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DefensePresident Obama arrives in Europe with an army of vehicles and men
Washington, USA - It will land in London by the "Air Force One" for the G-20 summit
American president Barack Obama will arrive this evening in London on board of the "Air Force One", followed by an army of men and vehicles. The presidential plane is a modified Boeing 747 that always... more
DefenseThe destiny of the two American journalists in North Korea linked to the launch of the missile/satellite?
Pyongyang, North Korea - They will be accused and tried for "Hostile acts" against the State: they risk 10 years of hard jail
The national Northkorean press agency announced that the two American journalists, Laura Ling ed Euna Lee, arrested two weeks ago at the border with China (see AVIONEWS), will be tried for "Hostile acts"... more
DefenseNorth Korea: Russia asks for moderation
Pyongyang, North Korea - While the tension raises with Japan and USA, Moscow points on diplomacy
While the tension in the area raises, while the Northkoreans are preparing the launchers for their missile test, while USA and Japan have sent in the zone their destroyers equipped with anti-missile missiles... more
DefenseNATO chooses Thales for Kandahar's radar systems
Kandahar, Afghanistan - The instruments will increase air traffic safety around the base
Thales will be producing the new Air Traffic Management systems (ATM) for the NATO base in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The contract has been signed with the Treaty procurement agency (NC3A), and includes the... more
DefenseNorth Korea, tension raises
Pyongyang, North Korea - Hillary Clinton: "There will be consequences". France: "Pyongyang must give up"
During her visit in Mexico City American Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that the launch by North Korea of a rocket (being it a satellite or a ballistic missile) would be a seriously provocative... more
DefenseNorth Korea: US journalists to become "Trade goods" for the satellite?
Pyongyang, North Korea - Analysts suspect that Pyongyang might use them to blackmail Washington
The two American journalists arrested last week by North Korean authorities and charged of being spies (see AVIONEWS) could become "Trade goods" within the dispute about the launch of the missile/satellite.... more
DefenseUSAF may move the F-16s from Aviano (Italy) to Poland
Washington, USA - As stated by lieutenant-colonel Sage on "Stars & Stripes"
The USAF F-16 fighters that are currently in the Italian base of Aviano could be moved soon to Poland. Lieutenant-colonel Chris Sage, assistant executive officer to the Air Force Chief of Staff, stated... more
DefenseNew "Roussen" class ships for Greek navy
Athens, Greece - Signed the agreement for the supply with Bvt Surface Fleet International and Thales Nederland
Thales International and BVT Surface Fleet signed the contract for the supply of two new "Roussen" class FAC (Fast Attack Craft) ships ordered by the Greek navy and built by Elefsis Shipbuilding & Industrial... more
DefenseNorth Korea: UN sanctions might stop nuclear discussions
Pyongyang, North Korea - Pyongyang ministry of foreign affairs warns the international community
North Korean ministry of foreign affairs warned that possible UN sanctions against the scheduled launch of a satellite between the 4th and the 8th of April might bring to a stop in the six nations (between... more
DefenseChina sends "Yuzheng 311" ex-warship after the diplomat incident with USA in the South China Sea
Beijink, China - A tension taht could get worsen the relationships between the two Countries
High tension in the South China Sea where the Beijink Government has deployed a large fisheries patrol boat, "Yuzheng 311" to a group of disputed islands in the area, a week after a U.S. Navy vessel and... more
DefenseMissile shield, Poland still trusts the USA
Warsaw, Poland - The minister of foreign affairs Sikorski: "We signed with Bush, but we hope that Obama will not disappoint us"
"We signed with the old administration; we patiently wait for the new administration, and we hope we don't regret our trust in the United States". These the words of Polish minister of foreign affairs... more
DefenseEuropean navies' exercise in La Spezia, Italy
La Spezia, Italy - This morning the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR naval group
It has been held this morning on board of the Italian navy "Scirocco" frigate the activation ceremony of a new EUROMARFOR (European Maritime Force) naval group, made of 5 ships (2 Italians, 1 French, 1... more
DefenseRussian planes overfly American aircraft carriers
Washington, USA - US F/A-18 fighters took off to escort the Il-38s out of the area
The Pentagon stated that on Monday and Tuesday Russian sea patrol planes Ilyushin Il-38 "May" overflew two US aircraft carriers, the "Stennis" and the "Blue Ridge", that were operating in Japan's international... more
DefenseAlliance Ground Surveillance: important NATO visit to Sigonella, Italy
Sigonella, Italia - An inspection to evaluate the possibility to host an aero-terrestrial Treaty surveillance component
