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DefenseItalian Navy: the "Adrion 08" naval-aviation drill starts
Rome, Italy - This year it's coordinated and managed by Croatian Navy
"Annual drill 'Adrion 08' has started, involving the Adriatic and Ionic Navies. The training activity has left from Split and it will end on next June, 3rd, and naval units from Albania, Croatia, Greece,... more
DefenseItalian Navy and NATO: "Bold Monarch 2008" drill
Rome, Italy - For research and rescue of submersibles on trouble
"'Bold Monarch 2008', the most important international drill for the rescue of submarines on trouble, has started in the North Sea, Norway. Ending on next June, 6th, many International air-sea and submarine... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Todaro" submarine mission in Atlantic Ocean
Rome, Italy - It's leaving from Taranto
"'Todaro' submarine is leaving from Taranto for a 6 month mission in Atlantic Ocean. 'Todaro' U212 submarine class, will operate an intense training programme with American Navy to improve the operative... more
DefenseFinmeccanica approves the first quarter results 2008 (5): the defense system sector
Rome, Italy - OTO Melara, WASS, MBDA
Revenues were EUR 247 million, an increase of EUR 9 million (+4%) versus EUR 238 million in the first quarter of 2007, largely due to greater activity in the underwater systems segment. The chief contributors... more
DefenseItalian Government: appointed 37 new under-secretaries
Rome, Italy - Berlusconi: "We will widen the team"
The Council of Ministers appointed yesterday 37 new under-secretaries. The Government reaches to 60 units (less than 40% compared with the Prodi Government), but a group too small according to the new... more
Defense41st Wing: "Joint Warrior 081" class
Sigonella, Italy - It took place in Scotland from April 19th to May 1st
"The 'Joint Warrior 081' is an inter-service class for naval-aviation assets, which took place in Scotland from April, 19 to May, 1st. Twelve NATO nations plus New Zealand joined the event. The 41st Antisom... more
DefenseItalian Navy: "Mare Aperto", the air sea exercise began
Rome, Italy - It will continue until May 23
"The 'Mare Aperto', the air-sea exercise, has begun. At the training event, planned and led by Italian Navy, also assets of Army and Air Force participate and naval forces of Canada, France, Germany, Great... more
DefenseFirst Gripen for South Africa delivered
Cape Town, South Africa - It's the first of 26 aircraft ordered
On April 30th, the South African Air Force received and accepted its first new Gripen fighter aircraft opening a new chapter in the forces modernisation and transformation. As part of its 1999 Strategic... more
DefenseThe mess of the Serbian helicopters and armaments to Iraq irritates USA
New York, Usa - To be in the dark about the agreement between two Governments
A secret agreement would exist, -the "New York Times" affirms today, making explode the case- between Baghdad's Government and that Serbia's, for the supplying of a series of armaments retained useless,... more
DefenseSwitzerland refuses anti-aircraft defence's systems in Pakistan
Berne, Switzerland - Federal council will do it only when the other European countries will permit exportings to this Nation
On April, 2nd 2008 session, Federal council has decided to overrule suspension of the authorization to the exportation of anti-aircraft defence's systems exports to Pakistan, established on last November,... more
DefenseLa Corea del Sud sceglie i missili Patriot per la difesa del suo territorio
Tewksbury , Stati Uniti - Raytheon prevede un interessante business da questo contratto
La Corea del Sud ha richiesto alla Raytheon Company di appoggiare con supporto logistico e manutentivo la scelta che ha effettuato di equipaggiarsi di missili Patriot per la difesa del suo territorio nazionale. Questa... more
DefenseAfghanistan, opened the "Italy" Health District
Kabul, Afghanistan - Joint team of Italian, Afghan and Greece doctors and nurses
Another stop has been reached from the Italian mission in Afghanistan, and after numerous discussions about the matter if to remain or go away from this war theatre, here comes the moment to announce several... more
DefenseSwitzerland: warlike equipment export in 2007
Berne, Switzerland - Towards 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs
According to the Swiss Confederation, in 2007 the Country has exported warlike equipment to 66 Nations for a total of 464.5 million Swiss francs (in 2006: 397.6), an amount corresponding to an increase... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the V-RMTC system reaches Singapore
Singapore, Republic of Singapore - An Italian delegation on a visit from February 13th to 15th
A delegation of Italian Navy officers has been received by the General Staff of the Singapore's Republic Navy from February 13th to 15th, to discuss the technical and operative aspects related to data... more
DefenseAppeal upheld on US Air Force contract
Washington , USA - New objection from GAO
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Congress authority which oversees the supply contracts of the US Government agencies, has upheld a protest filed by the companies Systems Research... more
DefenseToday the "Clean Sky Take Off Forum" in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - The membership incorporates organisations, industries, research centres and universities
"The Clean Sky TAKE-OFF Forum today stems from an EU wide collaborative private-public partnership, which encourages the full participation of SMEs, universities and research centres as well as leading... more
DefenseUS Air Force to the conquest of cyberspace
Washington , USA - "We need to reach the supremacy"
The armed forces of the United States of America have been enjoying since the end of then Cold War a dominance that few or no one on the global stage are in the position to challenge. There is though a... more
