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DefenseMost important news of the week: Saudi Arabia selected the Eurofighter
Rome, Italy - Piaggio competing for the bid related to the acquisition of Aero Vodochody
A new customer for the Eurofighter, Piaggio’s participation to the bid for the acquisition of Aero Vodochody and the delicate Iranian military and nuclear matter in the centre of attention in the defence s... more
DefenseJapan: "China's defence spending increase arouses worry"
Tokyo, Japan - People Republic's answer came quickly, expressing all its disappointment
Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs criticized recently the growth of defence sector investments in China during the last 15 years, describing it as a worrying one. On its part, the Chinese People Republic... more
DefenseDi Paola: "Italian forces presence abroad for peacekeeping missions was never so relevant in the Republic history"
Rome, Italy - An average number of 10,000 soldiers per day with important leading roles for multinational coalition
Italian Chief of General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, commented recently on the situation of the peacekeeping and stabilization operations on an international basis for which the Italian armed forces... more
DefensePrime Minister greeted in video-conference Italian military contingents abroad
Rome, Italy - Followed live by satellite link by some 10,000 soldiers for Army, Navy, Air Force and Carabinieri Corp
Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, together with Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and Italian Chief of General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, last morning connected in video-conference... more
DefenseItalian Investigation Committee on the depleted uranium has been extended
Rome, Italy - Senate's Defence Commission gave the green light
Defence Commission at Italian Senate passed yesterday the extension for Parliamentary Investigation Committee on the deaths and serious diseases suffered by Italian military personnel deployed in the worldwide... more
DefenseThe last soldiers from Italian task force "Leone" expected to arrive at Pisa Airport today
Pisa, Italy - Two cerimony both dedicated to Italian soldiers abroad
Two military cerimonies are expected to be held today in honour of Italian soldiers operating abroad. At Pisa the last soldiers for Italy’s "Operation Nile" will arrive by plane from Khartoum today: s... more
DefenseRussia: five to eight ballistic missile tests in 2006
Moscow, Russia - Russian military authorities scheduled it and they founded some 20 new units provided with both tactical and strategic systems in 2005
Russia founded some 20 new units provided with ballistic missiles in 2005, despite it also modified part of its amount within the general modernization programme involving its own strategic and tactical... more
DefenseAster: MBDA-Avio agreement on the new surface-to-air missile
Rome, Italy - For the production of the rocket engine and wing components
Another step forward has been recently performed in developing the European Aster surface-to-air missile programme. The MBDA consortium and Italian company Avio, as competent in producing powerplant in... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: The Eurofighter and the Raptor "Rejuvenate" NATO air defence
Rome, Italy - Belgium selected the NH-90 medium multi-purpose helicopter
The Eurofighter and the F-22 are combat ready respectively in Italy and the USa, Belgium selected the NH-90, Eurocopter won the bid for the future South Korean helicopter. These are the major news in the... more
DefenseSudan: the return of task force "Leone" has started
Khartoum, Sudan - It won an approval for support given after vice-president Garang's death
Italian troops of task force "Leone" departed from Khartoum International Airport to come back Pisa after six month passed in Sudan for mission UNMIS (United Nations Mission in Sudan). The Italian contingent... more
DefenseThe 17th Regiment anti-aircraft artillery "Sforzesca" of Sabaudia returned in Italy
Latina, Italy - It passed six months in Bosnia-Herzegovina
The 17th Regiment anti-aircraft artillery "Sforzesca" based at "Santa Barbara" barracks in Sabaudia (Latina, Central Italy), returned in Italy today after six months passed in the Balkans as a part of... more
DefenseMartino: "Some 300 Italian soldiers to be back from Iraq in January"
Baghdad, Iraq - Contingent will be so reduced from present 2900 persons down to 2600
Italian Defence Minister Antonio Martino unveiled that Italian contingent in Iraq will be lowered for 300 units from the current 2900 soldiers down to 2600. This decision is part of the strategy for the... more
DefenseIs an Iranian Osirak going to occur next Spring for Israel?
