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DefenseIndonesia keeps on buying arms, airplanes and helicopters from Russia
Jakarta, Indonesia - More military aircraft are being delivered
Indonesia keeps on buying arms from Russia, continuing a military-technical cooperation with the European country, as confirmed by the Defense minister today. Purnomo Yusgiantoro spoke after an official... more
DefenseToday, the launch of 6 spacecraft "Globalstar" from Russian "Soyuz"
Baikonur, Russia - The event strengthens France-Russia cooperation
Today, 19 October 2010, 6 US "Globalstar" satellites were launched from Baikonur from a Russian Soyuz rocket, facilitated by Starsem, a society owned by Arianespace and Russian Space Agency: it's an important... more
DefenseItaly and Russia discuss military-technical cooperation
Moscow, Russia - Moscow would buy Iveco armored vehicles if Rome set up a joint assembly line
Italian military officials are visiting Russia for cooperation talks: first deputy Defense minister Vladimir Popovkin and deputy Defense minister on military technical cooperation Guido Crosetto are discussing... more
DefenseBaltic States, Poland and USA, joint military exercise Sabre strike 2011 to start
Riga, Latvia - In Latvia until October 31st
The Latvian Minister of Defence announced that starts today,18 October 2010, "Sabre Strike 2011", the joint military exercise in which participate Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and the United States.... more
DefenseMissile defense. Russia: "Iran is not a threat for us"
Moscow, Russia - Moscow wants to discuss the European plan
Moscow hopes the Russian-NATO Council summit due to be held in November in Lisbon will make clear the situation with the European missile defense plan, Russia's envoy to the military alliance said on Monday.... more
DefenseRussia: S-300 air defense systems to Venezuela?
Moscow, Russia - After the rescission of the contract with Tehran, Moscow looks for a new buyer
Last Friday, October 15, 2010, Igor Korotchenko, head of a think-tank based in Moscow dedicated to the international arms trade, said that Russia is looking for a new buyer for the five air defense systems... more
DefenseRussia will equip itself with Iskander-M tactic ballistic missiles
Moscow, Russia - And will distribute them in its four future military districts
Yesterday, on October 14, 2010, General Nikolai Makarov, chief of Russia's Armed Forces General Staff, unveiled that the Country is planning to distribute tactic missile systems Iskander-M to all its four... more
DefenseRussia postpones after October next Bulava missile launch
Moscow, Russia - Two tests scheduled within the end of the year
Yesterday, on October 14, 2010, General Nikolai Makarov unveiled that Russia has decided to postpone next launch of the strategic ballistic missile Bulava, previously announced to be planned for the end... more
DefenseIsraeli "IAI" signs contract for aerial drones with Russian "Oboronprom"
Tel Aviv, Israel - According to the media, it would be a 400-million-dollar deal
Yesterday "Israel Aerospace Industries" (IAI), an Israeli company developing and producing aerospace and defense systems, has unveiled on its web-site that it has signed a three-year contract with the... more
Defense"Yantar" Shipyard won a tender for three Project 11356 frigates for Black Sea fleet
Moscow, Russia - Of the Russian Navy
Yesterday, on Tuesday October 12, 2010, Sergei Mikhailov, a spokesman of the Yantar Shipyard, in the exclave of Kaliningrad, unveiled that his shipyard last week won a tender for the construction of the... more
Defense"Indra 2010": from 15 to 24 October Russia-India joint exercise
Moscow, Russia - It will simulate anti-terrorism operations in the mountains
A note unveiled today by the Russian ministry of defense announced the dates of "Indra 010", the military exercise organized from India and Russia, that this year will take place from 15 to 24 October:... more
DefenseRussia announced the amount of Defense spending for airplanes, submarines and missiles until 2013
Moscow, Russia - About 16.3 billion dollars just in 2010
Russia has made public for the first time in many years a detailed account of its defense spending until 2013, the Vedomosti daily said on Tuesday. State Duma Defense Committee head Viktor Zavarzin... more
DefenseIn 2011 the Gulf Countries will buy 68 billion dollars of armaments
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - According to the report published by the analysts of Frost&Sullivan Group
In the last days, the newspaper "Gulf News" reported that, according to a public document published by the analysts of the Frost&Sullivan Group, in 2011 the Countries member of Gulf Cooperation Council... more
DefenseNext Bulava missile test at the end of October?