DefenseFrance-India, bilateral talks on armaments and nuclear
New Delhi, India - Sarkozy meets the Indian Prime Minister
Starting from today the French President Nicolas Sarkozy has started the official visit to India to strengthen the bilateral relationships between in two Countries, and even if there are not important... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the "Etna" and "Borsini" ships to leave for the "Medal 08" campaign
Rome, Italy - Next Monday they will leave from Taranto
"The 'Etna' and 'Borsini' ships will leave on January 28th for the naval campaign called 'Medal 08'. In this operation the two ships will be deployed for four months in the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean and... more
DefenseRussia, the Bulava ballistic missile experiments will continue also in 2008
Moscow, Russia - The statements of the Roskosmos Director, Anatoli Perminov
The experiments on the Bulava missile system will continue also in 2008, this is the statement of the "Roskosmos" Federal Space Agency Director, Anatoli Perminov. The last Bulava test has been carried... more
DefenseUS: "Iraq will guarantee as of 2009 its own internal security"
Baghdad, Iraq - Yet more arms and means are needed
Three and a half years after having invaded Iraq and crushed its defences, the US military commands announce that the Iraqis will be again sovereign of the internal security of the own country between... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Russian and Italian sailors training in the Ionian Sea
Rome, Italy - Naval units sail today from Taranto
"From the Mar Grande naval Station of Taranto will set sail today two naval units of the Russian Federation, the destroyer 'Admiral Chabnenko' and the ocean-going tug 'Nickolay Chiker' that together with... more
DefenseKenya: quiet situation but tending to become worse
Mombasa, Kenya - The reassurances of the Farnesina
The violence in Kenya does not seem to die down after the elections of last December 27th that have confirmed the president Mwai Kibaki with only 230,000 more against Raila Odinga, a result contested by... more
DefenseJapan experiments anti-ballistic missile
Tokyo, Japan - Developed as a deterrent against North Korea
After in 1998 North Korea had experimented with success its long-range Taepodong-1 missile, sending it over Japan into the Pacific Ocean, the Japanese armed forces had started to work together with the... more
DefenseItalian Army: return of the 152nd regiment "Sassari"
Sassari, Italy - Five months of economic and social reconstruction in Afghanistan
After about five months of activity in Afghanistan the 152nd Regiment "Sassari" of the Italian Army, commanded by colonel Roberto De Masi, returns from Herat to its national base. The welcome-back ceremony... more
DefenseUSA: an ultra-technological project for the renewal of the US Army
Washington, USA - An investment worth 200 billion dollars
Future Combat System is the name of an ultra-technological project for the renewal of the US Air Force worth 200 billion dollars. The programme will provide for 14 new weapons families, remote-controlled... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates have requested upgrades for three E-2C Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft
New York, USA - The contract includes also several spares
The government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a sale of upgrades and refurbishment for three E-2C Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft. These upgrades/refurbishments include E-2C group II navigation... more
DefenseIndia, successful test for anti-ballistic missile
New Delhi , India - Experiment carried out in the Bay of Bengal
India is working at the development of a multi-layer Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system. In the context of this military project, was conducted today a test for an Advanced Air Defence (AAD) missile,... more
DefenseItalian Navy: administrative delivery of the "Cavour" aircraft carrier
Rome, Italy - Next December 18th
Next December 18th will take place the purely administrative delivery to the Italian Navy of the new "Cavour" aircraft carrier, while it will come into force by the first half of next year, and only after... more
DefensePutin signs to put Russia out of CFE treaty
Moscow, Russia - Duma low chamber already approved the law on last November 7th
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, signed the approval of the law, approved by Russian low chamber Duma on last November 7th (see AVIONEWS), to put out Russia of the Conventional Forces (aircraft, helicopters,... more
DefenseItalian Chamber's Defense Commission: on agenda, fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Hearing of Alessandro Colombo from ISPI
During today's session of the Italian Chamber's Defense Commission took place a fact-finding inquiry on the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions: hearing of Alessandro Colombo,... more
DefenseItalian Senate Defense Commission: on agenda the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India
Rome, Italy - In addition to that between the European Communities with the member Countries and Albania
During today's session of the 4th Commission were discussed: 1. the ratification and execution of the agreement between Italy and India about the cooperation in Defense, made in New Delhi on February... more
DefenseBrazil: Lula Da Silva increases by 50% the military expenses
Brasilia, Brazil - About 3 billion Euro to be spent for the defense in 2008
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, president of Brazil, decided to increase the budget of the military expenses by taking it, in 2008, to around 3,100 million Euro. This money though is not destined to foreign... more
DefenseItalian Navy: activation of the EUROMARFOR in Algeria
Rome, Italy - The ceremony held today
