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DefenseThe IV Committee started examination on Defence multiyear's programs
Rome, Italy - Research for developing a technological-practical demonstrator and surveillance system
The Italian Senate’s Defence Committee has started yesterday the examination on the multiyear program of research for developing a technological-practical demonstrator of Engineers Corps’ pioneer vehicle, whi... more
DefenseMartino is officially visiting Paraguay
Asuncion, Paraguay - The heart of the discussion is the matter of international security
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, is in Paraguay for seeing the highest authorities of the State: President of Republic Nicanor Duarte Frutos, Deputy President of Republic Luis Alberto Castiglioni,... more
DefenseThe joint military drill Italy-Malta's "Canale 05" has started (2): the means dispatched by Italy and Malta
Catania, Italy - Naval and air units from AMI and MMI
Italian Navy is taking part to the drill with "Mimbelli" destroyer and light combatant vessel "Cigala Fulgosi" equipped with an AB-212 helicopter, a sea-going tug "Classe Polifemo", two SH-3D choppers,... more
DefenseThe joint military drill Italy-Malta's "Canale 05" has started
Catania, Italy - To improve cooperation and operative abilities of air-naval forces engaged on peace-support actions
The joint military drill of Italy with Malta named "Canale 05" will end next Saturday June 18. It started last Friday June 10 into the sea and the air space of Augusta (Sicily Region); the event (which... more
Defense"Canale 05": Italy and Malta together to ensure more security in the Mediterranean Sea
Augusta, Italy - The important air-naval exercise to which also other European, African and Middle Eastern countries participate started today
Italian Air Force and Italian Navys’ means are performing an important air-naval exercise starting nearby Sicily’s Augusta Bay today on coordination with Malta’s units, and activities will go on till... more
DefenseNATO: how its political role is important for European Union?
Brussels, Belgium - It is no longer the cornerstone of global strategy, according to Germany, but the USA fear that EU is aiming to more autonomy in the military field
It seems that no sufficient general clearness and mutual understanding exist between the United States and the Atlantic Alliance’s European members about which kind of current and future role NATO should p... more
DefenseNATO troops to go to Darfur
Brussels, Belgium - While state members will provide planes to transport African militaries to the region
During the meeting started yesterday in Brussels by the NATO headquarters (see for details AVIONEWS), ministers of Defence from state members, have approved the aid to peace-keeping operations in the Region... more
DefenseItaly-Mauritania agreement on defence under Italian Government's review
Rome, Italy - Council of Ministers to take ratification into consideration today
Italian Council of Ministers gathered early today at 9:30am in Palazzo Chigi. The agenda includes also the review of two bills concerning the ratification of Italy-Macedonia agreement about cooperation... more
DefenseOver USD 1000m of global military expenditure in 2004
Stockholm, Sweden - USD 162 for every inhabitant of the world
A study made by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has revealed that world nations paid out more than USD 1000m for military equipments in the past year, whose half has been allocated... more
DefenseNATO: state members defence ministries meeting in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - Organization's defensive capabilities, nuclear equipment and current efforts abroad in the centre of attention
NATO state members defence ministries are meeting in Brussels today, at its headquarter. Issues under analysis during such meeting will be included in the double planning concerning Atlantic Alliance’s n... more
DefenseNorth Korea: "We have non-conventional defensive capabilities to protect ourselves against the USA"
Pyongyang, North Korea - It would have been recently stated by a representative from the Communist regime
"North Korea has already a sufficient number of nuclear weapons and it is producing further". These were the word recently spoken by North Korean Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs during a TV interview.... more
DefenseUS and Australia to perform military drill
Sydney, Australia - The largest bilateral exercise undertaken by the United States
The joint exercise of US forces together with Australian forces started today off the State of Queensland’s coast and will involve 11,000 US soldiers and 6000 Australian servicemen, up to the end of t... more
DefenseAfghanistan: first Italian troops called on KMNB have landed
Kabul, Afghanistan - One hundred soldiers took off from Malpensa yesterday
The first 100 Italian soldiers destined to take part in Kabul Multi-National Brigade (KMNB) for the first Italy-led NATO mission -which is expected to affect 600 Italian militaries- have left around 6:00pm... more
