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DefenseFinanziaria 2008: rejection by the Defense Committe of the Senate
Rome, Italy - With 13 votes against 12
Too little money. The minister Antonio Parisi had rung the alarm over the last days. Yesterday the Defense Committee of the Senate chaired by Sergio De Gregorio has voted the "Finanziaria" down with 13... more
Defense"Noble Midas 07": the biggest military exercise for Croatia
Zagreb, Croatia - The operation, in the Adriatic Sea, ends today
While waiting to join NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Croatia has carried out in the international waters of the Adriatic Sea over the last days a large military exercise called "Noble Midas... more
DefenseCancer among the military: yesterday Parisi reported to the Depleted Uranium Commission of the Italian Senate
Rome, Italy - But the Military Observatory dissents: the numbers are far higher
Yesterday Italy's Minister of Defense, Arturo Parisi, related to the Senate about a matter raised years ago and so far remained unheard: the link between depleted uranium and the tumoural illnesses which... more
DefenseUnited Arab Emirates to buy missiles for border defense
Washington, USA - They are Hellfire II missiles and accessories
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress that the Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested a possible sale of of 300 AGM-114M3 Blast Fragmentation Warheads and 900 AGM-114L3... more
DefenseA USD83m sale for Stinger and other missiles to Egypt
Washington, United States - The possible sale comprises 164 Stinger, 25 Avengers and oher equipment
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible foreign military sale to Egypt of Stinger Block 1 Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all... more
DefenseUNIFIL protests against Israeli overflying in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - A violation of UN resolution 1701
After the incessant violations of the Lebanese air space from Israeli fighter airplanes, the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) spokesperson Yasmina Bouziani declared: "UNIFIL records every... more
DefenseBVR Systems gains contract for air defense simulator
Tel Aviv, Israel - The client's identity was not revealed
Israeli electronic systems company, BVR Systems, announced today to have received a USD5.8 Millions-contract for the delivering of an Air Defence Embedded Simulator, a multi-level training system integrated... more
DefenseElbit System to supply Israeli air force with hi-tech bombs
Tel Aviv, Israel - Several million dollars contract
Israeli company Elbit Systems gained a contract for several million dollars (the exact number is undisclosed) to supply the air force of its country with Lizard-type, laser-guided bombs. The deliveries... more
DefenseDefense Commission at Italian Senate: EUROCONTROL on agenda
Rome, Italy - Ministry contracts, national service obligatory and many other matters
The 4th Permanent Defense Commission of the Italian Senate during the today session, on agenda, among the other topics has discussed about the approval and realization of two protocols regarding the International... more
DefenseUNIFIL: Lebanese Chief of Staff visits Italian contingent
Tibnin, Lebanon - He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base
Lebanese Chieff of Staff General Michel Suleiman visited the command of UNIFIL Italian contingent. He arrived yesterday at "Ficuciello" base together with UNIFIL commandant General Claudio Graziano. He... more
DefenseThe George W. Bush "Return on success" plan
Washington, USA - Within December 2007 5,700 soldiers will go home
"The American people will see the soldiers coming back home. Success means some soldiers come back home. This was the incipit of the US President George W. Bush speech announced yesterday evening from... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the command of the European Maritime Force to Italy
Rome, Italy - After two years of Spanish leadership
"Next Monday, September 17, in Taranto, Italy will assume the Command of the European Maritime Force (Euromarfor) from the Spanish command. On board of the 'Giuseppe Garibaldi' aircraft carrier, berthed... more
DefenseItalian Army: new commander for the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps
Milan, Italy - Turnover between General Del Vecchio and General Gray
During a change of command ceremony, held in Piazza Sempione in Milan, Italian Lieutenant General Giuseppe Gay took over as the new Commander-in-Chief of the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps – Italy (NRDC-IT) f... more
DefenseUSA-North Korea talks: no more nuclear
Geneva, Switzerland - The mediator Christopher Hill reports what was established in Geneva
After two days of negotiation in Geneva with North Korea delegates the US negotiator Christopher Hill announced that the Asian Country will give up nuclear by dismantling its installations within 2007. Hill... more
DefenseGeorgia: the identikit of the dropping missile - Raduga KH-58U
Tbilisi, Georgia - The controversy moves on the technical plan
It is a tactical anti-radar missile Raduga KH-58, Russian manufacturing, the dropping bomb recovered in the little village of Tsitelubani, about 65 km (40 miles) North-Western of the capital, Tbilisi,... more
DefenseUN: Italy joins the Security Council
New York, USA - It is the sixth time
