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DefenseFini: "Italian troops to withdraw from Iraq by February 2006"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined that no unilateral decision will be taken into consideration by Italian Government
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini commented about the future withdrawal of Italian contingent from the Iraqi homeland. According to Fini, the forces sent to the Arab country will stay... more
DefenseGeneral Cecchi visited Italian contingent in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - He greeted more than 50 Italian soldiers of Army, Air Force, Navy and Carabinieri corps
Rome’s COI (Inter-service Operative Command) commander, General Filiberto Cecchi, yesterday visited Italian military contingent in Lebanon: 52 soldiers belonging to four Italian forces for Army, Navy, A... more
DefenseSouth Korea: "Pyongyang is developing a missile able to hit the US bases in our territory"
Seoul, South Korea - It would have unveiled by South Korean military sources with reference to the recent Communist regime's missile test
According to what recently revealed by South Korean military and governmental sources, the recent North Korean missile test (see for details AVIONEWS) would have dealt with a special version of the Russian-made... more
DefenseJapan's troops to leave Iraq
Tokyo, Japan - Also aviation militaries positioned in Kuwait to withdraw
Government of Tokyo confirmed the rumours and explained clearly that its soldiers will withdraw next December, when the term of its mission expires. Nippon Executive should unveil its decision to parliament... more
DefenseTajikistan's troops being trained by Iranian military personnel
Teheran, Iran - Following an agreement which also schedules logistics support, means maintenance and the provision of weapon systems
Iran and Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding about one month ago in order to increase their collaboration in the defence sector in a significant manner. First effects of such an agreement would... more
DefenseChina: "If Taiwan renounces to independence we will change our military plans"
Beijing, China - A deténte attempt by the Chinese People Republic
There would be some 700 Chinese surface-to-surface missiles aimed against the Taiwan island’s territory and they could even rise up to about 800 by 2006. Nevertheless, it seems that the Chinese People R... more
DefenseItalian engagement in peacekeeping mission in Sudan to start
Rome, Italy - The "Operazione Nilo" is going to begin
The Italian Chief of Army’s General Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, declared that Italian soldiers engaged in peacekeeping mission in Sudan asked by the UN (see for details AVIONEWS), are going to d... more
Defense144th anniversary of Italian Army foundation
Rome, Italy - It has been placed a laurel crown on the memorial to the Unknown Warrior
In May 4, 1861, Italian Minister of War, Manfredo Fanti, ordained the beginning of Italian Army: yesterday, in order to celebrate the 144th anniversary, Rome has hosted a cerimony in the Stadium of Terme... more
DefenseUS special anti-terrorism units at Sigonella base? (2): Minister Martino likes the idea
Rome, Italy - It could create additional jobs in the Eastern Sicily
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, likes idea to set up anti-terrorism military base at the airport of Sigonella (Catania), because "It could create additional jobs in the Eastern Sicily. The... more
DefenseUS special anti-terrorism units at Sigonella base?
