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DefenseAircraft carriers: Ford nuclear super-class is almost ready (VIDEO)
Newport, USA - If the Nimitz is not enough...
If the dimensions of the new English Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier are impressive, showing hundreds of engineers moving around its sections like small ants, it is to be noted that its size is... more
DefenseIndia: aircraft carrier sea trials postponed
Sevmash, Russia - The delay could have been caused by poor weather forecast
The Admiral Gorshkov, the ex-Kiev class medium carrier-cruiser being overhauled for the Indian Navy, continues to delay its sea trials. According to declarations, the tests have been postponed until the... more
DefenseRussia, United States and Norway will start new joint naval drills in August
Moscow, Russia - No more news about the Northern Fleet's heavy warships
Russian Navy joint exercises continue. After the drills in Norway, an American task force will join the fleets, starting a new exercise operation in August. The theatre of the operations will be the... more
DefenseLockheed Martin develops AEGIS system for Australian destroyer
Canberra, Australia - "The system enables navies around the world to protect their citizens"
Lockheed Martin has completed computer program development and testing for the HOBART class Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD), the Royal Australian Navy’s Aegis-equipped ships. The computer programs have been a... more
DefenseRussia tests new ICBM to reply NATO summit
Moscow, Russia - "One of the measures being developed by Russia against the missile shield"
Yesterday May 23, 2012, Moscow staged the first successful test-launch of a new ICBM designed to pierce the missile shield defence system now being deployed by NATO. The launch came just two days after... more
DefenseChicago Nato Summit. Considerazioni finali (6): conclusioni
Chicago, USA - Mantenere un appropriato mix di capacità
Sotto, l'ultima parte del comunicato ufficiale reso noto durante il summit Nato a Chicago. In questo articolo, AVIONEWS riporta le conclusioni ufficiali relative all'analisi sui ruoi chiave della Nato... more
DefenseChicago NATO summit. Final analysis results (4): the contribution of the European missile shield
Chicago, USA - It will become integral part of the defense of the Alliance
After investigating the role of NATO's conventional forces, the summit stressed its position about the European missile shield. AVIONEWS continue to reports the official declaration from the summit. "The... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit. Final results (3): the contribution of conventional forces
Chicago, USA - Not nuclear
After declarations about the NATO's nuclear power, the analysis shows its results about the conventional forces. AVIONEWS continues to report the official declarations from the NATO Chicago Summit. "The... more
DefenseChicago NATO summit: final considerations (2). The nuclear deterrence
Chicago, USA - And the strategic concept
The result review continues with the analysis of the current economic environment of the member-countries. AVIONEWS reports the official declarations about the deterrence and defence posture of Nato countries. "The... more
DefenseChicago Nato Summit. Considerazioni conclusive (5): il controllo degli armamenti...
