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DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): starts third phase of evacuation for the "Durand De La Penne"
Beirut, Lebanon - Return predicted tonight in Fiumicino Airport
In the night between today and tomorrow it will complete third phase of evacuation of all Italian citizens, included those living in Lebanon that have requested to be returned. About 400 countrymen will... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (2): other two Italian ships for civilian evacuation
Beirut, Lebanon - Continue the return
Today, delegate for UNICEF in Beirut Roberto Laurenti stated that situation in Lebanon is catastrophic, because Israeli offensive has made run off 500,000 people- Minister of Defense Arturo Parisi, following... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon: Alitalia boosts the flights for Damascus
Rome, Italy - Airbus 321 at disposal for the evacuated Italians
Having interrupted all connections with Beirut, like so have made every airline, have been boosted the flights with Damascus and it continues to operate also on Tel Aviv, these the statements of Commandant... more
DefenseUSA want a missile base in Europe
Washington, USA - A technical commission is in the old continent to find an appropriate place to complete the antimissile shield
A US missile experts commission’s mission started yesterday to visit several European countries and find an appropriate place for the installation of an antimissile defense system that will be integrated w... more
DefenseBosnia-Erzegovina: distribution of humanitarian aids
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Erzegovina - Italian Detail as guarantor for medical care
Yesterday it completed the distribution of the humanitarian aids that, from July 14 to 17, the unit CIMIC (Civil and Military Cooperation) of the Italian National Detail’s S5 unit, with Association "Servi d... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (5): evacuation of American citizens
Beirut, Lebanon - The "Orient Queen" leased for transfer of civilian
Is predicted for today the arrival in the Lebanese waters of the cruise ship "Orient Queen" that government of United States has leased for transfer American citizens from Beirut to Cyprus’s island in t... more
DefenseIsrael-lebanon (2): returned the evacuated Italians by "Durand De La Penne"
Rome, Italy - Coordination between Farnesina and Israel
Yesterday, at 3:30 pm local (2:30 pm Italian hour), the Italian destroyer "Durand De La Penne" has sailed away from Beirut’s port with on board 366 civilian among Italians and Europeans. The operation o... more
DefenseU-boats USA for Taiwan
Taiwan, Republic of China - Beijing criticises negatively the deal
The programme of nationalist China to provide itself of U-boats at propulsion diesel has received the consent of Pentagon in a project articulated in two phases. This segmentation between study and realization... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (5): Italian naval units employed for humanitarian purpose. Sailed away the "Durand De La Penne"
Beirut, Lebanon - Continues the Italians's return
At the 3:32 pm local (2:32pm Italian time) has sailed away by Beirut’s port the "Durand De La Penne", the destroyer of Italian Navy, with Italian and foreigners’ load that have decided to leave Lebanon for... more
DefenseUN says stop to North Korean missiles
Pyongyang, North Korea - A resolution without sanctions has been approved against experiments
The UN Security Council approved a resolution asking North Korea to give up its missile experiments and inviting the International Community not to provide pieces for nuclear devices of missile carriers... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon(4): Italian naval units employed for humanitarian purpose
Rome, Italy - Ship lined up offing Lebanon
Ministry of Defence, in cooperation with Unit of crisis of Farnesina, is following the envolving of the situation in Middle-East in order to favor the evacuation of countrymen from Lebanon. Arturo Parisi,... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (3): return to Rome of first Italians evacuated
Rome, Italy - First testimony
Yesterday morning, not much after 5:00 am, has landed in Fiumicino Airport the first of two aircraft coming from Larnaka, Cyprus, an Airbus A-321 of Alitalia with on board about 190 people, of which 134... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon: repatriation of first Italians evacuated from Lebanon
Rome, Italy - Arrive to Fiumicino and Ciampino airports
Is released first evacuation of the Italian from Lebanon, 410 people of which 300 countrymen have been transfered Saturday from Beirut on board of nine pullmans. The Italians are businessmen, students... more
DefenseSea tests for the "Canterbury"
Amsterdam, Holland - New multi-role ship of New Zealander Navy
Last week, new New Zealander multi-role ship "Canterbury" has carried out first exit in the sea in the Holland waters. Until now it has remained along Merwede’s shore of channel. On board a team of ten N... more
DefenseIsrael-Lebanon (7): Amnesty requires the cease-fire on civilian
Geneva, Switzerland - Respect Humanitarian Right
"The Israeli and Lebanese governments, and Hezbullah, must take immediate steps to end the ongoing attacks against civilians and civilian objects", this is how required Amnesty International in a dispatch... more
DefenseMore naval units of the US Navy in Pacific
Tokyo, Japan - Renewal of American Armed Force
US Navy is strengthening its presence in Pacific and according to South-Korean newspaper "Yonhap", in the first days of next week, Air Carrier Group ruled by Nuclear Carrier "Enterprise" will arrive in... more
DefenseNew positive test for Boeing's laser
Washington, Usa - Interesting future use perspectives
