leaders was sent to the United States in May 2003. According to international... more
DefenseNorth Korea signed a agreement on nuclear disarmament
Beijing, China - The treaty was signed by Two Korea, Japan, China, USA and Russia
On nuclear, Pyongyang's government gave in in front of the offer of economic and energy aids, signed yesterday in Beijing an agreement that provides the closure of its main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon.... more
DefenseIran. Ali Larjiani: "We are not a threat for Israel, we are ready to solve all the outstanding issues within three weeks"
Tehran, Iran - An intervention during the international security conference in Munich
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, during the international security conference in Munich, affirmed Iran has not the will to threaten Israel: "We do not pose any threat, and if we carry out... more
DefenseIran (2): "We believe that the resolution has serious legal and executive problems"
Tehran, Iran - The statements of Gholamreza Aghazadeh
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, gave a cautious response to Iran's offer to resume negotiations with the international community on its nuclear program. European Union foreign ministers... more
DefenseISAF mission: 2000 soldiers, a C-130 and two UAV from Italy
Sevilla, Spain - Arturo Parisi official confirmed it during NATO summit
It was decided. Italy will contribute to ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) mission in Afghanistan with a C-130 cargo aircraft and two UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, probably Predator. Italian... more
DefenseNATO summit: the very first mission of Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon
Sevilla, Spain - The planes are part of wide security measures in the city carried out by Spanish Home Ministry
Four Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon is being used for the very first time to patrol the airspace above Seville where an informal NATO summit got underway on Thursday, where will be talk about strengthening... more
DefenseIran: trial launches of TOR-M1 missiles
Tehran, Iran - A deal signed in 2005 and worth USD 700 million
Iran realized yesterday the trial launches of Russian TOR-M1 missiles. The spokesman of Iranian Armed Forces retailed it. The tests take part of a military training started yesterday in South of the... more
DefenseUSA launches a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
Washington, USA - It travelled 6762 km in 20 minutes
USA realized the trial launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. Official sources of US Army made known it. The missile launched yesterday at 12:14pm local hour, from an Air Base... more
DefenseItalian Navy: first NATO's operational mission for "Todaro" submarine
Rome, Italy - It has begun yesterday, on February 5
"The first operational mission has begun yesterday, on February 5, for the new Italian submarine type U-212A 'Salvatore Todaro' in the air naval system by Nato, engaged in Mediterranean in the 'Active... more
DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Di Paola has met the Tunisian Defence Minister to talk about collaborations between the two nations
The Italian Defence Chief of Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, last January 31 ended his two day-trip in Tunis where he was welcomed by Tunisian Defence Minister, Kamel Morjane. Di Paola also talked with... more
DefenseThe American base of Sigonella will not be enlarged
Siracusa, Italy - The Ministry of Defense denies the coming of seven thousand new soldiers
There will not be any enlargement of the American military base of Sigonella which would have brought an increasing of seven thousand soldiers at the Sicilian base. Concerning the entity of the military... more
DefenseUkranian government wants to sell "Ukraina" cruiser
Kiev, Ukraine - Launched in the shipyards of Nikolaev in 1990
Vladimir Tereschenko, Defense Vice-Minister, announced yesterday during a press conference the possibility to sell "Ukraina" cruiser, because the maintenance of a ship of this class is not in conformity... more
DefenseIndia (2): the new fighter will be the unique can compete with F-35
New Delhi, India - The first prototype will be ready within five years
Russia and India have agreed to jointly develop a fifth-generation fighter aircraft. During the meeting of the Russian-Indian intergovernmental commission on military-technical cooperation in the Indian... more
DefenseIndia: meeting between Putin and Manmohan Singh
New Delhi, India - Agreement for the manufacture of the new cargo aircraft and to creation of the new fifth-generation fighter
On January 25 and 26, Russian premier, Vladimir Putin realized an official visit in India to discuss future cooperation in energy, space exploration, machine-building, IT technology, medicine and biotechnology.... more
DefenseAgreement between Moscow and Minsk
Moscow, Russia - The governments of the two Russian republics will sign an agreement of common area defense
After a recent period of tension between Moscow and Minsk, general Vladimir Mikhalov, commander of the Russian Air Force, hopes that the governments of the two capitals would be ready to sign, within the... more
