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DefenseAfghanistan: the new Italian commitment involves Mangusta, Dardo and Lince
Rome, Italy - A charge of EUR 25,9 million
More means, more helicopters, more tracklayers and more armours. And also other 145 soldiers and 13 Carabinieri for the training of the Kabul Police. The announcement has been made by Italian Defense... more
DefenseNATO: “NAC-MC Sea Day” in Taranto
Taranto, Italy - Guest of honour the Defense Under Secretary Honorable Marco Verzaschi
NATO’s top military commander, General John Craddock, has invited NATO General Secretary, North Atlantic Council and NATO Military Council to embark on the NATO Standing Maritime Group Two - SNMG2 for a... more
Defense"Missile Defense Shield Case": USA will not allow Russia to veto
Moscow, Russia - Condoleezza Rice has affirmed it
The United States will not permit Russia to veto its plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe, U.S. Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, said in the Russian capital on Tuesday. "The United... more
DefenseJapan to develop anti-missile laser-weapons
Tokyo, Japan - Possible risk to flout the pacific Constitution
Japan plans to develop high-power laser weapons next year to strengthen its anti-missile defence system, in response to the growing military threat from North Korea, a report said. The Defence Ministry... more
DefenseRussia pulls its armaments out of Georgia
Moscow, Russia - First of 19 military rail convoys
Today a rail convoy loaded with armaments and materials of 12th Russian Military Base will abandon the city of Batumi, Georgia. A Russia Army source has retailed it. “The convoy, composed by 35 wagons a... more
DefenseFour fails in the JASSM missile tests
Washington, USA - Doubts on the development program of the new USAF air-to-surface missiles
During the tests that happened from the 20 April and the first of May, three missiles slightly missed the target by 100-200 feet. The last missile hit the target but due to a problem to the detonation... more
DefenseBush demands more time for the Iraqi mission
Washington, USA - In a press conference after a two hour-meeting with Defence Secretary Gates the President communicated his ideas
President Bush underlined in particular the irony of approving a commander, the General David. H. Petraus nominated by the all Senate, and to instantly vote a law to fix a withdrawal date to retire from... more
DefenseSoon operative a language corps to protect the United States
Washington, USA - 1000 linguistic experts will be recruited
It will be a corps on its own and it will be a fundamental to fill the gap in the translation capabilities of the translators in the various federal agencies. Volunteers will be able to join in this... more
DefensePress conference against job insecurity among military forces
Rome, Italy - Tosiani: "We see a compression of our rights"
Yesterday, Palazzo Madama, Rome, hosted a meeting of the committee founded to defend military forces against job insecurity, with the purpose to release a press conference about the unstable condition... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the divers of Comsubin find the treasure of the "Polluce" steamship
Rome, Italy - Yesterday in the Elba's isle waters at about 100 m of depth
"Yesterday, Thursday May 10, in the Elba's island waters, at around 100 m of depth, divers of the Comsubin (Comando subacquei ed incursori) of Italian Navy, have discovered and recovered over four kg of... more
DefenseAustralian and Singapore organizes a joint exercise
Singapore, Singapore Republic - It's the seventh military exercise of the two nations and it will end tomorrow
The joint exercise of the Navies and Air Forces of the two countries was held in the Singapore strait and in the South China sea. The exercise was based on various specifics activities and scenarios... more
DefenseCuts to the US missiles defense funds
Washington, USA - The Democrats majority in the House opens a crisis in the ballistic defence program
The House Armed Services Committee cut the program fund with the aim to completely stop the project that is still considered by many democrats representatives as not ready and not yet tested enough to... more
DefenseSouth Korea ready to purchase F-22 Raptor or F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes from USA
Seoul, South Korea - To compete with Japan
According to reliable sources, South Korea is evaluating the purchase from USA of F-22 Raptor or F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes manufactured by the leader industry Lockheed Martin. This intention... more
Defense"Giuseppe Garibaldi" aircraft carrier in La Maddalena archipelago
Rome, Italy - Green-light for the "Open Sea 2007"
For the first time "Giuseppe Garibaldi" aircraft carrier berthed at Santo Stefano Island, in La Maddalena archipelago, after to have left the port of Civitavecchia. Italian ship, manufactured in the... more
DefenseThe US Air Force will patrol the cyberspace
Washington, USA - Michael W. Wynn, Secretary of the Air Force, in an open letter support the project
The Cyberspace and the net will become soon a real battleground, the ability to receive and to send information is necessary for the normal procedures of civil life and even the military and most of these... more
DefenseThe 2007 Turin book fair
Turin, Italy - The Italian Defence Ministry will be present at the fair from the 10 to the 14 of May
The Italian Ministry of Defence press will have its own exhibition area where there will be represented the General Staff of Defence and the four Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force and Carabinieri) with... more
DefenseTurkey asks USA for 105 Aim-9X Sidewinder missiles
Washington, USA - Also with 78 "Lau-129" launchers and 22 air training missiles
Turkey has officially announced its intention to ultimate a negotiation with USA for the purchase of 105 Aim-9X Sidewinder missiles, 78 "Lau-129" launchers and 22 air training missiles. The first contractor... more