Boeing is developing a new laser that can be strapped on the front of weapons to allow them a more precise research of targets. Its application on bombs that already use the GPS guidance system guarantee... more
DefenseC-130 act an extraordinary supplies delivery in Afghanistan
Washington, Usa - The require came from a Base in the Asian Country
Recently the crew of the 738th Airlift Squadron of US Air Force has acted, trough C-130 Hercules, an extraordinary supplies delivery to an operative base in Afghanistan. The 738th Squadron Commandant Travis... more
DefenseNo breakthrough for Chinese mission in North-Korea
beijing, China - Christopher Hill: " Chinese delegation to Pyongyang has achieved nothing"
Negative judgement by the side of Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher Hill, from two days in Beijing for the consultations about ONU’s reply to North-Korean taunt. "... more
DefenseUS Air Force asks for shorter times in defining the alternative satellite infrared system
Washington, Usa - The proposals have to be presented by the end of July the decision
The US Air Force has exhorted industries to define as soon as possible their proposal on the alternative infrared system for launches of missiles. A research program issued on last July 7 by Air Force... more
DefenseRussia and France side against Israel
Moscow, Russia - Foreign Ministers of the two Countries condemn attacks in Lebanon
UN, EU, USA and Russia started consultations to decide what to do in order to prevent the Israel-Lebanon crisis degenerates into an open fight. Serghei Yakovlev, Russian Foreign Ministry delegate for Middle-East... more
DefenseIranian nuclear dossier presented again to United Nations Security Council
New York, USA - Bill of resolution
North-Korean and Iranian nuclear dossier return again to fold in front of United Nations Security Council. Foreign Ministers of G8 summit gathered up in Paris, sent back to beginning’s box the legal a... more
DefenseNATO: transfert of handover between Italy and Spain
Taranto, Italy - Cerimony on board of the cruiser "Garibaldi"
Yesterday, on board of the cruiser "Garibaldi", moored c.o. naval station Mar Grande of Taranto, Italian Navy passed to Spain the command of the maritime component of the NATO Responce Force (NRF), the... more
DefenseUS Air Force: the modified version of C-130 is ready to fly
Washington, Usa - It will execute airlifts in Afghanistan and Iraq
In the Robins Us Air Force base in Georgia, has been recently created the first of a dozen models of modified C-130, called MC-130W, that will replace the present model in foreign missions in the zones... more
DefenseChina and Turkey will strenghten bilateral cooperation
Beijing, China - Meeting between military delegations
Vice-President of Chinese Central Military Commission Xu Caihou, in a meeting with Turkish military delegation led by Turkish Commandant of War’s Schools Aydogan Babaoglu, confirmed the will by the side o... more
DefenseIt will start next Saturday the biggest joint air drill in Pacific Ocean
Washington, USA - There will be soldiers from USA and from many other countries
It will start on next July 15 in Alaska the biggest joint air drill never realized in Pacific Ocean until now. At the operation they will participate soldiers from USA, Canada, Australia, South Korea,... more
DefenseParisi in Bosnia and Kosovo
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Yesterday he was in the Bosnian Capital, today in Pec, Pristina and Djakovica
Italian Defense Minister, Arturo Parisi, went to Sarajevo yesterday, where he met Italian contingent engaged in EUFOR (European Union Force) operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Then Parisi visited Bosnian... more
DefenseRumsfeld: the United States will not retreat troops from Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Karzai remarks relevance of the American presence
Secretary of Defense of United States, Donald Rumsfeld, during a press conference of yesterday, and in the presence of Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, stated that American Armed Forces will not retreat... more
DefenseUS Air Force increases the deployment length of its C-17
Washington, Usa - A new system to increase the efficiency
The lenght of Boeing C-17 Globemaster III from American Air Force has gone under a change comparing with the past. Earlier every squadron went to an area, flown for 14-15 days and the come back. Hereafter... more
DefenseCuban Armed Forces began manoeuvre for 53rd anniversary of the "Cuartel Moncada" attack
Habana, Cuba - Revolutionary Armed Forces drill in case of war
From yesterday to July 14, will take place square-bashings of defence, in which will simulate missions with techniques of camouflage and armament, and anti-aircraft actions. Different techniques and means... more
DefenseOther two Israeli soldiers kidnapped (3): hard conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah
Jerusalem, Israel - 7 Israelian soldiers killed
Today, Israeli Premier Ehud Olmert, during a press conference that found the presence of Japanese Premier Junichiro Koizumi, has accused Lebanese government to be liable for kidnapping of two Israeli soldiers... more
DefenseCreated a new Airlift Squadron of C-130 cargo of US Air Force
Washington, Usa - The 30th active-duty wanted by the Pentagon to cut the costs
The American Air Force welcomed the birth of a new squadron for airlifts, under the command of Colonel Steve Hopkins. The 30th Squadron is administrative connected to the 436th Group of Air Force based... more
DefenseKorean crisis: policy of moderation by the side of China
Beijing, China - Hu Jintao and Yang Hyong Sop in conference
In press conference of yesterday evening, Chinese Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Jiang Yu stated China considers one-sided United Nations resolution that fixes sanctions against North-Korea for missile t... more
