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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
DefenseNATO: green light for the "Achilles Operation"
Kabul, Afghanistan - 4500 NATO soldiers and 1000 of Afghan Army
NATO and Afghan troops have launched their biggest ever joint offensive against Taliban militants. "Operation Achilles" involving 5500 troops is aimed at wresting control from insurgents in the war-torn... more
DefenseSyria and Hezbollah rearmament
London, United Kingdom - Anxiety for USA and Israel
The Israeli press evidences that the situation in Lebanon and Syria is only of apparent peace. In the security band occupied by Blue Helmets, armed Hezbollah are not seen, but immediately in the North... more
DefenseChina launches great projects for defence
Beijing, China - For 2007 is previewd an investment of about $ 45 billion dollars.
The strong budget growth for the defence has viewed the China will to launch a new series of important projects in the military field, above all for what concerns nuclear technologies. Yesterday, the... more
DefenseWill Bush attack Iran in next Spring?
Washington, USA - According to IAEA inspectors the information supplied by CIA and FBI on the Iranian nuclear question would not be true
Bush should be repeating the crushing mistake of the Iraq invasion, on the plea that Saddam Hussein was working to the creation of weapons' mass destruction, then denied. According to the analysts of... more
DefensePrince Henry to the Iraqi front
London, United Kingdom - His uncle prince Andrew served to the front of the Falkland 25 years ago
The British government made headlines on Wednesday by saying it would withdraw some troops from Iraq. It made even more waves here by saying it would send one soldier in the opposite direction. Prince... more
DefenseAfghanistan: a two-day visit of the NATO Secretary General
Kabul, Afghanistan - To receive the updating of the real situation
NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, arrived in the Afghan capital for talks on measures to repulse an anticipated spring offensive by Taliban insurgents. De Hoop Scheffer arrived in Afghanistan... more
DefenseDenmark bands together UK in the pull-out of the troops from Iraq
Copenaghen, Denmark - The calendar will be announced before long
After the announcement of the pull-out of the British troops stated by premier Tony Blair, follows Denmark which in Iraq sent about 470 soldiers (under British command in South Iraq), among these there... more
DefenseFinmeccanica: AVIO signed a contract for Polish military corvette
Rome, Italy - A deal worth EUR 10 million
AVIO, Finmeccanica group with a share of 15%, signed an agreement with Naval Shipyard Gdynia for the supply of the propelling system based on LM-2500 gas turbine of the first Type 621 Corvette of the Polish... more
DefenseIran case (2): the disclosures by Flynt Leverett
Washington, USA - In 2003 Iran made a proposal to USA
Flynt Leverett, who worked on the National Security Council when it was headed by Rice, said a proposal vetted by Tehran's most senior leaders was sent to the United States in May 2003. According to international... more
DefenseNorth Korea signed a agreement on nuclear disarmament
Beijing, China - The treaty was signed by Two Korea, Japan, China, USA and Russia
On nuclear, Pyongyang's government gave in in front of the offer of economic and energy aids, signed yesterday in Beijing an agreement that provides the closure of its main nuclear reactor in Yongbyon.... more
DefenseIran. Ali Larjiani: "We are not a threat for Israel, we are ready to solve all the outstanding issues within three weeks"
Tehran, Iran - An intervention during the international security conference in Munich
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, during the international security conference in Munich, affirmed Iran has not the will to threaten Israel: "We do not pose any threat, and if we carry out... more
DefenseIran (2): "We believe that the resolution has serious legal and executive problems"
Tehran, Iran - The statements of Gholamreza Aghazadeh
Javier Solana, the EU's foreign policy chief, gave a cautious response to Iran's offer to resume negotiations with the international community on its nuclear program. European Union foreign ministers... more
DefenseISAF mission: 2000 soldiers, a C-130 and two UAV from Italy
Sevilla, Spain - Arturo Parisi official confirmed it during NATO summit
It was decided. Italy will contribute to ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) mission in Afghanistan with a C-130 cargo aircraft and two UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, probably Predator. Italian... more
DefenseNATO summit: the very first mission of Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon
Sevilla, Spain - The planes are part of wide security measures in the city carried out by Spanish Home Ministry
Four Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon is being used for the very first time to patrol the airspace above Seville where an informal NATO summit got underway on Thursday, where will be talk about strengthening... more
DefenseIran: trial launches of TOR-M1 missiles
Tehran, Iran - A deal signed in 2005 and worth USD 700 million
Iran realized yesterday the trial launches of Russian TOR-M1 missiles. The spokesman of Iranian Armed Forces retailed it. The tests take part of a military training started yesterday in South of the... more
DefenseUSA launches a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile
Washington, USA - It travelled 6762 km in 20 minutes
USA realized the trial launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. Official sources of US Army made known it. The missile launched yesterday at 12:14pm local hour, from an Air Base... more
DefenseItalian Navy: first NATO's operational mission for "Todaro" submarine
Rome, Italy - It has begun yesterday, on February 5
"The first operational mission has begun yesterday, on February 5, for the new Italian submarine type U-212A 'Salvatore Todaro' in the air naval system by Nato, engaged in Mediterranean in the 'Active... more
DefenseMilitary cooperation between Italy and Tunisia
Tunis, Tunisia - Di Paola has met the Tunisian Defence Minister to talk about collaborations between the two nations
The Italian Defence Chief of Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, last January 31 ended his two day-trip in Tunis where he was welcomed by Tunisian Defence Minister, Kamel Morjane. Di Paola also talked with... more
DefenseThe American base of Sigonella will not be enlarged
Siracusa, Italy - The Ministry of Defense denies the coming of seven thousand new soldiers
There will not be any enlargement of the American military base of Sigonella which would have brought an increasing of seven thousand soldiers at the Sicilian base. Concerning the entity of the military... more
DefenseUkranian government wants to sell "Ukraina" cruiser
Kiev, Ukraine - Launched in the shipyards of Nikolaev in 1990
Vladimir Tereschenko, Defense Vice-Minister, announced yesterday during a press conference the possibility to sell "Ukraina" cruiser, because the maintenance of a ship of this class is not in conformity... more