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DefenseIsrael: Arrow missile destroyed in flight an Iranian Shahab 3 mock-up
Tel Aviv, Israel - Development of the Israeli defence system goes on successfully
The latest test launch for the Israeli Arrow surface-to-air missile system, promoted by both IAI and US Boeing, proved successful. The guided rocket left from a launcher located in an Israeli Air Force’s b... more
DefenseRussian Admiral Gorshkov air carrier changed "Citizenship"
New Dheli, India - It will enter service with Indian Navy in 2008
Indian Navy will operate the former Russian Admiral Gorshkov air carrier in 2008. The naval division of Indian defence will be so self-evidently strengthened, also because the Mig-29Ks are deployed on... more
DefenseUS submarines in Sardinia: Region-US Embassy meeting on departure
Cagliari, Italy - The United States confirmed their committment and Sardinia Governor Soru thanked them but Italian authorities will have to face employment consequences
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, met two US Embassy representatives yesterday. They obviously gathered in order to talk about the American submarines departure from La Maddalena and the US representatives... more
DefenseEADS: German air space protection to be more effective
Berlin, Germany - A new IFF system to be available for the European country's radars in time for World Soccer Championship 2006
EADS will attend to improve German defensive capabilities concerning the air space protection in time for World Soccer Championship 2006 scheduled in the country next Summer. On such an occasion, it will... more
DefenseMeans and materials for Albanian armed forces
Tirana, Albania - "Major" ship has docked at Durazzo's harbour yesterday
"’Major’ cargo ship has docked yesterday, November 29, at the Durazzo’s harbour with onboard means and materials worth of about EUR 2m gave by Italian Defense to Albanian Armed Forces. The cargo will... more
DefenseUzbekistan: NATO about to leave
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Government's decision could affect operations in Afghanistan
Uzbekistan would not consider the departure of the US forces from its territory as sufficient and it would intend to ask NATO troops for leaving as well (see for details AVIONEWS). Diplomatic relations... more
DefenseUkraine: Government confirmed its intention to join the Atlantic Alliance
Kiev, Ukraine - Defence Vice-minister Mykola Neschadym said
Ukraine intends to join NATO. It asked for it in the past and Defence Vice-minister Mykola Neschadym confirmed it during a speech at an international conference held in Berlin. He said it would be a contribution... more
DefenseBerselli: excellent relationship exist between Italy and Turkey
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Undersecretary Berselli met his Turkish counterpart, Murad Bayar, at the Defence Ministry today
Italian Defence Undersecretary, Filippo Berselli, met his Turkish counterpart, Murad Bayar, at the Defence Ministry in Rome today. Berselli said that excellent relationship exist between Italy and Turkey;... more
DefenseItalian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola visiting Israel for two days
Tel Aviv, Israel - It was announced by the "Jerusalem Post"
Israeli newspaper "Jerusalem Post" wrote today that Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola is going to visit the country for two days, when he will meet Israeli Defence Minister, Shaul... more
DefenseDepleted uranium: Italian Senate investigation flew to Bosnia-Erzegovina and Kosovo yesterday
Rome, Italy - To verify if all necessary safety measures against uranium risks were adopted
Italian Committee on the depleted uranium flew to Bosnia-Erzegovina and Kosovo yesterday. Parliament’s deputation is led by President Paolo Franco and includes senators Tana de Zulueta, Aventino Frau a... more
DefenseDi Paola: "The Italian soldier: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement"
Rome, Italy - Italian Chief of General Staff reminded the great international effort made by the Italian armed forces
"The Italian soldiers: a mix of intelligence, scholarship and refinement". These are qualities that Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola finds in the Italian troops, more and more attending... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: Italian soldiers to leave from Iraq by 2006
Rome, Italy - US submarines to leave La Maddalena; a great promotional activities for the military aircraft at Dubai Air Show 2005
Italy is the major issue in the defence sector between November 20 and 27, with an announcement of troop withdrawal from Iraq by 2006, the end of deployment of US submarines in Sardinia and competition... more
DefenseIndia ready to "launch" its missiles on the global market
New Dheli, India - Promotion of several nation-made weapon systems will start in December with some demonstrative events
January 2006 could prove a turning point moment for the Indian armaments industry. Government would have decided to start a series of demonstrative launches for some among its missiles produced by its... more
DefenseBulgaria: possible cuts for military airlifters and helicopters
Sofia, Bulgaria - Military expense containment could lower the number of the C-27Js, the Panthers and the Cougars but nothing is sure yet
Bulgarian Ministry of Defence would intend to modify expense schedule for several equipment ordered during the last months. In an attempt to contain costs, Sofia’s Administration could opt for lowering o... more