Rome, Italy - The intent comes from the need to face threats from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Africa
US are planning to concentrate their anti-terrorism special units above all in Southern Europe: General James Jones, Commander of US forces in Europe, unveiled it. Until now, US special units of Air Force,... more
DefenseIran does not conceal its nuclear intentions
New York, USA - The Government is determined to pursue the develop of uranium enrichment technologies
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi, during the conference on nuclear non-proliferation in progress at United Nations, made clear that Iran "Is determined" to pursue the develop of nuclear tecnologies, i... more
DefenseIraq: turnover at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit
Nassiriya, Iraq - Colonel D'Urso handed over to Colonel Albanese
Some 400 soldiers have attended cerimony for the change of head at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit in Tallil (Nassirya): Colonel Antonio Albanese took the place of Colonel Francesco D’Urso at the p... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): an overview of the ballistic missile systems operated
Pyongyang, North Korea - From short-range systems to missiles capable of reaching their own target 6000 km far from their launchers
If trying to analyse the ballistic missile systems provided to the North Korean armed forces or under development (at least on the basis of information released by military analysts), one realizes that... more
DefenseNorth Korea: the USA prove worried due to the latest missile test
Washington, USA - It would have dealt with a short-range system and the guided rocket would have fallen in the Sea of Japan
After the warning signal called by the US intelligence representatives last week about the supposed danger represented by the North Korean nuclear technology for the American territory (see for details... more
DefenseNATO: Finmeccanica exhibits its solutions against the MANPADS
Brussels, Belgium - The Italian group faces the threat represented by the portable surface-to-air missiles
The aerospace and defence group Finmeccanica seized a chance recently to exhibit at NATO headquarter in Brussels a series of products such as helicopters, airlifters and electronic countermeasures for... more
DefensePutin: "Israel must not be afraid about the supply of Russian missiles to Syria"
Tel Aviv, Israel - But Israeli Government is meanwhile maybe thinking about Iran as well and ordered US laser-guided bombs able to destroy underground bunkers
Israel is keeping on touch both with Russia and the USA, deepening delicate matters related to defence and which directly involve the Israeli land’s security. On the one hand, Russian President Vladimir P... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviewed senator Antonio Iovene about the bill to outlaw cluster bombs
Rome, Italy - "It represents a real humanitarian emergency"
The bill modifies a law issued in October 29 1997: such bill extends the banishment’s effects including cluster bombs which are dropped from aircraft, helicopters or artillery systems mid-air opening s... more
DefenseUS defensive shield: orbital interceptors to face the ballistic missiles?
Moscow, Russia - Some Russian experts fear that the USA intend to locate anti-missile systems in the space
Russia proves worried with reference to the development of the US anti-missile defensive system. Russian experts would think in fact that the USA are seriously thinking about the possibility of putting... more
DefenseTrishul: the Indian solution for air defence
New Dheli, India - A surface-to-air short-range missile has been tested and several versions are being scheduled for the various Indian armed forces
It seems that Indian armaments industry is aiming to develop missile systems belonging to any class and, after the designing, construction and combat readiness of tactical surface-to-surface systems, bruise... more
DefenseMartino: "April 25, 1945, the rebirth's day of new Italy"
Rome, Italy - The message of Italian Defence Minister in occasion of Liberation Day
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation from Fascist regime and Nazi troops, addressed to soldiers, sailors, aviators, Carabinieri and civilian... more
DefenseSL-AMRAAM: Raytheon shows its anti-cruise solution
Washington, USA - A special surface-to-air version of the well known US AIM-120 missile system
Raytheon, the well known US group competent for the production of missile systems, has recently shown the surface-to-air version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Slammer) missile named as SL-AMRAAM (Surfaced Launched).... more
DefenseGaribaldi Brigade landed at Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Folgore Brigade to perform changing of the guard at Nassirya
The first 218 of 1500 Bersaglieri of Italian Garibaldi Brigade engaged in Iraq, returned in Italy, after 4 months passed in Thi Qar region: the airplane flying from Nassirya landed on the runway at Capodichino... more
DefenseBush to select successor at Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, USA - Current vice, Peter Pace, is expected to be appointed
