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DefensePatriot PAC-3: a TBM and a cruise destroyed in the same test
Washington, USA - The anti-missile defence system shows its own effectiveness in a delicate stage of its development
An important test was recently performed in the United States for the Patriot PAC-3 surface-to-air missile, developed by Lockheed Martin. The weapon system would have succeeded, through the almost simultaneous... more
DefenseUSA: delay for the CVN-21 class air carriers?
Washington, USA - In case the deferment requested by US Navy to Government is accepted, about 1000 jobs would be lost
Northrop Grumman could experience significant delay for the development of the CVN-21 class air carriers (see for details AVIONEWS). US Navy would have decided to postpone the readiness of the first unit... more
DefenseThe Asian countries as the major purchasers of weapon systems
Washington, USA - It has been unveiled by a recent survey carried out by some military analysts in the United States
A recent study carried out by some military analysts in the United States, would have put into evidence how the Asian continent is presently the leader in the list of the worldwide regional areas where... more
DefenseRussia will not develop weapon systems deployable in space
Moscow, Russia - It would have recently been stated by a member of Russian Government, ensuring the effort for an international ruling on such matter
Russia is making efforts to encourage the designing of an international ruling, aimed to prevent the deployment of weapon systems able to hit targets in space and on the planet from the outer space itself.... more
DefenseIsrael: ready to hit Hamas' leaders hiding in Syria
Tel Aviv, Israel - The threat of a strike against the Palestinian movement's sites in the Syrian territory comes after attempts occurred two days ago
The Middle East area does not only experience the worsening of Tel Aviv-Teheran relations during these days (see for details AVIONEWS). Israeli Government would be convinced that behind attempts occurred... more
DefenseIsrael: a strike against Iran before November?
Doha, Qatar - Some Arab journalists and University professors would be convinced of the possibility for an extreme solution to stop the Iranian nuke project
Relevant worry is still affecting the Arab world with reference to the increasing diplomatic tension between Israel and Iran regarding the Iranian nuclear programme (see for details AVIONEWS). According... more
DefenseAn AMRAAM for Marine Corps is ready
Washington, USA - The CLAWS HUMRAAM programme to provide the Corps with a new anti-aircraft short-range defence system
A new anti-aircraft short-range active radar homing missile defence system to be destinated to Marine Corps. It is what Raytheon would be trying to accomplish, through the first testing activities related... more
DefenseArmaments selling falling in 2003
Washington, USA - It would have been revealed by a recent survey carried out in the United States, which would anyway remain at the top of the sector's list
According to the results of a recent survey carried out by some American military analysts, armaments market would have suffered for a 12% fall during 2003, though one has also to indicate the leading... more
DefenseThe latest Arrow missile launch failed: Israel explains the reasons of the test
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to Defence Ministry, the data expected to find were different from the ones related to the simple destruction of the target
The latest launch of the Arrow Israel and American-made surface-to-air missile was an unsuccessful one (see for details AVIONEWS), despite the clear relevance that such programme has, most of all as it... more
DefenseIndia: new Agni II missile successfully tested
New Dheli, India - Its maximum theoretical 2000 km range would enable the country to significantly increase its own offensive capabilities
India has successfully completed an important missile test, regarding the new surface-to-surface medium-range guided rocket named Agni II. The ballistic missile would have been launched then hitting by... more
DefenseAdm. Di Paola: "Deploying the Mangustas in Iraq? Actually we could resort to some innovations about vehicles in Iraq"
Rome, Italy - It would have been announced by Italian Chief of general Staff though a final decision has not been considered yet
Italian Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola, commented about the attack faced by Italian soldiers last night south from the Iraqi city of Nassiriya, when no one fortunately was wounded after... more
DefenseUSA: the new missile shield to protect November 2 election
Washington, USA - American military analysts appear to fear a terroristic attempt on that date by the resort to ballistic missiles
According to American military representatives, the new US missile shield is going to be fully ready by the end of this year, but the first interceptors will enter the service just before November. Such... more
DefenseA new test for the Arrow missile: the rocket did not intercept its target
Tel Aviv, Israel - The failure of the latest testing activity occurres after the military efforts of such Middle Eastern country's enemies
The last test of the Israeli-made Arrow surface-to-air anti-missile missile would have failed. The guided rocket would have not succeeded in hitting its target, and the technicians are at work in order... more
DefenseNew operations-tactical missile for Russian Army
Moscow, Russia - The SS-26 Iskenderun would have a 300 km range and a high precision
Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Ivanov, would have revealed to President Vladimir Putin that the tests related to the new operations-tactical missile named Iskenderun (SS-26), would have been successfully... more
DefenseA new stand-off weapon for Australian Air Force
Sydney, Australia - Government will have to choose among the solutions put forward by EADS, Boeing and Lockheed Martin
Australian Government would have recently revealed the intention for strengthening the stand-off capabilities of its own military aircraft related to air-to-surface operations, both against ground and... more
DefenseAnti-missile defence in the USA: is it a new instrument to dominate the world?
