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DefenseAnti-piracy: Italian Navy "Doria" vessel helps merchant ship "Pacific Express"
Rome, Italy - The attack lasted all the night and caused a fire on board
This morning the destroyer "Andrea Doria", engaged in the Indian Ocean as part of NATO's anti-piracy operation called "Ocean Shield", has intervened to support the Cypriot merchant ship "Pacific Express",... more
DefenseIran is designing new radar system to counter cruise missiles
Tehran, Iran - Announced today by the authorities
Local news sources reported that Brigadier General Behrooz Jahedi announced that Iran is designing a new radar system that can intercept cruise missiles and low-flying and long range aircraft: according... more
DefenseUSA and Poland officialise deployment of part of the missile defense shield
Brussels, Belgium - NATO welcomes this news
The United States and Poland have jointly announced that the 2008 agreement on the missile defense program and its amending protocol of 2010 became effective September 15, 2011: The Standard Missile SM-3... more
DefenseObama approves sale of weapons to Taiwan
Washington, USA - F-16 aircraft excluded from the package
Rumors revealed that Obama's administration would have approved the arms package to Taiwan for an agreement worth 4.2 billion dollars, but the contract is to exclude the 66 F-16 fighter planes that have... more
DefenseMeeting between German and Russian defense ministers
Moscow, Russia - NATO Missile shield on the agenda
The local press reported that a meeting was held today in Moscow between the Russian and German defense ministers to discuss military cooperation between the two countries and issues related to international... more
DefenseMEADS Integrated Launcher Electronics System Completes First Simulated Missile Launch
Orlando, Usa - Marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments
The Medium Extended Air Defense System’s (MEADS) Integrated Launcher Electronics System (ILES) recently executed a simulated missile launch, marking another in a series of significant test accomplishments. The s... more
DefenseRussia orders new Krivak IV frigates
Moscow, Russia - Will be finished by 2016
United Shipbuilding Corporation, the Russian construction, repairs and maintenance industry, today announced the signing of a contract with the ministry of defence for the construction of another 3 Krivak... more
DefenseAgreement signed between USA-Turkey on the deployment of radar NATO "Missile Shield"
Ankara, Turkey - Designed to intercept medium-range missiles at very high altitudes
As anticipated a few days ago (see AVIONEWS ) United States and Turkey are proceeding in the negotiations on the deployment of a US radar on Turkish territory: the memorandum was signed today in Ankara... more
DefenseRussia anti-piracy mission in the Gulf of Aden comes to an end: ships and helicopters back home
Murmansk, Russia - Led by the Northern Fleet
The Russian fleet has announced that the anti-piracy mission conducted by the Northern Fleet in the waters of the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea has come to an end today; the fleet was led by the destroyer... more
DefenseEstonia and France signing a military cooperation agreement
Paris, France - Defense ministers meet in Paris
The Estonian ministry of defence today announced the meeting in Paris between minister Mart Laar and his French counterpart minister Gerard Longuet, with the aim to reach an intergovernmental agreement... more
DefenseSyria shows interest in the purchase of Russian air defense aircraft
Moscow, Russia - Russia will honour contract
Sources in the Russian press reported that the Syrian government has shown interest in purchasing Russian air defense systems: some Damascus experts will be present during the "Combat Commonwealth 2011"... more
DefenseFrench-Russian meeting (2): by the end of the year the 2nd contract for the helicopter carrier "Mistral" should be signed
Moscow, Russia - Announced yesterday by the defense minister Anatoly
Yesterday, at the end of the tenth session of the French-Russian cooperation council (CCQS), which brought together foreign ministers and defense of the two Nations at Kremlin, Alain Juppè and Gérard L... more
DefenseThe Philippines want to build a radar station in the South China Sea
Manila, Philippines - To defend oil and gas reserves
Philippine budget secretary Florencio Abad announced through a press release that the country intends to allocate about 117 million dollars to buy new helicopters and build radar stations to strengthen... more
DefenseItalian Navy anti-piracy: shots of firearms against the "Doria" ship helicopter
Rome, Italy - 400 km south of Mogadishu, in the waters near the Somali coast
Today at 6:30am, near Kismaayo (400 km south of Mogadishu), in the waters facing the Somali coast, rebels have set fire against an EH-101 helicopter of the ship "Doria" while on patrol. The Italian... more
DefenseChina opposes the sale of US equipment to Taiwan
Beijing, China - Sino-US relations at risk
China has today announced, through spokeswoman of the Chinese foreign ministry, that a future sale of US military equipment to Taiwan could harm the peaceful relations between the two world powers; on... more
DefenseIran appeals over Russia's refusal to implement the S-300 anti-aircraft system
Tehran, Iran - Reported by defense minister Vahidi
The local press reported that the Iranian authorities have appealed to the international court of arbitration over Russia's refusal to implement an agreement for the supply of the S-300 anti-aircraft missile... more
DefenseBulgaria and Mikoyan sign agreement for the maintenance of MiG-29 aircraft
Sofia, Bulgaria - A value of nearly 800,000 dollars