Tel Aviv, Israel - Some experts think that March will be a major time for a decision on a preventive strike
Several converging factors and events next March could make this month a major one to decide if it is the case to resort to a preventive strike against the Iran’s atomic facilities. Some analysts are r... more
DefenseJSF: "Italy will keep on its efforts for this programme"
Washington, USA - Italian Minister of Defence Martino stated and the F-35 prototypes could attend NATO exercises in 2006, according to USAF
Italy will not modify its committment concerning the JSF programme and this also regards the recent Italian Finance Bill. Italian Minister of Defence Antonio Martino stated it during the meeting with press... more
DefenseUS and Italian embassy's representatives welcomed by General of Air Brigade Umberto Rossi ta Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - Colonel Maurizio Cocciolone welcomed them too
Visit of American ambassador to Kabul, Ronald E. Neumann, and Italian Embassy’s officer to Kabul, Nicola Minasi, has recently ended. They landed at Herat Airport by the Forward Support Base (Fsb) base, w... more
DefensePope to have a special audience with Italian Armed Force next Friday
Rome, Italy - Military attachés to Italy will be also present
At Rome’s St. Peter’s Basilica Pope Benedict XVI will meet for Christmas special audience representatives from Italian Armed Forces and Financial Police next Friday, December 16. Before cerimony, at 10:... more
DefenseBosnia-Herzegovina: "War Flag" of the 7th Regiment Bersaglieri to arrive
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - They will replace the 17th Regiment anti-aircraft artillery "Sforzesca"
The arrive at Sarajevo of the "War Flag" is bringing to a close preliminary activities carrying Bari-based 7th Regiment Bersaglieri to take over command of the Italian contingent in Bosnia-Herzegovina... more
DefenseItalian paratroop left Sudan
Khartoum, Sudan - Changing of the guard with the Rwandan contingent
By the Italian camp at Khartoum, where the task force "Leone" has its base, a hand overing cerimony between Italian and Rwandan contingents has been held yesterday. Major-General Fazle Elahi Akbar complimented... more
DefenseMalaysia: Italian special forces to be trained in the jungle
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - An agreement between the two countries to involve the top Italian troops
LIMA Air Show 2005, as the aerial-naval defence-dedicated Malaysian exhibition, ended on last December 11 and Italy achieved an important result for training regarding its armed forces. Small contingents... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Iranian Hercules cargo aircraft fell headlong, 130 died among soldiers and civilians
Rome, Italy - Condoleezza Rice explained reasons for air transfers for terrorists towards dedicated locations for questions, denying torture could have been used
A terrible disaster for a C-130 in Iran, Condoleezza Rice’s comment on CIA’s flights in fighting terrorism, the sale of Russia missiles to the Iranian Islamic Republic and the LIMA Air Show 2005 dominated the... more
DefenseBosnia: Italy to lead Eurofor
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of General Staff appreciates the high professionality degree of Italian armed forces
Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola commented recently about some international missions which are involving the Italian armed forces. As far as it is concerned with the Balkans area,... more
DefenseRussian missiles to Iran: efforts to strengthen Air Force and Navy have been scheduled as well
Teheran, Iran - The Islamic Republic would have requested an upgrade for the Russian-made fighters and patrolling boats
The United States and Israel prove worried about the recent Russia-Iranian announcement for the purchaser of about 30 Russian-made surface-to-air missiles by the Islamic Republic (see for details AVIONEWS).... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region's programme for environmental requalification
Cagliari, Italy - After Americans' departure, it will be necessary to work hard to prevent negative effects for employment
Tourism, environment, health care: these are the three major points on which Sardinia Regione President, Renato Soru, rely for La Maddalena’s requalification after US submarines’ departure and the end... more
DefenseIran to receive missile air defence technology from Russia
Moscow, Russia - A Russian Defence Ministry's high officer revealed it
The United States appeared unhappy with the agreement announced by an high officer for Russia’s Defence Ministry according to whom Russia will supply Iran with 29 "Tor.M1" missile air defence systems w... more
DefenseFini: "The importance of strengthening NATO"
Rome, Italy - Italian Deputy Premier came face to face with Alliance's Secretary General
Italy’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini had a wide-ranging meeting with NATO Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer last week. They discussed the main points to be covered i... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Malaysia wants the A-400M
