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DefenseIsrael will partecipate to a NATO's naval drill
Tel Aviv, Israel - Preparations for a possible war against Iran
Next month, for the first time, units of Israeli Navy will partecipate to a NATO’s drill, "Cooperation Mako", which will take place in the Black Sea. They will be simulated fights between missile-launcher u... more
DefenseBulgarian Parliament probated the agreement with USA for the transfer of three military bases
Sophia, Bulgaria - They will be not used to attack other country
Bulgarian Parliament probated the agreement about the transfer to USA of three bases in the territory of Balkan Republic (see for details AVIONEWS). The agreement concerns the bases of Novo Selo, Graf... more
DefenseAre Iranian nuclear activities a clanger?
Teheran, Iran - According to European inspectors, centrifuges are not working
According to UN inspectors, Iran stopped feeding centrifuges for uranium enrichment after only 12 days from the beginning of their functioning, just what it took to announce the Country’s entry in the "... more
DefenseNATO's Electronic War Regiment will be replaced from Italy to UK
Rome, Italy The thanks of the regiment's Chief for our country's cooperation
According to the reorganization of the NATO’s agencies, the Atlantic Alliance’s officials decided to transfer the Electronic War Regiment by Santa Barbara base in Anzio (Italy) to that one of the Royal Nav... more
DefenseAgreement between Bush and Blair about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
Washington, USA - More and More close the cooperation between USA and UK
After the tensions of the last months, which carried Uk to threaten to abandon the F-35 JSF program (see for details AVIONEWS), yesterday Prime Minister Tony Blair, who was in Washington to meet President... more
DefenseHarassments in British Armed Forces
London, United Kingdom - A poll reveals almost all female soldiers are victims to them
A poll by British Armed Forces reveals that more than two thirds of female soldiers declare they underwent "Sexually discriminatory" acts and 99% of them says she was "Sexually annoyed". Harassments range... more
Defense"Eolo 06" in Saragozza
Saragozza, Spain - The EUROFOR drill in October
EUROFOR (European operational rapid force), the European Armed Force born in 1995 in Lisbon involving means and men from France, Italy, Portugal and Spain, will manage a military drill in Saragozza, Spain,... more
DefenseStrife in East Timor: the situation is becoming normal
Dili, East Timor - The Capital airport is under control
After last days violent strife and troop sending by Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Portugal, the situation is slowly coming back under control in Dili, the Capital of East Timor (see AVIONEWS for... more
DefenseBush: incentives to Iran only if it quits nuclear programme
Washington, USA - Yesterday Blair said he does not want a war against Iran
US President, George W. Bush, during a joint press conference with Tony Blair in Washington, declared that eventual economic incentives offers will be made to Iran only if it quits its nuclear programme.... more
DefenseSardinia: USA will leave La Maddalena archipelago and will cooperate in research and tourism
Cagliari, Italy - Soru proposes a Cagliari-New York direct flight to the American Ambassador
US Ambassador in Italy, Donald Spogli, met the President of Sardinia Region, Renato Soru, in Cagliari yesterday. During the meeting they talked about US Navy Base dismantling in Santo Stefano, La Maddalena... more
DefenseStrife in East Timor (2): 5 victims and 22 injured people since the week beginning
Dili, East Timor - Other than Australia, New Zealand, Portugal and Malaysia intervene
Since the beginning of the week there have been at least 5 victims and 22 injured people in Dili, the Capital of East Timor, where combats between military men and ex-military rebels keep on causing bloodshed... more
DefenseStrife in East Timor: 150 Australian soldiers sent to give help
Sydney, Australia - To grant security of Dili airport
After the internal strife which are taking a violence wave in East Timor, the Asian State overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Australian Government decided to answer the local Government’s request, sending a... more
DefenseUN summit on nuclear matter. Rice: "Good results"
London, United Kingdom - Bush and Olmet: one year to solve the crisis
The meeting between the representatives of the 5 UN Security Council Member Countries and Germany, which took place yesterday in London with shut doors, produced "Good results". That’s what the US Secretary o... more
Defense"Adrion '06" from June 1st to 12 in Ancona
Ancona, Italy - Joint drill of Adriatic Countries Navies
The first joint Navy drill of the Ionian-Adriatic area Countries will take place in Ancona, Italy, from June 1st to 12 and it will involve Italy, Albania, Croatia, Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Slovenia.... more
DefenseThe retreat of the Italian soldiers from Iraq will be completed next Autumn
Rome, Italy - The Foreign Minister and the defense one are working to the operation
It took place yesterday at the Italian Foreign Office a meeting among the Foreign Ministry D’Alema, the Defense one Parisi and the military officials, to decide about the retreat of the Italian contingent f... more
DefenseGerman Defense Minister in Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Today he meets Sergei Ivanov
Three-day tour in Saint Petersburg, Russia, for the German Defense Minister, Franz Josef Jung. Today the Government representative has been starting a series of diplomatic meetings with Russian colleagues,... more
