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DefenseHandover between the outgoing Italian Defense Minister Antonio Martino and the new one Arturo Parisi
Rome, Italy - The test of the Defence Ministry's statement
The Italian Minister of Defense, Arturo Parisi, inaugurated today at Baracchini Palace at the end of a cordial interview with the outgoing minister, Antonio Martino. During the meeting, after the introduction... more
DefenseCecchi: Italy tries to lose its credibility
Rome, Italy - About Defense financing
Also the Italian Army Chief of Staff, General Filiberto Cecchi, after General Tricarico (see AVIONEWS for details), yesterday commented once again Defense budget cuts and said he is worried about the future.... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter. Ahmadinejad: "We don't want your peanuts in exchange of our gold"
Arak, Iran - A sharp refusal of EU-USA benefit proposal
This morning Iran’s President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, has declared that his Country is not going to accept the benefit proposal by EU and USA, which consists, according to diplomatic sources, of financing a... more
Defense"Spring Flag 2006": transport simulation with the new ATI stretcher
Decimomannu, Italy - Among the new stuff, the air terminal-tent and the ONGCP station
On the field of "Spring Flag 2006", the multinational military drill which is taking place in Sardinia in these days, today there is a simulation of the transport of an Italian diplomat struck by infective... more
DefenseCritical hours for Prodi Government (2): Defense Ministry remains the thorny question
Rome, Italy - No problems for Transport Minister which would go to Di Pietro
Defense Ministry seems to be the main obstacle for Romano Prodi, who has to form the new Italian Government. UDEUR leader, Clemente Mastella, accepted the exchange between Defense and Justice, opening... more
DefenseUSA will embitter the controls at Mexican borderline
Washington, USA - It was announced by President Bush
Also unmanned air vehicles will be used to patrol the borderline between USA and Mexico. It was announced yesterday evening by President Bush who also made known that along the about 3,000 kilometres of... more
DefenseGeneral Tricarico: Italian Air Force is "Worn out"
Decimomannu, Italy - Referring to 2006 budget cuts
The Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, General Leonardo Tricarico, on tour at the "Spring Flag 2006" multinational military drill which is taking place in these days in Sardinia, Italy (see AVIONEWS... more
DefenseThe Pentagon will remove part of its troops present in Western Europe
Washington, Usa - Totally 7,200 soldiers will be re-deployed
The Pentagon made known that it will reduce the presence of men and tools of the US Navy currently deployed in UK’s bases. The decision is included in the plan of re-deployment and re-organization of t... more
DefenseNuclear matter: Teheran says "No way" to Solana
Teheran, Iran - No stopping proposal for its nuclear program will be accepted
Despite Chinese Foreign Minister Liu Jianchao’s invitation to positively answer the benefits proposal mentioned yesterday by the EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, Teheran does not agree. I... more
DefenseA new long-haul missile realized by India
New Delhi, India - The news was given by Indian Defense Ministry
Yesterday it has been announced by the Indian Defense Ministry the realization of a new long-haul missile, called Agni III, able to carry a nuke to a distance of 6,000 km. Now, for the test phase, it is... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (5)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, in countries around the world, citizens provide for the expenses of governments so that their governments in turn are able to serve them
"Is that service to the American people? Is it possible to calculate the damages incurred from fear and panic? American citizens lived in constant fear of fresh attacks that could come at any moment and... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (6)
Teheran, Iran - And I am most sorry to say, would there have been an ever increasing global hatred of the American government?