US President George W. Bush today is going to nominate Marine General, Peter Pace, as the new Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, in place of 63-year-old Air Force General, Richard Myers, who will retire... more
DefenseSouth Korea asks Russia for weapons in order to partially lower its debt
Seoul, South Korea - An alternative solution suggested by South Korean Government to simplify the re-payment process of loans requested by Moscow
South Korea has recently offered Russia a possibility of re-paying part of its debts by the provision of weapon systems. It deals with an important request when considering that South Korea has always... more
DefenseIsrael opposed Russian missiles sale to Syria
Jerusalem, Israel - Premier fears arms could fall into the hands of Lebanese or Palestinian terrorists
Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, unveiled that Russian plan to sell anti-aircraft missiles to Syria represents a serious danger to Israel: this worry will be stated clearly to President Vladimir Putin during... more
DefenseMEADS: Germany provides a green light for the new anti-missile system
Berlin, Germany - EADS will contribute with a 25% programme share
German Parliament’s vote on the Germany’ cooperation for the MEADS (Medium Extended Air Defence System) missile programme was awaited for long (see for details AVIONEWS) and it had a positive result. Bun... more
DefenseThe areas of action of the Italian mission in Afghanistan
Herat, Afghanistan - On March, 31 Italian militaries replaced the US ones in the control of the team of Herat
Italian mission in Afghanistan has three specific areas of work: drinkable water, education and public healthcare. The management and control of the team of Herat has been taken over by Italian militaries... more
DefenseDi Paola to confirm Italian Defence's interest into the space
Rome, Italy - The Head of General Staff of Italian Defence underlined the necessity of a synergy at the base of the spacial activities
The Head of General Staff of Italian Defence, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, confirmed yesterday while talking to Italian spaceman Roberto Vittori, the interest of Italian Defence into the space, by underlining... more
DefenseCastellaneta in Greece to develop collaboration projects on defence sector
Athens, Greece - Talks with Greek Defense Minister Spilios Spiliotopoulos
Giovanni Castellaneta, new Italian ambassador to US, diplomatic counsellor at prime ministership and Deputy-President of Finmeccanica, these days is in Athens to do talks on defence industry sector. Greece,... more
DefenseItalian General Santangelo to coordinate Nato's mission "Isaf" in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - He will take on officially the new work in May
Italian General Giuseppe Santangelo will be the coordinator of the Nato’s mission "Isaf" in the west part of Afghanistan. Santangelo, who is already in the country in order to scour the area, besides f... more
DefenseMartino signed with Greece for Amphibious Battle Group
Athens, Greece - In order to fit the two military forces with an adequate maritime strategic transport ability
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, yesterday has officially visited Athens in order to meet his counterpart Spilios Spiliotopoulos. With Martino, there were also Italian military attaché in... more
DefenseIran: "Ready to face any threat but only for defensive purposes"
Teheran, Iran - President Khatami's speech during the Iranian armed forces anniversary
Iranian President, Mohammed Khatami, seized recently a chance to express his own view about the modern defensive exigencies of the Iranian Islamic Republic, and he did it just on the occasion of the armed... more
DefenseCiampi to postpone Supreme Defense Committee
Rome, Italy - For indeterminate time
The President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, postponed for indeterminate time the Supreme Defense Committee scheduled on tomorrow, after the political crisis which invested in these days Italian... more
DefenseNorth Korea suspended Yongbyon reactor operations
Seoul, South Korea - The action may cover alarming develops
North Korea would have stopped operations of its nuclear reactor in Yongbyon, according to South Korean Foreign Ministry official: analysts believed such move could be destined to start plutonium extraction... more
DefenseCyprus: EU Military Committee President's official visit
Nicosia, Cyprus - Gen. Mosca Moschini expected to arrive in the island on next April 21
European Union Military Committee President, General Rolando Mosca Moschini, will officially visit Cyprus in April 21. General was invited by local Ministry of Defence and the isle’s Chief of National G... more
DefenseMartino: "The larger is the states' alliance against terrorism, the more effective their action turns out"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Defence proves convinced of it when analysing the evolution from the traditional defence to common security against the global threat
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, seized recently a chance to explain the strictly defensive reasons of NATO and European Union’s extensions, causes which are strongly related to the evolution o... more
DefenseUSA to cut 38,000 European military troops
