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DefensePutin: "We are going to develop a practically invulnerable hypersonic missile"
Moscow, Russia - Russian President announced it recently and experts would think that it deals with a surface-to-air system
A "practically invulnerable" hypersonic missile provided with great precision will enter service with the Russian armed forces at the end of its development currently still on going. Just Russian President,... more
Defense"Destined Glory 2005": NATO's exercise in the waters before Sardinia
Cagliari, Italy - Amphibious exercise performed by multinational forces in the Mediterranean sea
The year’s "Largest NATO amphibious exercise" named "Destined Glory (Loyal Midas) 2005", will be held from September 29 up to October 14 in Sardinia and in the waters before the Tyrrhenian Sea. Italy w... more
DefenseMinister Martino at the "International Defence Industry Fair"
Ankara, Turkey - Italian Minister of Defence is in official visit in Turkey
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, landed at Ankara yesterday, in official visit at the invitation of Turkey’s MInister of Defence, Mehmet Vecdi Gönül, to deepen the main international mat... more
DefenseEU: European Defence Agency asked for more liberalization of weapons market
Brussels, Belgium - Proposal could become an enforced rule in Summer 2006
European Defence Agency put forward a proposal aimed to favour more weapons market liberalization and it would seem that the large part of EU’s state members agree. The purpose would be the one of ensuring c... more
DefenseMemorandum of Understanding between Italy and the United States signed in Washington
Washington, USA - A centre of excellence where developing the "Common doctrine" aspects of peacekeeping and inter-operability with the civilian and military sectors
A Memorandum of Understanding between Italy and the United States was signed in Washington for a USD 10m grant for 2005 toward the creation of a training centre in Vicenza for peacekeeping forces administered... more
DefenseInternational exercise "Urgent Quest"
Salysbury, United KIngdom - 9 fixed wing aircraft and 3 rotary wing aircraft to be engaged
Italian Army is taking part with Bersaglieri corps in NATO’s international exercise "Urgent Quest" that takes place at Salysbury Plains Training Area in Great Britain, from September 19 to October 9. T... more
DefenseItalian-Serbian/Montenegrin bilateral naval exercise "Common Horizon 2005"
Taranto, Italy - Operations to involve both countries' naval units from September 23 to 27
The secondo edition of the Italian-Serbian/Montenegrin bilateral naval exercise "Common Horizon" will be held in Southern Adriatic waters from next September 23 to 27. The purpose of the exercise, a consequence... more
DefenseUS "Roosevelt" air carrier at anchor in the Gulf of Naples
Naples, Italy - Multirole fighters, helicopters, maritime patrolling planes, electronic warfare aircraft and also an E-2 Hawkeye Aew&C airplane are on board
It is the biggest air carrier in the world: 120,000 tons weight, and several aircraft aboard. It is escorted by some warships, battlecruisers and torpedo destroyers and it has been at anchor in the Gulf... more
DefenseUSA: more than 1900 soldiers died in Iraq
Baghdad, Iraq - Since the beginning of military operations and surveys would indicate about two thirds of US population convinced that the mission cost is too high
About two thirds of US population would think the effort in Iraq too expensive and most of all not so wise just in financial terms, according to recent surveys in the United States. Results from such a... more
DefenseUSA: "Taiwan will have to increase defence spending if it wants to be protected against an invasion from China"
Taipei, Taiwan - The United States' admonishment against Formosa, a condition to warrant the prospective US intervention to defend the island
The capability to warrant its own territorial sovereignty in case of an attack from China will depend on how much Taiwan invests in the defence sector. Some representatives from Pentagon appear convinced... more
DefenseFinmeccanica: that is the value of defence industry-NATO synergy
Rome, Italy - Optimization of firms' available resources for R&D with results in lien with the armed forces' real exigencies
Finmeccanica believes in R&D value very much and provides about a 16% of its annual revenue for such a purpose. The Italian aerospace and defence holding President, Pier Francesco Guarguaglini, put recently... more
DefenseIraq: Italian contingent 10% reduction has been accomplished
Rome, Italy - Progressive withdrawal of forces as the country proves more and more capable of managing its own security by itself, Italian Minister of Defence, Martino, underlined
Italian contingent re-deployed in Iraq lowered from about 3200 to 2900 soldiers starting on last September 6, with a 10% reduction of personnel as scheduled during Summer (see for details AVIONEWS). It... more
DefenseCanada relies upon the X-45C and the F-35 to increase its defence sector know-how