DefenseSpain: no compromises with the USA, Venezuela will get military ships and aircraft
Madrid, Spain - Spanish Government did not welcome US invitation to renounce to export weapon systems provided with USA's technology to Chavez
Spain did not give in front of US pressure intended to convince Spanish Administration to renounce to sell military ships and aircraft to Venezuela. Washington protested by justifying it saying that such... more
DefenseUS base and submarines in Italy: "Leaving in 6-12 months and without new infrastructures"
Cagliari, Italy - Sardegna Region President, Soru, appears convinced about it
Sardinia Region President, Renato Soru, put into evidence some major aspects of the project for the withdrawal of the US submarines from La Maddalena. Soru thinks that there is need of realism taking in... more
DefenseUzbekistan denied it has closed its airspace to NATO and Germany
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - German Embassy to Uzbekistan and a representative from Uzbekistan Minister of Foreign affirmed it
Germany is still using the Uzbek air base of Termez for providing support to its troops in Afghanistan. After spreading rumors about the closure of Uzbekistan’s airspace to NATO forces, the German Embassy t... more
DefensePiracy opposition: the "Granatiere" ship goes back home
Rome, Italy - Tomorrow it will return, at the end of the "Mare sicuro 2005" mission
The ship, departed last August 6, has carried out for about four months in the Arabic Sea waters surveillance tasks, deterrence and escort of cargo ships, finalized to prevent and fight attacks by pirates... more
DefenseUkraine: NATO to ensure destruction of MANPADS and light weapons within 12 years
Kiev, Ukraine - An agreement has been achieved between Ukrainian Government and the Atlantic Alliance with a forecasted cost around EUR 8m
The programme for the destruction of portable surface-to-air missiles, light weapons and the related munitions set by a recent agreement signed between Ukrainian Government and NATO will last for 12 years.... more
DefenseMartino-Rumsfeld meeting
Washington, Usa - The situation in Iraq and the reduction of the forces within next year among the topics
Minister Martino has dealt with the Defence Secretary Rumsfeld the situation in Iraq. The details about progressive reduction of forces will be outlined within next January 2006. The gradual soldiers’ w... more
DefenseItalian contingent to leave Iraq within December 2006
Tunis, Tunisia - Confirm came both from Premier Berlusconi and Undersecretary of Defense Berselli
Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi flew to Tunis today to see Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Alì. In Tunis the Italian Premier has announced that Italian soldiers will leave Iraq by 2006;... more
DefenseMartino to Brussels for the EU's GAERC (General Affairs&External Relations Council)
Brussels, Belgium - Italian Defence Minister will meet NATO General Secretary too
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, announced yesterday that on January 19, 2006 a ceremony will be held in Vicenza to mark the inauguration of the headquarters of the European Gendarmerie Force... more
DefenseItalian Chamber of Deputies debated on a Defence agreement between Italy and Serbia and Montenegro
Rome, Italy - The text has already been approved by the Senate
At Italian Chamber of Deputies a debate on main lines of the ratification and enforcement bill of a Defence cooperation agreement between Italian Government and the Council of Ministries for Serbia and... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: military helicopter pilots' training in the 21st Century at Heli Power 2005
Rome, Italy - Dubai aerospace and defence show starting on November 20 with a widespread participation by firms from all over the world
The Heli Power 2005 edition, the Dubai Air Show opening and the US ACS programme dominate the period between November 14 and 20. Helicopter - The Heli Power 2005 edition was held in Rome on November... more
DefenseAustralia: it is not time for pullout from Iraq
Canberra, Australia - Australia's Defence Minister Robert Hill said it
The statement has been released by Australia’s Defence Minister, Robert Hill, during a meeting among Australia and United States defence ministers with administration’s officers. Local radio station "Au... more
DefenseNATO: Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, weapons of mass destruction and relations with European Union
Copenhagen, Denmark - These are the issues analysed during the NATO Assembly meeting ended yesterday
A NATO Assembly meeting ended yesterday after analysing aspects concerning issues such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East, weapons of mass destruction and relations with European Union. Jaap de Hoop Scheffer,... more
DefenseItaly and France signed agreement for "FREMM"
Rome, Italy - The satisfaction of Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino
"The Italian and French Defence Ministries have signed the agreement which allowing the start of the programme’s first part for the realization of new multimission frigates (FREMM). Minister Martino, e... more
DefenseItalian General Graziano awarded with National Defence gold medal at Kabul Airport
Kabul, Afghanistan - He has been leading the Kabul Multi-National Brigade since last July
On the occasion of a cerimony held recently by French contingent base in Kabul, which is stationed in the Kabul Afghan International Airport, to commemorate the Armistice Day among French, English, Germans... more
DefenseWill Poland have a role to play for the US anti-missile shield?