DefenseVenezuela: new weapon systems and a 2 million soldiers reserve to face a prospective US invasion
Caracas, Venezuela - President Chavez's fear has been immediately give the lie by Washington
Venezuelan President Chavez is paying great attention to the increase of defensive capabilities of its own country and he would have decided to set the foundation of a reserve by the recruitment of about... more
Defense"Mar Baltic Action" drill has been completed
Ventspils, Latvia - It has been attended by eleven nations
More than 400 soldiers, 28 aircraft from different countries (USA, Russia, Latvia, Germany, United Kingdom, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia and Lithuania), 40 war ships and two submarines have... more
DefenseSyria: test launch with three Scuds but a missile fell in Turkey
Damascus, Syria - Official apologies by Syrian authorities addressed to Turkish Government while Israel fears for trials aimed to create a non-conventional arsenal
Syria performed the launch of three SS-1 Scud surface-to-surface missiles on last May 27. Trials would have all been made in the Northern region of the country but one of the ballistic rockets would have... more
DefenseIran: Shahab-3 ballistic missile succesfully tested
Teheran, Iran - In the meantime, news came from the USA about material useful to develop nuclear technology and destined to Iranian and North Korean lands has been seized
Iranian armed forces successfully tested recently a Shahab-3 short-medium range ballistic missile. It deals with a solid-propelled weapon system able to hit its target about 2000 km far from its launcher... more
DefenseRussia to withdraw its troops from Georgia by 2008
Moscow, Russia - The deployment of military airlifters appears a major measure
Russia and Georgia have finally achieved an agreement on the future withdrawal of Russian troops from Georgian territory. According to what has been set by Foreign Ministries of both countries, about 3000... more
DefenseThe quadrilateral conference on Euro-Mediterranean relations has been completed
Rome, Italy - It was dedicated to international political-military themes
The quadrilateral conference, named "Talks C4", has been held in Rome from May 25 to May 27 and was focused on political-military, economic and social aspects that unite the nations of Mediterranean area:... more
Defense"Drawsko" drill performed in Poland has been completed
Stettino, Poland - The redeployment of Italian troops has started and is expected to end next June 9
Italian soldiers engaged in the military drill occurred in the Polish town of "Drawsko" over a month, are coming back in Italy from Stettino Airport. The deployed Italian forces belong to the Command... more
Defense"Combined Joint European Exercise" has been completed
Rome, Italy - It aimed to promote a better comprehension of challenges concerning Military Forces in the international ambit
The "Combined Joint European Exercise 2005", organized by the Italian Centre for High Studies on Defence, has been completed last May 26 after 8 days of works: the event has been attended by some 60 Italian... more
DefenseFraticelli visited headquarters of "Taurinense" Alpine Brigade
Civitavecchia, Italy - The Alpines are about to take command of the KMNB
The headquarters of "Taurinense" Alpine Brigade has received, early today, the visit of Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, went to Civitavecchia, by the Centre for Army Simulation... more
DefenseSenate: a NATO dossier published on "Osservatorio Transatlantico"
Rome, Italy - Opinions and surveys about relations between the two strands of Atlantic
The change of the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is the matter focused by the 10th dossier published on the "Osservatorio Transatlantico" (Transatlantic Observatory), the periodical edited by... more
DefenseSenate approved funds for Italian Defence Ministry's investments
Rome, Italy - They will be destined for the current year
The Italian Defence Committee of Senate, gathered at the consultory stage about Government’s acts, has concluded yesterday, the exam on "Report concerning the destination of availability of fund for D... more
DefenseSigonella's role in fighting against terrorism and weapon illegal traffic
Sigonella, Italy - Meanwhile, acts of protest would be under setting to be held nearby the base on next June 2
Sicily’s base located in Sigonella is an important cornerstone for the United States in fighting against international terrorism, especially when considering the joint action that this military infrastructure c... more
DefenseMBDA about to acquire LFK and BGT
Berlin, Germany - The European missile group would significantly reinforce its role in Europe and in the international market
European EADS/Finmeccanica/BAe-owned missile group MBDA would be about to acquire German LFK and BGT. In case the double business is achieved, MBDA would remarkably strengthen its own European role in... more
