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DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia under examination
Rome, Italy - Ministry of Defence Antonio Martino since yesterday in official visit
The examination of the principal international political's themes and the state of bilateral relations regulated by the military cooperation's Convention signed in 1998: these are the two principal tasks... more
DefenseUS Central Command staffers heading to Qatar
Washington, Usa - Officials said it would be a one-week exercise
Between one-quarter to one-third of the staff of the U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, will be dispatched to the Persian Gulf state of Qatar in November in what military officials said would be a... more
DefenseDOD changes status of Air Defense exercise
Washington, Usa - "This is not a response to any specific threat"
Yesterday the Secretary of Defense announced a transition of air defense assets from Exercise Clear Skies II into an Operation Noble Eagle deployment. Such a transition involves the movement of missiles... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 11
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2.538 reservists more than last week
This week the Army, Air Force and Marine Corps each announce decreases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 2.538 reservists fewer than last... more
DefenseSeptember 11: anti-aircraft missiles to defend Pentagon
Washington, Usa - To test a new system to shield Us capital
In relation to operation "clear skies", for at least 4 days anti-aircraft missiles Avenger will be deployed in Washington DC to defend Pentagon and other sensible targets from any potential attack. Us... more
DefenseThe Iraqi issue: Berlusconi to meet Us president
Cernobbio, Italia - Next week in Washington DC
Next Friday in Washington DC, the Rome government premier Silvio Berlusconi will meet United States of America president George W. Bush, Italian minister of Defence Antonio Martino said. The meeting will... more
DefenseA400M: Berlin to postpone its decision after September 22
Berlin, Germany - After political elections
According to German ministry of Defence, Berlin government final decision in relation to okay the earmarking of the needed money to finance all the Airbus A400M in order will have to wait until September... more
DefenseMoog receives USD 26m Boeing agreement for F-15 Korea
Washington, Usa - for flight controls
Moog Inc., the Us company supplier of precision control components and systems, announced today that Boeing has signed an agreement with the company for flight controls on forty F-15's for Korea. The order,... more
DefenseNational Guard and Reserve mobilized as of September 4
Washington, Usa - Net collective result is 2190 reservists more than last week
This week the Army announces an increase of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Air Force and Navy each announce decreases. The net collective result is 2.190 more... more
DefensePuerto Rico and Sardinia against Us army presence in their territories
Rome, Italy - Its the proposal by a Puerto Rico senator
According to Roberto Prats, a senator of Puerto Rico Republic, its government and Sardinia's one should jointly work to get rid of "Us armed forces presence" in their territories. As well as on the Italian... more
DefenseSeptember 11: Rumsfeld to meet Uk's Defence minister
New York, Usa - They will talk about the attack to Iraq
Us Department of Defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Uk's minister of Defence Geoff Hoon, will meet in New York on the day of the first anniversary of last September 11 terror attacks, British government... more
DefenseBombs at Kabul airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - Isaf set up an inquiry
Soldiers belonging to Isaf, the International peace force in Afghanistan, are at the moment investigating in relation to the three explosions that last August 31 hit the area in the surroundings of Kabul... more
DefenseTension raises at Georgian borders
Moscow, Russia - Eu worried about recent country's air space violations
European Union presidency clearly expressed its worries about the ongoing tension in the Georgian borders area due to recent air space violations by military aircraft. Bruxelles, in a press release in... more
DefenseUnknown fighters launched 6 missiles against Jalalabad airport
Jalalabad, Afghanistan - No injured
According to regional commander's office, this morning just before dawn some unknown guerrilla men shot six missiles against Jalalabad airport, in eastern Afghanistan. The attack came from the south area... more
DefenseU.S. welcomes China's new regulations on missile exports
Beijing, China - "A positive step" said Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage
During the recent visit the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage declared he considers "a positive step" the introduction of the new Chinese regulations on missile exports. These regulations... more
DefenseItalian helicopter for Japanese Army?