Moscow, Russia - Two further ones, planned within the end of 2010
On Friday, October 8th, a source from test commission would have revealed to "Ria Novosti" agency that the next launch, the fourteenth, of a strategic ballistic missile Bulava has been preliminarily set... more
DefensePiracy: the "Libeccio" Italian Navy's frigate released nine suspect men
Rome, Italy - They were on it since September 29th
"Libeccio" ship released last Friday morning nine presumed pirates it had taken into custody. The preliminary investigations judge (Gip) decided the release for these people that were remanded in custody. The... more
DefenseFrance is 4th in the world for armament export after USA, Great Britain and Russia
Paris , France - According to a report published last Wednesday by French ministry of defense
According to a report released by French ministry of defense, the Country would have confirmed its position as the 4th armaments exporter in the world, despite of the global economic and financial crisis. France... more
DefenseItalian Navy: mission in Lebanon accomplished
Rome , Italy - Today the return to naval base in Augusta is scheduled
Today, on Friday October 8, 2010, after having spent more than three months in the Lebanon waters in the context of naval force UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon), Navy's patrol "Comandante... more
DefenseRussians managed in the 13th Bulava ballistic missile launch
Moscow , Russia - After several failures (7 on 12 trials)
For those who believe in this kind of thinks, it could be due to number thirteen, that brings good luck, if Moscow today rejoices at success of Bulava strategic ballistic missile's launch test, exactly... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Army's Electronic Warfare Regiment awarded in the US
Rome , Italy - FA's 33rd Ew is based in Treviso
On Monday in Atlanta, USA, Italian Army's 33rd EW (Electronic Warfare) Regiment was awarded the "Annual NATO Outstanding Unit Award" by the Associations of Old Crows, an organization which provides a forum... more
DefenseRussia increases its naval defense capacity in the Arctic ocean
Moscow, Russia - Due to a "Strategic deterrence" plan, Navy's commander Admiral Vysotsky said
While Russian strategic aviation continues its air patrols in the Arctic Ocean and nuclear submarines continue theirs, Russian Navy's commander, Admiral Vladimir Vysotsky, declares it will be increased... more
DefenseNATO: new missile shield proposals for Russia
Moscow, Russia - Should arrive on the 20th November at Lisbona summit
According to the international press, a NATO spokesman would have said that new proposals for European anti-missile defense will be presented on the occasion of the NATO-Russia council to be held in Lisbon... more
DefensePiracy: two Italian Navy's boats in the Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - The mission of contrast will begin tomorrow
Tomorrow, on Friday October 1st, frigate "Bersagliere" will start a mission against piracy, called "Ocean Shield", led by NATO. The "Bersagliere" boat, commanded by Frigate captain Gennaro Falcone,... more
DefenseRussia: new radars to deal air space "Threats"
Moscow, Russia - Ready to install a station to cover South border
Russian Defense Ministry plans to put the Voronezh-DM radar station in south Russia’s Armavir into a state of operational readiness, as well as build several new radars to counter possible threats, Oleg O... more
DefensePiracy: Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" seizes pirates and frees cargo boat's hostages
Rome, Italy - After hours of pursuit in the middle of Indian Ocean
Italian Navy frigate "Libeccio" released a Iranian "Dhow" cargo carrying 7 crew, which was seized by suspected Somali pirates. The boat was sighted and approached off Kenyan coast, in the middle of... more
DefenseSukhoi delivers last three Su-30 airplanes to Indonesia
Moscow, Russia - Plans to buy another six
A handover ceremony for three Su-30MK airplanes was held at South Sulawesi air base, in southern Indonesia on Monday. "The handover of another three Sukhoi fighters is further evidence of the successful... more
DefenseRussia-Kyrgyz joint-venture to supply Manas-Bishkek airbase, OK from USA
Bishkek, Kirghizistan - Military site was built in 2001 as a part of US-led international operations in Afghanistan
The United States has welcomed a proposal on establishing a joint Kyrgyz-Russian venture to supply aviation fuel to the Pentagon's transit center in Bishkek, Zhantoro Satybaldiyev, Kyrgyz deputy prime... more
