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DefenseChirac attacked Jospin Defence policy
Paris, France - "Delays in armaments renewal"
French president Jacques Chirac, attacked yesterday Jospin government for its post 1997 Defence policy. In his speech, Chirac underlined also the importance of a professional army to be created as "a... more
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DefenseU.S. Darpa announces Future Combat Systems program
USA
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the Army today announced the selection of the team of the Boeing Co. (Anaheim, Calif., and Seattle, Wash.) and Science Applications International... more
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DefenseAnaconda Mission harder than foreseen
Bagram, Afghanistan - Usa: "we need ground intervention"
The more the fightings among Us troops and both Talibans and Al Qaida forces go on, the more they get harder. "We are facing professional and well trained soldiers, that's way we need a ground intervention",... more
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DefenseWar in the Middle East
Ramallah, West Bank - 15 more victims
At least 15 people, 13 Palestinian and 2 Israeli, are dead yesterday in the Tel Aviv army raids in Gaza and West Bank. Yesterday evening instead Israeli helicopters bombed Palestinian intelligence headquarters,... more
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DefenseStars and stripes for "Shabbaz"
Islamabad, Pakistan - Us strategic center against terrorism
Built in defence against potential conflicts with India, "Shabbaz" base in Pakistan has now become the Us strategic center for operations in Afghanistan. Surrounded by bunkers and barricades, "Shabbaz"... more
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DefenseAfghan cannons shot a Us C-130
Kabul, Afghanistan - Washington doesn't confirm
According to an Italian news television, two days ago Al Qaida and Talibans cannons would have fired against a Us C-130. So far Washington did not confirm the attack. (m/cesn) more
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DefenseFinmeccanica build its first two Uav
Rome, Italy - "Falco" and "Nibbio" the names
"Falco" and "Nibbio" are the first italian-made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Uav). Produced by Meteor, a firm of Finmeccanica Group, the aircraft represent the Italian answer to the famous Us Predator, the... more
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Defense"Missione Italia" in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Security level raised in Kabul
Colonel Giorgio Battisti, Italian troops in Kabul commander in chief, stated that "we did not receive 'interesting' menaces so far even because struggles are taking place 200km south-east far from Kabul,... more
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DefenseIsraeli fighter-bomber violated Lebanon skies
Beirut, Lebanon - Lebanese anti-aircraft artillery replies
Lebanese and hezbollah anti aircraft-artillery shot against israeli fighter-bomber as they violated Lebanon fly zone this morning at 9am(Gmt time). (m/cesn) more
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DefenseIsraeli attack to Gaza
Jerusalem, Israel - F-16 and Apaches in action
As retaliation against 5 Israeli people killed in the last hours by Palestinian forces, Tel Aviv governement Apache helicopters attacked Rafah, while F-16 fighters flew on the city of Gaza. (m/cesn) more
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DefenseAir attack in Afghanistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - Us warplanes bombed Khost airport
Last night Us Air Force aircraft bombed areas in the surroundings of Khost airport, in eastern Afghanistan. American forces, whose attack occurred after some unkown guerrilla men shot on to the airport... more
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DefenseIsraeli fighters got into Lebanese fly zone
Beirut, Lebanon - It occurred this morning
This morning at 10am (Gmt), two Israeli Armed forces fighters penetrated in the Lebanon skies, in the southern region of the country. So ten days after first and last incursion, occurred last February... more
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DefenseItalian "Spartans" go to Greece
Athens, Greece - A good business for Alenia
The Greek government, despite the austerity period, which caused several military procurements deletion, decided to buy twelve C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft made by Italian aeronautical industry... more
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DefenseAecc inaugurated yesterday in Eindhoven
Eindhoven, Netherlands - The Cell will co-ordinate European air military transport
Aecc, European Airlift Co-ordination Cell, has been inaugurated yesterday in Eindhoven by Eag, European Air Group. The new authority will co-ordinate Eag members air military transport. Founded in 1995,... more
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DefenseItalian forces against terrorism
Rome, Italy - "Enduring Freedom close to its end"
According to the Rome government Defence minister, now in visit to Italian government troops in the Mediterranean sea, Enduring Freedom, the international mission against terrorism has been successful... more
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DefenseFrench fighters in Kirghizistan
Bishkek, Kirghizistan - 3 Mirage 2000 landed yesterday at Manas airport
Thanks to the three French Mirage 2000 landed yesterday and the foreseen arrival of three more fighters sent by Paris government, international coalition base in Manas (Kirghizistan), which now counts... more
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DefenseReady in 2004 first antimissile missile prototype
USA - Space Shield project goes ahead
The Space Shield project, which is so appreciated by president Bush and U.S. defense industries, is going ahead, despite opposition about its stratospheric cost. In fact the cost involved, until 2015,... more
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DefenseUSA send Apaches in Kuwait
Kuwait - It's the prelude to military actions against Iraq?
