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DefenseItaly withdraws Garibaldi aircraft carrier with its 890 personnel from NATO's operations in Libya
Rome, Italy - As part of the cuts for abroad mission in the second half of the year, on which the decree-law was approved yesterday
Italy has established to withdraw the Garibaldi aircraft carrier with its 890 personnel and its three aircraft, until now employed in the NATO-led operations against the Gaddafi's regime in Libya. It's... more
DefenseIran, Revolutionary Guard Corps tested on Wednesday two anti-ship indigenous "Khalij Fars" missiles (VIDEO)
Tehran, Iran - In the context of the large-scale "Great Prophet-6" drill in the Persian Gulf
According to the Arabian-language TV "Al-Alam", on Wednesday the Revolutionary Guard Corps launched successfully two anti-ship missiles of indigenous design and development. The lift-off of the missiles... more
DefenseRussia and Norway: agreement for construction of Mistral helicopter-carriers
Moscow, Russia - Signed a MOU between the two Countries that will open the door of Russian market to innovation technologies
A cooperation that "Will open the door of Russian market to innovation technologies, that will eventually bring to the joint construction of amphibious assault Mistral helicopter-carriers", said to "RIA... more
DefenseRasmussen: NATO can cooperate with Russia on anti-missile shield
Sochi, Russia - But there are key issues to resolve
Today during the NATO-Russia meeting in Sochi, in the South of Russia, NATO'S Secretary-General expressed himself on the European anti-missile shield that has been worrying the Country for a long time. NATO... more
DefenseRussia is going to launch Bulava missile from a nuclear submarine Alexander Nevsky
Moscow, Russia - For the first time later this year
As reported on Thursday by Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky on the occasion of the "5th International Maritime Defense Show" currently being held in St. Petersburg, the Russian Navy plans to launch for the first... more
DefenseRussia will supply Kilo class submarines to Vietnam
St. Petersburg, Russia - One of the biggest deal for the European Country
Oleg Azizov, spokesman for the Russian agency Rosoboronexport (which deals with military imports and exports) said today Friday, July 1 that starting from 2014, Russia will deliver to Vietnam Kilo class... more
DefenseRussia: Bulava missile into serial production
Moscow, Russia - According to authorities there is no valid alternative
The Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said on Friday, July 1, that the former Soviet state will launch the serial production of Bulava missile, which first launch from nuclear-powered submarine... more
DefenseRussia will complete the construction of first nuclear aircraft carrier within 2023
Moscow, Russia - It was affirmed by the head of Russian USC
According to the news agency "RIA Novosti", the head of Russian United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) Roman Trotsenko unveiled the timing of the Country related to the construction of its first nuclear-powered... more
Defense15th Bulava missile successfully launched today
Moscow, Russia - From a Yuri Dolgoruky submarine in the White Sea
Colonel Igor Konashenkov, Russian defense ministry's spokesman, stated that today took place successfully the launch of the 15th Bulava ballistic missile. It was launched for the first time from a Yuri... more
DefenseIran launches 14 missiles ground/ground (VIDEO)
Tehran , Iran - Tensions among the country of Iran, Washington and Israel
This morning, Iran has launched 14 ground/ground ballistic missiles of different range, as part of "Defensive" military exercises started yesterday by the Revolutionary Guards and that will last ten days. The... more
DefenseAnother flight test of Bulava ballistic missile scheduled for tomorrow
Moscow, Russia - It was established by the Russian State Commission for Flight Testing
Tomorrow will be carried out another launch test of ballistic missile Bulava (SS-NX-30), implemented for the first time not from a "Dmitrij Donskoj" submersible but from a nuclear submarine "Yuri Dolgoruky",... more
DefenseLatvia will ask NATO's support if Russia deploys Mistral helicopter-carriers in the Baltic Sea
Riga, Latvia - That would change the balance of forces in the region
Latvia's minister of defense Artis Pabriks today stated that, if Russia will deploy Mistral helicopter-carriers in the Baltic Sea, it would ask the support of NATO, which it joined in 2004: the step, in... more