Rome, Italy - The JSF at risk with possible cuts in Europe; new details on the UH-145 and the A-149 for the US Army's LUH programme
The LUH, A-400M and JSF programmes in the centre of attention in the defence sector from November 28 to December 4. Military Aviation - Malaysia is the third customer of the EADS-Airbus A-400M outside... more
DefenseIsrael: Arrow missile destroyed in flight an Iranian Shahab 3 mock-up
Tel Aviv, Israel - Development of the Israeli defence system goes on successfully
The latest test launch for the Israeli Arrow surface-to-air missile system, promoted by both IAI and US Boeing, proved successful. The guided rocket left from a launcher located in an Israeli Air Force’s b... more
DefenseRussian Admiral Gorshkov air carrier changed "Citizenship"
New Dheli, India - It will enter service with Indian Navy in 2008
Indian Navy will operate the former Russian Admiral Gorshkov air carrier in 2008. The naval division of Indian defence will be so self-evidently strengthened, also because the Mig-29Ks are deployed on... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region-US Embassy meeting on departure
Cagliari, Italy - The United States confirmed their committment and Sardinia Governor Soru thanked them but Italian authorities will have to face employment consequences
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, met two US Embassy representatives yesterday. They obviously gathered in order to talk about the American submarines departure from La Maddalena and the US representatives... more
DefenseEADS: German air space protection to be more effective
Berlin, Germany - A new IFF system to be available for the European country's radars in time for World Soccer Championship 2006
EADS will attend to improve German defensive capabilities concerning the air space protection in time for World Soccer Championship 2006 scheduled in the country next Summer. On such an occasion, it will... more
DefenseMeans and materials for Albanian armed forces
Tirana, Albania - "Major" ship has docked at Durazzo's harbour yesterday
"’Major’ cargo ship has docked yesterday, November 29, at the Durazzo’s harbour with onboard means and materials worth of about EUR 2m gave by Italian Defense to Albanian Armed Forces. The cargo will... more
DefenseUzbekistan: NATO about to leave
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Government's decision could affect operations in Afghanistan
Uzbekistan would not consider the departure of the US forces from its territory as sufficient and it would intend to ask NATO troops for leaving as well (see for details AVIONEWS). Diplomatic relations... more
DefenseUkraine: Government confirmed its intention to join the Atlantic Alliance
Kiev, Ukraine - Defence Vice-minister Mykola Neschadym said
Ukraine intends to join NATO. It asked for it in the past and Defence Vice-minister Mykola Neschadym confirmed it during a speech at an international conference held in Berlin. He said it would be a contribution... more
DefenseBerselli: excellent relationship exist between Italy and Turkey
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Undersecretary Berselli met his Turkish counterpart, Murad Bayar, at the Defence Ministry today
Italian Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, met his Turkish counterpart, Murad Bayar, at the Defence Ministry in Rome today. Berselli said that excellent relationship exist between Italy and Turkey;... more
DefenseItalian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola visiting Israel for two days
Tel Aviv, Israel - It was announced by the "Jerusalem Post"
Israeli newspaper "Jerusalem Post" wrote today that Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola is going to visit the country for two days, when he will meet Israeli Defence Minister, Shaul... more
DefenseDepleted uranium: Italian Senate investigation flew to Bosnia-Erzegovina and Kosovo yesterday
Rome, Italy - To verify if all necessary safety measures against uranium risks were adopted
Italian Committee on the depleted uranium flew to Bosnia-Erzegovina and Kosovo yesterday. Parliament’s deputation is led by President Paolo Franco and includes senators Tana de Zulueta, Aventino Frau a... more
DefenseDi Paola: "The Italian soldier: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement"
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of General Staff reminded the great international effort made by the Italian armed forces
"The Italian soldiers: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement". These are qualities that Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola finds in the Italian troops, more and more attending... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Italian soldiers to leave from Iraq by 2006
Rome, Italy - US submarines to leave La Maddalena; a great promotional activities for the military aircraft at Dubai Air Show 2005
Italy is the major issue in the defence sector between November 20 and 27, with an announcement of troop withdrawal from Iraq by 2006, the end of deployment of US submarines in Sardinia and competition... more