Warsaw, Poland - The European country could agree to install some defensive system sensors on its homeland
Polish authorities intend to carefully appraise the possibility of favouring installation of systems related to the US anti-missile shield on its homeland. At first, despite joining NATO, the country had... more
DefenseVenezuela: regional military power by 2015
Caracas, Venezuela - Military analysts would have forecasted it when considering the remarkable investments for defence decided by President Chavez
Military analysts are carefully focusing on the evolution of Venezuelan President Chavez’ defence policy, forecasting that his country will practically lead the related market growth in such a region d... more
DefenseItalian Navy attending "Exploring Themis" multinational exercise
Rome, Italy - From November 14 to 18 with 17 countries attending
Military and civil forces from 17 countries will attend "Exploring Themis" multinational exercise from November 14 to 18, concerning weapon of mass destruction proliferation. Australia, Canada, Denmark,... more
DefenseItalian "Search and Destroy" operation in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Italian Joint Task Force discovered a considerable quantitative of weapons and munitions
Italian Defence General Staff informed that it has been found in Iraq last November 11, a considerable quantitative of weapons and munitions, including three "Sa7" anti-aircraft missiles, five RPG7 launchers,... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: RAI News 24 denounced the deployment of white phosphorous in Iraq as a weapon
Rome, Italy - A kamikaze attempt by Al Qaeda in Jordan killed 57 persons and injured 300 in hotel structures patronized by Western people
Debates due to Iraqi situation and disasters produced by a heavy terroristic attempt in Jordan have been dominating defence sector between November 7 and 13. Defence- The United States would have used... more
DefenseHerat: Defence, Foreign Affairs and Civil Defence renewed civil hospital
Herat, Afghanistan - The building has been named "400 beds Hospital"
The emergency unit of Herat civil hospital has been inaugurated last Wednesday. The "400 beds Hospital" can host more than 700 people: it was totally renewed thanks to funds destined by Italian Defence... more
DefenseThe second anniversary of Nassiriyah's carnage
Rome, Italy - Honour Cross to fallen and injured soldiers
By Flags Memorial to the Unknown Warrior in Rome tomorrow at 11:00, on the second anniversary of Nassiriyah’s carnage, Italian President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi before Italian Minister of Defence Antonio M... more
DefenseCDM passed memorandum of understanding on Defence between Italy and Oman
Rome, Italy - Antonio Sotgiu was awarded Navy Chief Inspector Admiral
Under a proposal from Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gianfranco Fini, (co-proposer Minister of Defence), Italian Council of Ministers has approved a decree by law concerning the ratification of a... more
DefenseIraq: Ukrainian soldiers to celebrate eve day New Years' Day with families
Kiev, Ukraine - Ukrainian contingent to leave Iraq starting on November 20
"Ukraine is going to withdraw all its soldiers from Iraq between December 20 and 30. Departure, as already officialized in April by a Viktor Yushenko’s Presidential Decree, will start on November 20 w... more
DefenseItalian Minister for Regional Affairs Enrico La Loggia to meet NATO General Secretary on November 16
Brussels, Belgium - Minister La Loggia to be in the Belgian capital for committments related to European Union
Before meeting NATO General Secretary Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, Italian Minister for Regional Affairs Senator Enrico La Loggia will gather with Peter Straub, President of EU Regions Committee in Brussels... more
DefenseMinister Martino met Iraq's President
Rome, Italy - Talabani: "Italians fallen in Iraq were heroes for the democracy"
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, met President of the Republic of Iraq last afternoon, Jalal Talabani, who is in visit in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS). Talabani has remembered the valuable... more
Defense"Portofino Conference": Italy, the UK and the USA meet to reinforce their alliance relations and institutional cooperation
