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DefenseGiusto Catania: NO to the NATO AGS surveillance system in Sigonella Air Force Base
Palermo, Italy - "It will be used in the air spying in the Mediterranean area and Middle East Countries
About the installation at Sigonella Air Force Base of the NATO Air Ground Surveillance (AGS) command and control system centre, Giusto Catania, a member of the European Parliament, expressed his negative... more
DefenseBeretta obtains a maxi-order by US Army
Washington, Usa - USD 220 million as worth
The greatest order from the end of WWI, specifies Beretta Usa in a press release, that obtained by US Army: until 450,000 guns model 92FS from 9mm, for a value estimated of around USD 220 million, spare... more
DefenseChina: issued the "White paper on national defense 2008"
Beijing, China - Particular attention to the relationships between US and Taiwan
China on Tuesday issued a "White paper on national defense 2008", in which it committed itself to peaceful development and military modernization. Vowing to strengthen the military by means of science... more
DefenseIndian Navy to buy Aerostat radars EL/M-2083 from Israel
New Delhi, India - A decision taken after the attacks in Mumbai
The Indian Navy is to buy two airborne radars from Israel to fill vital gaps in the Country's coastal security system, the national daily "Indian Express" reported today. According to the newspaper,... more
DefenseEU Parliament: directive on building a genuine and transparent EU arms market, airplanes and military means
Strasbourg, France - The export of defence related products: military equipments as well as sub-systems, components, spare parts, technologies
"The European Union should create a genuine single market for defence equipment. This is the aim of a directive on the transfer of defence-related products. Parliament adopted a first-reading deal which... more
DefenseIs Israel planning to buy further ER versions of JDAM missiles?
Tel Aviv, Israel - With which shoot Damascus, Beirut, but also Iran, without leaving the Israeli air space
Israel, as wrote "The Jerusalem Post" daily paper, would intend to buy further JDAM missiles which, in the ER version, are equipped with Gps/Ins (Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System) and... more
Defense"Active Endeavour": 100,000 ships controlled since 2001
Naples, Italy - Today effective instrument for the global fight against terrorism
Operation Active Endeavour (OAE) is part of NATO’s multi-faceted response to the terrorist threat. It is the only operation ever conducted by the Alliance in implementation of the defence clause (Article 5... more
DefenseAgainst the unauthorized works also Italian Armed Forces will intervene
Rome, Italy - Signed today the "Intesa Bondi-La Russa"
It was signed today, by the Defence minister, Ignazio La Russa, and by the Cultural Activities and Heritages minister, Sandro Bondi, a MoU which provides for the military action in the demolition of unauthorized... more
DefenseFinmeccanica: USD 531 million contract ceiling extension from the U.S. Army
Rome, Italy - To produce JV-5 vehicle computing and display systems by DRS Technologies
"DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced today that it received an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) $ 531 million contract ceiling extension to its current JV5 production... more
Defense"Cluster Bombs", 100 Countries sign the Treaty
Oslo, Norway - US, Russia and China, the great absents
The first of more than 100 Countries have begun signing a treaty to ban current designs of cluster bombs, at a conference in Oslo, Norway. Campaigners are hailing the treaty as a major breakthrough.... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Todaro" submarine comes back from USA
Rome, Italy - After six months of training activity
"The 'Salvatore Todaro' submarine, led by lieutenant-commander Mauro Panebianco, comes back at the base after six months of training activity with US Navy in the Atlantic Ocean's waters. The 'Todaro'... more
DefenseIt speaks again about nuclear in Syria, but the IAEA doesn't confirm presence of secret reactor
Dubai, EAU - Confirmed however the recovery of uranium in the site of Al-Kibar
Yesterday Mohamed ElBaradei, general manager of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has released to the press, at the margin of a summit on the economy held in Dubai, important affirmations... more
DefenseIran: still along the path of missile tests
Tehran, Iran - Tested a medium range missile
''Experts of Defense Department tested a surface missile of next generation'': it was declared by Iranian minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar. A news confirming that the Country is still along the path of... more
DefenseUSA: cuts on defense spending?
Washington, USA - Advisable "To continue supporting ground teams in priority activities"
Cuts on defense spending: this is the suggestion given by Pentagon outside advisers to the newly-elected US president, in a scenario of economic crisis and a "Growing gap between arms-buying plans and... more
DefenseLatvian Army concludes mission in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - The ceremony on November 8th at Camp Victory
Members of the Latvian Army concluded their mission in Iraq during a ceremony November 8th at Camp Victory. General Paul E. Lefebvre, Deputy Commanding General, Multi-National Corps – Iraq, and various o... more
DefenseSomalia: military map of Aden Gulf
Mogadishu, Somalia - Is it in line with UN 1838 resolution?
Faced with the widespread problem of the attacks against the boats sailing Somali seas (just to give an idea: more than 60 boats have been attacked in 2008), many initiatives have been promoted in order... more
DefenseMissile shield: the Russian proposal
Moscow, Russia - "Russia will not install its missiles in Kaliningrad if..."