DefenseRussia's S-300 missile systems sale ban, the blames is on Iran
Moscow, Russia - Accusation exchange between Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international affairs committee, and Iran defense minister Vahidi
Russia's ban on the sale of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran was the result of Tehran's "Flawed foreign policies". So spoke, Konstantin Kosachyov, head of the Russian lower house's international... more
DefenseAVIONEWS: Rear admiral Parisi leads Italian Navy's Maricapitale (VIDEO)
Rome, Italy - The handover ceremony with admiral Luppino
AVIONEWS last Thursday attended the ceremony of handing over of "Autonomous military maritime command of the capital" (Maricapitale). Rear admiral Antonio Parisi succeeds to admiral Chief Inspector Nicola... more
DefenseRussia breaks the contract for the supply of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. Tehran: "We can't trust"
Moscow, Russia - Recently, the Russian President signed a decree which forbids the sale of armaments to the Muslim Country
It's hard Iran's reply to the termination of the 800 million Dollars contract for the provision of armaments from Russia. The contract, signed in 2005, provided for the supply to Iran of 5 anti-missiles... more
DefenseMEADS life cycle costs significantly lower than fielded systems
Orlando, Usa - With coverage area eight times greater
On the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) program has been presented to the three partner Nations a required life cycle cost estimate that proves the MEADS system design will significantly reduce... more
DefenseItalian Navy: AVIONEWS at changing-of-the-guard
Rome, Italy - This morning at "Grazioli Lante della Rovere" barracks
Today, on Thursday, Sept. 23rd in Rome at 11:00am, at the Barracks "Grazioli Lante della Rovere", the autonomous naval headquarters of Italy capital, took place the ceremony of control exchange between... more
DefenseYakhont missile sold to Syria
Moscow, Russia - Could it protect Russian naval base in Mediterranean Sea?
The mobile anti-ship missile systems Russian-made sold to Syria could be used to protect a site for Russian naval supply and maintenance, near the Syrian port of Tartus, in the Mediterranean basin. The... more
DefenseRussian and Indian air forces to hold joint exercises soon
New Dehli, India - The two Countries strengthen their links
Air forces of Russia and India may hold joint exercises in the next few years: "We will definitely hold joint exercises", Russian Air Force chief, Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin, said after his visit to India. The... more
DefenseRussian military command structure to be reorganized
Moscow, Russia - Some of their functions will be transferred
Central commands of Russia's Air Force, Navy and Ground Forces will be retained but some of their functions will be transferred to integrated strategic commands, Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov said... more
DefenseFurther delays in Bulava missile new testing
Moscow, Russia - Scheduled on Sept. 9-12, now postponed...again
“H????????? ??????”: neschastnyi? Bulava. So we should start to call the ill-fated Russia's submarine ballistic missile, which according to Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, will resume lauch tes... more
DefenseAbkhazia: Russia deployment of S-300 missiles is no threat to area, says French minister Kouchner
Paris, France - No surprise in Washington: systems appear to be in place for past 2 years
Deployment of Russia's S-300 air defense systems in Abkhazia is non threat, according to Bernard Kouchner, France Foreign Minister. Whether this statement is inspired by France now-long-time “Feud” wit... more
DefenseRussian and French warships exercise in Atlantic
Paris, France - Practice at sea, replenishment of supplies, ship-to-ship transfer of goods, and helicopter landings
Russia's Pyotr Veliky nuclear-powered guided-missile cruiser takes part in a joint exercise with the French Latouche-Treville anti-submarine frigate yesterday afternoon. A French Navy spokesman said after... more
DefenseRussian air force drills on Israeli drones
Moscow, Russia - UAV contract signed in April 2009, a second one to be by yearend
About 50 Russian military servicemen are undergoing training in the use of Israeli-built Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Russian Defense Minister, Anatoly Serdyukov, said yesterday, when Russia and Israel... more
