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Latest newsRaf aircraft with 13 Palestinians on board landed in Cyprus
Tel Aviv, Israel - Where they'll stay until European Council will decide about their future
The 13 Palestinians got out this morning from the Bethlehem church of Nativity after a 39-day siege, landed in Cyprus on board of a Royal Air Force plane departed from Tel Aviv. These men will stay in... more
Latest newsAfghan anti-aircraft batteries targeted Schroeder plane
Berlin, Germany - While it was flying from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan
German Chancellor Gerard Schroeder aircraft has been targeted by anti-aircraft missiles batteries located on Afghanistan mountains while it was heading to Uzbekistan. Mr. Schroeder aircraft defence system... more
Latest newsRaf aircraft will take to Cyprus 13 Palestinians
Jerusalem, Israel - Those got out of Bethlehem Nativity basilica today after a 39-day siege
A Royal Air Force aircraft, arrived today at the Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv, is ready to take to Cyprus the 13 Palestinians got out today from the Nativity basilica in Bethlehem after a 39-day siege.... more
Latest newsCzech parliament green light for 24 Gripen acquisition
Prague, Czech Republic - They are 20 single seat and 4 training two-seat aircraft
The Czech parliament has approved the acquisition of 24 Saab Jas-39 Gripen combat aircraft for its Air Force, according to the Ctk agency. The acquisition worth about 2 EURbn, and includes 20 single seat... more
Latest newsOn the Russia to enter Nato
Rome, Italy - Next May 28th at Pratica di Mare (Rome)
Today, at the meeting with the press, the Italian Air Force Joint Chief of Staff general Ferracuti asked what the role of the Rome government air forces in the incoming event, scheduled for next May 28th... more
Latest newsIsraeli retaliation: helicopters and tanks bomb Tulkarem
Tel Aviv, Israel
A Israeli retaliation in reply to yesterday's suicide attack, which caused 16 people dead, is started even before the re-entry of Sharon from U.S. Apache helicopters and tank have bombed the refugee camp... more
Latest newsOn the AMX flights stop affaire
Rome, Italy - Italian Air Force: "every day is an harsh day"
Italian Air Force Chief of Staff general Ferracuti, intervening about the question concerning court decision to stop AMXs to fly after last April 15th incident, said: "this time as usual as after any incident... more
Latest newsIsraeli combat aircraft violated Lebanese skies
Beirut, Lebanon - For the second day in a row
Two Israeli fighters violated this morning, for the second day in a row, Lebanon skies by flying over Iqlim Al-Touffh region, southern Lebanon, thus provoking a prompt reaction of the anti-aircraft artillery. According... more
Latest newsAfghanistan: airlift to Guantanamo started again
Washington, Usa - Thirty-two new terror suspects taken to Us military base
Just days after opening a new prison compound, a Us Air Force C-17 brought 32 more suspected al-Qaida and Taliban terrorists to Guantanamo, Cuba, on Wednesday, the first to arrive from Afghanistan in more... more
Latest newsA new commander for Blue Angels
Washington, USA
Chief of Naval Air Training Rear Adm. John E. Boyington Jr. announced today the selection of Cmdr. Russell J. Bartlett to lead the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron (The Blue Angels) for the 2003-2004... more
Latest newsF-22 "Raptor": a "blunt-beaked" fighter
Washington, Usa - According to "The Washington Times"
According to what stated by the American daily newspaper "The Washington Times", the new US Air Force gem, the Lockheed Martin produced-by F-22 "Raptor", could have some holding troubles. The Raptor tail... more
Latest newsIsraeli combat aircraft violated Lebanese skies
Hasbaya, Lebanon - This morning in Hasbaya
This morning two Israeli Air Force fighter violated skies upon southern Lebanon. Tel Aviv government combat aircraft firstly flew over Hasbaya and then headed to Naqoura and Tyr, two cities on the Mediterranean... more
Latest newsTwo Russian bombers enters U.S. airspace
Washington, USA
Two Russian heavy bombers, Tupolev TU-95 "Bear", skirted U.S. airspace off the coast of Alaska last week, prompting the U.S. Air Force to scramble two F-15s to intercept them. According to Pentagon... more
Latest newsRockets on the Kabul airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - No injured
On last April 26th night, three rockets have been shot against the international airport in Kabul. Attack, whose origin is still unkown, occurred just few hours before the arrival in Afghanistan of Us... more
Latest newsRussian missile hit (by mistake) a target in Kazahkstan
Moscow, Russia - No injured
Yesterday, as also confirmed by Russian military officials, during a training exercise, an air-to-ground missile shot by a Tupolev-22 after eluding Russian air forces control hit an uninhabited area in... more
Latest newsPrague government approved draft contract for the acquisition of 24 JAS-39 Gripen
Prague, Czech Republic - BAE Systems-Saab produced-by fighters
According to Jaroslav Tvrdik, Czech Defence minister, last Monday Prague government approved the draft contract for the acquisition of 24 JAS-39 Gripen, the combat aircraft manufactured by the British-Swedish... more
Latest newsNorth Korea against Seoul acquisition of Us F-15s
Seoul, South Korea - It could negatively affect process towards peace
Korean government condemned today Seoul decison to buy 40 Us fighters as also a potential cause for the peace process between them to collapse. News, which has been spread by the official Pyongyang press... more
Latest newsThe new Albanian Coast Guard will be equipped with seven AB-206 helicopters
Tirana, Albania
Tomorrow will be delivered to the new Albanian Coast Guard the first two Agusta AB-206 helicopters, given by Italian government to Albania. Other five helicopters of the same type will be delivered in... more
