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DefenseThird flight simulator for Osprey
USA
Bell-Boeing Joint Program Office, Patuxent River, Md., is being awarded a $17,663,883 modification to a previously awarded advance acquisition contract (N00019-00-C-0183) to manufacture, install, test... more
Defense"Licence to carry weapons like in the US"
Rome, Italy - The Italian Defence Secretary agrees on second Amendment
The Italian Defence Secretary Antonio Martino agreed to introduce a firearm legislation into Italy similarly to the second Amendment of the US Constitution, which allows citizens to carry -not only to... more
DefenseRussia into Eu: "An ambitious target"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Secretary: "It will take time to be implemented"
The Italian Defence Secretary Antonio Martino affirmed that the entry of Russian Federation into Eu is an ambitious target and it will take time to be implemented. Martino similarly commented the event... more
DefenseUs Airways pilots said yes to the doubling of the air carrier regional fleet
Washington, Usa - It thus will reach 140 aircraft
The American carrier Us Airways finally signed an agreement with Alpa (Air Line Pilots Association) to double its regional fleet, which thus will raise from 70 to 140 airplanes. "This is a critical first... more
DefenseSeveral lives could be saved with a better use of spyplane
Washington, USA
According to general Robert Noonan, head of US army intelligence, the deaths of eight American special forces troopers in an al Qaeda ambush last month might have been prevented if more "spy-in-the-sky"... more
DefenseRumsfeld statement on friendly fire incident near Kandahar
Washington, USA
"On behalf of the Department of Defense, I want to express my deep regret and sadness over the tragic accident in Afghanistan that killed and wounded a number of Canadian troops. Our thoughts and prayers... more
DefenseUSA provide military equipment to Jordan and Oman
Washington, USA
After the announcement made by U.S. Department of Defense, of the intention to sell 16 AH-64D Apache "Longbow" combat helicopters to Kuwait, last week, the Pentagon said it was ready to sell a Lockheed... more
DefenseDod to sell Apaches to Kuwait
Washington, USA
The U.S. Defense Department (DoD) is preparing to sell to Kuwait 16 Boeing Co. (BA) AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters worth up to $2.1 billion, if the Congress will not place its veto to the deal. According... more
DefenseRussia to sell helicopters and planes to Czech Republic
Prague, Czech Republic
Russian and Czech governments will actively promote further business cooperation and bilateral investments. Such was the statement of Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov at Russia-Czech Republic... more
DefenseRomania and Bulgaria soon into Nato
Bucarest, Romania - Berlusconi "It is a moral duty"
Bulgaria and Romania will soon join Nato. "It is a moral duty" affirmed the Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, during his meeting with Rumanian leaders in Bucarest. He said he will fully back the two... more
DefenseTomorrow will be announced the winner in South Korea military fighter competition
Seoul, South Korea - The competitors are Rafale and F-15
THe South Korea Defense minister has announced that tomorrow will be diffused the name of the winner of the competition for the acquisition of 40 fighter aircraft, to be chosen between French Dassault... more
DefenseWashington to build up its first 'Space Shield' post in Alaska
Washington, Usa - Ready by October 2004
After USDm 250 earmarked last April 16th to build up Fort Greely (Alaska) and Shemya Island interceptor bases, Pentagon announced yesterday that the first 'Space Shield' post, which is going to be realized... more
DefenseNato-Russia agreement: signature next May 28th in Rome
Rome, Italy - The Italian premier announces the historical accord
The agreement for establishing a joint body Nato-Russian federation will be signed May 28th in Rome. The Italian premier, Silvio Berlusconi, announced the historical event yesterday during a press conference. This... more
DefenseNew "ad hoc" command for Us National Defense
Washington, USA - Pentagon’s announce disclosed today
The Us Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, will officially announce today the establishment of a new special command turn to national defense exclusively. "This command will answer 21st century challenges... more
DefenseThai army to buy 33 Black Hawk helicopters
Thailandia
According to local sources, the Thai army plans to buy 33 Black Hawk helicopters by 2009 to replace its old UH1-H helicopters that had been in use since the Vietnam War. Only about 30% of them remained... more
DefenseNato after September 11th
Rome, Italy - Meeting today in Rome
Today in Rome has been held the meeting "Nato and European defence after September 11th". The meeting aims to underline a new structure for the Nato as to answer to events that recently turned inside... more
DefenseAirbus always hopes to enter in U.S. tanker procurement contract
Toulose, France - First contract signed with Boeing for 100 aircraft
