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DefenseMeeting between the UN Secretary General and the Italian UNIFIL Force Commander
Naqoura , Lebanon - Hard days coming
Last week-end, Major-General Claudio Graziano, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Force Commander, met in Naqoura, Lebanon the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, just arrived from Beirut.... more
DefenseA Colonel of Russian Military Force sentenced for espionage activities
Moscow, Russia - He revealed reserved information to an unknown European intelligence service
Last week, the Colonel of Russian Military Force Valentin Shabaturov was condemned for espionage activities and stripped of his medals and rank by Moscow District Military Court . The reason was his... more
DefenseDefense: former Italian Chief of Staff recalls the government to its duty
Rome, Italy - Soldiers currently operate in unsafe conditions
Giulio Fraticelli, Chief of Staff of Italian Army until 2005, has just released important declarations about the Italian troops conditions during their missions, stressing the urgency of new updates aimed... more
DefenseItalian Army: in memory of 78 Italian soldiers shot in Germany in 1945
Padova, Italy - A memorial was placed at the Temple of Terranegra
78 Italian soldiers prisoners in Germany and shot in Kassel in 1945 have been remembered for the first time in Padova, at the Tempio Nazionale dell'Internato Ignoto of Terranegra. In that day, the Italian... more
DefenseItalian Army: AIDO Meeting to the 2° FOD
San Giorgio a Creman, Italy - "Informing to know. To present"
Tomorrow, on Wednesday April 4th, 2007, at 9:30 am in the "Cavalleri" barracks in San Giorgio a Cremano, 2° Comando delle Forze di Difesa headquarters will take place the meeting "Informing to know.... more
DefenseSeven new athletes in Italian Military Aviation
Vigna di Valle , Italy - They will be supported by AMI Sporting Center
Seven important Italian athletes have signed up for the Italian Military Aviation (AMI). By March, 26th, after completing the exam procedure requested, they are officially volunteers in quadrennial service... more
DefenseIndia tests for the fifth times the Dhanush ballistic missile
New Delhi, India - The first test occurred on April 2000
India has test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile from a defense base off the coast of the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The 8.56-meter-long Dhanush (which means bow) was launched... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Folgore" Parachuter Brigade in Lebanon
Livorno, Italy - In place of "Pozzuolo" Brigade
A press conference on the presentation of the new task of "Folgore" Brigade has been presented to the media at "Folgore" headquarter in Livorno. The new tasks assigned by 1701 UN Resolution to UNIFIL... more
DefenseSpace shield (3): the denial of Moscow
Moscow , Russia - No offering to host the structures
No offering by Moscow to host the structures of the space shield in the field of the American project against a common threat. Russian Foreign Ministry has affirmed it denying the news disclosed last Saturday... more
DefenseSpace shield (2): the "Hot Line" reopens for the Iran affair
Washington, USA - Moscow expresses its trouble for the American project
Russian Premier Vladimir Putin expressed to Bush his trouble for the USA project as regards to install an anti-missile system in Central Europe. The Kremlin announced it. During a call, two leaders... more
DefenseSpace shield: also Italy will be covered from the Strategic Defense Initiative
Rome, Italy - Current agreement for the sharing of technologies linked to the shield construction
The commandant of Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency, General Henry Obering, stated last week-end the missile defense that USA wants to realize in Europe will cover "All the European States that lie in... more
DefenseItalian Army: EOD squads of Engineers Corps in action in Pesaro and Rovereto
Rome, Italy - Blasting of a World War II's bomb
On Monday April 2nd, 2007, two EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) squads of Engineers Corps, 2° Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment and 8° Wrecker Engineers Corps "Folgore" Regiment respectively, will make e... more
DefenseItalian Army: students visit the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - Historical explanations and practical demonstrations
Yesterday the students of "A. Scriattoli" junior high school of Vellatra (Viterbo province) visited the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto. The students attended a briefing in which the historical... more
DefenseItalian Army: today the opening of "Security Expo 2007"
Galatina, Italy - A display to present the security and defense themes
Also Italian Army will be present at the "Security Expo 2007", the exposition for Europe and Mediterranean countries on security and defense that will take place from today to March 31th (see AVIONEWS). The... more
DefenseAgreement between the Ministry of Defense and the Bolzano Autonomous Province
Bolzano, Italy - For the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory
Defense Minister Arturo Parisi met in Palazzo Baracchini the president of Bolzano Autonomous Province Luis Durnwalder to talk about the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory. Through... more
DefenseItalian Army: the World Food Program's officers teach to the "Folgore"
Pisa, Italy - On the problems with reference to the movement and survival in context to high-risk factor
A stage organized at the Brigata paracadusti "Folgore", and to which 24 officier of UN World Food Program (WFP) participated, will end tomorrow March 29th. This course inserts in the field of the several... more
DefenseAfghanistan: approved the refunding of ISAF Italian mission
Rome, Italy - The total ayes were 180