Latest newsIraq to get ready against a potential attack
Washington, Usa - By installing anti aircraft missiles
According to what denounced by Us general Richard Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Iraq started to install anti-aircraft missiles in the no fly zones. (m/cesn) more
Latest newsPentagon protects its reservists
Washington, Usa - "They are trained to the same standards as the active force"
Even though, specially in a situation like today's one where Usa is always in need of new military forces to face the international struggle against terrorism, nobody could deny the importance of the National... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul(3): Eu thanks Italy
Brussels, Italy - A successful operation
The Eu Commission highly praised Italy for its successful operation to take the former Afghan king back home. Italian government made use of large military and civilian means to answer for a Zahir Shah's... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul
Rome, Italy - Italian military forces involved into the operation
Exiled for 29 years in Rome, the former Afghan king, Mohammed Zahir Shah, is back to Kabul. The Italian government organized his way back home with impressive safety measures. Fifty Italian 'carabinieri',... more
Latest newsItaly 'takes' former Afghan king to Kabul(2): Special Italian forces escort Zahir Shah
Rome, Italy - 'Carabinieri' play a leading role aboard and on ground
Twenty 'carabinieri' of 'Gis', Italian special intervention group, escorted the former Afghan king on his flight from Rome to Kabul. The Italian militia was also responsible for the training of Afghan... more
Latest newsIsraeli air attack in West Bank
Nassarya, West Bank - 4 helicopters shot on Beit Hassan
4 combat helicopters of the Tel Aviv army forces attacked today Beit Hassan village, in West Bank. Since last March 29th, Israeli Army started military operations in the West Bank to destroy Palestinian... more
Latest newsUs F-16 unforgivable mistake
Kabul, Afghanistan - Bombing Canadian soldiers
4 deads and 8 injured is the tragic count of the mistake made by the pilot of a Us F-16 fighter last night in Afghanistan. The American pilot in fact dropped at least one remote-controlled bomb on a Canadian... more
Latest newsIsraeli pilot refused to shoot against a Palestinian house
Rome, Italy - To avoid civil deaths
According to the British daily newspaper "The Guardian", an Israeli helicopter pilot, worried to hit civil people, refused to shoot a missile against a Palestinian house. The fact occurred on last week... more
Latest newsFrench military aircraft take off for Palestinian territories with humanitarian aids
Paris, France - It will land at Tel Aviv
A FRench military aircraft, a DC-8 with 22 tons of humanitarian aids for the Palestinian territories, took off from Paris Roissy airport heading to Tel Aviv, where the aids, largely of sanitary kind, will... more
Latest newsInvestigation on U.S. bombing which damaged U.N. supply convoy ended
Bagram, Afghanistan - DoD said that the convoy was unmarked
According to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) the U.N. food convoy apparently damaged during an American airstrike last year was not marked with any U.N. insignia. An investigations started reported... more
Latest newsIsraeli warplanes attack in Lebanon
Jerusalem, Middle East - Against Hezbollah military posts
In retaliation to Hezbollah previous attack against Israeli military posts, Tel Aviv air forces warplanes bombed presumed guerrilla men military posts in southern Lebanon. (m/cesn) more
Latest newsWashington to send inquirers in Iraq
Rome, Italy - To indagate on Us pilot reported missing in 1991
According to Washington Times, Pentagon is likely to answer to Iraqi proposal to send a team of experts to inquire on Michael Scott Speichner, the American pilot was shot down aboard of his fighter in... more
Latest newsU.S.spy plane found Philippines hostages
Philippines
U.S. spy planes have caught digital images of the three remaining hostages of Abu Sayyaf terrorists on the southern Philippine island of Basilan. Armed Forces Southern Command (Southcom) chief Lt. Gen.... more
Latest newsDefence 2003 hosted at Air Tattoo
London, Great Britain - The important exhibition will last 3 days
The Royal Air Force has nominated The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, to host a three-day Defence 2003 event from 18 - 20 July 2003, when the RAF will take the tri-Service... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attacked Jenin
Jenin, West Bank - They hit a refugees camp
18-19 missiles launched in the early morning of today by Tel Aviv helicopters hit a refugee camp in the surroundings of Jenin, West Bank. Even though according to Israeli military officials 150 refugee... more
Latest newsFirst Eurofighter Typhoon Ipa 2 took-off today
Torino, Italy - From the international airport of Torino-Caselle
First ever Eurofighter Typhoon Ipa 2 flight, the warplane born from the co-operation between the Italian firm Alenia Aeronautica (Finmeccanica group) and the European joint venture Eurofighter, took place... more
Latest newsIsraeli attack in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - In retaliation for the rockets shot by the Hezbollah
After some Lebanese guerrilla-men shot rockets against Israeli posts, Tel Aviv air forces aircraft attacked targets in the surroundings of Kfar Chouba village, in southern Lebanon. "Israel doesn't want... more
Latest newsIsraeli fighters flew over Bethlehem skies
Bethlehem, Palestina - Tel Aviv to occupy the Palestinian city
In the night between Monday and Tuesday, Bethlehem has been flew over by Israeli fighters. This air operation, which started from midnight and went on for 45 minutes, is probably a signal of the next... more
Latest newsIs Us airbase in Saudi Arabia to be transferred to Qatar?
