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DefenseMBDA about to acquire LFK and BGT
Berlin, Germany - The European missile group would significantly reinforce its role in Europe and in the international market
European EADS/Finmeccanica/BAe-owned missile group MBDA would be about to acquire German LFK and BGT. In case the double business is achieved, MBDA would remarkably strengthen its own European role in... more
DefenseEU: the Battle Groups shape up in Northern Europe
Brussels, Belgium - One to involve countries in the Scandinavian area while the other one to mainly consist of Baltic states and Central Europe
The 13 Battle Groups scheduled within the EU Rapid Response Force start shaping up. Northern Europe is certainly an example as two agreements were signed in Brussels yesterday. The first one regards the... more
DefenseChange at head of Naples' JFC
Naples, Italy - Admiral Ulrich took Admiral Mullen’s place
Admiral Michael Mullen has been replaced by Admiral of US Navy Harry Ulrich III, former Commander of US 6th Fleet, at head of the Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) of Naples. The hand over cerimony has... more
DefenseA fortunate combination of professionalism and humaneness: "That is the Italian approach to peacekeeping"
Rome, Italy - It has been recently reminded by Italian Chief of General Staff Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola
"The Italian approach to peacekeeping exists". It has been recently stated by Italian Chief of General Staff, Adm. Giampaolo Di Paola, while talking about the peacekeeping and stabilization mission in... more
DefenseAustralian Army pays not much: soldiers intend to leave it
Sydney, Australia - Militaries are tired to serve country only "For love"
The 24 per cent of Australian Air Force militaries declared themself ready to leave national aviation corp according to a Defence report released by local press. Australian Navy risks to lose even the... more
DefenseMartino aims to rationalize Italian military structure
Rome, Italy - Parliament committees' opinion is expected but Italian Government gave the green light
Italian Council of Ministers, under a proposal of Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, has approved a scheme of Government decree issued under parliamentary delegation aimed to rationalize the Italian military... more
DefenseTime lag of three months for Usa pre-take off lists
Washington, Usa - The control mechanism is late
The sole tangible alternative to the pre-take off control mechanism could be the delayed departure of all aircraft towards United States. But this is a difficult solution both because there are 2600 flights... more
DefenseAfghanistan: Italian contingent engagement is constant
Kabul, Afghanistan - It has been accomplished an amusement park and soon also a school will be ready for local children
In the village of Qal eh ye Shanan has been inaugurated yesterday an amusement park accomplished with the aid of Italian contingent in Afghanistan, which has been coordinated by Trento 2sd Wrecker Engineers... more
DefenseChinese military spending increased
Beijing, China - The defence industry has grown a lot also in terms of quality
China’s military spending would be about 40-70 per cent more higher than officially declared, according to a study made by Rand corporation. The current Beijing’s defence spending is positioned between 2.3... more
DefenseThe tight relations between free market and security according to Italian Minister Martino
Prague, Czech Republic - A global answer to the international terrorism threat cannot exclude the free market exigencies
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, has recently seized a chance to express his own view regarding the relations between free market and security and it did it in Prague yesterday during a conference... more
DefensePentagon thunders against the on-line spreading of data on forces transfer
Washington, USA - An investigation has been started to verify responsibilities within the US Administration
US Defence Department would have proven quite upset about the on-line release of a series of details related to the future transfer of US forces (personnel and means) at a global level. Some US Administration’s m... more
DefenseSenate's Foreign Committee started to examine Italy-Kuwait understanding
Rome, Italy - About cooperation in defence sector
The 3rd Foreign Affairs and Emigration Committee of Italian Senate, gathered at the referring stage, started to examine -with the introductory report made by Piero Pellicini (from Alleanza Nazionale party)-... more
DefenseAustralia: five aircraft, just one missile warning system
Canberra, Australia - The EADS MILDS has been adopted for the Tiger, the NH-90, the CH-47, the Black Hawk and the Orion
MILDS (Missile Launch Detection System): this is the solution selected by the Australian Department of Defence for the self-protection against anti-aircraft missiles (both with a surface-to-air and an... more
DefenseLithuania says no to professional Army
Vilnius, Lithuania - In the Parliament 45 voted against it, 19 supported it and four abstained
The Lithuanian Parliament has recently rejected the proposal to create a professional Army: the project had ben put forward by two opposition members considering that the current conscription system would... more
DefenseA naval blockade against North Korea?