"Mr. President, how much longer can the world tolerate this situation? Where will this trend lead the world to? How long must the people of the world pay for the incorrect decisions of some rulers? How... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (8)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, History tells us that repressive and cruel governments do not survive
"’Calls on servants to heed His prophets and He is a witness to their deeds" "A bad ending belongs only to those who have chosen the life of this world and disobey Him and oppress His servants" and "A g... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush
Teheran, Iran - Many questions remain unanswered
"In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful, Mr. George W. Bush, President of the United States of America, for sometime now I have been thinking, how one can justify the undeniable contradictions... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (4)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, September Eleven was a horrendous incident
"The people of Africa are hardworking, creative and talented. They can play an important and valuable role in providing for the needs of humanity and contribute to its material and spiritual progress.... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (7)
Teheran, Iran - All divine religions share and respect one word and that is "monotheism" or belief in a single God and no other in the world
"Mr. President, it is not my intention to distress anyone. If Prophet Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Ishmael, Joseph, or Jesus Christ were with us today, how would they have judged such behavior? Will we be given... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (3)
Teheran, Iran - Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established
"Mr. President, I am sure you know how, and at what cost, Israel was established: -Many thousands were killed in the process. -Millions of indigenous people were made refugees. -Hundreds of thousands of... more
DefenseNuclear Iran: the letter of the Iranian President to George W. Bush (2)
Teheran, Iran - Young people, university students, and ordinary people have many questions about the phenomenon of Israel
"Mr. President, You might know that I am a teacher. My students ask me how can these actions be reconciled with the values outlined at the beginning of this letter and duty to the tradition of Jesus Christ,... more
DefenseNuclear energy: EU will make "Bold" proposals to Iran
Brussels, Belgium - Solana has announced that today
The EU foreign policy top delegate, Javier Solana, has announced at European Foreign Minister Council, which is taking place today and tomorrow in Brussels, that the European Commission is ready to make... more
DefenseUSA wants a space shield also in Europe
Washington, USA - It was retailed by US newspaper "Washington Times"
According to what the US newspaper "Washington Times" retailed the American Government should be pushing EU so that also it provide itself of a space shield which was able to protect it from a missile... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad does not fear US attack but UN find new uranium traces
Jakarta, Indonesia - And USA do not want to draw up direct negotiations with Teheran
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s statements goes on from Indonesia, where he has been on tour these days. The threat of possible American military attacks for Iran’s presumed war-purpose nuclear pro... more
DefenseCOFA Commander visits AMI division of ISAF mission in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - He arrived with a C-130J of the Pisa 46th Air Brigade
The Italian Air Force Command placed in ISAF mission in Afghanistan received the visit of the Commander of COFA (Air Forces Operative Command), General Roberto Iacomino, who arrived yesterday in Kabul... more
Defense"Combined Endeavor" from today to May 25
Baumholder, Germany - Armed Forces of 42 Countries involved in the USEUCOM drill
From today till May 25 the multinational interforces drill called "Combined Endeavor" takes place at Aulenbach German Army base in Baumholder and at Camp Eagle base in Tuzla, Bosnia. The training activity,... more
DefenseAnti-missile defense system: a feasibility study has been presented
Brussels, Belgium - Commissioned by NATO to a research companies consortium
Marshall Billingslea, NATO deputy general secretary for defense investments area, presented a four-year work feasibility study against the risk of missile attacks in European territory. The study, carried... more
DefenseIt is necessary to find new ways to defend peace all around the world
Rome, Italy - It was asked by the President of the COCER of the Italian Air Force
Colonel Ermanno Peschiulli, President of the Representative central council (COCER) of the Italian Air Force, said yesterday that the raising number of Italian soldiers died in peace-keeping missions in... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad is ready for dialogue
Jakarta, Indonesia - Then he adds: "One day Israel will disappear"
Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, on tour in Indonesia, said he is willing to negotiate with anyone to solve nuclear crisis, but he warned that direct menaces would only make talks harder. Referring... more
DefenseUS Senate gave funds for the F-35 JSF
Washington, Usa - Expecially Lockheed Martin and Rolls-Royce will benefit by them
US Senate, receiving the advise of the House of Representatives, gave its green light to the allocation of USD 400 million, formerly blocked, to continue the development of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.... more
DefenseThe production of the multi-mission frigate FREMM started
Rome, Italy - Close cooperation between Italy and France
Yesterday it was signed by OCCAR (Joint organization of cooperation for armaments), the Italian industry Orizzonte Sistemi Navali and the French one Armaris a contract amendment which will allow the start... more
DefenseAhmadinejad: "Our nuclear activity is fully peaceful"
Jakarta, Indonesia - The Occidental worry is "A great lie"
Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, after writing a letter to President Bush soon considered irrelevant and not worthy of an answer, has turned today to defend the nuclear program of his Country and... more
DefenseNew weapons' policy for USA
Washington, USA - Report to the Congress advised to abandon Cold War weapons
USA are re-considering radically all their weapons policy. In a report to the Congress last week by Task Force on a Unified Security Budget it is recommended to US Parliament a review of the development... more
DefenseMichael Hayden is the new Chief of CIA
Washington, USA - Parliamentarians' protests against Bush' choice