DefenseEU: the Battle Groups shape up in Northern Europe
Brussels, Belgium - One to involve countries in the Scandinavian area while the other one to mainly consist of Baltic states and Central Europe
The 13 Battle Groups scheduled within the EU Rapid Response Force start shaping up. Northern Europe is certainly an example as two agreements were signed in Brussels yesterday. The first one regards the... more
DefenseChange at head of Naples' JFC
Naples, Italy - Admiral Ulrich took Admiral Mullen’s place
Admiral Michael Mullen has been replaced by Admiral of US Navy Harry Ulrich III, former Commander of US 6th Fleet, at head of the Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) of Naples. The hand over cerimony has... more
DefenseA fortunate combination of professionalism and humaneness: "That is the Italian approach to peacekeeping"
Rome, Italy - It has been recently reminded by Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola
"The Italian approach to peacekeeping exists". It has been recently stated by Italian Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola, while talking about the peacekeeping and stabilization mission in... more
DefenseAustralian Army pays not much: soldiers intend to leave it
Sydney, Australia - Militaries are tired to serve country only "For love"
The 24 per cent of Australian Air Force militaries declared themself ready to leave national aviation corp according to a Defence report released by local press. Australian Navy risks to lose even the... more
DefenseMartino aims to rationalize Italian military structure
Rome, Italy - Parliament committees' opinion is expected but Italian Government gave the green light
Italian Council of Ministers, under a proposal of Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, has approved a scheme of Government decree issued under parliamentary delegation aimed to rationalize the Italian military... more
DefenseTime lag of three months for Usa pre-take off lists
Washington, Usa - The control mechanism is late
The sole tangible alternative to the pre-take off control mechanism could be the delayed departure of all aircraft towards United States. But this is a difficult solution both because there are 2600 flights... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Italian contingent engagement is constant
Kabul, Afghanistan - It has been accomplished an amusement park and soon also a school will be ready for local children
In the village of Qal eh ye Shanan has been inaugurated yesterday an amusement park accomplished with the aid of Italian contingent in Afghanistan, which has been coordinated by Trento 2sd Wrecker Engineers... more
DefenseChinese military spending increased
Beijing, China - The defence industry has grown a lot also in terms of quality
China’s military spending would be about 40-70 per cent more higher than officially declared, according to a study made by Rand corporation. The current Beijing’s defence spending is positioned between 2.3... more
DefenseThe tight relations between free market and security according to Italian Minister Martino
Prague, Czech Republic - A global answer to the international terrorism threat cannot exclude the free market exigencies
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, has recently seized a chance to express his own view regarding the relations between free market and security and it did it in Prague yesterday during a conference... more
DefensePentagon thunders against the on-line spreading of data on forces transfer
Washington, USA - An investigation has been started to verify responsibilities within the US Administration
US Defence Department would have proven quite upset about the on-line release of a series of details related to the future transfer of US forces (personnel and means) at a global level. Some US Administration’s m... more
DefenseSenate's Foreign Committee started to examine Italy-Kuwait understanding
Rome, Italy - About cooperation in defence sector
The 3rd Foreign Affairs and Emigration Committee of Italian Senate, gathered at the referring stage, started to examine -with the introductory report made by Piero Pellicini (from Alleanza Nazionale party)-... more
DefenseAustralia: five aircraft, just one missile warning system
Canberra, Australia - The EADS MILDS has been adopted for the Tiger, the NH-90, the CH-47, the Black Hawk and the Orion
MILDS (Missile Launch Detection System): this is the solution selected by the Australian Department of Defence for the self-protection against anti-aircraft missiles (both with a surface-to-air and an... more
DefenseLithuania says no to professional Army
Vilnius, Lithuania - In the Parliament 45 voted against it, 19 supported it and four abstained
The Lithuanian Parliament has recently rejected the proposal to create a professional Army: the project had ben put forward by two opposition members considering that the current conscription system would... more
DefenseA naval blockade against North Korea?