Ottawa, Canada - Industrial cooperations should enable the country to create about 100 new jobs
Two military programmes appear particularly relevant for Canadian Government in order to ensure the growth of national know-how in the defence sector and both are projects: the Boeing X-45C UCAV (Unmanned... more
DefenseItalian military forces in Iraq reduced by 10% in Iraq
Rome, Italy - It has been revealed by Minister Martino at Council of Ministers
At Council of Ministers, Italian Minister of Defence Antonio Martino unveiled today that with the hand-over between Army’s brigade "Folgore" and brigade "Ariete", occured last September 6, Italian military f... more
DefenseMartino: "NATO has to become a global security organization"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Minister underlined Atlantic Alliance's flexibility and rapid reaction aspects in the new international setting
Flexibility and rapid re-deployment of forces at a global level: these are the passwords for the future worldwide role to be played by NATO according to Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, who... more
DefenseJoint command and high-tech defence: that is how the South Korean forces change
Seoul, South Korea - However, Pyongyang could prove stronger in the battlefield in case of conflict thanks to the larger number of soldiers available, according to experts
While the North Korean nuclear matter is still in the centre of attention in Asia in these days waiting for achieving a final solution, South Korea plans serious and firm changes for its armed forces that... more
DefenseDefence Systems Equipment International: Italian Undersecretary Berselli attending in London on the behalf of Italian Minister Martino
London, UK - The International event to opening today with many Italian companies participating
Italian Undersecretary for Defence, Filippo Berselli, is attending the opening ceremony of "Defence Systems Equipment International" (DSEI), starting today. Important Italian defence companies are participating... more
DefensePreventive atomic war: a draft put forward in the USA to rule it
Washington, USA – Against countries and criminal/terroristic movements which can resort to weapon of mass destruction to the detriment of the United States
Preventive atomic war: it is the US armed forces strategic evolution password in the light of the national defence/security exigencies as put forward by Bush-led Administration. The risk that the American... more
DefenseA new success for the Patriot PAC-3 missile
Washington, USA – A test to evaluate the guided rocket's anti-ballistic missile capabilities has been positively accomplished
A new test launch for the Lockheed Martin Patriot PAC-3 has been performed in the United States. A surface-to-air guided rocket hit and destroyed a same-type missile properly modified in order to simulate... more
DefenseIranian nuclear programme: Pakistan intends to mediate between Teheran and the West
Islamabad, Pakistan - In order to peacefully solve the dispute while it warned that it will not tolerate the resort to force against Iran
One of the few countries worldwide provided with nuclear deterrent (and belonging to Islamic environment) suggested itself to mediate for the delicate dispute which is splitting and opposing the West and... more
DefenseUSA: Minuteman III intercontinental missile has been successfully tested
Washington, USA – Another and final trial of the surface-to-surface system is expected to be performed next week
The United States do not limit themselves to test the anti-missile system effectiveness as, instead, they go on testing new ballistic guided rockets, also intercontinental types. It is the case of the... more
DefenseJCM: a single air-to-surface missile, three different platforms
Washington, USA – Compatibility tests for the new US guided rocket with the aircraft which is devoted to have started
Just a single air-to-surface missile will replace in US Army and US Navy both the AGM-114 Hellfires and the AGM-65 Mavericks. It deals with the Lockheed Martin Joint Common Missile (JCM), endowed with... more
DefenseIran: analysts' doubts on the possibility of its own nuclear deterrent
Teheran, Iran - The country should solve a series of relevant technical matters though it has already extended the range of its ballistic missiles
While Iran goes on stating the absolutely peaceful nature of its nuclear programme, some Western military analysts found that the Iranian Islamic Republic has to solve a series of significant hardships... more
DefenseIndia-Pakistan: missile test preventive notification agreement in October
Islambad, Pakistan - An important occasion to ensure higher deténte between the two countries
A missile test mutual preventive notification agreement will be formally signed by Pakistan and India in October. The sign is scheduled to occur during an official meeting between Foreign Affairs Ministers... more
DefenseMartino: "A low defence spending despite the observance of the most important programmes"