Last Saturday the Bulgarian defense ministry announced that it has signed an agreement with the Russian company Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) hunting aircraft manufacturer, a framework agreement for the maintenance... more
DefensePutin: all the contracts of the year for the sector of defense must be completed within this week
Moscow, Russia - "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry"
"I hope that by the end of this week" all the contracts in the defense sector, "Including in shipbuilding, the missile industry and aircraft industry, will be concluded", stated the prime minister Vladimir... more
DefenseNew land-to-air missile unveiled by Iran
Tehran, Iran - Hundreds of projects for the defense
Local sources reported today 5th September that a new locally manufactured land-to-air missile has been presented during a ceremony at the base of Khatam-ol-Anbia chaired by Iran's defense minister Ahmad... more
DefenseUSA test failed on modernised version of SM-3
Washington, USA - Reported by US missile defense agency
Yesterday's press release issued by the US missile defense agency said that the first test performed on the modernised version of the SM-3 missile has failed; according to sources the exercise took place... more
DefenseRadar system within NATO missile defense program deployed in Turkey
Ankara, Turkey - Turkish spokesman meets the press
The local press reported that Selcuk Unal, Turkish foreign ministry spokesman, said that the early warning radar system within the NATO missile defense program will be deployed today in Turkey; the negotiations... more
DefenseAlmost all military weapons contracts concluded in Russia
Moscow, Russia - As requested by Putin last month
Russian press today reported that Defense minister Anatoly Serdyukov signed almost all deals over the last two days under a weapons procurement programme fore-casted for 2011. On July 26 Prime minister... more
DefenseChinese aircraft carrier "Varyag" completes maiden sea tests
Beijing, China - Following the trials, it is sent back to a shipyard for refurbishing
A spokesman for Chinese Defense ministry, Yang Yujun, during a press conference held yesterday unveiled that "Varyag" -the first China's aircraft carrier- has completed its maiden sea tests reaching the... more
DefenseRussia asks again binding documents in its favour
Moscow, Russia - Anatoly Serdyukov and Rear Admiral Douglas Venlet had a meeting in Moscow on this issue
A spokesman for the Russian ministry of Defense unveiled today that are going on discussions between Russia and the United States about the European missile shield. A meeting would have occurred in... more
DefenseAustralia approves purchases in the defense field
Canberra, Australia - Training vehicles, missiles and military satellites
Australia has recently approved several purchase in the field of defense. It was announced by MoD, Minister of Defense of the Country, on its web-site. The approval -expressed by the Defense minister... more
DefenseIran starts mass production of antitank light missile
Tehran, Iran - During an official ceremony, in the presence of minister of defense Ahmad Vahidi
Iran inaugurated yesterday -in the context of a ceremony occurred in the presence of the minister of defense of the Country, the brigader general Ahmad Vahidi- the mass production of 73-mm-diameter light... more
Defense16th launch test of Bulava missile implemented successfully
Moscow, Russia - From a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine
As previously unveiled by a source from Russian State Commission to "RIA Novosti" (see AVIONEWS), on Saturday at 7:20 am Moscow time, it was successfully implemented the 16th launch of intercontinental... more
DefenseRussia ready to a loan Venezuela for the purchase of weaponry
Moscow, Russia - For a total value of 4 billion dollars
According to Russian newspaper "Kommersant" based on diplomatic sources, Russia would be ready to offer Venezuela a 4 billion dollar loan Venezuela for the purchase of weapons. "Russia is ready to loan... more
DefenseReport on China military growth presented to US Pentagon
Washington , USA - The Asian-Pacific region's balance could be at risk
The US defence department has submitted in recent days to Congress the annual assessment on China's military power, which is growing constantly for about a decade and has surpassed previous US forecasts... more
DefenseNext launch of Bulava missile scheduled for August, 27th
Moscow, Russia - From a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine
Next launch of Bulava missile from a Borey-class Yury Dolgoruky submarine should occur on August, 27th. It would have been unveiled by a source from the Russian State Commission to "RIA Novosti": "The... more
DefenseAustralian government invests in research and development for defence
Sydney, Australia - Five new projects selected
Warren Snowdon, the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel today announced that innovative research projects focusing on solar energy, helicopters, sonar analysis and objects in space have been selected... more
DefenseIran unveils a new short-range marine cruise missile
Tehran, Iran - As it marked its annual "Defence Industry Day"
Yesterday, in the context of its annual "Defence Industry Day", Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveiled a new short-range marine cruiser missile, named "Ghader". The weapon would have a 200 km... more
DefenseNext launch of Bulava missile scheduled for September
Moscow, Russia - Despite of the many failures in the previous tests, the SLBM should enter service by the end of 2011
On Sunday, a spokesman from the Russian Defense Ministry stated that the State Commission for Flight Testing established that next launch of Bulava missile will occur in September. It will be the 16th... more
DefenseIndia successfully launched "BrahMos" missile
New Delhi, India - Announced by defense