"Today, November 26, onboard of 'Espero' Frigate of the Italian Navy, docked in Orano harbour, in Algeria, the ceremony for the third activation of the EUROMARFOR took place, in front of the Admiral Giuseppe... more
DefenseVT Group buys AEPCO
Derwood, USA - A 70 million dollar deal
VT Group take another step toward growing its U.S. activities with the purchase of Advanced Engineering and Planning Corp. for 70 million dollar. AEPCO is an engineering and research firm providing quality... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Alpine troops train some UN officials
Turin, Italy - At the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment
The practical phase of the course for the UN officials assigned to the security in the UN missions took place yesterday in Turin at the training area of 32nd Alpine Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment. The... more
DefenseNATO: Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola new President of the
Brussels, Belgium - He is the second Italian to hold this prestigious post
NATO defense chiefs chose Italian Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola on Wednesday as chairman of the Alliance's Military Committee, the Alliance's senior military post. He will replace Canadian Gen. Ray Henault... more
DefenseAir Defense System: Moscow plans it in Belarus
Moscow, Russia - It could be possible under certain conditions and with the corresponding agreement
Russia could supply Belarus with Iskander missile systems in reply to the deployment of the US defense system in East Europe, said Colonel General Vladimir Zaritsky, commander of the Russian Missile and... more
DefenseItalian Chamber Defense Commission: on agenda the ratifications of different agreeements on GNSS
Rome, Italy - Fact-finding inquiry about military easements with examination of the conclusive document
During the today's session at the IV Defense Commission of the Italian Chamber has been discussed about: - the confirmation of cooperation agreement regarding the GNSS between European Community and... more
DefenseSenate Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - Continuation of the Government's communications about the relative developments
During today's session of the IV Defense Commission was discussed the continuation of the Government's communications about the developments relative to the the Italian participation to humanitarian and... more
DefenseRussia steps out of CFE agreement
Moscow, Russia - Decision approved by the Duma in response to the US space shield
Putin is dead set against the decision of the US to build in Poland and the Czech Republic the anti-missile space shield meant to protect the Old Continent from a possible aggression coming from the Middle... more
DefenseAeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... <b>A as "ATOS"<b>
Rome, Italy - In its variuos configurations can be fitted on board aircraft and helicopters
ATOS (Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance) is an open and modular architecture mission system for aircraft and helicopters, designed by Galileo Avionica, a Finmeccanica company Italian leader... more
DefenseDefense Commission at the Italian Chamber: the improvement of the military penal code of peace on agenda
Rome, Italy - Besides the Italian participation to the humanitarian and international missions
During the today's session at the Italian IV Defense Commission at Chamber of Deputies has been discussed, among the other topics, about the ratification of the III Protocol to the Geneva Convention of... more
DefenseMoscow tells the world: new strategic bombers flights and launch of a missile
Moscow, Russia - Airplanes carried out patrolling flights on the Arctic, Pacific and Atlantic Ocean
"The flights have been carried out during both day and night, with an inflight refuelling and in accordance with the international regulations on airspace and neutral waters, without violating the borders... more
DefenseThe Italian Defense Minister on a visit to the United States
Washington, USA - Until Wednesday, October 31st
The Italian Defense Minister, Arturo Parisi, arrived yesterday in the late evening in the United States for an official visit to be concluded next Wednesday, October 31st. During his stay, Parisi will... more
DefenseChamber Defense Commission: on agenda the Italian participation to humanitarian and international missions
Rome, Italy - In addition to the State accounts
During the meeting of today, Wednesday October 24th, 2007 the Italian Chamber IV Defense Commission has discussed among the other subjects, about the general report of the State administration for the... more
DefenseNegotiations for the anti-missile shields go on
Washington , USA - Yesterday Robert Gates in visit in Prague
After having visited the last week Russia, for trying to soften the Russians' position on the anti-missile shield that the US wants to realize in Eastern Europe, yesterday for the American Secretary of... more
DefenseNuclear armaments: Putin's great shift
Moscow, Russia - The development of the "Great Plans" in sight
In a "Face to face" with Russia's people, broadcast only last Thursday, the Russian President released, in a superior and magnificent tone, declarations which evoked the Cold War climate. He spoke about... more
DefenseOpponents of the anti-missile-shield meet in Brdy, Czech Republic
Brdy, Czech Republic - Mayors, pacifists and personalities against the new military installations in Eastern Europe
The movement Europe for Peace was born more than one year ago, and enjoys a large support among the population of the Czech Republic. Its goal is to prevent the installing, as it already occurred in Poland,... more
DefensePutin in Iran to mediate about nuclear power
Tehran, Iran - Provived and agreement among the Countries around the Caspian Sea
The super-luxurious Russian presidential airplane, a Widebody Ilyushin IL-96/300 Vip, has landed for the first time in the airport of Tehran (about the aircraft see AVIONEWS). Purpose of the presidential... more