Washington, USA - Some military analysts would think that the United States could resort to it in case the Communist regime performs the announced nuclear test
Some military analyst had put forward the hypothesis that next conflict could involve the Korean peninsula (see for details AVIONEWS). Now, other experts would even suggest a less dramatic but certainly... more
DefenseItalian General Del Vecchio to take charge of international assistance force in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italian humanitairan worker has been kidnapped in Kabul
Italy is going to take charge of international operations in Afghanistan: General Mauro Del Vecchio will replace Turkish General Ethem Erdagi at the charge of ISAF VIII (Security Assistance Force) next... more
DefenseRussia: a new air carrier after 2010
Moscow, Russia - Russian Navy to begin the retirement of several naval units just starting in such a date
Russian Navy will start retiring several naval units from the operational service beginning in 2010, also including the aircraft carriers produced between the 70s and the 80s last century. So, the armed... more
DefenseUSA: infrastructures and external re-deployed forces downsizing to begin
Washington, USA - More than 150 bases to be closed and some 70,000 soldiers to go back to their nation from Central-Western Europe and Asia
No US Government ever dared such a measure concerning the downsizing of military activities regarding infrastructures and the locations of forces both in the homeland and abroad. Bush-led Administration... more
DefenseIndia: three new air carriers by 2011
New Dheli, India - They will be able to carry up to 30 aircraft each also including the Mig-29s and the naval version of the LCA
The preliminary project related to structure and main systems to be adopted for the new Indian air carriers has been completed. India schedules to make some three main naval units enter service by 2012... more
DefenseMartino: "Italian troops to leave from Iraq when the local security forces complete their training"
Rome, Italy - It was underlined by Italian Minister of Defence
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, commented recently with reference to the announced Italian troops withdrawal from Iraqi territory, a withdrawal scheduled to occur by February 2006 according... more
DefenseAnti-terrorism operations: that is how Italy cooperates for the monitoring of the international activities under way
Rome, Italy - Representatives from Italian armed forces in Tampa described to AVIONEWS the supervision of the missions in the various operational settings around the Persian Gulf
AVIONEWS reached by a video-conference some representatives from the Italian armed forces operating in Tampa (Florida, USA), where a joint unit is attending to keep constantly on touch with the US Command... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviewed Italian Col. Luigi Vinaccia in contact with Kabul
Rome, Italy - "Operational experience in Afghanistan shows that personnel is professionally growing and our means prove capable of adapting to the situation"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Col. Luigi Vinaccia, Commander of 8th Ground Artillery Regiment of Italian Army, in contact with Kabul. Typical operations performed during the day consist of logistics, patrolling... more
DefenseIsrael looks at China and Pakistan to export its weapon systems
Tel Aviv, Israel - However, the diplomatic pressure exerted by the USA goes on proving a major factor
Military analysts are focusing on the manner Israel is managing its defence-related commercial relations, putting into evidence that Tel Aviv is quite interested in two countries in particular, that is... more
DefenseItalian contingent withdrawal from Iraq: AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Defence Undersecretary Hon. Filippo Berselli
Rome, Italy - "Appraisals led us to think that we will be able to withdraw our troops from that country by such a date but we will not certainly stay there longer than necessary"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Defence Undersecretary Hon. Filippo Berselli about the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini’s statement on the Italian troops’ withdrawal from Iraq by February 200... more
DefenseAnti-terrorism exercise in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - It involves local military forces and US Navy
US Navy and Indonesian military forces are performing, into the water around Laki island, an anti-terrorism drill which involves 51 soldiers in all. The program, aimed to develop abilities of two nations... more