DefenseEADS Astrium Space Transport makes suggestions for European missile defence system
Paris, France - Thanks to new ballistic missile interceptor
Astrium Space Transportation, EADS section that deals with space transportation, has announced at the "Paris Air Show", the intention of the division to test a ballistic missile interceptor. Alain Charmeau,... more
DefenseHelicopter carrier Mistral: Moscow and Paris signed protocol of intent, not full deal
Moscow, Russia - According to a source close to the talks
Today a source close to the talks stated that the governments of Russia and France have not signed a full agreement on the purchase of four Mistral class helicopter carriers but have merely signed a protocol... more
DefenseBrahmos Aerospace will develop the new supersonic Brahmos-2 missile
New Delhi, India - Russia-India joint-venture
The Brahmos Aerospace Director, Alexander Maksichev, affirmed on Sunday that the Russian-Indian joint-venture Brahmos Aerospace will start developing of a new Brahmos-2 supersonic missile within 2011:... more
DefenseMersad and Shahin missiles successfully tested by Iran
Moscow, Russia - Built on domestic territory
The Chinese daily "Xinhua" affirmed, citing Iranian Army commander of the Iranian Army General Farzad Esmaili, that Iran has successfully tested on Sunday two domestically built air defense missiles. Mersad... more
DefenseAVIONEWS at Italian Navy's feast
La Spezia, Italy - Celebrated in many cities
This morning, on Friday, June 10, has been held on the Feast of the Italian Navy, an important celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Armed Force, which has seen the unfolding of the Italian fleet... more
DefenseBoeing signs MoUs with three Malaysian companies
Washington, USA - To explore business opportunities for aerospace and defense fields
Boeing Defense, Space & Security announced today it has signed three MoUs, Memorandum of Understandings, with as many Malaysian companies for the exploration of business opportunities in the construction... more
DefenseItalian Navy's feast next Friday, on June 10
Rome, Italy - The Armed Force to celebrate its 150th birthday
"The Italian Navy celebrates its 150th anniversary, remembering the Premuda's feat, next Friday, on June 10 at La Spezia at Morin promenade, in front of the Italian Republic President, Giorgio Napolitano,... more
DefenseUSA should improve their capabilities in the Arctic region
Washington , USA - It will be necessary a cooperation with the Arctic Council members
"The Arctic region, which covers one-sixth of the world's landmass (including the Arctic Ocean and its seas, the northern parts of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, numerous islands and archipelagos and... more
DefenseThe nuclear threat is still very high despite the cut of weapons
Stockholm, Sweden - According to a report published by SIPRI
"More than 5000 of these nuclear weapons are deployed and ready for use, including nearly 2,000 that are kept in a state of high operational alert": the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute... more
DefenseIndia, green light to the purchase of 10 C-17 Globemaster III airplanes from Boeing
New Delhi, India - An agreement worth 4 billion dollars
According to the international press, during a meeting of the government's cabinet committee on security affairs, India would have given the green light to the biggest contract ever signed by the Country... more
DefenseItalian Air Force and Navy in Iceland: deployed four Eurofighter aircraft, one KC-130-J and "San Marco" regiment
Reykjavík, Iceland - Started a joint training in the context of the multi-national "Northern Viking 2011" exercise
It was started yesterday, on June 2nd, and will end on 10th of the month, the "Northern Viking 2011", NV 11, the multi-national military exercise held in Iceland due to an agreement between the local government... more
DefenseRussia delivered to India other 5 MiG-29-K-Kubs for aircraft carriers
Moscow, Russia - In May
In a statement spread yesterday, Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG stated that, in May, it has delivered to India, 5 fighters for aircraft-carriers MiG-29K-Kub, plus a flight training simulator and other... more
DefenseBoeing concludes a contract with Lockheed Martin to produce 300 PAC-3 missile seekers
Huntsville, USA - PAC-3 first mission was in 2003
Boeing announced on Friday it has concluded with Lockheed Martin a $274 million contract to produce more than 300 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile seekers. This is the ninth and one of... more
