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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
DefenseLeon Panetta landed in Manas to plead US interest in the airport
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - An attempt to postpone the closing announced by Kyrgyzstan president
Leon Panetta, US Secretary of Defence, has landed in Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan, a Country close to the Russian border which is currently being used by the US as a military hub since 2001 to support... more
DefenseNew competitive tender for US' new trainer aircraft soon
Washington DC, USA - Alenia-Aermacchi vs. BAE Systems
The Northrop T-38 "Talon" is the trainer aircraft used by United States for a total of 508 exemplars on the territory. Born by the agile family of F-5 Tiger, it demonstrate now its age, and USAF (United... more
DefenseRussia needs more information about Nato missile shield
Moscow, Russia - US may disclose missile defence shield informations to Russia
As previously shown by AVIONEWS, Russia is the first enemy of NATO missile shield over Europe. The extreme proximity of the launch sites to the Russian borders is the core of the polemics, since Poland,... more
DefenseNew multi-role missile for the A-129 Mangusta helicopter
Tel Aviv, Israel - Improved sensors and range
Rafael, an Israeli missile industry, is already producing the short-range missile "Spike ER", able to hit target within 4.3 nm (about 8 Km) of range, used by many attack helicopter such as the Eurocopter... more
DefenseAircraft & weapons: 13,600 kg bombs destined to Iran
Washington DC, USA - Menaces continue against the Middle-East State
Press today (March 9, 2012) reports some declaration by USAF Lt. Gen. Herbert Carlisle about the possible use of new bombs with heavy warhead (MOP, Massive Ordnance Penetrator) expressly conceived to destroy... more
DefenseFincantieri: the Italian Minister of Defence Di Paola visits "Al Fattan" shipyard
Abu Dhabi, UAE - Ethiad Ship Building starts its activities, a joint-venture with Fincantieri
Yesterday the Italian Minister of Defence Giampaolo di Paola visited the shipyard of "Al Fattan" in Abu Dhabi, together with the Italian UAE ambassador Giorgio Starace; Fincantieri has been represented... more
DefenseUSAF doesn't change its attendance on F-35 program
Washington, USA - The "Joint Strike Fighter" for ground attack and the "Raptor" for air superiority
USAF (United States Air Force) doesn't change its plans for the delivery of the new 5Th generation fighter aircraft F-35 Lightning II which will start soon. "As we look to our fighter force of the future... more
DefenseAircraft & industry: future in danger for Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier
London, United Kingdom - The price raised up to 7 billion pounds each
Some problem could arrive for the development of the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, which are being built in naval plants of BAE Systems, the English corporation at the second place in the... more
DefenseItalian Navy: tomorrow the change over
Rome, Italy - Between Admirals Bruno Branciforte and Luigi Binelli Mantelli
The ceremony of the change over between Admiral Bruno Branciforte and Admiral Luigi Binelli Mantelli will take place tomorrow, on Friday March 2, 2012, in Rome at the Palazzo Marina in front of the Minister... more
DefenseRussia sharply criticized European missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Tensions and disagreements above a presumed document to regulate the program application
The speak with NATO requested by Moscow to start a negotiation table above the anti-missile European shield, seems to be failed. In May a NATO summit will have place in Chicago, and Russia hopes for... more
DefenseRussia chose MIG-29 to replenish its Navy
Moscow, Russia - It will join the fleet of Sukhoi Su-33
Russian Ministry of Defense approved contract with local MIG which will allow the Navy to be supplied of 20 fighters MIG-29s and four MIG-29KUBs. The news, released yesterday February 29, 2012, specifies... more
DefenseMilitary aircraft. USAF reverses the agreement with Embraer
Washington DC, USA - Need of transparency over the tender results
USAF reverses its contract for the turbo-engined Embraer Super Tucano, a twin-seated fighter aircraft for ground attack. The decision re-opened the competitive tender for LAS (Light Air Support), or... more
DefenseAircraft and naval drills for Russia and Norway
St.Petersburg, Russia - Based on the Russian-Norwegian 2011 agreement for sea borders
A spokesman for Russia's Western Military District released yesterday evening (February 27, 2012) the confirmation that the Northern Fleet will start a drill with the Norwegian Navy in the Arctic. The... more
DefenseSecond "Open Skies" flight for Russian over Italy by their An-30B aircraft
Rome, Italy - Reconnaissance over Italy for the international pact
The Russian delegation for the project "Treaty on Open Skies", the transparency operation about international military forces for the Country inside the pact, will take off soon from Rome-Ciampino for... more
DefenseNew airworthiness project will be shown to EDA
London, United Kingdom - The initiative will cover all the sector of air military traffic
The proposal for a new model of regulation of military airworthiness will be advanced to EDA (European Defence Agency). The plan, which will be entirely shown until the end of 2012 is already under... more
