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Defense"Leading Eagle" military trainings in the Persian Gulf
Washington, USA - 25 States will take part to the manoeuvres
The representatives of 25 States participate to the "Leading Eagle" military trainings as from yesterday it is developing in the Persian Gulf: the press office of the American department of State has retailed... more
DefenseNATO air raid in Afghanistan, 12 died
Kabul, Afghanistan - The NATO military planes hit several buildings in the south
There would be 12 victims, according to NATO sources, of the air raid made by NATO planes last night in Afghanistan. The jets bombed some buildings in the southern zone of the Country, where the militants... more
DefenseRussia at top in the world as major supplier of armaments
Washington, USA - A worth USD 7 billion
According to a study sponsored by United States Congress, it shows in 2005, Russia has sold weapons for a value of USD 7 billion to the developing world, which represent the 23,2% of the global bargaining,... more
DefenseOlmert apologizes with Germany for the attacks to the German ships
Jerusalem, Israel - The Israeli Prime Minister also promised everything will be done to avoid these incidents to happen
Last Thursday the incident between Israeli fighters and German ships happened again near the Lebanese coasts (see for details AVIONEWS). It has been confirmed by the German Ministry of Defense. The magazine... more
DefensePakistan: air raid on a Muslim school, 80 died
Khar, Pakistan - The Pakistani Air Force bombed a "Madrasa" where some militants were hidden
The Pakistani Air Force has bombed a Muslim school in the village of Chenagai, in the northern Pakistan, killing 80 people, mostly militants. The aim of the air raid was to find some terrorists, according... more
DefenseUSA Base in Vicenza: the ok by municipal administration
Vicenza, Italy - Now the Defense Ministry must decide
With 21 favorable votes and 17 black-ball, the Vicenza's municipal administration has given the go-ahead to doubling of the Ederle Base. In reality, the Defense Ministry will have the last decision. Arturo... more
DefenseFrance and China request the end of the weapons' embargo to Beijing
Beijing, China - Since the Tian an men's repression
Yesterday, the French and Chinese government request the end of the European weapons' embargo to Beijing, in progress since 1989, following up the repression of the June 4 in Tian 'an men square. In a... more
DefenseThe "Intrepid" aircraft carrier is under restore
New York, Usa - It has been moved from New York port to Bayonne after a farewell ceremony
The museum aircraft carrier "Uss Intrepid" on November 6th will be moved from the port of New York to Bayonne in New Jersey to be put before a restore. The "Uss Intrepid" was very important during the... more
Defense"Malabar-09" training between India and USA in the Arabic Sea
Washington, USA - It predicts also a simulation of a disembark operation
Indian and the US forces have kicked off a big joint land and sea exercises off the Goa coast. US marines and specialised Indian army troops would be attempting to land sea-born expeditionary forces during... more
DefenseRussia: sea-launched ballistic missile test fails
Moscow, Russia - The first in-flight test launch was conducted September 7, 2005
Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile launched from the "Dmitry Donskoi" nuclear submarine in the White Sea self-destructed after it deviated from its trajectory, the Russian Navy press service said... more
DefenseMysterious Israeli air attack to German ships in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - Yesterday evening the news of an Israeli overflight of some German ships; Tel Aviv denied
It is not very clear what happened yesterday when some F-16 airplanes of the Israeli Air Force seemed to having shot some rockets near German ships on the Lebanon water. The Israeli planes were flying... more
DefenseBush: "More troops to Iraq"
Washington, Usa - The American President launches a warning to the Iraqi Premier
President of the United States, George W. Bush, launched a clear warning to the Iraqi Premier, Nouri al Maliki, asking for a serious engagement for peace in the Country. "Our patience is not unlimited-... more
Defense"Euronaval 2006" (2): Stealth technology employed on the Russian units
Paris, France - The latest fourth-generation diesel-powered submarines