The Indian defense ministry announced today August 12 that took place the 25th launch of supersonic cruise missile "BrahMos"; the test was performed successfully and has met all the parameters of the mission. The... more
DefenseEADS in talks with airlines buying its aircraft to be paid in Euros
Paris, France - To fight against losses caused by the currency of US dollar
EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company, states it is in talks with its customer carriers to get Euro payments for the aircraft it sells through its holdings Airbus and Airbus Military. The... more
DefenseUnited States want more transparency about first Chinese aircraft carrier
Washington, USA - Which yesterday made its maiden voyage
US asked China more transparency about its first aircraft carrier, that departed yesterday from Delian harbour for its maiden voyage (see AVIONEWS). "Varyag" -able to carry 26 planes and 24 helicopters-... more
DefenseRussia develops new strategic missile "Liner" designed to be launched from submarines
Moscow, Russia - A modernized version of SLBM Sineva (RSM-54) currently used by the Navy
Since the first successful test launch occurred on May 20 from the nuclear submarine "Yekaterinburg", Russia is completing the development of the new "Liner" missile, whose test program was launched in... more
DefenseRussia and USA will continue talks about European missile shield
Moscow, Russia - On August 11 and 12 in Saint Petersburg
The talks between Russia and United States are going on about the European missile shield. As announced yesterday by the US Department of State, on August 11 and 12 the Under Secretary of State for... more
DefenseRussia plans to buy 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems
Moscow, Russia - Deployed in 2008 in Georgia's war
In a press conference held on August 1st in Moscow the Russian deputy defense minister, General Dmitry Bulgakov said that the Country is thinking of buying more than 120 Iskander-M tactical missile systems,... more
DefenseNorth Korea reopens nuclear negotiations
Pyongyang, North Korea - The Country chose six Nations to talk with
North Korea seems to reopen the doors of dialogue on the nuclear issue after about a year and a half block of the relationship, when in December 2009, US Representative Stephen Bosworth had gone on an... more
DefenseUS missile shield: Russia opposes a system on Black Sea
Moscow, Russia - Goes on talking between USA and Nato members
On July 29 the Russian news agency "Ria Novosti" reports that are ongoing discussions between United States and other NATO member Countries about the project to build a missile shield that would protect... more
DefenseFinmeccanica. Performance by sector: Defense Systems
Rome, Italy - Revenues: EUR 558 million (+ 4%); Adj. EBITA: EUR 49 million (+32%)
Oto Melara, Wass, Mbda (The figures related to the MBDA joint venture are consolidated on a 25% proportionate basis) Revenues: This item amounted to EUR 558 million, up 21 million on the first half... more
DefenseChina re-uses Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag"
Dalian, China - For coasts patrolling
Senior Colonel Geng Yansheng, China defence ministry spokesman, announced on July 27 to the press that the Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag" will start as soon as possible its first "Experimental Voyage"... more
DefenseAlgerian Defense Ministry orders a ship for the national Navy to Orizzonte Sistemi Navali
Genoa, Italy - The unit will be realized at the Fincantieri's Italian facilities
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali, society controlled by Fincantieri and joint by Selex Sistemi Integrati (Finmeccanica Group), has awarded a contract from Algerian Democratic and Popular Republic's Defense Ministry... more
DefenseRussia successfully launched "Sineva" ballistic missile
Moscow, Russia - Hit the designated target
Colonel Igor Konashenkov, Russian defense ministry spokesman, said that on July 27 a ballistic missile "Sineva" RSM-54 (SS-N-23 Skiff in Nato classification) has been successfully launched; the launch... more
DefensePutin asked to quickly complete the 2011 state arms procurement program
Moscow, Russia - There are no contracts for 30% of orders
The Russian agency "Ria Novosti" reported the news that on July 26 Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has asked to end as soon as possible the program of military procurement for 2011, being 30% of total orders... more
DefenseIndia succesfully launched Prahaar missile
New Delhi, India - Test was scheduled for last Sunday
It has been successfully carried out today Thursday, July 21 the launch of quick reaction, short range Indian Prahaar missile, as reported by numerous sources of the local press. The launch occurred... more
DefenseRussian navy will receive soon Pantsyr-M air defense system
Moscow, Russia - That will replace Kortik systems and will be installed on combat ships
Russian Navy will receive soon a new air defense system, Pantsyr-M. It was unveiled today by a senior official of its manufacturer, KBP Instrument Design Bureau, Alexander Zhukov: "Pantsyr-M will replace... more
DefenseItalian Navy: tomorrow "Carlo Bergamini" frigate's launch, which can take helicopters on board
Rome, Italy - Two NH-90 or one of them and a EH-101
Tomorrow, on Saturday, July 16, at the Fincantieri shipyards in Riva Trigoso (Genoa), will take place the ceremony of launch of the first multi-role frigate "Carlo Bergamini" (F590). The event was attended... more
DefenseRussia's Defence Ministry can buy foreign military equipment
Moscow, Russia - Because of rising of domestic prices
The Russian news agency "Ria Novosti" reported that Russian President Medvedev authorized on Tuesday the Minister of Defense Serdyukov to buy military equipment from foreign Countries, mainly to counter... more