Washington, USA - Some military analysts would think that the United States could resort to it in case the Communist regime performs the announced nuclear test
Some military analyst had put forward the hypothesis that next conflict could involve the Korean peninsula (see for details AVIONEWS). Now, other experts would even suggest a less dramatic but certainly... more
DefenseItalian General Del Vecchio to take charge of international assistance force in Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Italian humanitairan worker has been kidnapped in Kabul
Italy is going to take charge of international operations in Afghanistan: General Mauro Del Vecchio will replace Turkish General Ethem Erdagi at the charge of ISAF VIII (Security Assistance Force) next... more
DefenseRussia: a new air carrier after 2010
Moscow, Russia - Russian Navy to begin the retirement of several naval units just starting in such a date
Russian Navy will start retiring several naval units from the operational service beginning in 2010, also including the aircraft carriers produced between the 70s and the 80s last century. So, the armed... more
DefenseUSA: infrastructures and external re-deployed forces downsizing to begin
Washington, USA - More than 150 bases to be closed and some 70,000 soldiers to go back to their nation from Central-Western Europe and Asia
No US Government ever dared such a measure concerning the downsizing of military activities regarding infrastructures and the locations of forces both in the homeland and abroad. Bush-led Administration... more
DefenseIndia: three new air carriers by 2011
New Dheli, India - They will be able to carry up to 30 aircraft each also including the Mig-29s and the naval version of the LCA
The preliminary project related to structure and main systems to be adopted for the new Indian air carriers has been completed. India schedules to make some three main naval units enter service by 2012... more
DefenseMartino: "Italian troops to leave from Iraq when the local security forces complete their training"
Rome, Italy - It was underlined by Italian Minister of Defence
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, commented recently with reference to the announced Italian troops withdrawal from Iraqi territory, a withdrawal scheduled to occur by February 2006 according... more
DefenseAnti-terrorism operations: that is how Italy cooperates for the monitoring of the international activities under way
Rome, Italy - Representatives from Italian armed forces in Tampa described to AVIONEWS the supervision of the missions in the various operational settings around the Persian Gulf
AVIONEWS reached by a video-conference some representatives from the Italian armed forces operating in Tampa (Florida, USA), where a joint unit is attending to keep constantly on touch with the US Command... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviewed Italian Col. Luigi Vinaccia in contact with Kabul
Rome, Italy - "Operational experience in Afghanistan shows that personnel is professionally growing and our means prove capable of adapting to the situation"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Col. Luigi Vinaccia, Commander of 8th Ground Artillery Regiment of Italian Army, in contact with Kabul. Typical operations performed during the day consist of logistics, patrolling... more
DefenseIsrael looks at China and Pakistan to export its weapon systems
Tel Aviv, Israel - However, the diplomatic pressure exerted by the USA goes on proving a major factor
Military analysts are focusing on the manner Israel is managing its defence-related commercial relations, putting into evidence that Tel Aviv is quite interested in two countries in particular, that is... more
DefenseItalian contingent withdrawal from Iraq: AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Defence Undersecretary Hon. Filippo Berselli
