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Latest newsRoyal Air Force to delay Eurofighter 2000 utilization
London, Uk - "To equip the aircraft with the more advanced technologies"
The British Royal Air Force will delay the utilization of the European-made by combat aircraft Eurofighter 2000. This decision, for London government Defence ministry, has been taken in order have the... more
Latest newsUs Air Force fighters bombed Iraqi anti-aircraft posts
Washington, Usa - Two people killed
Us Air Force combat aircraft bombed Iraqi military posts located in the southern region of Iraq. At about 1.15pm (local time)Us fighters launched several missiles against both an anti-aircraft post and... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopter shot missiles on a refugee camp in Nablus
Nablus, Palestina - Three Palestinians killed
An Israeli Air Force helicopter launched missiles against a refugee camp in the surroundings of Nablus, Palestina. The attack, according to local sources a "targeted murder", killed three Palestinians.... more
Latest newsNear without defence the Canadian Sea King helicopters
Ottawa, Canada
Sea King crews returning from the Persian Gulf last summer warned the military that the ageing helicopter requires improved self-defence systems when operating in the troubled region, according a crew... more
Latest newsLockheed Martin awarded a contract for Hainan landed EP-3C repairs
Washington, USA
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Marietta, Ga., is being awarded a $5,820,613 modification to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to provide additional funding for the repair of the EP-3C... more
Latest newsA picture of Italian Air Force base where Nato and Russia will meet next May 28
Rome, Italy - It is the second largest in Europe
Pratica di Mare is the largest base of the Italian Air Force and the second largest in Europe, after Ramstein US Air Base, Germany. Here Nato and Russia will sign their historic agreement. The base manages... more
Latest newsSpanish military aircraft takes off from Larnaca
Larnaca, Cyprus - It is carrying 9 Palestinian exiled from the Occupied Territories
A Spanish Air Force Canadair 235 took off this morning from Larnaca airport, Cyprus. It is carrying 9 Palestinian militiamen banished from the Occupied Territories. Two of them will be dropped in Athens,... more
Latest newsA Spanish military aircraft will pick up the Palestinians from Cyprus
Mykonos, Greece - Tomorrow 12 out of 13 alleged terrorists will reach their final destinations
A Spanish military aircraft will carry 12 out of 13 Palestinian militiamen tomorrow from Cyprus to their final destinations (Athens, Rome, Madrid, Lisbon, Brussels, Dublin). The thirteenth Palestinian... more
Latest newsFour Greek F-16 harassed a Turkish helicopter engaged in a exercise
Ankara, Turkey
According to Admiral Yener Karahanoglu declarations, four greek aircraft harassed a Turkish helicopter during the Sealion-2002 operation which continues in the international waters and airspace of Aegean... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopter fired rockets at Gaza
Rome, Italy - In retaliation for a Palestinian mortar attack
An Israeli military helicopter fired missiles at a Palestinian refugee camp, in Gaza. Israeli military officials justified the act as a retaliation for a Palestinian mortar attack launched from another... more
Latest newsIndia discards MiG-AT trainer after evaluation
New Delhi, India
The Indian Air Force has evaluated MiG-AT but this has not met some of the essential parameters laid down by Indian Air Force for the Advanced Jet Trainer. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is using various... more
Latest newsItalian military aviators to repair Afghan airport
Rome, Italy - Baghram airport is heavily used by international force
Italy send 13 military aviators to repair Baghram airport's damaged runway. This airport, about 60 km north of Kabul, is a main access to Afghanistan for international force. (004) more
Latest newsOn the 13 Palestinians transferred today to Cyprus
Rome, Italy - They are not going to be arrested
The 13 Palestinians got out today from the Nativity church in Bethlehem after a 39-day siege and then moved to Cyprus on board of a Raf aircraft, are not going to be arrested. That's what the Israeli... more
Latest newsTwo Israeli fighters violate Lebanese air space
Tyr, Lebanon - As local police reported
Two Israeli warplanes are alleged to have violated Lebanese air space in the south of the country. The violation has been reported by Lebanese police. (004) more
Latest newsRussian Air Force flies less than expected
Moscow, Russia - "Due to material difficulties"
Last winter Russian Air Force's pilots carried out just half of their previous expected training flights. "It was mainly due to material difficulties", affirmed general Vladimir Mikhailov, who also explained... more
Latest newsIraqi missiles against Us and British jets
Bagdad, Iraq - The fighters flew back to their Turkish base
Iraq announced to have fired surface-to-air missiles against Us and British fighters on their raid in the north of the country. The jets are reported to have flown back to their base in Turkey. Similar... more
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