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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
DefenseIndia tested the supersonic Brahmos missile
Bhubaneswar, India - The test was successful
India tested on Sunday a supersonic cruise anti-ship missile launching it from the Interim-Test-Range at Chandipur, a site in the eastern state of Orissa, 180 km from Bhubaneswar. With a range of 300... more
DefenseNorth Korea ready to use nuclear deterrent if necessary
London, UK - It is the first time North Korea admits it has the nuclear bomb
During his visit in Britain North Korea Ambassador, Ri Yong Ho, declared during an interview that Pyongyang has a nuclear deterrent that is ready to deploy and powerful enough to deter any U.S. attack. Asked... more
DefenseAustralia to improve its defence force
Sydney, Australia - New planes, new helicopters and new tanks
In order to improve its defence system, Australia's government created a 10-year defence plan which plans the acquisition of new tanks to replace the old Leopard tanks for the Army and the replacement... more
DefenseSecret Israeli missile on tv
Jerusalem, Israel - Two technicians forgot to encrypt the images via satellite
Embarrassment in Israel after the experimental launch of a secret missile was went on tv by mistake, reaching the tv of all the Arabic world and those of every owner of a simple satellite dish. The mistake... more
DefensePutin in visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - Today the first official meetings
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has arrived in Italy yesterday, landing at the military airport of Pratica di Mare. This morning, as programmed, are taking place the first official meetings. The... more
DefenseSouth Korea to purchase ATACMS Block 1A missiles
Seoul, South Korea - They could be used to destroy key strategic targets in North Korea
South Korea Defence Ministry said that it would buy from USA ATACMS Block 1A missiles with a range of 300 kilometers. He didn't specify the number of missiles, but according to the Yonhap news agency,... more
DefenseUe yields 10% only
Rome, Italy - The Europa-Usa-Ue gap is increasing
Despite the fact that Ue invests for the defence half of the American expenses, it yields the 10% only in terms of capacities comparing to the United States. For this reason the Italian defence minister,... more
DefenseChina and India to carry out joint military exercises
Beijing, China -The operations will be held by the navies and by the air forces
China and India will carry out joint military exercises this month. The navies will hold search and rescue operations including up to two naval vessels from each side in neutral waters in the Bay of Bengal... more
DefenseIndia launches supersonic missile test
Bhubaneswar, India - The missile can carry a 200-kilogramme warhead
India launched on Wednesday a supersonic cruise anti-ship missile - also called Brahmos - within the joint program with Russia. The test took place at the Interim-Test-Range at Chandipur, 180 kilometres... more
DefenseNorth Korea sold 400 ballistic missiles to countries in Middle East
Pyongyang, North Korea - It has been delivering missiles since 1985
Since 1985 North Korea has delivered over 400 ballistic missiles to several countries in Middle East. The report was made by South Korea Defense Ministry and presented to the parliament. Among the countries... more
DefenseOfficial visit of the Italian minister of Defence in Bulgaria
Rome, Italy - Martino meets the highest charges of the State
Yesterday, Antonio Martino, Italian minister of Defence, left for Bulgaria, accompanied by deputy Giannattasio, head of the ministry's military politics bureau, and the diplomatic adviser Francesco Trupiano,... more
DefenseMartino: "Colin Powell understood my refusal"
Catania, Italy - The Minister refused the Nato general secretariat to continue his task in Italy
He said not to what considers "A really flattering offer, for the importance of the appointment and for the fact that it has not been solicited neither by me or by my government" but he preferred to continue... more
DefenseNorth Korea decides to discuss with US about nuclear offer
Washington, Usa - North Korea contacted Washington on Sunday
On Sunday North Korea said it was ready to consider President George W. Bush's offer of written security guarantees in return for ending its nuclear weapons programme. Colin Powell said that the offer... more
DefenseIraq: Usa Black Hawk shot down in Tikrit
Tikrit, Iraq - Five Usa soldier were injured
An Usa Black Hawk helicopter has been shot down on Saturday near Tikrit, the native city of the former dictator Saddam Hussein at approximately 180 km from Baghdad. The chopper has been attacked with anti-tank... more
DefenseIsraeli planes break the sound barrier on Lebanese soil
Tripoli, Lebanon - Air space infringed by Israeli fighters
As to what referred by local radios, yesterday Tripoli's sky was invaded by Israeli fighters that breached the sound barrier, few days after UN called on the Jewish state to stop flying over the Arab country... more
DefenseNo Greek helicopters in Afghanistan
Athens, Greece - Nato prepares to deploy troops outside Khabul
Preparing to widen its mandate outside Khabul, NATO asked Greece to contribute to a force of a total 10 additional attack and supply helicopters, but Greece refused the request on the grounds of the high... more
DefenseIran will not sign the nuclear treaty until November 20th
Teheran, Iran - Still uncertainties about the date
According to Alì Akbar Salehi, permanent representative of the Muslim Republic of Iran to the Iaea (International Atomic Energy Agency), Iran will not sign the nuclear non proliferation treaty additional... more
DefenseNew italian chief for Occar
Rome, Italy - It's the general Nazzareno Cardinali
General Nazzareno Cardinali is the new Occar chief (Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation). The assignment is going to be effective in February 2004. Cardinali is currently director of Armaereo (General... more
DefenseIran signes the "nuclear stop", only temporarily (2). "It's a voluntary decision"
Teheran, Iran - Softer tones on the atomic issue after the agreement
According to Hassan Rowhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Iran has voluntarily agreed to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in order to "Promote international... more
DefenseIran signes the "nuclear stop", only temporarily
Teheran, Iran - An Iranian official would have declared
As a conclusion to the visit of the European Foreign Ministers, Straw, De Villepin e Fischer, in Teheran, a comforting announcement on the nuclear programs was made by an Iranian official: the government... more
DefensePossible new North Korean missile test
Tokyo, Japan - The Japanese government is investigating
According to some unconfirmed reports coming for Japan Broadcasting Corp (NHK), North Korea launched a second short-range missile in the Sea of Japan on Tuesday. The Japanese government is investigating... more
DefenseOfficial visit in Russia for Martino: today the meeting with his counterpart Serghej Borisovich Ivanov
Moscow, Russia - International terrorism, mass destruction weapons, security and Iraq the issues to be discussed
Antonio Martino, the Italian Defence minister, has arrived Saturday 18th in S. Pietroburgo together with a delegation formed by the chief of the military policy office, general Pietro Giannattasio, the... more
DefenseBerlusconi: "Ue is unanimous about the necessity of joint security"
Brussels, Belgium - The Premier foresees the need of new funds for the Ue Defence
According to what the President of the Italian Council, Silvio Berlusconi, has declared last Friday during the press conference after the Brussels meeting, the European Union has reached "And absolute... more
DefensePakistan's third nuclear-capable missile test in 11 days
Islamabad, Pakistan - A Shaheen 1/Hatf IV was launched
On Tuesday Pakistan conducted a new test involving a missile which can carry a nuclear warhead. It is the 3rd in 11 days and, according to the army officials, it is the end of the current test series... more
DefenseDefence cooperation agreement between India and Singapore
Singapore - The Army and the Air Force will be included this time
India and Singapore signed an agreement for high-level security dialogue and joint military exercises. The novel thing is that the exercises will include the Army and the Air Force as well, untill now... more
DefenseIndia to buy device from Russia and Israel
New Delhi, India - Pakistan disapproves of the deal
India will purchase from Israel and Russia 3 PHALCON airborne early warning systems, manufactured in Israel and mounted on Russian-made Ilyushin transport planes. For this purpose India and Russia signed... more