Genoa, Italy - Set by Italian Senator Ivo Tarolli (UDC) and British Parliament member Roger Casale
This meeting was set by Italian Senator Ivo Tarolli (UDC Party) and British Parliament member Roger Casale and sponsored by Finmeccanica UK and hotel holding Orient Express. Portofino was the site of the... more
DefenseAlpine troops from "Taurinense" engaged in rescue operations on Afghan mountains
Rome, Italy - A delicate rescue operation has been completed recently on Parwan province mountains, North-West to Kabul
A delicate rescue operation has been completed recently on Parwan province mountains, North-West to Kabul. Alpine troops for ’Taurinense’ brigade led by General Claudio Graziano, have been engaged for... more
DefenseOperation "Praesidium": mines and explosive bombs in Afghanistan. Italian soldiers set courses for Police units
Herat, Afghanistan - It is the country with the largest number of mines spread all over its territory
Afghanistan is the country with the largest number of mines spread all over its territory (some 640,000 units) must be added to some millions of unexploded bombs. Italian contingent set so a series of... more
Defense"Gradual retreat from Iraq" (2): "It would be a disaster for our people"
Rome, Italy - Iraq President's consideration during his visit in Italy
Jalal Talabani, President of Iraq, arrived in Rome yesterday for his first official visit in Italy (see for details AVIONEWS), has greeted his arrival in the country with an open letter published in the... more
DefenseMartino: "Gradual retreat from Iraq"
Rome, Italy - "Withdrawal" but not "Drift" has specified Italian Defence Minister
During the DS conference held in Rome yesterday on the subject "The new challenges for Italian Defense", Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, stated that it is possible an agreement between majority... more
DefenseKhartoum: Italian Chief of Armed Forces General Staff visited the task force "Leone"
Khartoum, Sudan - Arguments concerning Sudan peace process and Italian contingent's effort were approached
Italian Chief of Defence General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, has completed his visit to the Italian contingent engaged in Khartoum area as part of the mission UNMIS (United Nations Mission In Sudan).... more
DefenseRussia: an ICBM able to win the USA missile shield has been designed
Moscow, Russia - It would be endowed with a warhead capable of performing elusive manoeuvres to avoid the American defensive system interceptors
Russia recently announced to own a new surface-to-surface long range missile system able to win the US defensive shield. The new ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) based on the Topol-M (SS-27 as... more
DefenseMost important news of the week: the Eurofighter "hosted" Italian Minister Martino on board
Rome, Italy - Meanwhile, the fighter gets ready to compete for the bid regarding the provision of the new combat aircraft for Turkey
The Eurofighter proved to be a protagonist from October 30 to November 6 in a couple of occasions, together with a delicate political decision from Venezuela which is worsening relations with the USA.... more
DefenseAdditional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006 (2): funds for protection, prevention and projection
Rome, Italy - "Available resources just enable to a partial financial support" for the related equipments
This note describes funds related to protection, prevention and projection means. In the first case, one can consider the Eurofighter, the Orizzonte frigates and the MEADS missiles. In the second one,... more
DefenseNovember 4th: Rome celebrated the Italian Armed Forces day
Rome, Italy - PAN has carried out an overflight on the memorial to the Unknown Warrior
Italy is celebrating the national unit and Armed Forces day: cerimony dedicated to citizens have been scheduled throughout the country. In Rome, the President of the Republic Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, together... more
DefenseAdditional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006: scheduled funds
Rome, Italy - Main efforts are devoted to public security and personnel with reductions concerning missions abroad, operating and investment
The "Additional note to Italian Defence forecast 2006" clearly and fully puts into evidence the financial effort scheduled for 2006 in this sector. An increase compared to 2005 has been reported but it... more