Chicago, USA - ... e la politica di non-proliferazione
AVIONEWS continua a riportare le dichiarazioni ufficiali durante il summit Nato a Chicago lunedì scorso. L'indagine continua mettendo in luce il ruolo del controllo degli armamenti, della riduzione di... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit: analysis results
Chicago, USA - Opening general concepts
Over the past year, NATO has undertaken a rigorous analysis of its deterrence and defence posture. At the Lisbon Summit, the Heads of State and Government mandated a review of NATO’s overall posture i... more
DefenseMoscow reiterates missile shield threats
Moscow, Russia - It will reserve the right to retaliate
Moscow has recapituled its position on the European missile shield by declaring it will reserve the right to retaliate unless it receives legal guarantees about the NATO missile defense system. "In... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit (2): declarations on defence capabilities
Chicago, USA - Toward NATO Forces 2020
The official press release (AVIONEWS) continues highlighting the important accomplishments and progresses since the last summit in Lisbon. "In the light of this progress, we have confidently set ourselves... more
DefenseChicago NATO Summit: declaration on defence capabilities
Chicago, Usa - Toward NATO Forces 2020
The Chicago NATO summit began yesterday (AVIONEWS), releasing today the conference reports about the defence and geo-political situation of the countries inside the North Atlantic Organisation. AVIONEWS... more
DefenseThe A-10 Warthog tank-hunter aircraft will continue to fly
Washington, USA - The F-35 cannot be compared with the heavy close air support fighter
As well-known by AVIONEWS followers, the F-35 Lightning II programme is running through many logistic changes. The fifth generation aircraft represents the core of Nato's future aviation, that is a fleet... more
DefenseNATO nuclear weapon upgrade plan is "Expensive and unnecessary"
Brussels, Belgium - Wrong decision at a time when NATO and Moscow are already locked in a tense standoff
An investigation published by the European Leadership Network (ELN), a think-tank which is supported by former UK defence ministers such as Lord Des Browne and Sir Malcolm Rifkind, has declared that the... more
Defense"Pomor 2012": large combat aircraft and warship deployment
Severomorsk, Russia - The joint naval drill between Russia and Norway started today
The "Pomor" 2012 edition started today May 11 2012. The drill involves Russia and Norway fast fleets and a large combat aircraft and combat helicopter air fleet. The five-day exercises will be held... more
DefenseNew English government U-turn on Royal Navy F-35
London, United Kingdom - London will purchase the jump-jet version
The English Ministry of Defence is going to change its plans to buy the F-35 fifth-generation aircraft fleet for its new aircraft carriers. The Prime Minister David Cameron personally endorsed the decision... more
DefenseIndia is going to receive Russian aircraft carrier by next year
Delhi, India - General Navy upgrade: ships, helicopters and nuclear submarines
The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov (Kiev class, a particular kind of unit which is a bridge between an heavy missile cruiser and a traditional aircraft carrier) is going to be delivered to India... more
DefenseTurkish Open Skies treaty aircraft flies over Russia
Moscow, Russia - A team of Turkish and US inspectors started recovering data
After checking Italy, Moscow is the next in line to be checked under the international Open Skies Treaty. This time a team of Turkish and US inspectors will make a joint observation flight over Russia... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: defence systems
Rome, Italy - Order backlog was EUR 3,722 million at 31 March 2012
Defence Systems. Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA (The data relating to the joint-venture are consolidated on a 25% proportional basis). New orders were EUR 314 million, up compared with the EUR 119 million posted... more
DefenseFinmeccanica BoD. Performance by sector: Defence and Security Electronics
Rome, Italy - Orders amounted to EUR 1,076 million
Defence and Security Electronics. DRS Technologies, SELEX Elsag, SELEX Galileo, SELEX Sistemi Integrati New orders: amounted to EUR 1,076 million, down by EUR 137 million from the same period of 2011... more
DefenseMedvedev fires Russian Air Force commander
Moscow, Russia - No reason was given for the dismissal
The president of the ruling Russian political party Medvedev has sacked Russian Air Force Commander, Colonel General Alexander Zelin, dismissing him from military service. This happened today 27 April... more
DefenseF-35: wrong decisions behind aircraft carrier cost increase