Around 20 Russian shipbuilding companies will display a total of 130 units of naval equipment, many featuring stealth technology, at the "Euronaval 2006" exhibition opening in Paris on Monday, an official... more
DefenseNATO: the General Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer arrived to Moscow
Moscow, Russia - The official visit started today
The General Secretary of NATO Jaap de Hoop Scheffer started today his official visit in Moscow. Scheffer will meet the Russian Foreign Minister, Serguej Lavrov, and the Undersecretary of Russian Security... more
DefenseA rocket against a French military aircraft: the rebels admit
N'Djamena, Ciad - The chief of the Ciad rebel admitted the launch; but the rocket did not hit the plane
After the initial denial, and after a few hours the rebels in Ciad admitted they had launched a missile against a French military aircraft, without hitting it. The news was given by the spokesman of the... more
DefenseIran case: short-time the resumption of the negotiations
Moscow, Russia - It will not be accepted any pressures
The Iranian ambassador in Moscow, Golam Reza Ansari, has stated his State is disposed in short time to restart the negotiations on the nuclear problem. "The Teheran government is disposed to treaty with... more
DefenseUSA: Congress oks sale of F-16 warplanes to Turkey
Washington, USA - An order for a value of USD 2,9 billion
The US Congress has formally approved a planned sale to the Turkish Air Force of 30 advanced F-16 Block 50 fighters aircraft. According to the report, Pentagon on September 28 notified the Congress of... more
DefenseLebanon: the Blue Caskets will never shoot against the Israeli fighters
Tel Aviv, Israel - By the side of UN these flights are unacceptable
Yesterday evening, the chief of the mission UNIFIL, the French general Alain Pellegrini, during an interview to the Israeli tv affirmed the UN Forces would have never opened fire against the Israeli aircraft... more
DefenseKosovo: turn over of the Italian detail
Pristina, Kosovo - General Santo leaves a post to General Borreca
Turn over of the Multinational Task Force West (MNTF-W) and in the Italian detail in Kosovo: the General Vincenzo Santo has left a post to General Claudio Attilio Borreca. The "Pinerolo" Brigade taking... more
DefenseNATO: exhibition on the special forces in Brussels
Brussels, Belgium - In occasion of the Conference Directorfor Armaments National
In occasion of the six-monthly meeting of the Conference National Armaments Director(CNAD), on October 25 and 26 the Special Operations Forces. A Strategic Enabler" exhibition will take place in the NATO... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): a war should cost to the USA the life of 100 thousand soldiers
Washington, USA - In 1994 Clinton studied the possibility to launch an attack
A war against North Korea should cost to the USA 100 thousand lives of soldiers and should cause damages to the American economy for USD 100 thousand million: the "Newsweek" paper made known it. An article... more
DefenseLebanon: Peretz announced the overflights will continue
Tel Aviv, Israel - The Israeli Defense Minister replies to the accusation of Unifil commandant
The Israeli overflight will go on, at least until the weapon transfer from Syria to Hezbollah will continue. It has been stated by the Israeli Minister of Defense, Amir Peretz, in reply to the statements... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Japan is ready to deploy the Navy and Air Force
Tokyo, Japan - Tokyo will use ships and planes to ensure the UN sanctions to be respected
The Japanese newspaper "Yomiuri Shimbun" wrote yesterday Japan is ready to deploy all its naval and air means to ensure the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council to the North Korea after the atomic... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the "San Marco" ship came back in Brindisi
Rome, Italy - Yesterday, on Sunday October 22
"The 'San Marco' ship by Italian Navy has returned yesterday in Brindisi's port at the end of its participation at the 'Leonte' operation for the disembarking of staff and support means to the Unifil forces... more
DefenseIsrael will not accept Iran had no conventional armament
Moscow, Russia - The Olmert statements
Israel will never accept Iran had a no conventional armament: the Israeli Premier, Ehud Olmert, has stated it. "We have not privileges to allow Iran have no conventional weapons. The Israeli government... more
DefenseNorth Korea (4): Kim Jong-Il does not want to make other nuclear tests
Beijing, China - The northern Korean dictator reassured the Chinese delegate about his intentions
