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Italian defense minister will ask parliament to allow Tornadoes to use cannons

Rome, Italy - In the meanwhile Lega party asks to retire the troops. The foreign minister: "They work also for them"

The Italian minister of defense, Ignazio La Russa, will ask the parliament to allow Tornado fighter jets in Afghanistan to use their onboard cannons to support troops on the ground. The statement comes after minister of foreign affairs Franco Frattini had reaffirmed the necessity that the aircraft would be used in active functions, not only for reconnaissance (see AVIONEWS). "I will suggest the...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107668
Rome, Italy, 07/27/2009 15:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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