London, UK - Labour MP questions permanent secretary Ursula Brennan
The Commons public accounts committee questioned permanent secretary Ursula Brennan on the aircraft carrier/ F-35 programme total expenditure. Ms Brennan confirmed that no decision had yet been taken about... more
DefenseRussia claims arms sales to Syria were in compliance with UN rules; anti-aircraft and air-to-surface missiles
Moscow, Russia - "Our weapons are not used against civilians"
Russia will not decrease its quota of arms sales to Syria in line with the limitations established by the UN Security Council (AVIONEWS). "We will meticulously honor all resolutions by the UN Security... more
DefenseUkraine is going to sell anti-aircraft missile to India
Kiev, Ukraine - Kiev expresses concerns about Moscow
Ukraine is close to sealing a contract with India for R-27 air-to-air missiles. This contract is in its final stage, but is still waiting for approval from the Ukrainian leadership. The Vympel R-27... more
DefenseUsa accuses Beijing of supplying North Korea with missile technology
Beijing, China - "An operation like this did not violate UN resolutions"
The United States has accused Beijing of supplying North Korea with missile launcher technology for the Unha-3 rocket launch which failed earlier this month (AVIONEWS). "We've raised the allegations... more
DefenseChina replies to Philippines and USA: naval and air drills together with Russia in the Yellow Sea
Moscow, Russia - Thirteen aircraft and five helicopters will also take part
A large naval drill started yesterday in the Yellow Sea: Russia and China cooperate, deploying a huge naval and aerial formation. The operation involves anti-submarine operations and the simulated rescue... more
DefenseTehran exhibits copy of captured US "Sentinel" drone aircraft
Tehran, Iran - Hard blow for CIA. "Our experts have full understanding of its components and programmes"
Iranian TV showed the stealth unmanned aerial vehicle RQ-170 "Sentinel" apparently undamaged. The aircraft was captured last December. The Sentinel is one of the most advanced programmes currently being... more
DefenseUkraine offers NATO its fleet to help with the Afghan withdrawal
Kiev, Ukraine - Antonov would appear to be the favourite in the new NATO tender
Kiev has offered NATO its Antonov fleet to help the troops withdraw from Afghanistan, since Ukraine can deploy a large fleet of Antonov An-124 heavy transport aircraft. According to the program, most... more
DefenseIndia successfully launches ballistic missile (VIDEO)
Delhi, India - "This is a deterrent to avoid wars and it is not country-specific"
Delhi has successfully launched its national-made intercontinental ballistic missile. The missile, which takes the name of Agni-V, can carry a nuclear warhead and has a range of more than 5,000 km. It... more
DefenseNATO summit in Brussels: new Afghan mission and European missile shield
Brussels, Belgium - Today the second conference day and the meeting with Moscow
Yesterday April 18, 2012 the first day of the NATO summit in Brussels ended revealing some significant topics. The summit is aiming to strengthen Europe position inside the coalition, most of all related... more
DefenseRussia replies to the European missile shield: new battalions at Minsk (VIDEO)
Minsk, Belarus - Moscow does not want to cut a poor figure with NATO
Even though the NATO summit in Brussels includes a meeting with Moscow, Russia seems to be strong on its position about the European missile shield. Moscow and Minsk signed an agreement in 2009 on the... more
DefenseAircraft & Navy: two hull sections of "HMS Queen Elizabeth", the new aircraft carrier, joined together (VIDEO)
London, United Kingdom - The operation completed at BAE Systems Govan shipyard in one hour
Two giant hull sections of the new HMS "Queen Elizabeth" aircraft carrier have been joined together at BAE Systems Govan shipyard. The aft section, which will house the two main engine rooms and a medical... more
DefenseTenders. Rome-Ciampino: earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
Rome, Italy - Service contract Italian Air Force, AMI
TI Title I-Ciampino: earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts ND Document number 111347-2012 PD Publication date 06/04/2012 OJ OJ S 68 TW Place CIAMPINO AU Authority name Aeronautica... more
DefenseWarships, fighter aircraft and helicopters for the "Joint Warrior" drill
London, UK - The old HMS Illustrios is back
The NATO drill "Joint Warrior" will take place from 16 to 26 April and it will see the participation of forces from UK, USA, Germany, Holland, France, Norway, Denmark and Canada. The training mission will... more
DefenseUSAF started 3.1 upgrade for F-22 Raptor aircraft
Washington, USA - A glance at the next 3.2 improvement too