Kim Jong-Il has no intention to make other nuclear tests. According to the southern Korean press agency "Yonhap", which quoted a Chinese diplomatic source, the news about three other atomic experiments... more
DefenseUnifil commandant: we must react to the Israeli air violations on Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - Alain Pellegrini proposed to modify the enlistment rules to react
The Unifil commandant in Lebanon, Alain Pellegrini, talks about the continuous Israeli violations of Lebanon air space. He said these violations "Cannot be accepted". The commandant of the Blue helmets... more
DefenseNorth Korea (3): dialogue of three nations in Hanoi in November
Tokyo, Japan - In occasion of the Asia-Pacific Economic Organization Forum
In November, the Japan, USA and South Korea leaders will meet in Hanoi, Vietnam Capital, to analyse the situation on the North-Korean nuclear programme: the South-Korean Department of Diplomacy has retailed... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): China is optimistic about a revival of negotiations with Pyongyang
Beijing, China - After the visit of the Chinese delegation to Pyongyang Beijing is confident
After the meeting of yesterday between the Chinese delegation, led by State Councillor Tang Jiaxuan and Pyongyang's dictator Kim Jong-Il, China is optimistic about the good outcome of the negotiations... more
DefenseNo nuke for Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Summit between Taro Aso and Condoleezza Rice
The Japan Foreign Minister, Taro Aso, has confirmed the State has not intention to develop or dotate itself of atomic weapons. The announce has been made known during a press conference at the end of a... more
DefenseIndonesia purchases Russian submarines
Jakarta, Indonesia - Reliable and economically competitive
The Indonesian Navy plans to buy several modern diesel submarines from Russia, the Antara news agency said Thursday. The agency quoted Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Slamet Soebijanto as saying that the... more
DefenseRussia and Belarus will create an unified air defense system
Moscow, Russia - An area with an intense air traffic
Russia and Belarus will sign an agreement in the near future on forming a unified air defense system, the Russian Air Force commander said Thursday. "The documents on formation a unified air defense... more
DefenseIran case: according to Russia and Qatar have no altenative to the politic deal on the nuclear problem
Moscow, Russia - Summit between the Foreign Ministers
Russia and Qatar consider it has no alternative for the politic and diplomatic means to solve the nuclear problem of Iran: the Russian chancellery has stated it after the meeting between the Russian Foreign... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): under control three suspicious nuclear sites
Washington, USA - Rice has started her diplomatic tour. First step Tokyo
In fear of a second nuke test, the American intelligence is observing the activities of three suspicious North-Korean sites. It is revealed by "CNN", according to which, the movements in progress in the... more
DefenseNorth Korea. Rice: "The USA will not attack Pyongyang"
Tokyo, Japan - The American government is studying any sanctions in view of the possible nuclear test
The USA has not intention to launch a military attack against North Korea and bets on the negotiations to solve the existent crisis, this has been the focus of American Secretary of State, Condoleezza... more
DefenseUkraine illegally sells the armaments to Georgia
Kiev, Ukraine - The statements of an Ukraine parliamentarian
The communist faction's manager of the Ukraine Parliament, Pyotr Simonenko, has revealed Kiev illegally sells the armaments to Georgia. "Ukraine has supplied 40 tanks to the Tblisi government, which now... more
DefenseLebanon: Moscow applauds the retreaty of the Israeli troops
Moscow, Russia - An important step so that it fulfilled the UN 1701 resolution
Moscow applauds the retreat of the Israeli troops from Lebanon and hopes two counter-parties involved in the "34 days" conflict put at the end the UN 1701 Resolution. "The retreat of the Israeli Army... more
DefenseNATO-Israel cooperation agreement
Brussels, Belgium - And Tel Aviv's participation in "Active Endeavour"
NATO and Israel reached an agreement on the individual cooperation program (ICP) in the field of the reinforced Mediterranean dialogue and they established Tel Aviv's contribution in the maritime operation... more