Rome, Italy - Italian Defence Minister proves satisfied about the result achieved in such a sector
Meeting the industrial and operational commitments in the defence sector while lowering investments in such a field. It is the Italian Government’s effort to reduce spending without prejudicing the Italian a... more
DefenseMartino: "Italian troops' withdrawal from Iraq is not an exit strategy"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Defence put into evidence that it is an obvious consequence of the increasing Arab country's capability in ensuring its security by itself
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, confirmed Italian effort for a progressive withdrawal by Italian contingent of Iraqi territory, underlining that it does not deal with an exit strategy. Actually,... more
DefenseChina: "No one must provide a missile defence system to Taiwan"
Beijing, China - People Republic's admonishment would have been indirectly addressed to Washington
The United States had been offering Patriot PAC-3 surface-to-air anti-missile system and submarines to Taiwan since 2001. Beijing proves most of all doubtful about the offer related to the production of... more
DefenseRussia: armed forces sale surplus trainers, airlifters and helicopters
Moscow, Russia - Also private subjects can purchase them but all the vehicles are devoid of armament and strictly military equipment
Russian armed forces are constantly performing a choice of equipment and means which can be sold to private subjects though without weapon systems and major military devices. It would deal with about a... more
DefenseEADS, Indra, Northrop Grumman: a common solution for NATO against ballistic missiles
Brussels, Belgium - The European-American team to compete in the bid set by the Atlantic Alliance for the development of a new integrated system
A Transatlantic industrial alliance to develop the anti-ballistic missile integrated system devoted to NATO. EADS, Indra and Northrop Grumman will attend to a bid set by the Atlantic Alliance by creating... more
DefenseRussia and India to make a joint military anti-terrorism drill
Moscow, Russia - Airplanes, helicopters and ground forces to be deployed
India and Russia will be engaged in one of the most important anti-terrorism exercise performed with the use of both special airborne forces and ground forces next October. Planes and helicopters of Russian... more
DefenseNorth Korea: analysts' data on conventional equipment
Washington, USA – A remarkable condition despite economic hardships
US analysts analyse recently the situation about the conventional equipment of North Korean armed forces. Despite the difficult economic condition, Pyongyang has got 1.2m soldiers and additional 5m could... more
DefenseItalian Army: the first women as Chief of platoon
Rome, Italy - They will take task of command for the first time
After completing the 182sd course at Modena’s Military Academy lasted five years, 22 Italian women are about to take the role of Chief of platoon as lieutenant. The new female Italian Army’s Chiefs mad... more
DefenseEstonia: MBDA and Raytheon to compete for the new air defence system
Estonia, Tallinn - New missiles will have to be delivered by 2008 for the protection of several both institutional and military sensitive sites
European consortium MBDA and US company Raytheon will challenge within the tender set by Estonian Government for the provision to the Baltic country’s armed forces of a new surface-to-air missile system. T... more
DefenseIran aims to electronics and anti-aircraft missiles to grow in te defence sector
Teheran, Iran - New Government to invest most of all in such sectors after the effort in the aeronautical field and the production of ballistic missiles
The new Iranian Government led by Ahmadinejad forecasts to perform important investments to encourage progress in the national weapon industry and the reinforcement of the country’s defensive system. A... more
DefenseRussian-Chinese joint exercise in Asia: the USA answered by involving South Korea
Beijing, China - Meanwhile, North Korea protested just during the resume of six-nations talks on its nuclear programme
The fact that while Russia and China carry on their first joint military exercise in Asia (whose conclusion is scheduled on August 25), the Unites States perform an exercise together with South Korea proves... more
DefenseElections in Afghanistan: ISAF deployed 8000 soldiers and additional airplanes
Kabul, Afghanistan - Efforts increased to ensure the highest safety
Afghanistan is about to set elections to achieve a turning point in its political situation under banner of a better and better democratization process. ISAF is performing a major role in order to ensure... more
DefenseIsrael: ban on US military technology transfer ended
Tel Aviv, Israel - Relations between the two countries regarding the matter related to export of Israeli-mad weapons to China prove less rigid
Israel will be enabled to take advantage of US-made weapon systems and military technology again soon. The provision of Israeli-made devices and remote-controlled aircraft to the Chinese People Republic... more