DefenseSarkozy: contract between Moscow and Paris for Mistral helicopter-carriers to be signed within June, 21
Paris, France - Before the visit of Putin in France
It seems problems and disagreements blocking the conclusion of the commercial contract and the subsequent closure of the negotiations between France and Russia about the building of four Mistral-class... more
DefenseIran, started mass production of Qiam 1 missiles
Teheran, Iran - And deliveries to Iran's Revolutionary Guards. According to Israel, they have been transferred to Hezbollah
The Iranian media, quoting a statement by the local ministry of defense, state that Iran has started the mass production of the Qiam 2, entirely designed at a domestic level, and the delivery to Iran's... more
DefenseIsraeli spy tries to steal details of the Russian-Arab military agreement
Moscow, Russia - It was then raised by the charges once he returned to Israel
Israeli Embassy official, Vadim Leiderman, was expelled by Moscow for spying tried to obtain information about Russian military cooperation with Arab and CIS States. Leiderman was detained while meeting... more
DefenseEuropean missile shield could be a "Real threat" for Russian nuclear strategic forces
Moscow, Russia - It was affirmed by an official from Russian General Staff
Today the Russian news agencies unveiled that Lt. Gen. Andrei Tretyak, head of the General Staff Main Operations Directorate, has re-opened the issue of the risk constituted by the creation, from US and... more
DefenseLockheed Martin, 45.3 million dollars for upgrade of MLRS launchers
Dallas, USA - Of the Finnish Army
Lockheed Martin recently announced in a press release that it has received a 45.3 million dollar contract by Finland's Army for the upgrade of 22 MLRS launchers, Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, model... more
DefenseMedvedev: possible another Cold War with the West
Moscow, Russia - Russia is worried for European missile shield that could be a threat for its safety
Russia keeps on expressing its worries about the establishment of an European missile system that USA would have decided to put on its borders, formally against Iran and North Korea, but that according... more
DefenseRussia, dismissed army and defense officials involved in the failure of weapon procurement plan
Moscow, Russia - Of last year
Yesterday, the Russian government announced officially it has dismissed a series of military and defense officials due to the failure of the implementation of weapon procurement plan for defense sector... more
DefenseUS: missile defense cooperation is the best way to dispel the worries of Russia
Moscow, Russia - The statements of the Us State Department
A high-ranking US Department of State official state today that Moscow's participation in the European missile defense is the best way to ease Russia's concern about the project: "As we have said previously,... more
DefenseNew Russian radar will be tested near Kaliningrad by the end of 2011
Moscow, Russia - Will close the gap in Russian radar coverage
Russia's Space Forces commander said on Saturday that a new radar being built near the Baltic port of Kaliningrad would be tested by the end of the year: "The western radar Voronezh DM may be tested by... more
DefenseRussia "Disappointed" by the USA refusal to provide a guarantee on missile system
Moscow, Russia - Moscow reserves the right to pull out of the new START Treaty
The Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Monday that Moscow is concerned by the United States' refusal to provide legally binding guarantees that its European missile defense system will not be directed... more
DefenseNATO airstrike kills colonel Milad Hussein al-Fiqhi
Moscow, Russia - Rischards "We have to increase the range of targets to hit"
The "Al Arabiya", Arab television, reported that on Sunday colonel Milad Hussein al-Fiqhi, spokesman for Muammar Gaddafi was killed in a NATO raid that targeted an intelligence headquarters of the Libyan... more
DefenseStatements by Italian Minister La Russa on air strikes in Libya
Rome, Italy - Italy will not hit the cities
Italian Defense Minister, Ignazio La Russa, today released an interview in which refers communications between Italy and NATO on the air strikes against the Libyan President Gaddafi. The minister said... more
DefenseIsrael: Russia should restrict weapon deliveries to Iran and Syria