Italian Senate approved yesterday evening the bill on the refunding of ISAF Italian mission in Afghanistan. The majority groups and UDC (party of right alliance) voted for the motion, while the senators... more
DefenseUS Navy demonstration in the Gulf
Washington , USA - More than 10,000 US personnel involved
Yesterday, the US Navy demonstration in the Gulf began, the largest since the invasion of Iraq, 2003. The exercises include air attacks simulation, finding mines and hunting enemy submarines, for a... more
DefenseEUFOR: Italian Force donates vaccines for children of Mostar
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina - In the field of ALTHEA operation
The Italian Force, inserted in the EUFOR MNTFSE (Multinational Task Force South-East) in the field of the operation “ALTHEA” in Bosnia-Herzegovina, has donated vaccines for children to two hospitals of... more
DefenseItalian Army: drill for the 132^ "Ariete" Armoured Brigade
Pordenone, Italy - Cooperation between armoured and motorized units
A drill has been carried out near the Cellina Meduna (Pordenone) Polygon and the "Ariete" tanks of 132^ Reggimento carri and the "Dardo"tanks of 11° Reggimenti Bersaglieri of "Ariete" Armoured Brigade... more
DefenseAfghanistan (5): Marini does not approved the UDC demand
Rome, Italy - The Senate UDC leader Francesco D'Onofrio makes known it
Senate President Franco Marini does not approved the UDC demand according to which it wants to introduce an order of the day. A similar action should have risked to break the Unione alliance on Afghanistan... more
DefenseAfghanistan (4): the caveats of Italy
Rome, Italy - To privilege the no war sights of the ISAF mission
Since the war in Afghanistan risks to be lost, because today is in a cul-de-sac, several States withdraw and begin to prefer the no war sights of the ISAF mission, and for that reason different European... more
DefenseRadars at Russian embassies around the world
Moscow, Russia - According to a declaration of the Commander of Russia's Space Forces
Following the announcement of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system (see AVIONEWS), a new sensational declaration comes from Moscow. Colonel General Vladimir Popovkin, Commander of Russia's... more
DefenseAfghhanistan (3): UDC will present an order of the day before the voting
Rome, Italy - An action that risks to break the majority
Before the voting of this evening for the refinancing of the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, Ferdinando Casini, leader of UDC, wants to introduce an order of the day, a parliamentarian act that retains the... more
DefenseAfghanistan (2): the Casa delle Libertà will abstain from the voting
Rome, Italy - Because of the demands not approved
Forza Italia leader Silvio Berlusconi makes known the Casa delle Libertà (Italian Right alliance) will abstain from the today afternoon vote on the refunding of Afghanistan mission. "We have made a... more
DefenseAfghanistan: today the vote in Senate
Rome, Italy - An uncertain voting with a quorum fixed to 161
Today the Italian Senate will vote for the refinancing of the mission in Afghanistan, an obstacle that Prodi's government will have to exceed in order not to run into a second defeat. An uncertain ballot,... more
DefenseLebanon: General Claudio Graziano meets high-ranking Lebanese and Israeli officers
Naqoura , Lebanon - To discuss the 1701 Resolution
Last March 21th, Major-General Claudio Graziano, Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), met high-ranking LAF and Israeli officers at UN base of Ras Al Naqourar, at the... more
DefenseAfghanistan (2): hit an Italian soldier in Farah
Farah , Afghanistan - A raider of Army, member of 9° Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti "Col Moschin"
An Italian soldier was injured from a gunshot fired against a squad in Farah area. According to official military sources, the squad was engaged in a reconnaissance mission. Suddenly, several people... more
DefenseAfghanistan: inaugurated a new medical center
Herat, Afghanistan - A structure that will receive about 20,000 people
The PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team) of Herat, under the leadership of Italian Force, built a new medical general consultancy in the village of Tourghoundy, Western Afghanistan, and was inaugurated... more
DefenseCombat Lifesaver Course
Rome, Italy - For the Italian soldiers engaged in Afghanistan before long
The "Combat Lifesaver Course", destined to 18 soldiers of Comando Truppe Alpine and 9 soldiers of Comando Forze Operative Terrestri, is in progress at 5° Regimento AVES "Rigel". It is a unique course... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Galatina Secutiry Expo"
Lecce, Italy - For Italy there will be the materials and the means of Brigata corazzata "Pinerolo" and Scuola di cavalleria of Lecce
Italian Army will participate from March 29 to 31, 2007, to the "Security Expo", the exhibition for the European and Mediterranean State for the public security and defense that will take place in Galatina,... more
DefenseThe delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry visits Italy
Rome, Italy - To receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian military
A delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry participated yesterday to a meeting with the representatives of the Italian General Staff in order to receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian... more
DefenseBrussels: a NATO high officer pro-Italian militaries in Afghanistan
Brussels, Belgium - "If they were not, it should be very difficult replace them"
"We hope that Italian militaries remain in Afghanistan for a long time. If they will reinforce their presence so much the better, but we can underestimate their role. 2000 soldiers are important, if they... more
DefensePalazzo Marina opens the doors
Rome, Italy - On Saturday March 24th and Sunday 25th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