DefenseIndia ready to "launch" its missiles on the global market
New Dheli, India - Promotion of several nation-made weapon systems will start in December with some demonstrative events
January 2006 could prove a turning point moment for the Indian armaments industry. Government would have decided to start a series of demonstrative launches for some among its missiles produced by its... more
DefenseBulgaria: possible cuts for military airlifters and helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - Military expense containment could lower the number of the C-27Js, the Panthers and the Cougars but nothing is sure yet
Bulgarian Ministry of Defence would intend to modify expense schedule for several equipment ordered during the last months. In an attempt to contain costs, Sofia’s Administration could opt for lowering o... more
DefenseSpain: no compromises with the USA, Venezuela will get military ships and aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Spanish Government did not welcome US invitation to renounce to export weapon systems provided with USA's technology to Chavez
Spain did not give in front of US pressure intended to convince Spanish Administration to renounce to sell military ships and aircraft to Venezuela. Washington protested by justifying it saying that such... more
DefenseUS base and submarines in Italy: "Leaving in 6-12 months and without new infrastructures"
Cagliari, Italy - Sardegna Region President, Soru, appears convinced about it
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, put into evidence some major aspects of the project for the withdrawal of the US submarines from La Maddalena. Soru thinks that there is need of realism taking in... more
DefenseUzbekistan denied it has closed its airspace to NATO and Germany
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - German Embassy to Uzbekistan and a representative from Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign affirmed it
Germany is still using the Uzbek air base of Termez for providing support to its troops in Afghanistan. After spreading rumors about the closure of Uzbekistan’s airspace to NATO forces, the German Embassy t... more
DefensePiracy opposition: the "Granatiere" ship goes back home
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow it will return, at the end of the "Mare sicuro 2005" mission
The ship, departed last August 6, has carried out for about four months in the Arabic Sea waters surveillance tasks, deterrence and escort of cargo ships, finalized to prevent and fight attacks by pirates... more
DefenseUkraine: NATO to ensure destruction of MANPADS and light weapons within 12 years
Kiev, Ukraine - An agreement has been achieved between Ukrainian Government and the Atlantic Alliance with a forecasted cost around EUR 8m
The programme for the destruction of portable surface-to-air missiles, light weapons and the related munitions set by a recent agreement signed between Ukrainian Government and NATO will last for 12 years.... more
DefenseMartino-Rumsfeld meeting
Washington, Usa - The situation in Iraq and the reduction of the forces within next year among the topics
Minister Martino has dealt with the Defence Secretary Rumsfeld the situation in Iraq. The details about progressive reduction of forces will be outlined within next January 2006. The gradual soldiers’ w... more
DefenseItalian contingent to leave Iraq within December 2006
Tunis, Tunisia - Confirm came both from Premier Berlusconi and Undersecretary of Defense Berselli
Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi flew to Tunis today to see Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Alì. In Tunis the Italian Premier has announced that Italian soldiers will leave Iraq by 2006;... more
DefenseMartino to Brussels for the EU's GAERC (General Affairs&External Relations Council)
Brussels, Belgium - Italian Defence Minister will meet NATO General Secretary too
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, announced yesterday that on January 19, 2006 a ceremony will be held in Vicenza to mark the inauguration of the headquarters of the European Gendarmerie Force... more
DefenseItalian Chamber of Deputies debated on a Defence agreement between Italy and Serbia and Montenegro
Rome, Italy - The text has already been approved by the Senate
At Italian Chamber of Deputies a debate on main lines of the ratification and enforcement bill of a Defence cooperation agreement between Italian Government and the Council of Ministries for Serbia and... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: military helicopter pilots' training in the 21st Century at Heli Power 2005
Rome, Italy - Dubai aerospace and defence show starting on November 20 with a widespread participation by firms from all over the world
The Heli Power 2005 edition, the Dubai Air Show opening and the US ACS programme dominate the period between November 14 and 20. Helicopter - The Heli Power 2005 edition was held in Rome on November... more