The US Air Force started project 3.1 this year for its fifth generation air-superiority fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor produced by Lockheed Martin. The full upgrade concerns most of all the avionic and... more
DefenseThe last F-22 aircraft joins the Usaf: the project has been reduced by 70%
Washington, USA - 167 aircraft delivered from a total of 750 orders
The 2012 concludes one of the most ambitious project in US Air Force's history: the fifth generation fighter aircraft F-22 Raptor. The last of the 167 Raptors of the American air fleet was delivered in... more
DefenseContract notice. Oslo: global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
Oslo , Norway - Politiets data- og materielltjeneste
TI Title NO-Oslo: global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) ND Document number 100610-2012 PD Publication date 29/03/2012 OJ OJ S 62 TW Place OSLO AU Authority name Politiets data-... more
DefenseService contract. Bagneux (France): research, testing and scientific technical simulator
Bagneux, France - DGA/SCA
TI Title F-Bagneux: research, testing and scientific technical simulator ND Document number 102535-2012 PD Publication date 30/03/2012 OJ OJ S 63 TW Place BAGNEUX AU Authority name DGA/SCA OL Original... more
DefenseContract notice. Pisa (Italy): accommodation, building and window cleaning services
Pisa, Italy - 46ª Brigata Aerea
TI Title I-Pisa: accommodation, building and window cleaning services ND Document number 96321-2012 PD Publication date 24/03/2012 OJ OJ S 59 TW Place PISA AU Authority name 46ª Brigata Aerea - Pisa OL Original... more
DefenseThe US Defense Department answers questions about the cost of the LM F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Washington, USA - "Additional problems will be discovered"
Washington replied yesterday to Senator John McCain's questions about the F-35 aircraft programme cost increases and delays. Frank Kendall, who has been nominated to become the next Department of Defense... more
DefenseSupply contract. Madrid: parts for aircraft
Madrid, Spain - AU Authority name Jefatura de la Unidad de Contratación y Gestión Económica del Ejército del Aire
TI Title E-Madrid: parts for aircraft ND Document number 100263-2012 PD Publication date 29/03/2012 OJ OJ S 62 TW Place MADRID AU Authority name Jefatura de la Unidad de Contratación y Gestión Económica de... more
DefenseService contract. Rome: air-traffic control systems
Rome, Italy - Authority name Ministero Difesa
TI Title I-Rome: air-traffic control systems ND Document number 95196-2012 PD Publication date 24/03/2012 OJ OJ S 59 TW Place ROME AU Authority name Ministero Difesa - Aeronautica militare comando... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Oto Melara, WASS, MBDA
Rome, Italy - Defence Systems
OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA (Figures for the MBDA joint venture are consolidated proportionally at 25%). Revenues: stood at EUR 1.223 billion, broadly in line with the figure of December 31, 2010 (EUR 1.210... more
DefenseNew cruise missile for the Russian Air Force long-range arms division
Moscow, Russia - It can carry either a conventional or a nuclear warhead
A new cruise missile has entered service in Russian arsenals. The declaration arrives from the ministry of Defence, without providing any details, only saying it will be an air-launched long-range missile. The... more
DefenseRussia condemns Lebanese airspace violation
Moscow, Russia - "Over 9,000 airspace violations by Israeli aircraft"
Israeli Air Force (IAF) aircraft are used to cross into Lebanese air space, regardless of numerous UN warnings. In particular, these operation are violating the UN Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "San Marco" Regiment returns from Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Next Monday in Brindisi
The head of Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy, Adm. Luigi Binelli Mantelli, will participate next Monday March 19 in Brindisi at the greeting ceremony of the Task Force Leone of the "San Marco" Regiment... more
DefenseRussia deploys more anti-aircraft S-400 missile systems (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The product will be unavailable for export
The surface-to-air S-400 "Triumph" missile system (NATO codename SA-21 "Growler") is a modern and elaborate gear to intercept any kind of aerial menace up to 400 km of range and up to 30 km of altitude.... more
DefenseLockheed Martin will accomodate UK's change of position above the F-35 Lightning II aircraft
Fort Worth, USA - London prefers "C" version, cheaper and more reliable
As already covered by our Agency (it is possible to read more in this AVIONEWS), the plan for financial stability which is changing European economies has brought the United Kingdom to change its contract... more