The official confirmation is arrived a few minutes ago: Italy joins the UN Security Council for next two years. Together with the five permanent members: China, France, Russian Federation, the United... more
DefenseMissile defence system: a Russian delegation in Washington at the end of July
Washington, USA - It will be discussed Putin's proposal about Brussels and Azerbaijan
New meeting United States-Russia to talk about US project to realize a missile defence system in Europe. A Russian delegation will go to Washington at the end of this month (July 30 and 31) to analyze... more
DefenseFire Emergency: the contribution of the Italian Armed Forces
Rome, Italy - Canadair, Sikorsky HH-3F, AB-205, AB-212 and Chinook
Against the fire emergency all the Italian Armed Forces are supplying their contribution of personnel and means for the "Woody Fire-fighting Campaign 2007". Defense General Staff informs about the several... more
DefenseAustralian MOD decided for AP-3C Orion substitution
Canberra, Australia - A project worth 4 USDbn
According to Australian MOD sources, the Government has given first pass approval for AIR 7000 Phase 2 - a $4 billion project to acquire a manned Maritime Patrol and Response Aircraft (MPRA), for substitution... more
DefenseLockheed Martin carries out successful PAC-3 missile test
Dallas, USA - Currently the world’s most advanced and powerful
Lockheed Martin successfully conducted a PAC-3 Missile flight test today at White Sands Missile Range, NM. The test was an engagement against a low-flying, air-breathing target, which was intercepted... more
DefenseA new antimissile missile developed by Rafael Armament Development Authority Ltd
North Sea, Norway - Has been tested during NATO EW trials
In the annual NATO MCG/8 EW trials, which have been carried out in Norway and run by the Dutch Naval Forces from the HNLMS De Ruyter frigate Rafael Armament Development Authority Ltd demonstrated its WIZARD... more
DefensePutin suspends the agreement on the weaponry in Europe
Moscow, Russia - Escalation on the quarrel about the US missile system
Russian premier, Vladimir Putin, has suspended the Russia's participation at CFE, the agreement that regulates the limit of the conventional weaponry (troops, tanks and fighter aircraft) in Europe. It's... more
DefenseItalian and Algerian Navies in joint training in the Mediterranean Sea
Rome, Italy - The bilateral drill will take place next week
"From 9th to 14th of July, a bilateral drill called 'Medex 07', between the Italian and the Algerian Navies, will take place in the Western Mediterranean Sea. The drill takes place every two years under... more
DefenseNavy: training "Adrion 07"
Augusta, Italy - Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia participated
Research and aid of a ship's crew went down, patrol to search a merchant ship suspected to transport illegally, trainings of shooting and cinematic evolutions: these are the issues of "Adrion 2007", the... more
DefenseGreen light for the Rome Conference on the rule of law in Afghanistan
Rome, Italy - Meeting among the leader of UN, NATO and Islamic State
Today the Rome the Conference on the rule of law in Afghanistan started, and will be chaired by the UN, NATO and the Afghan and Italian leader. Afghan President Hamid Karzai, United Nations Secretary-General... more
DefenseIran moves missiles to Syria
Tehran, Iran - Implemented the agreement of 2005
A United Nations official in Lebanon announced that Iran is about to move to Syria dozens of medium-range missiles Shabab-3 and Scud B and C. The purpose is creating a missile system to be used in case... more
DefenseSwiss helicopters for Eufor in Sarajevo
Bern, Switzerland - Three pilots, three engineers and two helicopters Cougar moved
The two helicopters Cougar of the Swiss Army at the service of EUFOR (European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina) have been deployed in the headquarters of Camp Butmir, in Sarajevo, where EUFOR is... more
DefenseSpecial "Le Bourget" (13): Pakistan not says a dicky-bird about the selling of EW aircraft
Paris, France - Rediced the order to SAAB
Pakistan Government representatives not say a dicky-bird about the selling of EW aircraft, the turboprop twin-engine plane model 2000, fitted with Early Warning system. According to local sources, Pakistan... more
DefenseNorth Korea launches a short-range missile in the Sea of Japan
Pyonyang, North Korea - The missile was not ballistic
North Korea launched a short-range missile toward the Sea of Japan Tuesday for the third time in 45 days. The launch took place at 3:00 p.m. local time (6 a.m. GMT), the Japanese channel said. South... more
DefenseNATO's ministers of Defence meet at Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - They will see their no-NATO's countries colleagues for Afghan issue
Recurring meetings between NATO countries' ministers of Defense have started today in Brussels. Italian minister Parisi is there from yesterday afternoon to take place to reunions, that will go on until... more
DefenseItalian Army's volunteers visit Optima
Rome , Italy - A ministerial program for the placement of discharges
This morning the Italian Army voluntary service's soldiers of recruitment command and regional complement forces "Campania" have visited Optima, a consultancy film of ICT (Information and Communication... more
DefenseUS Defense will decide about JASSM programme on June 27
Washington, USA - Salvage or cancel?