DefenseIsrael ready to strike Iran with its aircraft (VIDEO)
Tel Aviv, Israel - Massive offensive ability developed by IAF during last years
It doesn't surprise Israel, ever on the American side in preventive destruction of Iranian nuclear sites, is ready to strike another attack thanks to its modern IAF (Israeli Air Force) almost definitely... more
DefenseBelarus deploy its second anti-aircraft system
Minsk, Belarus - The weapon is Russian-made
Belarus, as revealed by Russian "Ria Novosti" will increase its deployment of anti-aircraft missile system within 2013. The declaration directly arrive by Defence Minister Yury Zhdobin. The first Tor-M2... more
DefenseRussia will receive the new land attack aircraft in 2020 (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Daily declarations by official spokesman about future Russian weaponry
The familiar Vladimir Dirk, official spokesman of Russian Air Force, specified today that for the National Army reconstruction plans, particularly about Air Force, it is planned until 2020 the insertion... more
Defense"Investments for 13 EUR billions thanks to F-35 aircraft purchase"
Rome, Italy - Italian undersecretary: "4 EUR billions to the State from taxes"
F-35 aircraft purchase will bring Italy investments for 13 EUR billions and the Italian State will collect 4 EUR billions by taxing them, the Italian undersecretary of Defense Filippo Milone said. Italy... more
DefensePutin: new armaments for Russia. Aircraft, missiles and submarines (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - Also declaration about the purchase of new nuclear weapons launchers
Standing for next elections (which will be taken on March 4 with 58% of people approval to him) Vladimir Putin declared his programme that during next ten years will give Russia new modern weapons for... more
DefenseItalian Navy about piracy: riflemen of "San Marco" battalion avert boarding attempt into the Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - Another division had avoided two ones in the Arabic Sea last Saturday
The riflemen of the "San Marco" Battalion embarked as Military Protection Division on the Italian commercial ships in areas under threat by pirates, have intervened today at 12:30 pm (Italian local hour),... more
DefenseGreat Russian weapons export in 2011: 50% only for helicopters and airplanes
Moscow , Russia - Nice expectation for 2012. Entries forecasts talk about 13,5 billion dollars
Mikhail Dmitriyev, chief of Russian federal service for technical and military cooperation, affirmed today that the Country has sold weapons to foreign customers for $13,2 billion in 2011. "We presupposed... more
DefenseLM F-35 aircraft future in Italy is going to be discussed today at Chamber of Deputies
Rome, Italy - Live broadcasting at 2:00pm, where Gen. Debertolis will show the purchase proposal that enraged press last days
It's going to be today at 2:00pm the discussion above JSF (Joint Strike Fighter) program that provides the purchase of new aircraft fighters Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, which includes a $15 billion... more
DefenseNATO-Russia: joint exercise in Gulf of Aden
London, UK - For refuelling at sea with two ships
Yesterday, NATO and Russian Counter Piracy Forces met in the Gulf of Aden to look at the practicalities of conducting refuelling at sea between NATO and Russian ships. This was the tactical part of an... more
DefenseUAV planes to police US embassy in Iraq: Baghdad says no...
Baghdad , Iraq - ''Our sky is our sky, not US's" said Iraqi Ministry of the Interior
"New York Times" wrote United States enforces its UAV fleet (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) to police embassy in Baghdad, consulates of Basrah, Erbil, Kirkuk and all its diplomatic power in the area. In this... more
DefenseRussia: Rogozin proposes a State Corps that addresses of aerospace defense of the Country
Moscow, Russia - The talks with Russia and NATO about European missile shield are at dead centre
Today "Ria Novosti" report that the Russian vice-prime minister Dmitry Rogozin, in the margin of an official visit to the armaments industry, Almaz-Antey, has declared to the press that Moscow should equip... more
DefenseChange of Command for NATO Group
Taranto, Italy - From Italian Mattesi to Commodore Ben Bekkering
Yesterday, in Taranto Naval Base, Italy Rear Admiral Gualtiero Mattesi (ITA N) handed over Command of the Standing NATO Maritime Group One to Commodore Ben Bekkering (NLD N). The Ceremony took place... more
DefenseMoscow reinforces its own anti-aircraft defense system
Moscow, Russia - Over 30 Vtyaz and 100 Pantsir-S systems arriving
Moscow will go on to reinforce its anti-aircraft defense system with the introduction of over 30 Vityaz and 100 Pantsir-S within 2020; Vladimir Drik, spokesperson of the Defense Ministry affirmed it today. The... more
DefenseIndia will receive the Russian aircraft carrier "Vikramaditya" at the end of 2012: MiG-29K, Sea Harrier and Tejas will be boarded (VIDEO)
Moscow, Russia - The ship ex-"Admiral Gorshkov" will start sail tests next May
According to the Russian newspaper "Kommersant", which published the statement of Sergey Novoselov, deputy general manager of the military-technical cooperation department of companies, Russia will hand... more