According to a Washington well informed sources, a dozen of the radar-equipped AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters have been deployed in Kuwait by C-5 transport aircrafts. These helicopters are... more
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DefenseRestarts the bid for Taiwan warcopters
Washington, USA - Apache vs. Cobra
According to Washington government reliable sources, there are new hopes for a recover of the stalled Taiwan competition for military helicopters procurement. According these sources, within the next... more
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DefenseSouth Korean fighters
Singapore - Seul government to choose before 3 months
According to what Dassault Group Ceo, Charles Edelstenne, stated, South Korea has to choose "before 2 or 3 months". Seul government in fact is dealing a 40 warplane contract for its military forces. At... more
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Defense"Patriot" missiles to defend Israel
Tel Aviv, Israel - They'll stop hijacked airplanes and missiles
According to the daily newspaper "Jerusalem Post", Israeli Air Force decided to strategically set "Patriot"launcher units to hit potential hijacked planes or missiles heading to Israel. (m/cesn) more
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DefenseTwo Mirage 2000-D towards Kirgighistan
Paris, France - They should arrive next week
According to French Defence Ministry, two Mirage 2000-D are waited for next week at the international military base in Manas, Kirgighistan. In the next future instead, as the international military coalition... more
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DefenseUs incresed will to enlist
Washington, Usa - 918 more reservists last week
Almost a thousand people enlisted last week as Us Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Airforce an National Guard reservists. With last week smashing 918 reservists increase, total number currently on active duty... more
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DefenseItalian Alenia to replace head of Marketing Communications
Rome, Italy - Mr. Rovere will be new "Fair and Shows" responsible
Riccardo Rovere, ex Alenia Aerospazio Marketing Communications director is now the new Alenia Aeronautica Spa "Fair and Shows" division responsible. At the state of the art and until a new Marketing Communications... more
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DefenseWar against terrorism in the Philippines
Rome, Italy - Us army to intensify reconnaissance flights over the island
According to Washington Post, the Us daily newspaper, Us Army would have intensified its reconnaissance flights over Southern Philippines. This sort of operation should aim to support 660 Us Army soldiers... more
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DefenseNo new helos for Russian Army
Moscow, Russia - Defense minister announced lack of funds
According to Sergey Ivanov, Russian defense minister, there are no funds to finance the renewal of the Russian military helicopter fleet in the next future.. He said that "there are no funds at t... more
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DefenseWar in the Middle East (2)
Ramallah, West Bank - Isreali Apaches attack to Olp headquarters in Ramallah
"We are not shocked by Tel Aviv fighters, tanks or missiles. We'll stick in these territories until judgement day will come", has stated Yasser Arafat visiting last night attacked Olp headquarters... more
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DefenseWar in the Middle East
Ramallah, West Bank - Israeli missiles on Arafat offices in Ramallah
According to Palestinian sources, an Israeli helicopter launched two missiles against a building close to Arafat head quarters, last night in Ramallah. (m/cesn) more
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DefensePakistani UAV enters Indian airspace
New Delhi, India - Is the third accident of this kind in this year
A Pakistani Unmanned Aerial Vehicle intruded into Indian airspace over Jammu but escaped being hit by gun fire from Indian security forces because of its high altitude. This is the third incident of... more
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DefenseIsraeli helicopters bombed Khan Younes
Gaza, Middle East - Hit Olp offices and a power station
Helicopter of the Israeli Army shot missiles on Olp offices and on the main power station Khan Younes, in the southern region of Gaza Stripe. The number of victims is still unkown. (m/cesn) more
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DefenseOver 75,000 reservist called in active duty in USA
This week the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps announce increases of reservists on active duty in support of the partial mobilization. The net collective result is 1,928 more reservists than last... more
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DefenseWar in the Middle-East
Gaza - Israeli F-16 missiles on Ramallah and Rafah
Last night, in retaliation for the killing of three Israeli people during the day, Tel Aviv F-16 have shot twice against Palestinian locations. Police barracks in Ramallah and a refugees camp in Rafah... more
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DefenseMissiles at the Karachi airport
Karachi, Pakistan - They were pointed against international coalition area
4 chinese-made missiles have been found in the surroundings of Karachi airport, in Gulistan-e-Jahaur. At the moment police promptly de-fused them, they were pointing at the International coalition area... more
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DefenseEads ask for a European Defence budgetary increasing
Paris, France - Camus insists on the matter
Philippe Camus, Eads co-president, today insists on the necessity to increase European budget on Defence. "We must augment European Defence expenditure and work for a better integration within the Union"... more