FAI (Italian Environment Fund) in the order of its activities proposes the XV Edition of "The FAI Spring Day" with the extraordinary opening of 500 monuments in 200 Italian cities. In Rome, Palazzo... more
DefenseItalian Army to VIII Regional Meeting of Civil Defense
Vicenza, Italy - An information point able to provide all the novelties on the possibilities for the voluntary enlistment
On March 17 and 18, 2007, the VIII Regional Meeting of Civil Defense took place in the city of Lonigo, near Vicenza. Also the Italian Army participated to this event with a promotional stand attended with... more
DefenseAnnual meeting of Associazione Arma Aeronautica
Treviso, Italia - Harmonization between Italian Military Aviation and society activities
Last week, the 51° Wing of Istrana hosted the annual meeting of the Associazione Arma Aeronautica (AAA), Section of Treviso. The Chief of the 51° Wing and of Air Force troops, Colonel Alberto Biavati, h... more
DefenseVincenzo Camporini visits the 70° Wing of Latina
Latina , Italy - The new reality of the flying school
On Friday, March 16th, the Lieutenant General Vincenzo Camporini, Chief of Staff of Italian Air Force (AMI), after visiting the 72° Wing of Frosinone, visited the 70° Wing of Latina. The General Camporini, a... more
DefenseArchbishop of Agrigento visits the 134th radar squadron and the aeronautical detachment of Lampedusa
Lampedusa , Italy - Important aggregation event
On Wednesday, March 14th, Mons. Ferraro, the Archbishop of Agrigento, visited the Detachment of Italian Military Aviation in Lampedusa. The meeting was part of a major pastoral visit involving all Lampedusa's... more
DefenseRussia raises against USA
Moscow, Russia - Announced the development of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system
The Chief of Russian Air Force, Vladimir Mikhailov, has announced that Russia is designing a new anti-missile weapon system, that will be much more powerful than the current "S-400 Triumf" ("SA-21 Growler"... more
DefenseDefensive agreement between Japan and Australia
Tokyo , Japan - The aim is security
The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Australian Premier John Howard have announced the signing of a defensive agreement aimed to ensure the security against any terrorist attacks in both countries. The... more
DefenseReveal agreement signed with the USA! – JVP tells Govt
Colombo, Sri Lanka - JVP worried about ‘peace keeping’ force intervening in Sri Lanka
"The JVP (Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna - People's Liberation Front) has asked the government to immediately reveal to the country the agreement signed between the Ambassador of the USA and Defense Secretary... more
DefenseThe return of Taliban: a new terrifying chapter
London , UK - According to a report by Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group)
Senlis (Security and Development Policy Group) has published a detailed report on the Afghan situation, "Afghanistan’s Instability and the Return of the Taliban", that contains terrifying information a... more
DefenseTemex announces the launch of an ultra low phase noise RF oscillator
Paris, France - For the instrumentation and radar markets
Temex, a world leader in the design and manufacturing of time and frequency solutions, announces the launch of a new small RF oscillator in a 51.5x 51.5x 20.5mm package. This new ultra low phase noise... more
DefenseUS Air Force promotes the use of alternative and renewable energy sources
Arlington , USA - Great participation to the "Air Force Energy Forum"
Last week, the US Air Force organised the "Air Force Energy Forum", an event aimed to discuss alternative and renewable energy sources, in order to fight against the fluctuation of oil prices and the rise... more
DefenseUSA: 400 ACM cruise missiles to be left off
Washington, USA - The most powerful conserved since the Cold War era
Hans Kristensen, American scientist, considers USA are planning to leave off 400 ACM cruise missiles that were produced in the 80's to deceive the Soviet radar. The scientist revolves his hypothesis on... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Nato operational mission for "Todaro" submarine is over
Rome, Italy - It started last February 5th
"Today, with the return in Taranto, the operational mission for 'Salvatore Todaro' submarine is over. 'Todaro' left last February 5th to become part of the Nato's naval-aviation complex, in the operation... more
DefenseUN: women for peace
New York, USA - The UN Safety Council asks for appointing more women in peacekeeping missions
The UN Safety Council has asked Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to increase women’s participation in peacekeeping missions. According to a presidential declaration, the 15 members of the Council have s... more
DefenseDoubling of women signed up for the Russian Army in the last 10 years
Moscow, Russia - Women choose always more frequently to enlist, but only for necessity
The number of women signed up for the Russian Army has doubled in the last ten years, from the 50,000 in 1996 to the 95,000 of today, out of 1,130,000 units. In percentage terms, the women presence... more
DefenseMission in Afghanistan: reopened the exam on the decree law for the refinancing of the Italian military missions
Rome, Italy - The vote has been put off because of the kidnapping of the "Repubblica" newspaper journalist
Probably it is only a coincidence, but Daniele Mastrogiacomo, sent in Afghanistan from "Repubblica" Italian newspaper was kidnapped yesterday afternoon while Italian Parliament talked about the refinancing... more
DefenseISAF mission in Afghanistan: today the vote for the refinancing
Rome, Italy - Much hesitations but the "Yes" is inevitable
"The mission in Afghanistan is the fruit of a integrated and shared initiative. ISAF mission is ticklish and risky, but also proper". So Popolari-Uder (Italian Left Parties) commented the refinancing thorny... more