DefensePhoton Research Associates Inc. awarded for efforts made in the defence sector
Washington, USA - During the "Fifth annual Missile Defense Conference"
On the occasion of the "Fifth annual Missile Defense Conference" recently held in Washington, William Frederick, senior executive member of Photon Research Associates Inc., a subsidiary of Raytheon Company,... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the fleet sets sail for "Open Sea 2007" exercise
Rome, Italy - It will last 12 days and engage about 4400 soldiers
"Today May 8th the 'Open Sea 2007' exercise has started. It is the main training event of Italian Navy to which participate also the naval and underwater units of France, Germany, Greece and Turkey. It... more
DefenseAmnesty International accused Russia and China of supplying weapons to the government-backed militia in Darfur
Moscow, Russia - Respectively for a value of USD 24 and 21 million
The Foreign Ministries of Russia and China denied Tuesday a report by a human rights group that they supplied arms to the government-backed militia in Darfur in West Sudan in breach of a UN embargo. Amnesty... more
DefenseThe United States Air Force is going to develop a handheld video receiver
Washington, Usa - The USAF chief of staff exploit an ambitious project
The successor of the "ROVER", Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver, could be ready soon as affirmed by general Mosely in an interview. It could have the dimension of a Palm and it should be able... more
DefenseParisi: "Inadequate and ill-timed the allies communications"
Kabul, Afghanistan - Regarding the information arrived to Isaf command from USA command about Shindand military operations
The secretary of Defence met this morning the ISAF commander Dan K. Mcneil. Despite the quite tones of the meeting the secretary of Defence affirmed the need of a greater communication and coordination... more
DefenseRussia will equip the strategic missile forces with the Topol-M missile system
Moscow, Russia - The deployment will be in the Saratov Region, Southern Russia
Russia's strategic missile forces will equip the Topol-M missile system with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRV) in the next two or three years, the commander said. General Nikolai... more
DefenseUSA and Russia on the way to find an agreement for the missiles defence
Washington, USA - Accord on organizing an high-level Missile Defense Talks
The Secretary of state Condoleeza Rice and the Defence secretary Robert Gate will meet their Russian counterparts in a High Level talk that will be held in the year, probably September, to find a solution... more
DefenseThree AB-212 helicopters from the Grazzanise base will join the Italian military presence in Afghanistan
Caserta, Italy - Press conference of Defence Senate commission president
The President of the Senatorial Defence Commission Sergio De Gregorio partecipated today in a press conference after his visit at the comand division and tactical support of the "Garibaldi" Bersaglieri's... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the minesweeper "Milazzo" servicing the European Maritime Force (EUROMARFORCE)
Rome, Italy - Today at the Spanish naval base on the Minorca isle
"On May 4th, the naval group of mines countermeasures of European Maritime Force (EUROMARFORCE) started its operation at Spanish naval base on the Minorca isle, counting also the minesweeper 'Milazzo'... more
DefenseUS Government cuts the funds to JSF and FCS military programs
Washington, USA - What the USA financial manoeuvre provides for Fiscal Year 2008
A U.S. House Armed Services subcommittee took big chunks out of two high-profile Pentagon programs on May 2 during the first in a series of markups of the fiscal 2008 defense authorization bill. At... more
DefenseUs forces to rise presence in Romania
Bucharest, Romania - Romanian parliament approved yesterday the stationing of 1500 Us soldiers
On the 2 of may with the favour of 257 deputies with one against the parliament approved the first agreement to establish a new American forces stationing in Romania. The prime minister Calin Tariceau... more
DefenseUsa continues missiles shields test
Hawaii, USA - 27th test of the United States forces for the anti-missile system Aegis
At approximately 11:31 a.m. Hawaii on the 2 of May, a short-range ballistic missile target was launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility. At the same time, a target with characteristics similar... more
DefenseItalian Virtual Air Force: “Virtual flight, real emotions”
Rome, Italy - On the Website at “amvi.it”
The Aeronautica Militare Virtuale Italiana (AMVI - Italian Virtual Air Force) is an interesting meeting-place for flight and Internet lovers. In fact, it is sufficient to visit the Website at “amvi.it” to... more
DefenseLebanon: handover between "Pozzuolo" and "Folgore" Brigades
Tibnin, Lebanon - Yesterday the ceremony
The ceremony of TOA (Transit of Authority) at Tibnin Italian Base in Lebanon, headquarters of Italian Forces. In the filed of the "Leonte" operation, yesterday April 22nd, 2007, the handover between... more
DefenseThe Italian mission in Mostar is over
Mostar, Bosnia Herzegovina. - The military base closed, Italian soldiers back home
The EUFOR (European Union Force)'s Commander, Admiral Hans Jochen Witthauer, will definitely give an end to the South-East multinational task-force conducted by the Brigade General Silvio Biagini, during... more
DefenseUS Under Secretary of Defense announces funding for the F-35
Washington, USA - As an award for Lockheed Martin reliability
Yesterday, Ken Krieg, Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) signed the ADM, approving the full funding for F-35 Lightning II Jsf (Joint Strike Fighter) plane LRIP 1 and long... more
DefenseJoint anti-missile system for Russia and Byelorussia