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DefenseInternational aid to support thousands pilgrims
Kabul, Afghanistan - 3000 people reached Mecca during last night
Thanks to Afghan temporary government as well as to International air support, last night 3000 Afghan pilgrims were able to leave Kabul so beginning their pilgrimage to Mecca. Great Britain, Pakistan,... more
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DefenseUsa bombed East Afghanistan last week-end
Kabul, Afghanistan - One death and three people injured
Airplanes, took off both from ground and sea Us military bases, bombed enemy locations in East Afghanistan. An Afghan anti-terrorism coalition member was killed in the attack while three people were injured. Dave... more
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DefenseNight raid against Kandahar Us military base
Kandahar, Afghanistan - No victims
Last night few guerrilla men attacked the Us military base in Kandahar. Marines promptly answered the fire and Apache helicopters took off in search for aggressors. No one of the 4200 Us base personnel... more
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DefenseA russian aircraft chartered by Us government
Moskow, Russia - The contract made with a private charter firm
American government chartered a russian transport plane type Antonov AN-124, Nato nicknamed Condor. With its 405 tons of maximum take-off weight, Condor is the largest aircraft actually produced worldwide. For... more
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DefenseA400M: London foresees further German delays
London, Uk - Berlin to decide yet
According to what the British vice Defence Minister, Lewis Moonie, stated, Germany will likely slow down final ok to the A400M european project. German parliament and other European partners are together,... more
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Defense"Dogfish"2002 ready to start
Rome, Italy - One of the World largest military exercise will begin next S.Valentine day
From February 14th to February 27th, Ionian sea will host "Dogfish 2002", the huge Nato military exercise which will see participation of 9 submarines, 19 maritime aircraft and 11 fighting ships. The... more
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DefenseA Us C-17 took off from Kandahar with prisoners aboard
Kandahar, Afghanistan - 158 terrorists on the way to Guantanamo
The night before yesterday a Usaf C-17 departed from Kandahar to Guantanamo, Cuba, with 158 prisoners aboard. The flight, the first in about three weeks, will bring talibans and Al Quaida activists to... more
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DefenseAfghan weapons surrendered to Us Army
Kandahar, Afghanistan - 202 missiles-launchers and 248 anti-tank passed to Usa
As stated on a receipt signed by William Brannigan and Aref Khan Noorzai, reprentative of the Kabul government, it seems that hundreds of Afghan weapons have been surrendered to Us Army. The delivery,... more
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DefenseU.S. requested defense budget arised to 379 USDbn
The higher since 20 years
The President's budget proposes $379 billion for Department of Defense including, for the War Against Terrorism, approximately $9.4 billion in which are included $3 billion for counter-terrorism, force... more
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DefenseUsa fighters bomb Mosul, Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - 4 deads
For the first time since last September 4th, Us and British aircraft bombed last night a military plant near Mosul, Iraq, in answer to Iraqi anti-aircraft previous attack. The bomb raid caused 4 victims,... more
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DefenseSabena pilots want to become air force members
Brussels, Belgium- Unemployed for the carrier bankruptcy, now hoping in BAF
A certain number of Sabena pilots submitted application to Belgian Air Force in order to be accepted as military pilots. Many of them did not undergo selection tests and others have been rejected during... more
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DefenseUsa to raise its Defence budget
USDbn 120 in the next five years
War against terrorism will ask Washington government to earmark Usdbn 120 more in the next five years. In 2007 Pentagon will have at disposal something like USDbn 451. In particular, supply will pass... more
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DefenseIvanov confirmed Russian commitment against terrorism
No technological or rocketry support to Iran
During the International Security Conference of Munich, Russian Defence Ministry, Sergey Ivanov, confirmed yesterday the strong and important role of his government against international terrorism. He... more
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DefenseNetherlands, F-16 must be substituted
JSF is the first alternative
Today the dutch premier has said that the american Joint Strike Fighter seems to be the best combat aircraft to substitute the 138 dutch F-16 Fighting Falcons. The other contending aircraft are Eurofighter... more
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DefenseUk: opposition fears September- 11th-like terrorist attacks in London
Conservative party worried about the 5th Squadron dismissing
Labourist decision to dismiss the 5th Raf Squadron placed in Lincolnshire, 200 km away from London, according to the opposition could weaken safety in the capital. Bernard Jenkin and his party are convinced... more
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DefenseAircraft carrier Garibaldi will return home on mid-February
New Italian Navy ships in the frame of Operation Enduring Freedom
New italian Navy ships will substitute the ones actually patrolling the Indian Ocean, in the frame of the operation Enduring Freedom. At the moment the italian naval group, whose main task is the sea... more