DefenseNorth Korea: statements against USA of the North-Korean Parliament's president
Pyongyang, North Korea - Interview to the national television
The North Korea Parliament's president, Kim Yong Nam, interviewed by the national television, invited to the straightening of the State's Armed Forces "To achieve a victory against the United States".... more
DefenseRussia and Japan will raise their military cooperation
Tokyo , Japan - There will be the summit with the Defense Minister of Mongolia on October 20
Yesterday, the Russian Armed Forces's Chief of Staff, Yuri Baluevski, started his official visit in Tokyo. "In the meeting with the Japanese Military Chieves examined the cooperation's perspectives between... more
DefenseRussia will resort to the Air Force if Georgia attacked the peace-keeping Russian detail
Moscow, Russia - A right and compulsory reply
Russia could resort to own Air Force if the eventuality of a possible attack by the side of Georgia against the peace-keeping Russian detail in Abkhazia and South Ossetia will occur: the chief of the Russian... more
DefenseThe "Dwight D. Eisenhower" ship in the Mediterranean Sea
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow it will celebrate 29 years old
A piece of America cruises between Sardinia and Campania's coasts, with aboard 5500 people. The "Dwight D. Eisenhower" aircraft carrier, 350m length, it is directed towards Persian Gulf. The US Navy ship,... more
DefenseLebanon (2): Belgium sent a detail of 350 militaries
Beirut, Lebanon - The displacement in Tibnin is concluded
350 militaries of the Belgian details incorporate to the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission: the local press has made known it. The military flights which have put at the end the... more
DefenseCorea de Nord (4): invitation to follow the negotiations by the side of the Seoul government
Seoul, South Korea - It perpetuates the idea of a Korean peninsula free from the nuclear armaments
The South Korea government pleads in favor of a negotiated solution of the problem about the Pyongyang nuclear programmes, with the intent that transform the Korean peninsula in a free-zone from the nuclear... more
DefenseLebanon: the UNIFIL French command will open fire on tre Israeli aircraft which will break the air space
Beirut, Lebanon - Peretz: "The surveillance will continue until the1701 UN resolution will not carry out"
The command of the French detail of the UNIFIL mission has officially launched a warning to Israel: "The troop will have the order to shoot against all the aircraft which will violate the Lebanese air... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): on Thursday USA-Japan summit in Seoul
Tokyo, Japan - The nuclear crisis at the core of the talks among the Foreign Ministers of three States
The Foreign Ministers of USA, Japan and South Korea will meet on Thursday in Seoul to talk about the North Korean nuclear crisis. Today the Japanese agency "Kyodo" has retailed it, citing a governmental... more
DefenseNorth Korea (5): OSCE in favor of the sanctions imposed by Security Council
Brussels, Belgium - It is not likely a conflict in Asia
The OSCE president, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and also Foreign Minister of Belgium Karel de Gucht, is satisfied with the sanctions that Security Council has applied against... more
DefenseNorth Korea: is it on your way the second nuclear test?
Tokyo, Japan - Pyongyang "Will shoot without mercy" if the North-Korean sovereignty had to be violated
North Korea should be preparing a second nuclear test. After the USA also the Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso confirmed it, and without to supply details, stated to have information about this one.... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): China will not apply the sanctions of the 1718 UN resolution
New York, USA - No inspections on the incoming and outgoing cargo
Tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing on the application of the sanctions to North Korea approved by UN Security Council. Not even after 24 hours from the vote about the sanctions, the Chinese ambassador... more
DefenseNorth Korea: the sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council
New York, USA - The UN closes the North-Korean dossier
The United Nations Security Council last Saturday imposed sanctions against the country as well as individuals supporting its military programme and demanded that Pyongyang cease its pursuit of weapons... more