DefenseOne killed and 3 wounded in Israel's airstrikes on southern Gaza
Gaza, Palestine - Warplanes launched three successive attacks
Israel's overnight airstrikes on the borders between southern Gaza Strip and Egypt have killed at least one person and wounded three, medical sources and witnesses said Sunday. Sources said that rescue... more
DefenseUS-ROK joint drill planes and ships postponed by tropical storm
Seoul, South Korea - New dates still to be decided
The new round of South Korea-US joint naval drills, which had been scheduled to start on Sunday, were put off due to an approaching typhoon, local media reported. The five-day anti-submarine exercise,... more
DefenseIndia: testfire for supersonic BrahMos missile
New Dehli, India - Launch off coast of eastern State of Orissa
India testfired the supersonic BrahMos cruise off the coast of the eastern state of Orissa on Sunday. "The preparation for the testfiring is on”, project's responsibles said on Saturday: “The missile, dev... more
DefenseRussia to decide on French Mistral-class helicopter carrier purchase by yearend
Brest, Francia - France to win international tender, if none makes a better offer, ambassador Orlov says
Russia will make a final decision on whether to buy a French Mistral-class amphibious assault helicopter carrier by the end of 2010, Alexander Orlov, Russian ambassador to France said on Friday. Russia... more
DefenseRussia to resume test launches of Boulava missile on September 9-12
Moscow, Russia - If successful, at least another 3 test launches before the end of 2010
Test launches of Russia's ill-fated Boulava (or Bulava) ballistic missile will resume between September 9th and 12th, a defense industry source said on Friday. Bulava test launches were put on hold... more
DefenseIsrael: supply large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military vehicles from US
Tel Aviv, Israel - Analysts fear attack on Iran or Hezbollah's Lebanon
An official notification of the US government certifies the sale of large quantities of fuel for aircraft and military land to Israel. The official note joined by the unofficial signals which analysts... more
DefenseFrance-EU consultations to sell Mistral helicopter carrier to Russia
Vilnius, Lithuania - Baltic countries concerned
France is conducting the necessary consultations with its EU partners on the sale of the helicopter carrier Mistral in Russia, causing the concern of the three Baltic countries, said Wednesday in Vilnius... more
Defense"Ioniex 2010: Italian and Russian ships, planes and helicopters in joint exercise
Rome, Italy - At Taranto and Augusta naval bases
Russian Federation Navy group's frigate "Ladny "and deep-sea tug "Shakhter" will make stops at the naval base of Taranto from 5 to 8 and Augusta from 13 to 15 September. The presence of the naval... more
DefenseChina and Thailand to boost military exchanges
Beijing, China - Defense ministers stated the two countries will promote bilateral military ties and strategic cooperation
Chinese Defense Minister, Liang Guang Lie, met with his Thai counterpart, Prawit Wongsuwan, in Beijing on Sunday, during which both sides agreed to boost military exchanges. Hailing sound military-to-military... more
DefenseFidel Castro says “No” to Russian missiles
La Habana, Cuba - A twist, approaching the 50th of “Pigs Bay” crisis
Former Cuban leader, Fidel Castro, said his country did not want the Russian missile base installed on its territory, the official daily "Granma" wrote reporting the old-times "Lider maximo" in a meeting... more
DefenseIndia: new ballistic Agni-V missile to be tested in six months
New Delhi, India - For the country, it's the first intercontinental rocket (ICBM) with a range superior to 5,000 km
India is making preparation for test-firing the newly-developed inter-continental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V to improve the long-range strategic combat capability. Agni-V was developed after the... more
DefenseChina's air defense 5-day military hardware drills
Jinan, China - "Vanguard 2010" tests are designed to test system formation, reconnaissance and ground to air capabilities
A massive military exercise to which took part thousands of Chinese troops battling on the coast in Jinan city, Shandong Province. It is the final stage of a five-day military exercise, dubbed "Vanguard... more