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Defense"Dog Fish" exercise: Operation "Active Endeavour" report
Catania, Italy - On tomorrow morning the last consideration about exercise of this year
Admiral Ferdinando Sanfelice di Monteforte, Nato south region naval allied forces Chief, together with German Navy Rear Admiral, Hans-Jochen Witthauer, Stanavformed Commander, has drawn a first balance... more
DefenseRumanian military airports available for USA
Bucharest, Romania - Some of them have already been used during Iraq operations.
The United States appear willing to use some Rumanian military airports in order to redeploy their units in this area for any operative need. a recent agreement between local Government and Northrop Grumman... more
DefenseNATO command and control system for Hungary
Budapest, Hungary - It can increase the integration level of this country in the organization
Hungary increases its NATO integration level through a programme devoted to design a command and control system for the country which can be linked to the one of Atlantic Alliance (the ACCS, Air Command... more
DefenseSea Sparrow missile's commercial success is increasing
Washington, USA - The new ESSM version has been chosen by several countries
An upgraded version of the air-to-surface Sea Sparrow missile named ESSM (Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile) is about to enter service on US Navy ships. Such a weapon system has already gain a good commercial... more
DefenseUS-Cambodia agreement on very short range surface-to-air missiles destruction
Phnom Penh, Cambodia - Cambodia has accepted to resort to their removal in order to fight against terrorism
Coherently with a disarmament programme put forward by the United States for different countries which have surface-to-air shoulder mounted missile launchers, in order to fight against the threat of their... more
Defense"Dog Fish" exercise: yesterday the Operation "Active Endeavour"
Augusta, Italy - It concerns the fighting against international terrorism
With reference to the fighting against international terrorism, a joint exercise among special Spanish units, the Spanish "Galerna" submarine and the Italian "Driade" corvette was performed yesterday offshore... more
DefenseThe Russian defence plan under banner of modernization
Moskow, Russia - Several weapon systems to be involved in upgrades
The new defence plan for Russia schedules investments predominantly devoted to existing weapon systems modernization and to a more dedicated employment for them. Programmes regard the entire defensive... more
DefenseA surface-to-air AMRAAM version is being studied
Tewksbury, USA - It will equip US Army and Marine Corps
A surface-to-air counter-airplane version of the well-known AIM-120 AMRAAM (Slammer) missile will be produced for US Army and Marine Corps. Called SLAMRAAM, it will be fixed on launchers fitted on a high... more
DefenseEADS to develop the new Germany air defence system
Ulm, Germany - The SAMOC to be ready by 2007
After laying the foundations for the development of the new UK GBDA air defence system (Ground Based Air Defence), EADS will be involved in designing a similar system in order to protect German airspace.... more
DefenseNorth Korea ready to stop its military nuke scheme
Peking, China - The country could stop building nukes but not its "peaceful" nuclear project
North Korea, as announced (see AVIONEWS, is these days discussing the possibility of freezing its military nuke scheme. China and Russia offered energy aid if the Korean project will be arrested, while... more
DefenseNuclear programmes: Libya will start disarmament too
Tripoli, Libya - But wants to continue its civil nuclear programmes
The denuclearization process carried on by a number of countries, above all by the US, is proceeding. After North Korea showed its willingness to begin to dismantle its nuclear apparatus (see AVIONEWS),... more
DefenseNorth Korea: nuclear programmes frozen
Pyongyang, North Korea - But other countries urge total renouncement
The intention of North Korea to freeze its nuclear plans has emerged during a meeting between Japan’s and China’s Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The matter will be discussed in depth by North and South Kor... more
DefenseThe new defence frontier consists of ground, sky and sea's forces integration
Washington, USA - US General Lord is convinced of it as a consequence of the space technology increasing role
American Air Force Space Command's General Lance Lord has recently underlined how the last military operations in Iraq have revealed the real magnitude of space technology contribution to armed forces.... more
DefenseBallistic missile launch has failed
Moscow, Russia - It has happened in Barents Sea
The Russian Navy spokesman, Igor Dygalo, has announced the failure of a ballistic missile launch during military exercises in the Barents Sea. This missile has in fact self-destroyed. It had been launched... more
DefenseUS Air Force's priorities according to Secretary James G. Roche
Washington, USA - Special operations, close-air support and battlefield management
US Air Force Secretary, Dr. James G. Roche, has recently pointed out the USAF operative requirements consisting of men and means during the next years. In his opinion, the effectiveness of three kinds... more
DefenseF-117A retirement Proposal Expected to draw Hill Scrutiny
Usa – U.S. Air Force continues its policy of plane’s retirement
U.S. Air force is continuing in reducing its air fleet. In the near future a five Lockheed Martin F-117A Nighthawk retirement proposal is expected to draw Hill Scrutiny. Retired F-117A will be replaced... more
DefenseRaytheon participates to the production of the Joint Common Missile
Washington, USA - This company wants to propose again the success of Tow and replace Hellfire