Washington, USA - Under a strategic reassessment of American military forces
United States are going to move their military headquarters in Germany from Heidelberg to Wiesbaden and cut European troops by some 38,000 units. The news was anticipated from the German newspaper "Stuttgarter... more
DefenseFraticelli to be conferred of the award "Legion of Merit"
Washington, Usa - It is the most important award given by Usa to a foreign citizen
The Head of Italian Army, General Giulio Fraticelli, in visit in the past days in Usa (see AVIONEWS), has been conferred of the award "Legion of Merit" as a commander. It is the most important award given... more
DefenseItalian contingent in Sudan: "Operazione Nilo"
Rome, Italy - This will be the name selected for the Italian contribution to the UN-led peacekeeping mission in the African country
Italian Government provided additional details related to the peacekeeping mission in Sudan asked by the UN and which schedules to send some 10,000 soldiers among whom there will also be about 220 Italians.... more
DefenseItalian Defence Minister Martino at "NATO's Annual General Secretary Conference"
Brussels, Belgium - To discuss Alliance’s transformation challenge
Italian Defence Minister, this afternoon is going to take part to cerimony commemorating Manlio Brosio, who was NATO’s General Secretary from 1964 to 1971. Tomorrow, Minister Martino, is expected at "... more
DefenseSwiss Federal Council approved the corrected version of armament programme 2004
Geneva, Switzerland - Alouette III choppers to retire
The new project does not provide for transport airplanes and mine clearing tanks: it has instead confirmed the integration Data Link in Florako for the fighter aircraft control, 105,000 synthetic materials... more
DefenseRumsfeld landed in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - US Defence Secretary is expected to meet American troops stationed in Kandhar
At 10:30am local hour, the aircraft of US Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, landed at Kandhar where he is expected to see US soldiers in order to get an overview of the reconstruction work in the Afghanistan... more
DefenseFraticelli visits Usa
Washington, Usa - According to the program he will meet his homologous Schoomaker
The Chief of general staff of the Italian Army, General Giulio Fraticelli, started yesterday a visit in Usa which will end on Wednesday. According to the program of his three-day permanence in the United... more
DefenseUS defence shield: scientists warned about the system effectiveness
Washington, USA - More realistic tests would be necessary, most of all taking the existance of countermeasures into account
About 20 scientists have recently addressed to Pentagon a letter to protest against the announced though partial combat readiness of the new US anti-missile defensive system. According to such researchers,... more
DefensePoland: "We will leave Iraq by the end of this year"
Warsaw, Poland - Polish Government announced it intends to withdraw its own contingent from the Arab country
Polish Ministry of Defence announced that its military contingent consisting of some 1700 soldiers and re-deployed in the Iraqi territory will be withdrawn from the Arab country by the end of 2005 or not... more
DefenseItalian contingent in Sudan: the mission details
Rome, Italy - A peacekeeping operation expressly requested by the UN for purely defensive purposes lasting for six months
Italian Chief of General Staff, Giampaolo Di Paola, and Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, have recently seized a chance to provide a description of the next international effort of the Italian... more
DefenseUS defence shield: more trust in the system effectiveness
Washington, USA - Many countries decided to support the US efforts to face the threat consisting of the ballistic missiles
The anti-missile defensive system under development in the United States is still being considered as absolutely capable of meeting the national operational exigencies, according to what recently pointed... more
DefenseThe last respects to the Pope (8): Italian Defence Minister coordinated military supports in person
Rome, Italy - It needs to watch the re-entry of pilgrims and authorities now
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, did have not attended Pope funeral because he followed in person all the procedures aimed to make the event most safe as possible. Minister Martino will continue... more
DefenseUSA: fewer funds for UN's peacekeeping missions?
Washington, USA - A proposal has been suggested in Senate to lower US financial contribution to peacekeeping operations
Several members of US Senate would be trying to lower, at least partially, the contribution offered by the United States regarding the United Nations’ peacekeeping missions. According to some commentators, s... more
DefenseEuropean Defence: a multidisciplinary approach for crisis management
Brussels, Belgium - General Mosca Moschini proves convinced about the need for considering security and development as two sides of the same coin
Gen. Rolando Mosca Moschini, as President of EU Military Committee, commented recently on the carrying on of works by such institution within the foundation of an European defence which can prove capable... more