London, Uk - News comes from 'The Guardian'
According to the British daily newspaper 'The Guardian' this Us decided-by manoeuvre could precede an attack against Iraq. Transferring the air base could be in fact caused by Saudi Arabia worries of... more
Latest newsU.S. Warthogs fight terrorism at Bagram
Bagram, Afghanistan - A-10 aircraft are ideal for this kind of operation
At least four of A-10 Thunderbolt II jets could be seen at Bagram air base, in Afghanistan. This plane is specially designed to provide air support of ground forces. it can survive direct hits from armor-piercing... more
Latest newsThe Wessex helicopter ends duty in North Ireland
London, Great Britain - The Wessex was in service since 30 years
10 Royal Air Force Wessex helicopters flew out of their base at Aldergrove airport for the last time yesterday after three decades of service in Northern Ireland.The Wessex, the workhorse of the RAF, is... more
Latest newsUnidentified F-16 hits Kurds Rebel encampments near Iraq border
Tunceli, Turkey
Warplanes from an unidentified country have hammered Turkish Kurdish guerrilla encampments in northern Iraq, killing about 25 rebels. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), which administers northern... more
Latest newsU.S. Army don't think to substitute the C-130 with convertiplanes
Washington USA - Is the conviction of Army officials
According to U.S. Army officials, there is no indication that the C-130 Hercules will be substituted by rotorcrafts, to provide the tactical airlift for the Army's Future Combat Systems. According Claude... more
Latest newsU.S. Coast Guard renews its HU-25 sensors and avionics
USA
U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a major sensor and avionics upgrade for a large portion of its fleet of HU-25 Guardian maritime patrol aircraft, about 20 aircraft, that represent a variant of the well-known... more
Latest newsArgentina will train Colombian army helicopter pilots
Buenos Aires, Argentina - It’s a measure to fight terrorism in Latin America
Miguel Angel Toma, Argentina low chamber Defense committee president, stated that Buenos Aires government is ready to train helicopter pilots of Colombian army involved in the struggle against terrorism.... more
Latest newsItalian reporter killed yesterday in Ramallah came back to Italy
Milan, Italy - Raffaele Ciriello body landed in Milan-Linate airport
This morning the body of Raffaele Ciriello, the italian fotoreporter shot yesterday by an Israelian tank machine-gunner in Ramallah (Middle East), landed at Milan-Linate airport. The body was transported... more
Latest newsWar against terrorism to reach Eastern Africa
Nordholz, Germany - German warplanes ready to take-off to Kenya
Three German reconnaissance aircraft will depart tomorrow and Thursday to reach Kenya, where they will be employed in surveillance and patrolling operations in Eastern Africa territories, within the international... more
Latest newsUs troops keep on with Gardez siege
Gardez, Afghanistan - Front reinforced
More attacks on Gardez, where Us aircraft kept on bombing both Talibans and Al Qaida supporters hidden in bunkers and caves in the mountains close to Gardez, Afghanistan. Front against rebels has been... more
Latest newsAnaconda Mission still running
Gardez, Afghanistan - Al Qaida hunted down by Us troops
"We'll keep on going on in the area until we'll be able to drive Al Qaida extremists and talibans from their hole", stated major Bryan Hilfery of the Us Army. Fighter-bombers B52 and anti-tank A-10 took... more
Latest newsAlgerian air force bombs Salafite Group posts
Algeri, Algeria - The operation "hot zone" are into Cabilia mountains area
In the zone of Yourdyoura, the Algerian air force is bombing since several days the posts of Salafita Group led by integralist chief Hassan Hattab. This is one of the worst and more ferocious integralistic... more
Latest newsNew Israeli raid in Bethlehem
Jerusalem, Israel - F-16 shot against Olp buildings
New Israeli air attack in Bethlehem last night, when F-16 fighters bombed Olp local buildings. Always yesterday two Palestinians have been killed in fightings in northern and central Gaza Stripe.... more
Latest newsAnaconda operation continues
Afghanistan - Heavy bombing reported in east of the country
Despite accident of the last days, the Anaconda operation goes ahead. Heavy bombing by U.S. aircrafts have been reported in the East zone of the country, also near Khost, in proximity to the front of the... more