Raytheon will partecipate to the production of the Joint Common Missile (JCM), a guided air-to-surface rocket which has to be studied in order to replace US Army's AGM-114 Hellfire missiles thanks to a... more
DefenseUS Navy: more aircraft, less wastes
Washington, USA - The new funds seem to satisfy US Navy's demands
"This is the highest quality Navy the nation has ever seen...but we do not want to spend one extra penny for manpower we do not need". In such a way the US Navy Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Adm. Vern... more
DefenseThe indispensable aerial support for ground troops
Washington, USA - Close-air support missions gain new relevance for U.S. armed forces
After being almost considered as outdated between 80s and 90s, the close-air support for ground troops seems to come back to the fore among the American military aircrafts' air-to-surface missions. Gen.... more
DefenseA new threat management system is ready for the U. S. Air Force
Washington, USA - It is called BMC2 and it will make possible to face aerial and surface assaults simultaneously
A new battlefield management command and control system has been developed by the cooperation among Boeing Phantom Works, General Dynamics and British Aerospace. As based on 3-D displays and a valid human-machine... more
DefenseAustralia to renew its armed forces by new investments
Sidney, Australia - The need derives from the delicate international situation as influenced by terroristic threat
Australian Government prepares to allocate new considerable investments for defence. It seems that some USD 38bn will be spent for modernizing all ground, sea and air forces during the next 10 years. The... more
DefenseRussia at Defexpo India 2004
New Delhi, India - New proposals by Moscow's military industry for Indian armed forces
Commercial relations on the subject of defence between Russia and India look set to increase. On the occasion of Defexpo India 2004 exhibition dealing with this sector, the Russian Rosoboronexport - the... more
DefenseNew defence integrated air and space system by Lockheed Martin
Colorado Spring, Usa – It will be a more effective conduct of battlefield
Lockheed Martin has recently produced a new integrated air and space hook-up for U.S. Air Force and the American Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). This system, based on GPS, is able to manage in a new way... more
DefenseUSD 401,7bn budget for American Defence
Washington, Usa - Substantial outlays for the combat against terrorism
The budget advanced by President Bush for Defence for 2005 is USD 401,7bn, to reach the amount of USD 487,8bn in five years. As explained by the Secretary of Defence, Rumsfeld, fight against terrorism... more
DefensePredator can be used also in Italy
Rome, Italy - Rules for utilisation are being examinated
Italy as well can use Predator aircraft, the unmanned planes, for defence reasons against terrorism. In fact, rules to allow their utilisation in the country are being studied. It's good to know, however,... more
DefenseBerselli visits Airbus plants
Rome, Italy - The Italian Defence Undersecretary leaves today for Toulouse
The Italian Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, will pay today a visit to the Airbus plants in Toulouse. The Italian Minister shows to be proud of the European manufacturer’s state: "In the never e... more
DefenseGermany: 161 less aircraft for Luftwaffe
Berlin, Germany - According to the German Armed Forces reorganization plan
The German Minister of Defence, Peter Struck, announced yesterday to the Zdf broadcaster that the German Armed Forces reorganization program foresees cuts and savings for EUR 26bn in the next few years:... more
DefenseUsa: New York aerial space violated by a tourist aircraft
Washington, Usa - The pilot is a business man
Clamorous "hole" in the Usa aerial security systems. A single-engine Mooney aircraft piloted by Richard Langone, a business man of 47 years from Long Island, has made a real tourist flight among the city... more
DefenseFrance: terrorism alarm
Paris, France - The French Aviation fighters are in permanent alert
Also the government of Paris intensified the security measures for the alarm of terroristic attacks circulating in the last days. The French Minister of the Defense, Michele Alliot-Marie, has declared... more
DefenseUsa: an "orange" Christmas
Washington, Usa - Increased the allarm level for the terroristic attacks
It's going to be a steeled Christmas with a orange alarm level in all the Usa, because of the recent news from the American intelligence about pilots of cargo and airliners who would be sleeping cells... more
DefenseIran signs the nuclear non proliferation treaty additional protocol
Viienna, Austria - Cautious satisfaction of the Usa government
After a long series of delays and uncertainties about the date (see AVIONEWS) Iran has finally signed the nuclear non proliferation treaty additional protocol. The agreement was signed yesterday in the... more
DefenseNew nuclear blackmail by the North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea - Again a hardening between Usa and North Korea about the nuclear issue
Yesterday the main media of the North Korea diffused a new threat by the government of Pyongyang to expand its nuclear deterrent unless Washington will not decide to dismiss its hostile politics and accepts... more
DefenseUsa: 6 new multinational exercises against the weapons of mass destruction
Washington, Usa - Italy is partecipating
Six new multinational exercises against the weapons of mass destruction were decided today, at the end of the two-day-meeting held in Washington with the representatives of 16 countries adherent to the... more
DefenseNew Israeli missilistic test
Middle East - The Arrow missile has been tested