Moscow, Russia - Russian press would have pointed out a series of doubts regarding the real purpose of the new American defensive shield
It is being currently analysing in Russia the meaning of the new anti-missile shield under development in the United States (see for details AVIONEWS). It has in fact been underlined how the original SDI... more
DefenseThe air space protection in Montenegro has been streamlined: defence funds are not sufficient
Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro - Also the fuel devoted to fighters would start lacking
Serbia and Montenegro's Government would have decided to retire from the service at least two regiments from the Montenegro's territory dedicated to air defence. Actually, the longer range missile systems... more
DefenseRussian military exercise in Ossetia: a warning signal from Georgian Government
Tbilisi, Georgia - Government would consider the approach of Russian forces to a territory with remarkable separatist attitudes as a worrying one
Russia would have started the greatest military exercise scheduled for this year yesterday, not far from the Georgian territory, in northern Ossetia. At the same time, several Mig-29 Fulcrum light fighters... more
DefenseSergei Ivanov: "We are not experiencing a militarization of budget in Russia"
Moscow, Russia - Defence Minister tries to explain the reasons for the rise of investment in the defence sector in the country
Russia has increased for 2005 investment for defence when compared with the last year, and this clear fact would have warned some political-institutional subjects which disagree with the Russian Government's... more
DefenseBulgaria: a new command and control system by Northrop Grumman
Sofia, bulgaria - The system will fully integrate the country in the NATO's defence
Northrop Grumman has recently completed the delivery of an integrated command and control system for the Bulgarian armed forces. In fact, Bulgaria owns now a military communications system which had a... more
DefenseThe Egyptian F-16s will not be equipped with the AMRAAMs
Washington, USA - This would be the concession granted by the united States to Israel in exchange for the acceptance of deliveries for Jordan
Israel, in an attempt to warrant a higher geo-strategical balance within the Middle Eastern region in advantage of its own national security, asked US Government early in August for renouncing to provide... more
DefenseThe constant arms race between China and Taiwan
Taipei, Taiwan - After the Beijing's missile test, Formosa answers by the test of the Harpoon anti-ship guided rockets
The arms race regarding new missile systems between China and Taiwan appears a never-ending one (see for details AVIONEWS). After the first launch tests by Chinese Air Force on its own Flankers of the... more
DefenseRumsfeld explains the reasons for the adoption of the new US missile shield
Washington, USA - "Terrorists just inted to hit us where we are weaker, that is why we need the new anti-missile system"
After the recent USA President Bush’s comment regarding the new American missile shield (see for details AVIONEWS), also the Defence Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has explained its relevance. According t... more
DefenseThe constant arms race between China and Taiwan (2): Beijing asks Russia for further S-300 missiles
Beijing, China - It could have ordered up to eight anti-aircraft batteries and it would be willing to develop a new missile of the same class
A new deal would have been signed between Rosoboronexport, the agency which attends to the promotion abroad of the weapon systems produced by Russian armaments industry, and the Chinese Government, regarding... more
DefenseIndia: Government analyses national defence
New Dheli, India - The country begins gaining higher industrial autonony despite the reinforcement of several commercial relations
Indian Government has recently commented in front of Parliament about the situation related to national defence, mainly concerning the aviation sector. First of all, the purchase of 24 BAe Hawk advanced... more
DefenseIran: "we will resort to pre-emptive strikes if Israel and the United States threaten our nuclear research"