After that the contract for 100 tanker aircraft, valued 20 USDbn, has been assigned by U.S. government to Boeing, French aircraft maker Airbus president, Noel Forgeard, said in a press meeting " we are... more
DefenseUSA recover antimissile projects of fifties
Washington, USA - They was discarded as they was considered dangerous
Some 50's project for antimisisle defense, involving nuclear weapons use, would be recovered by Pentagon for the Space Shield Project. These systems, which involved high-altitude nuclear blast to destroy... more
DefenseNew French Horizon radar used in Strong Resolve Nato exercise
Marignane, France
The NATO STRONG RESOLVE military exercise took place in Norway from March 1st to 15th. Approximately 19,000 people, 150 aircraft, and 50 ships took place in the maneuvers in both land and sea regions... more
DefenseAlso military risks procurement of bogus parts
Fort Lauderdale, Florida - A former Cuban accused of 26 counts
A Fort Lauderdale man Nestor Daniel Lopez has been indicted by a federal grand jury on fraud charges, accused of 26 counts of making false claims to the Department of Defense for supplying the military... more
DefenseSlovakia and the Netherlands to create a joint helicopter unit
Presov, Slovakia
An agreement has been signed between Slovakia and the Netherlands to create a joint helicopter unit to be deployed as part of the Sfor operation in Bosnia-Hercegovina in the autumn. Their main task will... more
DefenseMalaysia to buy missile systems worth 364 USDm
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Malaysian government decided to acquire missile systems worth 364 USDm, to equip new Navy ships. The system are the European MBDA Jernas and Russian Rosoboronexport Igla, both for anti-aircraft short... more
DefenseThe Turkish attack helicopter competition expected to start for end of this month
Ankara, Turkey - The latest offer comes from Bell-Textron
After the presentation of the Bell-Textron Company's latest offer, the tender of the attack/tactics copters (ATAK) project is expected to be presented to the executive committee by the end of this month. Most... more
DefenseFive surveillance aircraft arrive in Kenia
Mombasa, Kenia - They will employed in anti-terrorism operations
Reports from Kenya say two British reconnaissance planes have arrived in the country as part of the American-led anti-terrorism effort. The aircraft will apparently join three German surveillance planes,... more
DefenseUs Pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Baghdad invited a Us delegation via Baghdad International Red Cross
Iraq International Affairs minister announced today to have formally invited via Baghdad International Red cross a Us delegation to solve the mystery about Michael Scott Speichner, the Us Air Force pilot... more
DefenseA-400M: agreement reached for project financement
Paris, France - The German order will cover eventual cancellations
According to a spokesman of Occar, the agency which will manage the Airbus A400-M project, the German order for the first part of aircraft ordered (about 40) will cover also eventual cancellation in the... more
DefenseU.S. give JDAM bombs to Denmark, but denies the code to use them
Copenhagen, Denmark
After to have "recommended" the Denmark to buy the JDAM bombs, once the nordic country has acquired it, the U.S. administration refused to give Denmark the codes which are indispensable to "read" the "precision"... more
DefenseSouth Korea ready to choose its new combat aircraft
Seoul, South Korea
After that a South Korea Air Force official has been arrested, charged to have passed classified information to Dassault officials, Korea' government said it is ready to choose among Rafale (Dassault),... more
DefenseMacedonian Air Force on strike
Skòpje, Macedonia - Protest will go on for three days
Macedonian Air Force personnel is on a three days strike to protest against Defence ministry asking for a wage equivalence with other army special corps. "After last year war linked-to huge expenditures,... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing in Iraq since 1991
Rome, Italy - Two Us senators intervene in the quarrel
As far as the Michael Speichner, the Us pilot a board of the F-18 fighter shot down last January 17th 1991 in Iraq, events area concerned, Richard J. Durbin, Illinois democratic senator stated : "I really... more
DefenseIndia interested to buy 126 Mirages
New Delhi, India
According to Indian Air Force sources, it would be interested to buy 126 Mirage 2000-5 fighter-bomber aircraft, capable to carry nuclear weapons. About 36 of these aicraft will be provided completely assembled,... more
DefenseBae System engineer charged of espionage
London, Great Britain - He faces up to 14 years imprisonment
An Bae Systems engineer, Ian Parr, 45, faces up to 14 years imprisonment for a charge of espionage for a foreign country, according to the London Court in front of which he is appeared today. He will remain... more
DefenseCis to build an anti-aicraft strategic center in Asia
Moscow, Russia - According to Interfax
"Member countries of the Cis, Commonwelath of Independent States, council for security co-operation (Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) are likely planning to create a regional... more