Rome, Italy - Talks between Defense junior ministers
During the talks between Italian junior Minister of Defense, Filippo Berselli, and his Japanese counterpart, Hagiyama Kyogon, the possibility to provide Italian helicopter to Japanese Army has been discussed. A... more
DefenseAlpini's troops in Afghanistan if Italy will send new forces
Rome, Italy - Usa asked for a thousand soldiers more
If Italy will accept to send new forces in Afghanistan to support "Enduring Freedom" mission, as asked from United States to the Italian government, it is highly probable the utilization of Alpini's troops.... more
DefenseItaly to send 1000 soldiers in Afghanistan by the end of 2002
Rome, Italy - If Parliament approves the move
An Italian 1000-man military contingent could be sent in Afghanistan by the end of 2002 to strenghten Italy's presence in war against terrorism. The Italian soldiers, at the moment part of Nato forces... more
DefenseAlbany, country searching for identity
Tirana, Albany - Two problems never solved: a common national feeling and Nato’s admittance
A common national feeling corroded from inner crisis, wars, migration; an admittance to Nato highly searched for but not mature yet. These are the two big "Tantalo’s torments" of Albany, country estimated l... more
DefenseEu's intervention or Russian-Georgian tensions
Brussels, Belgium - After late July incidents
In an official statement, European Union decided to intervene as regards tensions on Russian-Georgian borders especially after late July incidents. Eu appeals to authorities of both countries to adopt... more
DefenseSaddam' s preparation for the U.S. attack
Washington, Usa - New underground bunkers are being build, Cnn refers
Saddam Hussein ordered the construction of new underground bunkers in order to protect airplanes, military devices and equipments, Cnn refers, mentioning U.S. intelligence sources. Works are being in progress... more
DefenseNATO: air force exercise to be held in Norway
Brussels, Belgium - From August 31 to September 13
As reported on the NATO website, "from 31 August to 13 September, over 80 aircraft from 12 air forces will take part in a NATO live-flying exercise, NATO AIR MEET 2002, in Ørland, Norway. They will practice... more
DefensePrague to abandon the acquisition of 24 fighters Jas-39 Gripen
Prague, Czech Republic - To save money to pay for inundation
Inundation which in last days affected Czech Republic pushed Prague government to give up the acquisition of 24 Jas-39 Gripen, the combat aircraft manufactured by the British-Swedish joint venture BAE... more
DefenseUSA: new test for the anti-missile defence system scheduled for next August 24
Washington, Usa - The Pentagon said
According to what stated by the Pentagon, on next August 24, United States will carry out a new test of the anti-missile defence system in view of the creation of the so called "Space shield". This experiment,... more
DefenseRumsfeld to propose extension for U.S. special forces' operations
Washington, Usa - U.S. Defense Secretary backs covered clandestine missions
The U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld proposed the use of special forces abroad, also without informing the local government, in order to obtain a major effectiveness for the struggle against terrorism.... more
DefenseIraq cooked in the microwave
London, UK – Microwave weapons might be used to annihilate electronic components and to destroy computer memories
High power microwave weapons might be used to defeat Iraq. Next attack to Iraq may be conducted combining microwaves and unmanned aircraft, which represent the ideal vehicles to employ microwave in military... more
DefenseLaptops vanish from Us Air Force base
Tampa, Usa - An attack against Saddam would be coordinated from this base
Two laptops vanished from McDill Us Air force base, near Tampa, Florida. Pentagon has not disclosed if reserved information had been stored in the stolen computers. A possible attack to Iraq will be... more
DefenseUs technicians revamped an airport in northern Iraq
Washington, Usa - With modern and sophisticated facilities
According to the Arab daily newspaper "Al-Hayat", a team of Us technicians have just completed maintenance and improvement works at an airport located in northern Iraq, in the Kurdish region. The airfield... more
Defense"EU Rapid Reaction Force also against terrorism"
Rome, Italy - According Italian and French Ministers of Defence
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his French counterpart, Michele Alliot-Marie, wish Eu Rapid Reaction Force to be used also against terrorism. The two ministers discussed all main topical... more
DefenseBerlusconi and Martino meet French Minister of Defence
Rome, Italy - Talks about European common defence
Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, and Italian minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, met yesterday in Rome French Minister of Defence, Michele Alliot-Marie, first woman to this charge in France. During... more
DefenseRumsfeld fuels tension with Iraq
Washington, Usa - "We'll need more than some air raids"
When a US-Uk joint on ground attack appears to be more and more probable, Us Defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld seems not to be worried to soften tension with Iraq. Pentagon's boss in fact stated: "we'll... more
DefenseItaly and Russia to strengthen their relations
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of Staff visited Moscow
Italian chief of Staff, general Rolando Mosca Moschini, visited Moscow, heading a delegation which included two more generals. Mosca Moschini met Russian first junior Minister of Defence, Anatoli Kyashnin. This... more
DefenseRussia not to join Nato summit in Prague
Mosca, Russia - In November the three Baltic Republics are likely to join Nato