Teheran, Iran - It would have been stated by the Iranian Defence Minister in an interview at Arab press
Tension regarding the Iranian nuclear matter is worsening (see for details AVIONEWS). During an interview at Arab press, Iranian Defence Minister would have stated that Iran is ready to carefully appraise... more
DefenseHolland selects the Patriot missile
Amsterdam, Holland - The first PAC-3s to be delivered by the end of 2004
Holland has decided how to ensure the future defence of its national territory against the threat of the ballistic and cruise missiles. Starting from the end of the current year, the country will begin... more
DefenseIran: "if Israel hits our nuclear facility we will do the same towards its territory"
Teheran, Iran - It is the threat spread by an Iranian officer at local press
In 1981, Israeli Air Force succeeded in hitting by a surprising attack the Iraqi Osirak facility, where Saddam Husseins’ regime was believed to be completing nuclear tests which appeared dangerous for t... more
DefenseBoeing tests the new SDB bombs
Washington, USA - The recent test performed through a launch by a F-15E has shown the effectiveness of the new weapon system
Boeing has successfully completed an important test launch for the new SDB (Small Diameter Bomb) 250 pounds guided bombs. The test has been performed over the Gulf of Mexico and the drop was possible thanks... more
DefenseThe new USA's missile shield against the enemies of the free world
Philadelphia, USA - US President Bush has recently supported the defence programme against the ballistic missile systems
The United States President George W. Bush has recently visited a Boeing's facility nearby Philadelphia and, on the occasion of his electoral promoting activity, has pointed out the importance of the new... more
DefenseLithuania: three EADS radars for the protection of the national air space
Vilnius, Lithuania - The deliveries of the three TRML-3D systems have recently been completed
EADS has accomplished the delivery of the three new surveillance and air defence radars for the Lithuanian Air Force. This new NATO's member starts so its progressive modernization process regarding the... more
DefenseA new missile test for China
Beijing, China - The local press would have welcomed the successful test as an important leap forward towards the reunification
China would have successfully completed the testing launch of a new entirely national-made missile. The news would have been spread by local press, which would have underlined the presence of Chinese Defence... more
DefenseThe USA modify their own international military effort
Washington, USA - Ten thousands soldiers to be transferred from the traditional Euro-Asian bases towards new territories
The United States' President George W. Bush has set the general aspects of the forces' deployment in Europe and in Asia. In fact, the two continents will be involved starting from 2006 by a significant... more
DefenseS-400: the Russian alternative solution to the Patriot
Moscow, Russia - The new anti-missile system would be able to intercept stealth targets and its export will be encouraged
Military representatives and engineers which attended to the new air-defence programme in Russia, have announced the accomplishment of the development and the entering service of the new Trieumf surface-to-air... more
DefenseThe United Kingdom orders the AMRAAM while waiting for the Meteor
London, UK - The US-made air-to-air missiles represents a temporary solution when compared with its defence exigencies
British Minister of Defence has decided to order the Raytheon AIM-120C-5 Slammer (AMRAAM) air-to-air medium-range radar active guided missiles to be devoted to the RAF's and Royal Navy's combat airplanes,... more
DefenseNATO's Command for Southern Europe has been transferred from Italy to Turkey
Naples, Italy - The goodbye to the Atlantic Alliance's AIRSOUTH was given by US and Italian F-16s which overflew Bagnoli
The 50 years operative activity of the AIRSOUTH, the Atlantic Alliance Command for Southern Europe, ended two days ago in Bagnoli (Naples). It had received its headquarter in 1953 right in Italy, and it... more
DefenseSudan: Russian fighters and Italian-British radars for a single use?