DefenseIndia ordered 120 ALH helicopters
New Delhi, India - The helicopter has been built by Hindustan Aeronautics
According to Indian company Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, maker of the ALH helicopter, the New Delhi government ordered 120 helicopters, of which an half will be armed and will be delivered in two years.... more
DefenseUs pilot reported missing since 1991
Baghdad, Iraq - Saddam allow Americans to investigate
An American team of experts could enter Iraq and investigate on affair concerning the Us pilot reported missing in action since last 1991. Baghdad authorities will in fact allow Americans to make clear... more
DefenseUE defence meeting
Saragozza, Spain - The talks among 15 ministers in Saragozza
Today and tomorrow, the defence minister of the European Union will be present in Saragozza, Spain with Nato general secretary Lord George Robertson and the European responsible for the security and foreign... more
DefenseNear 81,000 reservists recalled in active duty
USA - They comes from all states
This week, the Air Force and the Marine Corps announce increases of 130 and two reservists, respectively, on active duty in support of the partial mobilization, while the Army and Navy report no change.... more
DefenseGermany founds funds for all A-400M ordered
Berlin, Germany - The acquisition will be in two phases
According to a German government spokesman, it would have found the necessary funds to buy the first 40 Airbus A-400M military transport aircraft, which amount to about 5,1 EURbn, while will be needed... more
DefenseU.S. government will buy 18.000 Russian air-to-air missiles
Washington, USA
According to declaration of an official of Russian Vympel industry, the U.S. government is to buy 18.000 Russian-made RVV-AE air-to-air missiles, to be sold to foreign users of the F-15 and F/A-18 aircraft.... more
DefenseAnaconda Operation is over
Bagram, Afghanistan - Pentagon confirms
Pentagon has just confirmed that Anaconda operation is over, even if Enduring Freedom mission will go on. Meanwhile British government, in answer to the Us request, will send 1700 Uk soldiers to Afghanistan.... more
DefenseAnaconda operation is nearly over
Bagram, Afghanistan - Within next12 hours
According to general Tommy Franks, Us forces commander in Afghanistan, Anaconda, the largest operation since the beginning of the war, will likely finish in 12 hours. This is what the general said during... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviews Italian minister Giovanardi on Eu Defence industry contract
Rome, Italy - "I Hope ratification won't be affected by any trouble"
The Italian minister Carlo Giovanardi, interviewed by AVIONEWS on European Defence industry contract ratification, said "I hope that everything could go on without any sort of problems. Text has been approved... more
DefenseUs-Russian agreement on nuclear weapons at risk
Moscow, Russia - Ivanov scepticism on the matter
After what russian Defense minister Serghei Ivanov declared, Usa-Russia agreement to cut down strategic nuclear stock, could blow up. Bush and Putin in fact firmly disagree on wether to stock or to destroy... more
DefenseOver 80,000 reservists recalled in active duty
Washington USA - They come from all U.S. states
Total number of reservist currently recalled on active duty in support of the partial mobilization ordered by President Bush for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 27,965; Naval Reserve, 10,597;... more
DefenseNato sends an Awacs to watch over Barcelona
Brussels, Belgium - The aircraft will keep an eye over the Catalonian European summit
Nato will send one of its Awacs to fly over Barcelona during the Ue summit planned for next Friday and Saturday. Atlantic Alliance Executive Council decision followed a Ue Spanish president previous request. According... more
DefenseMeeting between U.S. president and Russian defense minister defined "productive"
Washington, Usa - The talks about armament reduction
A meeting held yesterday between U.S. president George W. Bush and Russian defense minister Serghiei Ivanov has been defined by the latter "warm and productive", as the talks are pointing on mass destruction... more
DefensePentagon: top secret report on nuclear attacks
Moscow, Russia - Moscow asked for Washington to explain
Igor Ivanov, Russian International Affairs minister, stated yesterday Moscow is waiting for Washington to explain Pentagon presumed project about nuclear attacks towards some countries, among which Russia,... more
DefenseUs Air Force pilot prisoner in Iraq since 1991
Washington, Usa - Iraq army deserter confirms
Us Air Force commander Michael Scott Speichner plummetted in Iraq aboard of its F-18 fighter in 1991 Desert Storm operation, could be still alive. The news also confirmed by other information coming from... more
DefensePakistan-India: "war games"
Islamabad, Pakistan - Pakistan anti-aircraft artlillery opened fire on Indian fighter
As confirmed today, Islamabad government announced some of its anti-aircraft artillery opened fire against an Indian warplane which violated Pakistan fly-zone. According to Pakistan army spokesman, New... more
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