Russian Foreign Ministry officials affirmed that Russia will not join Nato summit in November in Prague. Czech president Vaclav Havel invited officially Russian president Vladimir Putin, but Kremlin had... more
DefenseChina to test missile which escapes from other missiles
Washington, Usa - According to Pentagon’s officials
Pentagon’s officials reported China to test a missile able to escape from antimissile defense. During last month’s test, CSS-5 missile was supposed to have launched various objets which would act as... more
DefenseEuropeans in advantge to win a contract to supply Polish Air Force
Warsaw, Poland - 48 fighters to meet Nato standars
European aeronautical manufacturers may have an advantage in the competition to supply Warsaw government with 48 combat aircraft. At the moment F-16 made by Us Lockheed Martin must in fact compete with... more
DefenseWashington to sell six C-130Es to Pakistan Air Force
Washington, Usa - For USD 75m
According to Pentagon officials, Washington is going to sell 6 C-130E military planes to Pakistan. The sale, which for Pentagon will not affect in anyway the political-military balance of the region, "will... more
Defense"No cut for Eurofighters"
London, UK - British Defence Ministry's denial
A British Defence Ministry's spokesman denied any change in their orders for the Eurofighters. In the previous days, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, asked the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to cut... more
DefenseNetherlands, Spain and Belgium to join Occar
Rome, Italy - Currently 4 countries form the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation at
The Netherlands, Spain and Belgium will join Occar by the end of the year. Occar, Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation, was created in 1996 by Italy, France, Germany and Uk: it represents over... more
DefenseMig Corporation to modernize Slovak Mig-29 fleet
Bratislava, Slovak Republic - The country could enter Nato by the end of 2002
Mig Corporation, the Russian aeronautical manufacturer, announced to have reached an agreement with the Slovak ministry of Defence to modernize its Mig-29 fleet. This "re-styling" operation is to allow... more
DefenseAustria as well to enter Eurofighter program
Vienna, Austria - Eads said
Eads, the European aerospace giant, announced that Austria as well could soon join Eurofighter program, by the acquisition of 24 aircraft. Philippe Camus and Rainer Hertrich, CEOs at Eads said: "the Eurofighter... more
DefenseTurkish forces took command of the Kabul airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - Thus replacing Royal Air Force troops
Yesterday, Turkish armed forces handed over command at the Kabul international airport, thus replacing British Royal Air Force in command since last January. RAF troops worked until yesterday to restore... more
DefenseAustralia will likely join Joint Strike Fighter program
Sydney, Australia - With USD 150m in ten years
After, two days ago, Italy opted to enter the Us Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program, the ultimate generation of multi role combat aircraft, now Australia as well could soon join the projetc. If Sydney... more
DefenseWar against terror: Italian minister of Defence fears new attacks
Rome, Italy - "We know for sure it's going to happen"
Despite himself confirmed not to know "how, and when", the Italian minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, stated: "we know for sure that a dramatic terror attack is going to take place somewhere in the... more
DefenseMore than 9,000 Italian soldiers engaged in missions abroad
Rome, Italy - The third largest international force after US and UK
Italian troops engaged in missions abroad - mainly for peacekeeping - are over 9,000, the third largest international force after Us and UK. The largest contingent is engaged in Kosovo (4200 troops),... more
DefenseLockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to take care of the Us Coast Guard
Washington, Usa - For USD 16,95bn
The joint venture between two Us defence giants, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, has been awarded of a USD 16,95bn contract to renew, overhaul and repair Us Coast Guard planes, ships and technologies,... more
DefenseAn Italian will lead Nato's Kfor
Rome, Italy - Italy to withdraw 1000 soldiers by the end of the year
The Italian Defence Joint Chief of Staff, general Rolando Mosca Moschini, announced that an Italian general is going to lead Nato's Kfor troops in Kosovo for a year. The new commanding officer should be... more
DefenseCecchi to replace Cabigiosu as head of the Interforces Operational Command (Coi)
Rome, Italy - Cabigiosu left after a 43-year service
General Filiberto Cecchi replaced general Carlo Cabigiosu as the head of the Italian Interforces Operational Command (Coi) established in 1997. Cabigiosu, who has been the first Italian appointed as head... more
DefenseSES Americom signed a double agreement with Arianespace and International Launch Services
Luxembourg - For the launch of 4 satellites
The satellite company SES Americom, subsidiary of the Luxembourg-based SES Global, announced yesterday the signment of a double agreement, one with Arianespace and one with International Launch Services... more
DefenseUK selling arms to India and Pakistan
London, Uk - Despite escalating tensions between the two nuclear powers
The UK continued to grant arms export licences to India and Pakistan despite escalating tensions between the two nuclear powers. It emerged on Wednesday that even as British nationals were told to leave... more
DefenseIsrael recalls reservists
Jerusalem, Israel - After the chain of bombings of the previous days
Israeli army started recalling reservists yesterday in accordance with emergency procedures. The recall follows the chain of bombings that has been bathing Israeli streets in blood for days. The announcement... more