Moscow, Russia - The urging arrives from Israeli in Washington during Russian Jewish Congress
During the Russian Jewish Congress, the Israeli Ambassador to US Michael Oren urged Moscow to reduce the supplies of weapons to Iran and Syria. It is unveiled by "RIA Novosti". In particular, Oren would... more
DefenseMedvedev: Russian defense industry needs new investments
Moscow, Russia - Failed plans on armaments of last year, an error that must not happen again
According to local news agency, today Russian president Medvedev, during a meeting, would have made some statements to urge the local government to introduce new ideas to increase the flow of investments... more
DefenseLockheed Martin builds next-generation missile
Florida, USA - Satellite launched successfully
The first vehicle geostationary (GEO-1) of the Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS), built by Lockheed Martin for the US Air Force was successfully launched today at 2:10pm local time from Cape Canaveral... more
DefenseRussia and China cooperate in the Middle East and Africa
Moscow, Russia - "We want to contribute to the first stabilization"
"Russia and China have agreed on close cooperation on matters of Middle East and North African", said Friday the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, "We decided of coordinate our actions using the... more
DefenseThe United States spread out their missile defense system in Europe
Brusseles, Belgium - Russia denounces the lack of agreement
The Russian envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said that the U.S. is already deploying its missile defense system in Europe without waiting for an agreement with Russia: "We have noticed that once again the... more
DefenseItalian Minister Frattini/US Secretary Clinton: Italy will comply with all the missions, also in Libya
Rome, Italy - "Time is running out of Gaddafi, the Rais is increasingly isolated"
After the bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said in a press conference that "We can confirm the Italian commitment to all international... more
DefenseRussia, new negotiator team for the purchase of Mistral class helicopter-carriers
Moscow, Russia - From France
A source from the Russian minister of defense unveiled today to the news agency "RIA Novosti" that the authority will choose a new negotiator team for the agreement to sign with France about the manufacturing... more
DefenseRaytheon, 15.7 million dollar contract to support Surveillance Program of Patriot missiles
Tewksbury, USA - In production, assembly and test phases
Raytheon was awarded a 15.7 million dollar contract from US Army Aviation and Missile Command, to support production, assembly and testing of Patriot Field Surveillance Program. The agreement allows,... more
DefenseObama bets on the new team of defense
Washington , USA - Changing roles at the Pentagon
"For the crucial period in which we are entering, I felt it was imperative that we had this team to stay focus on our mission, to maintain our impulse and to keep safe our nation" said yesterday the President... more
DefenseSafran, new appointments in the context of the company's management reorganization
Paris, France - Which will be implemented following a consultation with employee representative bodies
On April 21st Safran, in the context of 2011 Stakeholders' Meeting held in L'Espace Grand Arche of Paris, announced the reorganization of the company's management and stated that the structure will now... more
DefenseChange at the top of the defense at the Pentagon
Washington , USA - The elements change but not the underlying philosophy
Change at the top of the USA defense: the President of the United States of America Barack Obama will announce this week, maybe also this morning, that at the Pentagon the current CIA director, Leon Panetta,... more
DefenseLibya: 8 of 12 aircraft ready to leave made ??available from Italy
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister La Russa: 10 military instructors will be sent shortly to Benghazi
"For the conduct of air operations for the imposition of the "No Fly Zone", until now Italian Country has provided 12 fighter aircraft per day". It reported the Defence Minister Ignazio La Russa in his... more
DefenseRaytheon, 58 million dollar contract for upgrade of Patriot missiles
Andover, USA - To GEM-T configuration
Raytheon has recently announced it has received by AMCOM, Army Aviation and Missile Command, a 53.8 million dollar contract for the update of 131 copies of PAC-2, Patriot Advanced Capability-2, missiles,... more