Russia will not install its "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrad, if Washington will go backward on the European missile shield: this is the proposal put forward by the Kremlin. US administration immediately... more
DefenseItaly-Brazil, cooperation agreement in the Defense sector
Rome, Italy - Yesterday the meeting between Italian Defence Minister La Russa and the Brazilian Nelson Jobim
Italian Defense Minister Ignazio La Russa met yesterday at Palazzo Baracchini in Rome Brazilian Defence Minister Nelson Jobim, on the occasion of the visit in Italy by Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula... more
DefenseSomalia: green light to EU mission
Brussels, Belgium - Go-ahead by 27 EU Foreign and Defense Ministers
Yesterday, EU Foreign and Defense Ministers officially gave the go-ahead to the European mission against sea piracy. The naval operation, the first in EU history, will begin in early December. Led by Great... more
DefenseRussia to deploy an Iskander tactical missile system
Warsaw, Poland - Its welcome to the new US President Barak Obama
The Russian president's remarks concerning the possible deployment of tactical missiles near Poland are an "Unfriendly act". Dmitry Medvedev said on Wednesday that Russia would deploy precision-guided... more
DefenseRussia: an answer to US missile shield
Moscow, Russia - Moscow will install "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado
Installing "Iskander" missiles in Kaliningrado, a Russian enclave located between Poland, Lithuania and near the Baltic Sea, in order to reply to US missile shield in Eastern Europe: this is the idea expressed... more
DefenseSpy chief warns US vulnerable in next President's first year
Washington, USA - Terrorist threats to grow in number and influence until 2025
The top U.S. intelligence official is warning the country will be especially vulnerable to security threats during the first months of a new presidency. Director of National Intelligence Mike McConnell... more
DefenseIran: not to violate the air space
Tehran, Iran - Tehran's warning
No to violate Iran air space: this is the warning issued by Tehran to US forces in Iraq, with possible "Reactions", if the warning should not be taken into account. It was issued after Barack Obama... more
DefensePakistan: US general Petraeus visits the Country
Islamabad, Pakistan - "Stop to US attacks"
Stop to US attacks perpetrated against the guerrilla in tribal areas of the Country: this is the Pakistani request to US general Petraeus who became last week "Head of US 'Central Command'". Barack... more
DefenseSirya: the Government asks for explanations on the air raid where eight civilian died
Damascus, Syria - "Thougher measures?"
Damascus asks for explanations on the air raid launched eight days ago against the Country when eight civilians died. He did it through Foreign Minister Walid al Mouallem, who explained to a Lebanese broadcaster:... more
DefenseGheddafi visits Moscow
Moscow, Russia - On the agenda: energy cooperation and weapons selling
Two major issues were debated during Gheddafi and Kremlin high representatives meeting in Moscow: energy cooperation and weapons selling. The meeting follows Putin visit in Libya, when the agreements for... more
DefenseSomalia: new Spanish proposal against sea piracy
Madrid, Spain - Due for November 10th the EU meeting
Faced with the widespread problem of pirates attacks against the boats sailing Somali coasts, one of the major trade routes of the world where thousands of boats sail, the Spanish Government is still in... more
DefenseSomalia: an Orion P-3 airplane avoids a boat attack
Mogadishu, Somalia - The air mission started on September 21st
The Spanish Ministry of Defense disclosed that a multi-task maritime patroller airplane Orion P-3 avoided an attack by sea pirates against a boat sailing Aden Gulf (35 miles south of Yemen and 130 miles... more
DefenseSea piracy: NATO escort missions
Brussels, Belgium - NATO press release
Faced with the widespread problem of sea piracy, offshore Somali seas and with the impact on a poor Country, NATO has decided to launch escort missions in Somali waters in order to assure World Food Program... more
DefenseAfrica: 26 Countries towards regional integration
Kampala, Uganda - In the future? Not only economic integration...
