Defense
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DefenseUSA's bases in the world reduced for a 25%
Washington, USA - It is the decision of Government in order to lower management costs in defence sector
After putting into evidence the need for reducing national territory bases (see for details AVIONEWS), US Government has decided, coherently with reference to a reorganization which started a long time... more
DefenseEads provides France with new C-31 systems
Paris, France - A great leap forward for a real French Network Enabling
Eads is about to provide French armed forces with support for producing new means and shelters (and for updating others) endowed of Sir system (regimental information system). Such C-31 type integrated... more
DefenseRussia makes a noise about future NATO military presence in the Baltic Republics
Moscow, Russia - Some members of this organization are going to send their fighters in order to defend their new allies
The three Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are going to become formally members of NATO on March 29, so as Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Slovenia. Russia has negatively reacted against... more
DefenseA reduction of military bases' number for the USA armed forces
Washington, USA - It will be useful in order to cut excesses in spending
US Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld, showed at Congress a report regarding the current situation about the American military bases on Tuesday. By such report, it can be inferred that a 24% excess... more
DefenseA new Aegis radar system for Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Purchased as a consequence of the rising North Korean nuclear threat
Japanese Government has recently decided to increase its warning level regarding North Korean nuclear and missile threat, almost completing the deployment of a new Aegis type radar surveillance system.... more
DefenseNuclear weapons: Libya submits account of its chemical weapons
Tripoli, Libya - The Country possesses 23 tons of mustard gas and 1,300 of other components for chemical weapons
Libya, after announcing its intention to destroy all its plants for the production of atomic weapons (see AVIONEWS), has submitted an account of its chemical weapons stockpiles. In the document, the North... more
DefenseSwedish military industry's growth
Stockholm, Sweden - A record increase in 2003
2003 revealed a major year for pointing out the extraordinary growth of exports by Swedish military industry. With an entire income of some EUR 700m, Sweden has found out its greatest commercial success... more
DefenseA new ally status for Pakistan
Washington, USA - Military relations with the United States are growing
Pakistan has been recently defined by United States government a relevant ally even deserving to gain the condition of non-NATO allied country. If appears such step in the increasing military relations... more
DefenseBosnia: visit of the new Italian Defense General Staff Chief
Sarajevo, Bosnia - The admiral Di Paola carries out his first official visit
The new Italian Defense General Staff Chief, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, yesterday arrived to Sarajevo in visit to the Italian contingent (1,400 men) stationed in Bosnia from 1996 within the Force of... more
DefenseNew Samsung-Thales K-SAM missile systems ordered by the South Korean Government
Paris, France - Thales success increases over the European border
The success of the collaboration between the French Thales and the Korean Samsung increases. The South Korean Government signed an agreement with the joint-venture composed by the two industries (born... more
DefenseIran justifies the legitimacy of its nuclear activities
Teheran, Iran - Armed forces contribution for this programme would have merely technical advantage, according to local authorities
After recent worries of IAEA (International Atomics Energy Agency) with reference to Iran's nuclear activities, Iranian Defence Minister has put into evidence that discontent regarding armed forces' contribution... more
DefensePakistan has tested the Shaheen II missile
Islamabad, Pakistan - It is endowed of a 2000 Km range
Pakistan has tested on March 9 its last tactical missile called Shaheed II, provided with some 2000 km range. In spite of the recent reconciliation between Islamabad and New Dheli, such a muslim country... more
Defense"Dog Fish" exercise: the 29th edition has ended
Catania, Italy - The world most important air naval antisom exercise
The "Dog Fish" antisom operation has ended by a briefing at the Augusta submarine base. As achieving its 29th edition, the world most important air naval exercise has seen this year employed, for two weeks... more
DefenseWarning by US military think tanks towards Taiwan
Washington, USA - China is able to start the fight against this island anytime
The United States appear to look at next Taiwan’s presidential election on March 20 with anxiety. Beijing’ s hostility for a result which could bring to further strengthening of Taiwan’s absolute indep... more
DefenseMartino and Smith want European defence agency by this year
Rome, Italy - The Irish Defence Minister is going to carry on the Italian policy undertaken during the EU presidency
Irish Defence Minister, Michael Smith, on an official visit in Italy during the Irish presidency of the European Union, showed much appreciation for the development achieved by the EU in the defence sector... more
DefenseLast Patriot PAC-3 intercepting test has been successful
Dallas, USA - This missile to be an essential component of MEADS programme
The Patriot PAC-3 surface-to-air counter-missile guided rocket has successfully concluded its last flying intercepting tests. The hit of a SS-1 Scud family missile has been simulated, by launching an older... more
DefenseChina defence sector investments are increasing (2): Taiwan political reactions
Taipei, Taiwan - The Kuomintang opposition nationalistic party puts forward to reorganize armed forces
There was not need for waiting for Taiwan political environment reaction towards Beijing's military projects. The Kuomintang Party, presently at opposition, with its leader Lien Chan, has stated that is... more
DefenseChina defence sector investments are increasing
Beijing, China - It has been announced by Premier Wen Jiabao
Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, has announced government intention to strengthen country defence through investments which have been scheduled for this year. Sectors of main concern will be those regarding... more
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