After the sensational resignation of CIA’s Chief Peter Gross because of the polemics on Iraqi war and of the CIA?s Flights in Europe (see for details AVIONEWS), the President of the United States, George W... more
DefenseNo UN agreements on Iranian nuclear dossier
New York, USA - In the meantime Ahmadinejad announces the failure of Occidental liberalism and democracy
No results on Iranian nuclear dossier once again: the yesterday evening dinner between five permanent members of UN Security Council plus Germany, which took place in New York on American Secretary of... more
DefenseThere is no an agreement between US Air Force and Army about the joint employment of UAV aircraft
Washington, USA - Agreement achieved for the development of a Joint Cargo Aircraft
US Air Force and Army are still working to define the details of an agreement for the joint employment of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Predator and Warrior (see for details AVIONEWS). The agreement... more
DefenseUSAF: Roudenbush nominated as next surgeon general
Washington, USA - He will succeed Peach Taylor
Top exchange for head doctor charge in US Air Force: Major General James G. Roudenbush was nominated to succeed Lieutenant General George Peach Taylor, who was selected in 2002. The assignment of Roudenbush,... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad opens talks with USA
Teheran, USA - The Iranian President writes to Bush
The spokesman of ayatollahs Government, Gholamhossein Elham, has announced that the President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is going to write to George W. Bush trying to find a solution for nuclear crisis. The letter... more
DefenseTwo military submarines in Taranto
Taranto, Italy - An Italian U-212A and a German U-32
The Italian Navy U-212A class submarine, "Salvatore Todaro", escorted by "Gazzana Priaroggia" and "Prini" submarines, is coming today in Taranto, Southern Italy. The arrival is being welcome by maritime... more
Defense"Ionex 2006" naval drill will start May 11
Taranto, Italy - It will engage Italian and Russian forces
Russian Navy’s "Pitlivy" Frigate has arrived this morning in Taranto to join the "Ionex 2006" bilateral drill together with Italian Navy’s means. The operations will start May 11 leaving from the Ionian Sea... more
DefenseAhmadinejad: "We will produce nuclear energy on an industrial scale"
Baku, Azerbaijian - Kofi Annan exhorts diplomatic agreement
While the UN General Secretary Kofi Annan wished an agreement on the Iran nuclear dossier stall and exhorted USA to directly speak to Iran, the Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad declared today, at the... more
DefenseISAF mission in Afghanistan: Italy passes command to Great Britain
Kabul, Afghanistan - David Richards succeeds Mauro Del Vecchio
The command of ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) NATO mission in Afghanistan, after nine months Italian belonging with General Mauro Del Vecchio, passes to British David Richards. In the last... more
DefenseDi Paola: the Army is at forefront in foreign missions
Rome, Italy - In his discourse for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army
The Italian Defense Chief of Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, in his message for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army constitution (whose recurrence was yesterday), underlined the effort made by the... more
DefenseBush and Merkel: diplomatic solution for Iranian nuclear matter
New York, USA - In the meantime GB and France presented a new resolution draft to the UN Security Council
US President, George W. Bush, and German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, in their meeting yesterday in New York, repeated that USA and Germany share the same position on Iran nuclear crisis and on the necessity... more
DefenseCelebrations for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army cancelled
Rome, Italy - Only the deposition of a laurel wreath at the Unknown Soldier Sacellum
No ceremony today at Tor di Quinto military hippodrome, Rome, for the 145th anniversary of Italian Army foundation (see AVIONEWS for details). There was only the deposition of a laurel wreath at the "Altare... more
DefenseJapan towards its pull-out from Iraq?
Tokyo, Japan - It would do it only after allies' pull-out
Kyodo press agency, quoting the Director General of Japanese Defense Agency Fukushiro Nukaga, reports that Japan is going to retreat its non-fighting troops in Southern Iraq when allied Great Britain and... more
DefenseAn Arab company will guarantee the military supplies to USA
Washington, USA - President Bush decided it
A Dubai company take the control of some companies which guarantee the military supplies to US Armed Forces. The decision was taken by President Bush after that on last April 13 a Parliamentarian commission... more
DefenseBulgaria gave three military bases to USA
Sophia, Bulgaria - Always close the relationships between the two bank of the Atlantic Ocean
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, signed in the last days an agreement with the Bulgarian Government about the transfer to USA of the use three military bases in the Balkan country (see for details... more
DefenseTop-level change at Italian Comsubin
La Spezia, Italy - Rear Admiral Marzano succeed Admiral Paperini
On May 3 Division Admiral Roberto Paperini will give way to Rear Admiral Donato Marzano in the Commander role of Comsubin, the Raiders Underwater Command placed in Varignano (La Spezia, Italy). Marzano... more
DefenseNuclear matter: USA-Iran strife goes on
Teheran, Iran - The meeting of Security Council in Paris today
US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, declared yesterday that Iran should stop "Playing the astute" on nuclear argument and accept the requests of international community, suspending uranium enrichment... more
DefenseIran nuclear matter: Ahmadinejad does not give up UN requests
Teheran, Iran - Today is the deadline of Security Council's ultimatum
Iranian President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, during a demonstration in North-West of the Country, said yesterday that he will keep on enriching uranium, despite disagreement or eventual decisions of the International... more
DefenseRice is "Very impressed" by Maliki
Baghdad, Iraq - Rice and Rumsfeld meet new-designated Iraqi Premier
American Secretary of Defense and Secretary of State, Donald Rumsfeld and Condoleezza Rice, who arrived at Baghdad yesterday by surprise, met Shiite Premier Jawad al Maliki, who was designated Saturday,... more
DefenseSweden does not join military drills because of the presence of Israeli divisions
Stockholm, Sweden - Nina Ersman, Swedish Foreign Minister spokeswoman, reported that
Controversial Sweden’s choice to retire from a joint military drill between Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy, Israel, Norway and Holland, in view of a growing international cooperation f... more