DefenseNuclear matter: today the Security Council summit
London, United Kingdom - Iran asked for direct talks with USA
The summit of the five permanent members of the UN SEcurity Council plus Germany is expected today in London, where they will meet to discuss last efforts to convince Iran to give up uranium enrichment.... more
DefenseAVIONEWS' Special. "Elite 2006": the multinational exercise by NATO held from May 4-18
Berlin, Germany - It took place in the South German air space
NATO and the countries that belong to it have been invited to participate at the multinational drill "Elite 2006" which took place in the South German air space and on the Army’s polygon of Heuberg in t... more
DefenseAVIONEWS Special. "Elite 2006" (2): NATO operated with E-3As
Berlin, Germany - 29 nations sent there
The targets of the drill were the efficiency readiness valuation and the improvement of enemy air defences suppression techniques and the further support staff training. ETS assets of several nations are... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter (2): Saddam Hussein knows that Iran is going to soon produce atomic bomb
Baghdad, Iraq - The ex-rais revealed that to his lawyers
Lawyer Bushra Al Khalil, who is defending Saddam Hussein in the trial against him, declared to "Al Arabiyah" satellite TV that the Iraqi ex-rais had revealed during a meeting with his lawyers to know that... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: new US anti-missile basis in Eastern Europe?
Washington, USA - According to "New York Times"
According to "New York Times", the Pentagon is willing to install nearly ten anti-missile interceptors to contrast eventual Iranian attacks. The new batteries should be dislocated in Polish or Czech territory... more
DefenseCecchi: 60-80 days to end mission in Iraq
Rome, Italy - 800 military men for future civil mission
The Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Filiberto Cecchi, declared yesterday that 800 military men will be needed to support the future civil mission in Iraq which will replace "Antica Babilonia". As... more
DefenseVenezuela could buy Russian fighter
Caracas, Venezuela - It was retailed by "El Nacional" newspaper
Venezuela could buy soon from Russia some Sukhoi SU-35 fighters. It was retailed by the newspaper "El Nacional" according to which the Caracas ambassador in Moscow, Alexis Navarro Rojas, is planning the... more
DefenseMilitary easements in Sardinia: Parisi meets Soru
Cagliari, Italy - A meeting to talk about reduction of military bases presence in the island
The new Italian Defense Minister, Arturo Parisi, will short-time meet the President of Sardinia Region, Renato Soru, to talk about the problem of military easements in the island, whose reduction has always... more
DefenseTalebans night attack and counteroffensive at dawn
Kabul, Afghanistan - Dozen deaths among Coalition Forces and militants
After last night attacks by Talebans in Helmand and Kadahar Provinces, Southern Afghanistan, the Coalition Forces replied at dawn with a counteroffensive composed by both a ground operation and an air... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: EU-USA diplomatic machine goes ahead
Brussels, Belgium - Despite Ahmadinejad's refusal of the offer
The London’s Meeting on Iranian nuclear matter expected tomorrow, which should have involve European Countries, USA, China and Russia, has been delayed in order to allow deeper preparations for their p... more
DefenseHandover between the outgoing Italian Defense Minister Antonio Martino and the new one Arturo Parisi
Rome, Italy - The test of the Defence Ministry's statement
The Italian Minister of Defense, Arturo Parisi, inaugurated today at Baracchini Palace at the end of a cordial interview with the outgoing minister, Antonio Martino. During the meeting, after the introduction... more
DefenseCecchi: Italy tries to lose its credibility
Rome, Italy - About Defense financing
Also the Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Filiberto Cecchi, after General Tricarico (see AVIONEWS for details), yesterday commented once again Defense budget cuts and said he is worried about the future.... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter. Ahmadinejad: "We don't want your peanuts in exchange of our gold"
Arak, Iran - A sharp refusal of EU-USA benefit proposal
This morning Iran’s President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has declared that his Country is not going to accept the benefit proposal by EU and USA, which consists, according to diplomatic sources, of financing a... more
Defense"Spring Flag 2006": transport simulation with the new ATI stretcher
Decimomannu, Italy - Among the new stuff, the air terminal-tent and the ONGCP station
On the field of "Spring Flag 2006", the multinational military drill which is taking place in Sardinia in these days, today there is a simulation of the transport of an Italian diplomat struck by infective... more
DefenseCritical hours for Prodi Government (2): Defense Ministry remains the thorny question
Rome, Italy - No problems for Transport Minister which would go to Di Pietro
Defense Ministry seems to be the main obstacle for Romano Prodi, who has to form the new Italian Government. UDEUR leader, Clemente Mastella, accepted the exchange between Defense and Justice, opening... more
DefenseUSA will embitter the controls at Mexican borderline
Washington, USA - It was announced by President Bush
Also unmanned air vehicles will be used to patrol the borderline between USA and Mexico. It was announced yesterday evening by President Bush who also made known that along the about 3,000 kilometres of... more
DefenseGeneral Tricarico: Italian Air Force is "Worn out"