DefenseKorean crisis: stopped works to United Nations Security Council
New York, USA - Presented projects of Japanese and Chinese resolution
Last Friday, Japan officially presented ahead of United Nations Security Council a project of resolution that provides for sanctions against North-Korea. The initiative is been supported by United Kingdom,... more
DefenseUS Air Force could bypass JROC on the programme for space platforms
Washington, Usa - It's scheduled soon a reorganization of space missiles launches
In the optical to develop a smaller and faster-launch satellites arsenal, the US Air Force is considering the idea to bypass JROC, that is a panel of senior officials that reviews service equipment needs.... more
Defense900 more English soldiers in Afghanistan
London, United Kingdom - In addition to 3300 men already engaged
The British Defense Minister, Des Browne, announced that his Country will send 900 more soldiers and military helicopters to support NATO mission in Afghanistan. Through this further increase, British... more
DefenseIndia: fail test of missile's launch Agni III
New Dehli, India - Policy of auto-moderation for missile tests
Yesterday morning. from Island Wheeler, in front of Indian coast of Bhadrak en Orissa, is been executed test’s launch of missile Agni III that because of a leak hasn’t had positive result. At the event was... more
DefenseItalian Navy and the Libyan one in joint training in Mediterranean Sea
Rome, Italy - The fifth edition of the "Nauras 06" two sided drill
"Since next July 10 to 15 it will take place in central Mediterranean Sea, under Italian guide, the fifth edition of ’Nauras 06’ two sided drill between Italian and Libyan Navies. ’Nauras 06’ is part of... more
DefenseDirect line between George W. Bush and Hu Jintao for Korean situation
Beijing, China - Diplomatic conjoint action
In a dispatch of Chinese Foreign Ministry it informs that, last Friday, is passed a telephone conversation between President of United States George W. Bush and Chinese President Hu Jintao on Korean missilistic... more
DefenseVisible on the web for a mistake the data about 100.000 Usa soldiers
Washington, Usa - Violated identities for 6 months, the Pentagon inquiries
It has already happened one month ago, when somebody dectract to a officer of the ministry of Veterans a pc on which have been charged the data concerning 26,5 million of veterans (see for details AVIONEWS). This... more
DefenseNorth-Korea: today it polls United Nation resolution
NewYork, Usa - Security Council assembled for North-Korean missile crisis unleashed last week
American diplomatic sources announced that United Nation Security Council, today, is called to vote about a conviction’s resolution for North-Korea due to missile experiments put to use last week. According t... more
DefenseJapan lines up anti-missile shield
Tokyo, Japan - New measures of defence
Japanese Defence Agency decided to fulfil the system of anti-missile defence, after that last Wednesday North-Korea Republic carries out the missile tests. Defence Agency immediatly established to position... more
DefenseGreen light for sonar in US Navy drill
Washington, USA – But only providing several conditions
After the denial of using sonar by a federal judge, US Navy will be allowed to use these tools providing several conditions in naval drill occurring in the Pacific Ocean, off the Hawaii Islands coasts... more
DefenseGreen light to the birth of the new united Bosnian Armed Forces
Sarajevo, Bosnia-Erzegovina - They will be formed by 16,000 soldiers
New step of the Bosnian Government to achieve the complete pacification of the souls after the end, 12 years ago, of the civil war. Yesterday in fact Sarajevo’s Executive approved the unification of t... more
DefenseCooperation between Russia and Indonesia for satellite launching
Moscow, Russia - The agreement will be signed in August
The spokesman of Lapan (National Aviation and Aeronautics Institute) Wisnu Marsis has announced that in August Indonesia and Russia will sign a memorandum of understanding on satellite launching cooperation. "After... more
DefenseCanada could adhere to Usa anti-missiles defence program
Washington, Usa - Opening of Harper towards the "Space shield"
In a joint press conference of United States President George W. Bush and Canadian Premier Steve Harper, the President of Canada has expressed the possibility that in the future his country could adhere... more
DefenseStrengthen military relations between China and Singapur
Beijing, China - Renewed mutual promises of cooperation between two Countries
Singapur’s Chief of Defense, Ng Yat Chung, in visit to Beijing in last days, has met Chinese Minister of National Defense Cao Gangchuan to renew mutual promises of cooperation between Armed Forces of t... more
DefenseMilitary post of Punta Indio will not close
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Unification of the Armed Forces to training of pilots
Argentinean Ministry of Defense will unify the basic training of Navy and Air Force’s pilots in the School of Military Aviation of Còrdoba, however will keep in operation air-naval base of Punta Indio. Depending on... more
DefenseMeeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission and US and NATO ambassadors
Rome, Italy - They talked about Italian Armed Forces role in international missions
Yesterday there was a meeting between the President of Italian Senate Defense Commission, Sergio De Gregorio, the American ambassador in Italy, Ronald Spogli, and the US ambassador at NATO, Victoria Nuland.... more
DefenseNew bomber TU-160 Blakjack for Russian Air Force
Moscow, Russia - Delivery expected within the year
The Russian Minister of Defence, Sergei Ivanov, attending yesterday to a ceremony at Kazan’s plant for the delivery of a bomber TU-160 Blakjack of last generation, has announced that within the year t... more