Moscow, Russia - The agreement will be signed in these days
The Russian reaction to the USA requesting NATO the permit to install a anti-missile shield in Czech Republic and Poland (see AVIONEWS) is an agreement between Russia and Byelorussia about a joint shield.... more
DefenseNATO: started the discussions on the US anti-missiles shield in Czech Republic and Poland
Brussels, Belgium - Bush in Prague next June 5th to discuss the matter
A spokesman of the Czech government has confirmed the next June 5th US President will visit Prague, aimed to discuss the installation of the US anti-missiles shield on the Czech territory. In the meantime,... more
Defense"Hotline" between China and Japan
Tokyo, Japan - To prevent sea and air intrusions
The Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, during his last weekend visit to Japan, entered into agreement with the Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe, in order to create a 24-hour "Hotline" aimed to allow a continuous... more
DefenseItalian Army: NATO General visits Brigata Aeromobili "Friuli"
Bologna, Italy - Particular interest in preparation activities of the Force
NATO General David Richard Bill (UK) has visited the Brigata Aeromobili "FRIULI" of Italian Army. After the arrival to the "Mameli" Barracks in Bologna, General has been welcomed by Brigata "FRIULI"... more
Defense"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, an
Rome, Italy - A search project for the air traffic control
"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi... more
DefenseUkraine President Yushchenko rejects US anti-missile system
Kiev, Ukraine - An unshakable position
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko rejected any discussion of deployment of US anti-missile systems to his country, ending months of waffling by leaders of the former Soviet republic. The Ukrainian... more
DefenseItalian Navy: ended "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign
Rome, Italy - Air and naval means have been engaged
Last week, with the return to Taranto of "Pelosi" submarine, "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign ended. This operation started on January 31, involved "Pelosi" submarine, "Bettica" deep-sea ship with... more
DefenseItalian Army: "MEDEVAC Exercise" for the Multinational Task Force South-East
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina - For improving the mutual cooperation among EUROFOR forces
The Multi National Task Force South East carried out in Mostar Air Base (Bosnia-Herzegovina) a medical evacuation training with Hely MEDEVAC (Medical-Evacuation) helicopter, used two aircraft: one Italian... more
DefenseItalian Army: inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police
Herat, Afghanistan - A project started on October 28th, 2006
On April 2nd, the inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police took place in Karezak village, Enjil - Herat district, but only last Friday was made known. The project, started on October 28th, 2006,... more
DefenseNext April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon
Bolzano , Italy - To grant communication services among military forces responsible for the "Leonte" operation
Next April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon to succeed to the 11th Leonessa Transmission Regiment of Civitavecchia. The regiment, under Colonel Camillo Sileo, will be... more
Defense41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2007" starts
Sigonella, Italy - The exercise will take place from 11 to 23 April
"Next April 11 will begin the 'Noble Manta 2007', the greatest war exercise anti-submarine, organized annually by NATO. Some countries of the Atlantic Alliance will participate at it, besides Italy, with... more
DefenseAirport of Damascus crossroads for terrorists
Damascus, Syria - Mainly on Syrian Airways flights
Last April 2nd, the Israeli Website "Debka" reported an alarming news on the last weeks usage of the international airport of Damascus. According to the confirmations by the Israeli military intelligence's... more
DefenseMemorandum of Understanding between Syria and Iran
Tehran, Iran - Signed an agreement on military cooperation
The governments of Iran and Syria recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed to ensure a strict military cooperation between the two countries. The MoU was finalised during a private meeting... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Prefect Carla Scoz in visit to the Alpine Troops Command
Bolzano, Italy - A detailed briefing on the activities in progress
The Commandant of Alpine Troops, General Armando Novelli, yesterday received the visit by the Government Commissioner, the Prefect Carla Scoz. After the guard of honour, the Prefect attended to a detailed... more
DefenseItalian Army: the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment drills for the "Leonte" operation
Lugo di Romagna, Italy - From April 4th to 20th at "Francesco Baracca" airport
From April 4th to 20th, 130 units of the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment (that presently will participate to the "Leonte" operation in Lebanon) will operate at "Francesco Baracca" airport, 5° AVES "Rigel"... more
DefenseLockheed Martin awarded $260 million for Aegis Weapon Systems
Moorestown, USA - For Australian and Spanish ship programs
U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin $260 million for Aegis Weapon Systems to equip three Australian Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) and one Spanish F-100-class frigate. The four will be next-generation... more
DefenseMangusta and Dardo for the Italian troops in Afghanistan
Rome , Italy - Council of Defence meeting
The first news about the results of the yesterday Council of Defense meeting, in the presence of Italian President of Republic Giorgio Napolitano, seem to confirm the strengthening of the national troops... more