DefenseJSF Program: Turkey is officially the sixth Country
Washington, USA - In short-time the signature of Italy, Denmark and Norway
Turkey is officially the sixth of the nine States to sign the agreement that allow to pass to the industrial production phase, for the development program of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), next-generation... more
DefenseCompetitive state exam at the Military Academy of Modena
Rome, Italy - Few days to register at the admission exam
Next January 31st will be the last day to register at the admission exam which will enable 156 cadets to attend the 189th course of Modena Academy, the world oldest military institute which trains commissioned... more
DefenseRussia will build "Gepard" corvettes for Vietnam
Moscow, Russia - A deal worth USD 300 million
Rosoboronexport signed a contract with Vietnam for the delivery of two Project 11661 "Gepard" corvettes (developed by the Zelenodolsk Design Bureau) and the "Bastion" antiship coastal missile system. According... more
DefenseNATO: Poland in the AWACS fleet
Warsaw, Poland - The announcement last December 19 by Secretary General
Poland is officially entered in 15 NATO States that participate to the operation and management of the AWACS fleet. After Hungary in 2005, Poland is the second State of the new NATO members to enter... more
DefenseThe Pentagon should have sold aircraft, helicopters, and armaments to the "Axis of evil"'s States
Washington, USA - "Associated Press" should make known it
If it was true the fact should be gravest: according to "Associated Press" agency, the Pentagon should have sold Iran illegal weapons, means and components. Any weapons and armaments sellers should have... more
DefenseItalian Navy: two golden medals for Armed Force
Rome, Italy - The delivery took place last Friday, January 12
"The Secretary-General of United Nations has bestowed the Unifil medal to the two officials of Italian Navy of Command Force located in Lebanon: the Captain of Frigate Romano Scolaro and Lieutant of naval... more
DefenseJerusalem: unexpected resignation of Dan Halutz, shocked political situation
Jerusalem, Israel - The Prime Minister Olmert, blamed of corruption during the of Bank Leumi privatization process, accepts bothered the news
Dan Haluz, Israelian Chief of Staff of Armed Forces, gave his resignation last night. The continuous accuses, about the defeat stood in the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon during the last Summer, beaten... more
DefenseRussia delivers the Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran
Moscow, Russia - The United States protested the deal
Russia has completed deliveries of Tor-M1 anti-aircraft missile systems to Iran, the Defense Minister said Tuesday. "We have supplied modern anti-aircraft short-range missile systems under a contract.... more
DefenseThe first step of the new American strategy in Middle East
Washington, USA - It is announced to the world on January 11, 2007
During a press conference on January 12 took place in Washington, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates stated the White House does not consider the failure in Iraq as a possible option, while Condoleezza... more
DefenseGeneral Dynamics: Spike missiles to Spain
Madrid, Spain - A deal worth USD 424,5 million
General Dynamics Santa Barbara Sistemas was awarded a USD 424.5 million contract in late December 2006 by the Spanish Army for the supply of Long Range (LR) SPIKE Missile Systems. General Dynamics Santa... more
DefenseAdmiral Di Paola announces revision plan of Italian Armed Forces
Pisa, Italy - Plan will be introduced to politic authorities within the end of 2007
"We have got some clues to revisit the current structure and to search, through more synergy and rationalization of structural and supporting components, of 'Get free' and exploit, for the operative ability,... more
DefenseChina: new project for a reinforced and modernized Navy
Beijing, China - "To be ready face the challenges that will propose every day"
After a meeting with the representatives of Communist party and the heads of Chinese Navy, Premier Hu Jintao remarked the situation of the Navy, and in his opinion must be reinforced and modernized, "To... more
DefenseChina: new project to a reinforced and modernized Navy (2)
Beijing, China - The current naval fleet
Today, the Chinese fleet is composed by out-of-date units. They are not ables to accomplish new tasks that Beijing government wants to achieve. For this reason, it has been decided and planned to proceed... more
DefenseMBDA has received notification of the Scalp Naval contract
Rome, Italy - The value of the contract is about EUR 910 million
"MBDA has received the notification by French DGA (Délégation Générale pour l’Armement) of Scalp Naval contract last December 29, 2006. The agreement regards the development and the production of 250 c... more
DefenseThe nuclear strategy of China
Beijing, China - Published the "White Paper on the National Defense"
A few days ago, the "White Paper on the National Defense" that the government publishes every year, revealed. According to the data of this report, China officially stated will not use the atomic weapons... more