On October 22nd, during Kampala meeting (Uganda), 26 African Countries met in order to create a free trade area in the future. With 527 million people and a GDP of 624 billion Euros, it will cover Southern... more
DefensePiracy: the list of the most dangerous seas
Rome, Italy - Somalia, Nigeria and Indonesia the most dangerous ones
The "Faina" cargo seizure (see AVIONEWS) underlined a widespread problem: pirates attacks against ships sailing African seas. As International Maritime Bureau (IMB) data confirmed, "199 ships were attacked... more
DefenseBoeing team conducts successful test of fuze for heavy bombs
St. Louis, USA - At Holloman Air Force Base
The Boeing Company announced yesterday that it has successfully tested a fuze well (the area where the fuze is installed) and fuze for high-speed penetrator warheads along with its partners Applied Research... more
DefenseItaly-Libya: "Collaboration in Defense sector"
Rome, Italy - "It is only one of the sectors"
Yesterday a Foreign Ministry spokesman clarified an article published on Wednesday by the Italian newspaper "Repubblica" and concerning some points contained in the "Treaty of friendship, partnership and... more
DefenseItalian Navy: air-sea training "El Med 08" starts in Algiers
Rome, Italy - The unity of the Navy carries on board an helicopter AB-212
"The training, called 'El Med ‘08' and organized within the framework of 5+5 initiative, starts in west Mediterranean sea. The Algeria-led training unity will stop working on October 28th. Naval u... more
DefenseSomalia: EP on sea piracy
Strasbourg, France - "Effective coordination with other vessels in the region, especially those of the USA and Russia"
"In adopting a resolution on sea piracy (see AVIONEWS), the European Parliament expresses its serious concern about the growing number of maritime piracy cases, in particular in the seas off Somalia and... more
DefenseItalian Army: bilateral cooperation between "Folgore" and US Army's paratroopers
Rome, Italy - A US delegation of experts in visit in Italy
From September 28th to October 4th, a US Army delegation, led by colonel Terry Sellers, visited the Italian structure for a bilateral cooperation with the "Folgore" paratroopers. This event joins the... more
DefenseItalian Defense Minister at UN
New York, USA - In Afghanistan "The same number of soldiers, with the same task and in the same area"
During a meeting at UN headquarters in New York, Italian Defense Minister, La Russa, explained to UN secretary general, Ban Ki-Moon, that no modifications will be made to the Italian mission in Afghanistan.... more
DefenseJapan: military parade of Air Forces at Hyakurin
Hyakuri , Japan - Hereafter Aso's declarations
Yesterday an impressive air military parade took place at Hyakurin (Japan). Premier Taro Aso took part in the event where 5000 people participated. Combat airplanes F-15 and F-2, UH series helicopters... more
DefenseSenate approved decree law on the Italian participation to the surveillance mission in Georgia
Rome, Italy - Approved unanimously
Italian Senate approved unanimously the decree law No 147 September 22 on the Italian participation to the European surveillance mission in Georgia. The OSCE mission provides for a financing of 999,999... more
DefenseItalian 41st Wing about "Noble Midas 2008"
Sigonella, Italy - The drill has involved 3800 men, 30 naval units, three submarines, airplanes and helicopters
"The edition 2008 of the NATO exercise, named 'Noble Midas', finished last October 10. It took place in the Central Mediterranean Sea and in particular, for a phase has interested the waters looking onto... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the Navies of Mediterranean and Black Sea gathered at "Regional Seapower Symposium 2008"
Rome, Italy - The seventh edition will take place from October 15-17 in Venice
"The Head of Italian Navy Chief of Staff, Adm. Paolo La Rosa, will inaugurate tomorrow the seventh edition of 'Regional Seapower Symposium', at the Istituto di studi militari marittimi. The symposium... more
DefenseNorth Korea on the path of missile tests
Seoul, South Korea - According to the newspaper "Chosun Ilbo"
Pyonyang government is probably ready to launch short range missiles. They are probably nearly 12. The initiative is on the line of the one of last Tuesday when other missiles were launched in Yellow Sea.... more
DefenseItalian Army: commander of COI in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Appreciation for the work carried out by the Italian contingent
General Giuseppe Valotto, commander of COI (Comando operativo di vertice interforze), visited NATO Training Mission in Iraq, and has been welcomed by vice-commander of mission, general Paolo Bosotti. General... more
DefenseSomalia: UN against sea pirates
Mogadishu, Somalia - 1838 resolution adopted
Faced with the frequent attacks perpetrated by sea pirates against the boats sailing Somali waters (more than 50 only this year), UN Security Council adopted 1838 resolution "Inviting all the Countries... more
DefenseOlmert visits Moscow
Moscow, Russia - Many topics on the agenda
Israeli Ehud Olmert, who resigned last September 21st accused of corruption, is in visit in Moscow to meet president Medvedev and Foreign minister Lavrov. Many topics on the agenda: Middle East and Iranian... more
DefensePakistan-Afghanistan: joint forces on the borders
Kabul, Afghanistan - Will it be an effective measure?
Faced with the violence which engulfed the border area between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two Countries' presidents gave the go-ahead for setting up a joint armed forces, whose task will be patrolling... more
DefenseVicenza US base: yesterday the referendum
Vicenza, Italy - Hereafter the figures
Even though the Council of State said "No" to the referendum on "Dal Molin" (see AVIONEWS), Vicenza citizens wanted to express their opinion on the base widening. These are the figures of the referendum,... more
DefenseItalian foreign missions: possible cuts in the future?
Milan, Italy - Defence Minister La Russa's declarations
Last Saturday, during PDL meeting, Defence Minister announced possible cuts on Italian foreign missions, during next year. Minister La Russa explained that at the moment "It is only an hypothesis" but... more
DefenseItalian Navy (MMI): the "Ioniex 2008" drill
Rome, Italy - Between MMI and Russian one
"'Ioniex 2008', the air-sea exercise that involves ships and crews of the Italian and Russian Navies, has started last Saturday. A naval group and Fucilieri of 'San Marco' Regiment, will operate with... more
DefenseEU against Somali pirates
Rome, Italy - Many measures in the pipeline
Faced with the frequent attacks perpetrated by Somali pirates against the boats sailing Indian Oceans (more than 50 from the beginning of the year) and after the seizure of Ukrainian ship "Faina" (see... more