The US Department of Defense said last June 6 that it will decide on June 27 meeting of the defense acquisition board-whether whether to salvage the troubled USD 5.8 billion Lockheed Martin AGM-158 joint... more
DefenseUS anti-missile system: Azerbaijan runs to hold it
Baku, Azerbaijan - It will take more stability in the Region
"The Azerbaijan position supported by Russia and USA concerns in bilateral or trilateral negotiations. Azerbaijan is ready to these consultations, and this will take more stability in the Region. I do... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the Armed Force's feast day next Sunday with numerous spectacles
Rome, Italy - A lot of events have been organized on the whole national territory until Tuesday 19
"Next Sunday, on June 10, the Italian Navy will celebrate its feast day in memory of Premuda. The feast of the Navy reminds the glorious enterprise on June 10, 1918, when, during the First World War,... more
DefenseTested the first AMX in Acol version
Turin, Italy - The model will be presented during next edition of the air show of Paris-Le Bourget
"Today 8th July 2007, in the establishment of Turin-Caselle of Alenia Aeronautica, it's been completed the first test of AMX Acol (adaptation of logistic and operative capacities), that after the acceptation... more
DefenseUS anti-missile system: from Prague Bush replies to Putin
Prague, Czech Republic - "The Cold War is over"
The relationships between Russia and USA are very fraught in these days, since Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has been leveled a charge against Washington about the will to restore a Cold War climate:... more
DefenseRussia: the ICBM test as reply to USA
Moscow, Russia - Premier Putin reported after the meeting with Greece President
Russia's president said today his country's recent tests of new ballistic missiles and possible withdrawal from an arms control treaty are a direct response to harsh, unreasonable actions by USA. Speaking... more
DefenseBahrain has forbidden USA to launch attack against Iran from its territories
Manama, Bahrain - 40 members of Parliament on 39 stated against to the military operations
The Parliament of Bahrain has approved the prohibition to launch military attack against Iran by USA from its territories. National press has made known it. On a total of 40 members of Chamber, 39 were... more
DefenseRussia tests the first launch of the new intercontinental ballistic missile (Icbm)
Moscow, Russia - In the background the growing tensions with the West
Russia successfully test-launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk space center in Northern Russia Tuesday, a press spokesman for the strategic missile forces said. The... more
DefenseAir-naval joint training between Italy and Malta "CANALE 07" at Augusta Base
Augusta, Italy - Presence of observers from Algeria, France, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia
An air-naval joint training between Italy and Republic of Malta will take place from June 1st to 9th in the naval area of Augusta Base (Sicily). The training, called "CANALE 07" is in 14th edition and... more
DefenseItalian Navy: shift of responsibilities at the Italian-Spanish amphibious force
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow at the Spanish port of Palma de Majorca
"On Friday, May 25, 2007, in the Palma de Majorca's Port (Spain) will take place the ceremony of shift of responsibilities between Spain and Italy of the Spanish/Italian Amphibious Force - Siaf and Spanish/Italian... more
DefenseItalian Army Forces recruit members from the Southern regions
Rome, Italy - According to a survey published by "L'Espresso"
The Italian magazine "L'Espresso" published a very interesting survey on the origin of people choosing military life, evidencing that the major part of them come from the Italian Southern regions. According... more
DefenseAnti-Iran missile defense system ready in 2001 in Poland
Warsaw, Poland - Polish Minister of Defense says today
Polish Minister of Defense, Aleksander Szczyglo, has announced that US missile defense system could be ready in 2011 in Poland. Last weeks the project to located the system in Poland was strongly opposed... more
DefenseArchivio Disarmo "Golden Dove 2007" Prize awarded to El-Baradei
Rome, Italy - AIEA Director General will be in Rome on June 6th, 2007
"Archivio Disarmo for peace - Golden Dove 2007 Prize" was awarded to Mohamed El-Baradei, Director General of IAEA - International Atomic Energy Agency. El-Baradei will arrive in Rome to collect the... more
DefenseRussia: S-400 missile defense systems will be operational on July 1st
Moscow, Russia - General Alexander Zelin has announced it
S-400 missile defense systems will be put on combat duty around Moscow July 1st, the commander of the Russian Air Force said Monday. The S-400 Triumf (NATO codename SA-21 Growler) is a new air defense... more
DefenseDutch Parliament erases the order of Tomahawk missiles
Amsterdam, Holland - A deal worth EUR 62 million
Dutch Defense Minister made known the annulment of a plan to purchase 30 Tomahawk cruise missile. The planned purchase of Tomahawk missiles would have cost about EUR 62 million and made the Netherlands... more
Defense"Friuli", "Trieste" and "Vega" visited by three Russian officers
Boulogne, Italy - In the field of the bilateral cooperation programme
From May 15th to 18th a delegation of three Russia Army's officers led by General Alexandr Nicolaievich Kolpacenko, commander of 76^ Parachuters Division, visited Brigata Aerea "Friuli" in the field of... more
DefenseLockheed Martin-built "Trident II D5" successfully launched in two-missile US Navy Test in the Atlantic
Cape Canaveral, USA - Record of 119 consecutive successful launches
The U.S. Navy conducted a successful test launch on May 15, of two "Trident II D5" Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs) built by Lockheed Martin. The Navy launched the unarmed missiles from USS Tennessee (SSBN... more
DefenseLockheed Martin awarded three contracts for US Army and Marine Corps targetry systems
Orlando, USA - For a combined value of $4.5 million
Lockheed Martin has received three contracts to provide modular military targetry systems for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. Two contracts awarded were for U.S. Army Targetry Systems (ATS). The third... more
DefenseLockheed Martin awarded USD 58 million contract
Orlando, USA - To continue Hellfire II depot support
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $ 58.3 million contract to continue depot maintenance support for the battle-proven HELLFIRE II® Modular Missile System. The contract is for one year of continued... more