Decimomannu, Italy - Referring to 2006 budget cuts
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, General Leonardo Tricarico, on tour at the "Spring Flag 2006" multinational military drill which is taking place in these days in Sardinia, Italy (see AVIONEWS... more
DefenseThe Pentagon will remove part of its troops present in Western Europe
Washington, Usa - Totally 7,200 soldiers will be re-deployed
The Pentagon made known that it will reduce the presence of men and tools of the US Navy currently deployed in UK’s bases. The decision is included in the plan of re-deployment and re-organization of t... more
DefenseNuclear matter: Teheran says "No way" to Solana
Teheran, Iran - No stopping proposal for its nuclear program will be accepted
Despite Chinese Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao’s invitation to positively answer the benefits proposal mentioned yesterday by the EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, Teheran does not agree. I... more
DefenseA new long-haul missile realized by India
New Delhi, India - The news was given by Indian Defense Ministry
Yesterday it has been announced by the Indian Defense Ministry the realization of a new long-haul missile, called Agni III, able to carry a nuke to a distance of 6,000 km. Now, for the test phase, it is... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (5)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, in countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them
"Is that service to the American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic? American citizens lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (6)
Teheran, Iran - And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American government?
"Mr. President, how much longer can the world tolerate this situation? Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (8)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive
"’Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds" "A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants" and "A g... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush
Teheran, Iran - Many questions remain unanswered
"In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful, Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, for sometime now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (4)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, September Eleven was a horrendous incident
"The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress.... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (7)
Teheran, Iran - All divine religions share and respect one word and that is "monotheism" or belief in a single God and no other in the world
"Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress anyone. If Prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph, or Jesus Christ were with us today, how would they have judged such behavior? Will we be given... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (3)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established
"Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established: -Many thousands were killed in the process. -Millions of indigenous people were made refugees. -Hundreds of thousands of... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (2)
Teheran, Iran - Young people, university students, and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel
"Mr. President, You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me how can these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ,... more
DefenseNuclear energy: EU will make "Bold" proposals to Iran
Brussels, Belgium - Solana has announced that today
The EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, has announced at European Foreign Minister Council, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Brussels, that the European Commission is ready to make... more
DefenseUSA wants a space shield also in Europe
Washington, USA - It was retailed by US newspaper "Washington Times"
According to what the US newspaper "Washington Times" retailed the American Government should be pushing EU so that also it provide itself of a space shield which was able to protect it from a missile... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad does not fear US attack but UN find new uranium traces
Jakarta, Indonesia - And USA do not want to draw up direct negotiations with Teheran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s statements goes on from Indonesia, where he has been on tour these days. The threat of possible American military attacks for Iran’s presumed war-purpose nuclear pro... more
DefenseCOFA Commander visits AMI division of ISAF mission in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - He arrived with a C-130J of the Pisa 46th Air Brigade
The Italian Air Force Command placed in ISAF mission in Afghanistan received the visit of the Commander of COFA (Air Forces Operative Command), General Roberto Iacomino, who arrived yesterday in Kabul... more
Defense"Combined Endeavor" from today to May 25
Baumholder, Germany - Armed Forces of 42 Countries involved in the USEUCOM drill
From today till May 25 the multinational interforces drill called "Combined Endeavor" takes place at Aulenbach German Army base in Baumholder and at Camp Eagle base in Tuzla, Bosnia. The training activity,... more
DefenseAnti-missile defense system: a feasibility study has been presented
Brussels, Belgium - Commissioned by NATO to a research companies consortium
Marshall Billingslea, NATO deputy general secretary for defense investments area, presented a four-year work feasibility study against the risk of missile attacks in European territory. The study, carried... more