DefenseRussia: military exercises to fight against terrorism
Moscow, Russia - Joint operations with Tajikistan and India in August and October
Russia thinks that joint military exercises with other countries are a major mean to train its military personnel to face the terroristic threat re-deploying all (or almost all) the available weapon system... more
DefenseFirst cruise missile for Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Babur guided rocket provided with a 500 km range has been successfully tested
Also Pakistan has got its first cruise missile to date. It deals with the Babur guided rocket, endowed with an about 500 km range and recently tested in the Asian country with results considered as satisfying... more
DefenseISAF: NATO's effort rises as Afghan election is nearer
Kabul, Afghanistan - More soldiers and means from various countries supporting the mission currently led by Italy
Italy has been operating in Afghanistan leading the ISAF mission since August 4. While waiting for next September election, NATO intends to significantly increase its presence to warrant all the necessary... more
Defense"Peace Mission 2005": a Russian-Chinese exercise against "Terrorism, extremism and separatism"
Moscow, Russia - It will be held between August 18 and 25 both in the Russian and Chinese territories
China is considered by Moscow as the main customer of weapon systems produced by Russian armaments industry. But now cooperations between the two states go beyond merely industrial and commercial aspects,... more
DefenseIran: "A prospective attack against nuclear plants does not make sense"
Teheran, Iran - It would have been stated by Iranian Minister of Defence who confirmed the peaceful nature of the national programme
Iran does not fear about the possibility of military attacks and international sanctions following the restart of uranium enrichment activities. It would have been recently maintained by Iranian Minister... more
Defense"Granatiere" ship of the Italian Navy will depart on Saturday from Taranto to the Horn of Africa
Rome, Italy - Following to recent piracy's attacks to the Italian cargo ships
"Next Saturday, August 6, from Taranto’s naval base, the ’Granatiere’ ship of the Italian Navy will depart to the Horn of Africa following to the decisions taken by Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, incid... more
DefenseFini in Kabul on occasion of Italy assuming the command of the NATO's ISAF
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italy will assume command for nine months
Italian Foreign Affairs Minister, Gianfranco Fini, will visit Kabul today on the occasion of Italy assuming the command of the NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). The handover from the... more
DefenseIran to resume nuclear activity (2): GB, France and Germany threat to close negotiations
London, United Kingdom - But the IAEA said Isfahan's reopening will take time
In a letter signed by Britain, France and Germany as well as EU Foreign Policy Chief Javier Solana and sent to Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Hassan Rohani, it hears that "If Iran will resume currently s... more
DefenseIran to resume nuclear activity: to risk an international crisis
Paris, France -Teheran to incur strict sanctions
Iran’s decision to resume its nuclear activities could spark an international crisis according to France’s Foreign Minister, Philippe Douste-Blazy. Europe will propose an extraordinary meeting among cou... more
DefenseFrance and UK to reinforce joint air defence procedures
Paris, France - They will construct three aircraft carriers together
Ministries of Defence for France and Great Britain will sign soon an agreement aimed to reinforce their capabilities of joint air defence. London and Paris intend in fact to defend their own citizens against... more
DefenseItalian Navy 4th Group helicopters in flight over Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Task force "Pantera" performed the first flights last July 29
Multi-role helicopters AB-212 of Italian Navy landed at Kabul Airport aboard an Antonov plane last July 26 and they are expected to perform missions of reconnaissance, transport of personnel, anti-som,... more
DefenseUS planes to get out of Karshi-Khnabad base in Uzbekistan
Taskent, Uzbekistan - To move aircraft and troops and dismantle installations in 180 days
Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry has decided that United States will dismantle K2 air base at Karshi-Khnabad in six months. The news firstly released only by press, then has been confirmed even by the Pentagon a... more
DefenseIran to resume nuclear activity (3): EU's give Teheran a warning
Brussels, Belgium - Hopes for a negotiated solution
"No steps would be taken by Teheran to endanger negotiations, European Commission continues to hope for a negotiated solution of the nuclear issue", this is the European reply to Iran’s decision to resume I... more