Khartoum, Sudan - This would be the hypothesis of a British Parliament's question in 2002
Darfur’s situation appears more and more a delicate one for the civil population, whereas the economic relations in the military sector, with several worldwide leading providers, do not seem suffer for n... more
DefenseOto Melara tests the "Conte di Cavour" air carrier's cannons
Salto di Quirra, Italy - Two 76 mm cannons and three 25 mm weapons to be mounted on the new Italian Navy's admiral ship by September
The Italian "Conte di Cavour" air carrier will be endowed of anti-ship and anti-aircraft short-range defensive systems provided by Oto Melara. The well known weapon systems' producer is performing during... more
DefenseHamas: "Israeli withdrawal from Gaza will have not to be an effect of Arab countries' intervention"
Cairo, Egypt - The role that Egyptian Government would like to play in managing the Palestinian territories' security appears more difficult
Egypt intends to play a major role in ensuring order and security in the Gaza Strip after the scheduled Israel’s withdrawal (see for details AVIONEWS), but it does not seem that Hamas agrees with such p... more
DefenseIvanov: NATO will not inspect the Russian nuclear installations
Moscow, Russia - The Defense Minister said it to still all doubts after the recent exercises Russia-NATO
Yesterday, Serghei Ivanov, the Russian Defense Minister, in regard to the operations called "Average 2004", occurred in the Kola peninsula in front of NATO, he paused to declare that Russia will not allow... more
DefenseThe new US defence's account has been approved
Washington, USA - Some USD 417bn mainly devoted to the fighting against international terrorism and missions abroad
US President George W. Bush signed yesterday the new US defence account 2004-2005. Investments, with a total value of some USD 417bn, are mainly based on the need for reinforcing the general American defensive... more
DefenseUSA to deploy the first missiles of the new shield by the end of 2005
Washington, USA - Pentagon intends to face in this way any kind of nuclear threat which can be designed by the next 20 years
Despite remarkable criticism against the investment devoted to the related programme, the new US "missile shield" should be ready by the end of this year (and not starting from next September as it was... more
DefenseSwitzerland: is compulsory military service near to an end?
Berne, Switzerland - Government would be thinking to encourage the professionalization of the armed forces but many opponents exist
Swiss Government would be seriously thinking to an opportunity for cancel the compulsory military service. Such decision, however, is being considered in all its relevance, when taking into account that... more
DefenseA new ballistic missile for North Korea?
London, UK - It would be unveiled by British defence press and it would be able to hit the United states
British press competent for the defence sector would have unveiled some details regarding the intention, by North Korean regime, to carry on the development of a new ballistic missile. The new missile... more
DefenseItalian Defence Minister Martino: "Italy needs an anti-missile system to face the new threats"
Rome, Italy - He would appear convinced of it and he underlined this exigency against terrorism
On the occasion of the official appointment of the new Italian Air Force Chief of General Staff which occurred today at Pratica di Mare Base (Rome) for Gen. Leonardo Tricarico (see for details AVIONEWS),... more
DefenseSouth Korea successfully performs the testing launch of the Standard SM-2 missile
Seoul, South Korea - The Navy's guided rocket proves so to be a major weapon system for the defence against the North Korean threat
South Korean Navy, during the air-naval exercise called "Rim of the Pacific" where at the end of July also the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Chile, Canada and Australia participated, performed... more
DefenseNuclear weapons on the US military satellites?
London, UK - It would be the hypothesis put forward by the British association called Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament
The USA would be about to put into orbit the first satellites endowed of nuclear weapons to be employed just from space. It is what would have been unveiled by a recent warning report by a British association... more
DefenseThe new Iraqi armed forces to be trained by NATO
Brussels, Belgium - Officials and technicians to be sent in order to train local military personnel and re-build the related infrastructures
NATO's members achieved an agreement in order to send a small number of soldiers to Iraq, aiming to start training the new Iraqi armed forces and re-build the related infrastructures. This proved a difficult... more
DefenseChina warns the USA about Taiwan
Beijing, China - Chinese Government appears more and more upset regarding American military support in favour of Taipei
After the recent announcements delivered by Chinese Government with reference to struggle risks between China and Taiwan in case island’s Constitution is changed (see for details AVIONEWS), Chinese President, H... more
DefenseIsrael disagrees with Jordan purchase of the AMRAAM missile
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to Israeli Government, it is being risked to affect political and strategic stability in the Middle East area
Since a peace treaty was signed in between such two countries in 1994, no diplomatic problem related to weapons occurred between Israel and Jordan. Now, anyway, it seems that Israeli Government is particularly... more