Rome, Italy - "Appraisals led us to think that we will be able to withdraw our troops from that country by such a date but we will not certainly stay there longer than necessary"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Defence Undersecretary Hon. Filippo Berselli about the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini’s statement on the Italian troops’ withdrawal from Iraq by February 200... more
DefenseAnti-terrorism exercise in Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia - It involves local military forces and US Navy
US Navy and Indonesian military forces are performing, into the water around Laki island, an anti-terrorism drill which involves 51 soldiers in all. The program, aimed to develop abilities of two nations... more
DefenseFini: "Italian troops to withdraw from Iraq by February 2006"
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs underlined that no unilateral decision will be taken into consideration by Italian Government
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Gianfranco Fini commented about the future withdrawal of Italian contingent from the Iraqi homeland. According to Fini, the forces sent to the Arab country will stay... more
DefenseGeneral Cecchi visited Italian contingent in Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon - He greeted more than 50 Italian soldiers of Army, Air Force, Navy and Carabinieri corps
Rome’s COI (Inter-service Operative Command) commander, General Filiberto Cecchi, yesterday visited Italian military contingent in Lebanon: 52 soldiers belonging to four Italian forces for Army, Navy, A... more
DefenseSouth Korea: "Pyongyang is developing a missile able to hit the US bases in our territory"
Seoul, South Korea - It would have unveiled by South Korean military sources with reference to the recent Communist regime's missile test
According to what recently revealed by South Korean military and governmental sources, the recent North Korean missile test (see for details AVIONEWS) would have dealt with a special version of the Russian-made... more
DefenseJapan's troops to leave Iraq
Tokyo, Japan - Also aviation militaries positioned in Kuwait to withdraw
Government of Tokyo confirmed the rumours and explained clearly that its soldiers will withdraw next December, when the term of its mission expires. Nippon Executive should unveil its decision to parliament... more
DefenseTajikistan's troops being trained by Iranian military personnel
Teheran, Iran - Following an agreement which also schedules logistics support, means maintenance and the provision of weapon systems
Iran and Tajikistan signed a memorandum of understanding about one month ago in order to increase their collaboration in the defence sector in a significant manner. First effects of such an agreement would... more
DefenseChina: "If Taiwan renounces to independence we will change our military plans"
Beijing, China - A deténte attempt by the Chinese People Republic
There would be some 700 Chinese surface-to-surface missiles aimed against the Taiwan island’s territory and they could even rise up to about 800 by 2006. Nevertheless, it seems that the Chinese People R... more
DefenseItalian engagement in peacekeeping mission in Sudan to start
Rome, Italy - The "Operazione Nilo" is going to begin
The Italian Chief of Army’s General Staff, General Giulio Fraticelli, declared that Italian soldiers engaged in peacekeeping mission in Sudan asked by the UN (see for details AVIONEWS), are going to d... more
Defense144th anniversary of Italian Army foundation
Rome, Italy - It has been placed a laurel crown on the memorial to the Unknown Warrior
In May 4, 1861, Italian Minister of War, Manfredo Fanti, ordained the beginning of Italian Army: yesterday, in order to celebrate the 144th anniversary, Rome has hosted a cerimony in the Stadium of Terme... more
DefenseUS special anti-terrorism units at Sigonella base? (2): Minister Martino likes the idea
Rome, Italy - It could create additional jobs in the Eastern Sicily
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, likes idea to set up anti-terrorism military base at the airport of Sigonella (Catania), because "It could create additional jobs in the Eastern Sicily. The... more
DefenseUS special anti-terrorism units at Sigonella base?