Tested yesterday successfully the anti-missile missile Arrow, known also with the name of Hetz. According to what has been declared by the Israeli Army the missile intercepted and then perfectly centered... more
DefenseAircraft and helicopters used to stop guerrilla in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal - 70 victims
The guerrilla between the Maoists' insurgents and the Monarchists continues in Nepal, killing 1.200 people since it restarted in August 27 after a seven-month cease-fire. The government is firmly determined... more
DefenseToday it is the anniversary of the massacre of Nassiriya
Bagdad, Iraq - The former Carabinieri headquarters will be demolished in order to build a pediatric structure
The remains of the building that hosted the Carabinieri's headquarter, nearly swept by the terroristic attack happened exactly one month ago, November 12, that caused the dead of 19 Italians and of eleven... more
DefenseA new Usa missile test
Washington, Usa - The Standard Missile-3 kinetic is going to be tested again
It is scheduled for today a new Usa missile test that is going to be held in a unspecified locality of the Pacific Ocean. According to what has been declared by Chris Taylor, spokesperson of the Missile... more
DefenseVisit of the Italian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff for Defence in Washington
Washington, Usa - Gen. Mosca Moschini awarded with the "Legion of Merit"
The Italian Chairman of Chiefs of Staff for Defence, recently visiting the Pentagon, received the "Legion of Merit", with the rank of commander, previously authorized by President Bush for his "exceptional... more
DefenseRussia: no aircraft-carriers plans for a long time
Moscow, Russia - There will not be new ones till 2015
A high-ranking source in the Russian naval headquarters has declared to the Russian press-agency Ria Novosti that the building of aircraft-carriers is not among the country long-term plans because "Now... more
DefenseSpace Wars (3): Australia will participate to the new project too
Sydney, Australia - To to protect itself against the risk of missile attacks
Also Australia has joined to the new acceleration on the Space Wars of the Usa and will made available the base of Pine Gap in order to participate actively to the project regarding the new system for... more
DefenseSpace Wars (2): Northrop Grumman/Raytheon team wins Pentagon's contract worth USD 4,5 bn
Washington, Usa - For the destruction of hostile missiles in the ascent phase of flight
New details about the contract that signals a new acceleration in the Star Wars program by the Usa as published by AVIONEWS. The Missile Defense Agency (Mda) has awarded the Northrop Grumman Corporation/Raytheon... more
DefenseStar Wars: abrupt acceleration by Usa
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon has signed a contract against ballistic missiles
Abrupt acceleration about the Usa space defense program. After the numerous tests, the Pentagon has announced to have signed a contract for the design of a program for the interception and destruction... more
DefenseMartino is consulting with the Ministers of the Defense of the Nato countries
Brussels, Belgium - The talks started today and are to end tomorrow
The Italian Minister of the Defense, Antonio Martino, is meeting today and tomorrow in Brussels his counterparts of the Nato countries, within consultations scheduled at a periodic level. Moreover there... more
DefenseIndia: the new Russian defence missile succeeded the test
New Dheli, India - The test was carried out in India
Yesterday, on the Chandipur proving ground in the Orissa state (India), the tests of the new Russian ground-to-air missile were carried out, according to the annual checks of missile systems in service... more
DefenseMartino: "An effective European Security Policy doesn't come for free"
Brussels, Belgium - The achievement of fixed targets needs suitable budgets
During a hearing in front of the Europarliament Commissions for Foreign Affairs and Defence, the Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, explained that to achieve the Security and Defence strategic... more
DefenseUsa: tested the Moab superbomb
Washington, Usa - It's the heir of the Daisy Cutter
Its acronym, Moab, stands for "Massive Ordnance Air Blast", its weight is of 9,800 Kg and its coded name is Gbu-43/b, but it has been already renamed "the mother of all the bombs". It's the Usa superbomb... more
DefenseGalles: Veritair wins support contract for missile testing
Cardiff, Wales - The contract is worth GBP 3 m
The commercial company Veritair has won a GBP 3m contract awarded by QinetiQ to provide helicopter support for missile testing off the coast of Wales. The flying firm based in Cardiff will station a helicopter... more
DefenseFsaf: EUR 3bn contract for Rome, Paris and London
Paris, France - Eurosam charged to supply ground-air systems
News from Paris says that on Wednesday in Bonn Phase 3 maxi-contract for ground-air systems (FSAF) was signed by OCCAR (joint organization for weaponry) on behalf of Rome, Paris and London, Eurosam - group... more
DefenseUsa planes directed to Iraq stop over Prague airport
Prague, Czech Republic - The operation will last until the next week
Since Wednesday, the United Airlines aircraft carrying the Us troops to Iraq stop over the "Ruzyne" airport of Prague. It is, according to the Czech television, an operation that had not been made known... more
DefenseNorth Korea may give up nuclear weapons program
Pyongyang, North Korea - Usa will have to pledge security guarantees and compensation for economic losses
Kim Yong-ho and Kim Song-sol, two diplomats sent to Geneva for discussions, declared that North Korea is willing to give up its nuclear weapons program and stop testing and exporting missiles but it expects... more