Rome, Italy - The intent comes from the need to face threats from Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Africa
US are planning to concentrate their anti-terrorism special units above all in Southern Europe: General James Jones, Commander of US forces in Europe, unveiled it. Until now, US special units of Air Force,... more
DefenseIran does not conceal its nuclear intentions
New York, USA - The Government is determined to pursue the develop of uranium enrichment technologies
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Kamal Kharrazi, during the conference on nuclear non-proliferation in progress at United Nations, made clear that Iran "Is determined" to pursue the develop of nuclear tecnologies, i... more
DefenseIraq: turnover at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit
Nassiriya, Iraq - Colonel D'Urso handed over to Colonel Albanese
Some 400 soldiers have attended cerimony for the change of head at 6th Italian Air Force Operative Unit in Tallil (Nassirya): Colonel Antonio Albanese took the place of Colonel Francesco D’Urso at the p... more
DefenseNorth Korea (2): an overview of the ballistic missile systems operated
Pyongyang, North Korea - From short-range systems to missiles capable of reaching their own target 6000 km far from their launchers
If trying to analyse the ballistic missile systems provided to the North Korean armed forces or under development (at least on the basis of information released by military analysts), one realizes that... more
DefenseNorth Korea: the USA prove worried due to the latest missile test
Washington, USA - It would have dealt with a short-range system and the guided rocket would have fallen in the Sea of Japan
After the warning signal called by the US intelligence representatives last week about the supposed danger represented by the North Korean nuclear technology for the American territory (see for details... more
DefenseNATO: Finmeccanica exhibits its solutions against the MANPADS
Brussels, Belgium - The Italian group faces the threat represented by the portable surface-to-air missiles
The aerospace and defence group Finmeccanica seized a chance recently to exhibit at NATO headquarter in Brussels a series of products such as helicopters, airlifters and electronic countermeasures for... more
DefensePutin: "Israel must not be afraid about the supply of Russian missiles to Syria"
Tel Aviv, Israel - But Israeli Government is meanwhile maybe thinking about Iran as well and ordered US laser-guided bombs able to destroy underground bunkers
Israel is keeping on touch both with Russia and the USA, deepening delicate matters related to defence and which directly involve the Israeli land’s security. On the one hand, Russian President Vladimir P... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviewed senator Antonio Iovene about the bill to outlaw cluster bombs
Rome, Italy - "It represents a real humanitarian emergency"
The bill modifies a law issued in October 29 1997: such bill extends the banishment’s effects including cluster bombs which are dropped from aircraft, helicopters or artillery systems mid-air opening s... more
DefenseUS defensive shield: orbital interceptors to face the ballistic missiles?
Moscow, Russia - Some Russian experts fear that the USA intend to locate anti-missile systems in the space
Russia proves worried with reference to the development of the US anti-missile defensive system. Russian experts would think in fact that the USA are seriously thinking about the possibility of putting... more
DefenseTrishul: the Indian solution for air defence
New Dheli, India - A surface-to-air short-range missile has been tested and several versions are being scheduled for the various Indian armed forces
It seems that Indian armaments industry is aiming to develop missile systems belonging to any class and, after the designing, construction and combat readiness of tactical surface-to-surface systems, bruise... more
DefenseMartino: "April 25, 1945, the rebirth's day of new Italy"
Rome, Italy - The message of Italian Defence Minister in occasion of Liberation Day
Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the liberation from Fascist regime and Nazi troops, addressed to soldiers, sailors, aviators, Carabinieri and civilian... more
DefenseSL-AMRAAM: Raytheon shows its anti-cruise solution
Washington, USA - A special surface-to-air version of the well known US AIM-120 missile system
Raytheon, the well known US group competent for the production of missile systems, has recently shown the surface-to-air version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM (Slammer) missile named as SL-AMRAAM (Surfaced Launched).... more
DefenseGaribaldi Brigade landed at Capodichino
Naples, Italy - Folgore Brigade to perform changing of the guard at Nassirya
The first 218 of 1500 Bersaglieri of Italian Garibaldi Brigade engaged in Iraq, returned in Italy, after 4 months passed in Thi Qar region: the airplane flying from Nassirya landed on the runway at Capodichino... more
DefenseBush to select successor at Joint Chiefs of Staff
Washington, USA - Current vice, Peter Pace, is expected to be appointed
US President George W. Bush today is going to nominate Marine General, Peter Pace, as the new Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, in place of 63-year-old Air Force General, Richard Myers, who will retire... more
DefenseSouth Korea asks Russia for weapons in order to partially lower its debt
Seoul, South Korea - An alternative solution suggested by South Korean Government to simplify the re-payment process of loans requested by Moscow
South Korea has recently offered Russia a possibility of re-paying part of its debts by the provision of weapon systems. It deals with an important request when considering that South Korea has always... more
DefenseIsrael opposed Russian missiles sale to Syria
Jerusalem, Israel - Premier fears arms could fall into the hands of Lebanese or Palestinian terrorists
Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon, unveiled that Russian plan to sell anti-aircraft missiles to Syria represents a serious danger to Israel: this worry will be stated clearly to President Vladimir Putin during... more