It took place today, Friday 20th of March, an important NATO visit to the air base of Sigonella, in Italy, headquarter of the 41st Antisom Italian Air Force flight unit. The crowded international delegation,... more
DefenseLockheed Martin's Aegis certified by US Navy
Moorestown, USA - They are effective also against short range ballistic missiles
The last Lockheed Martin's Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System has been certified by the US Navy to be effective against short range missiles. After its proven effectiveness in tracking long range missiles... more
DefenseSuccessfully tested Lockheed Martin's THAAD missile
Dallas, USA - It will be used to shoot down ballistic missiles
Lockheed Martin and the US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) conducted on Tuesday their sixth successful test of the THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile. The demonstration showed the system's... more
DefenseItalian Air Force: installed the “Portarrest p-V” system in Herat
Herat, Afghanistan - The emergency arrest cables will help to stop airplanes in case of landing or taking off problems
Installed on last Saturday by personnel of the 10th aircraft maintenance unit of Galatina, Lecce, the emergency arrest cables on Herat (Afghanistan) airport's runway. These will help to stop planes with... more
DefenseJapan commissioned its biggest helicopter carrier
Yokohama, Japan - The ship, that resembles an aircraft carrier, respects the Country's pacifist constitution
Japanese Marine Self-Defense Forces (MSDF) commissioned today in Yokohama their biggest helicopter carrier, named "Hyuga". 197 meter long, it carries a crew of 340 people (with 17 women) and can carry... more
DefenseThe United States: "North Korean missile doesn't scare us"
Washington, USA - The statement made by general Victor Renuart before the congress
"If we felt the North Koreans were going to shoot a ballistic missile at us today, I am comfortable that we would have an effective system that would meet that need". This is the statement made by Air... more
DefenseItalian Air Force will open the ISMA institute in Florence to the public
Florence, Italy - The initiative at the end of March on the 17th FAI day
The Aeronautical Military Science Institute (ISMA) of Florence will be opened to the public on 28th and 29th of March on the 17th FAI (Italian Found for Environment). The building, realized in 1938 by... more
DefenseNorth Korean' satellite (2): tension raises with Japan
Pyongyang, North Korea - Tokyo: "We'll shoot it". Pyongyang: "We'll declare war"
Tension raises between North Korea and Japan after Pyongyang announced the intention to launch a ballistic missile with a telecommunications satellite (AVIONEWS), breaking UN's resolution 1718. Japanese... more
DefenseNorth Korea announces the launch of a satellite. Concern among UN
Pyongyang, North Korea - Fear about the chance that it could be a test for ballistic missiles. USA: "Possible countermeasures"
North Korea advised ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) that they will go on with their project to launch a telecommunications satellite between 4th and 8th of April. Japan and South Korea... more
DefenseFrance will come back into NATO
Paris, France - President Sarkozy's proposal. The parliament will decide on March 17th
A victory for France, for NATO and for the European Union: so the Treaty accepted the proposal of French president Sarkozy, who yesterday declared after a visit to Paris military school that France will... more
DefenseThe Italian Air Force 70th Wing entitled to general Graziani
Latina, Italy - The ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 14th, at the "Comani" airport in Latina
It will be held on Saturday, March 14th, the ceremony, in front of Italian Defense Chief of Staff, general Vincenzo Camporini, for the entitlement of the Air Force 70th Wing to the memory of general Giulio... more
DefenseG8: "San Marco" riflemen arrive in La Maddalena
Olbia-Tempio, Italy - The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship moored in front of Santo Stefano island
The Italian navy "San Giorgio" ship arrived near La Maddalena, with 150 riflemen of the "San Marco" battalion. The G8 will be held on the island in July 2009 and the carried troops will be assigned to... more
DefenseIran succeed in arming its fighter jets with air-to-surface missiles
Teheran, Iran - They can destroy targets up to 68 miles in distance
Iranian air force successfully armed its fighter jets with air-to-surface missiles, which can destroy targets up to 110 km (68 miles) in distance. The news has been released by Fars News Agency (FNA),... more
DefenseItalian ship "Comandante Bettica" in Oman hunting for pirates
Salalah, Oman - After an operational stop the Italian patroller took part in European mission "Atalanta"
After a brief operational stop in Salalah, Oman, the Italian Navy ship "Comandante Bettica", commanded by captain Lorenzo Agnarelli, took part in the "Atalanta" mission, ordered by the European Community... more
DefenseNorth Korea cuts communications with Seoul
Pyongyang, North Korea - US-South Korea joint military exercise started today
North Korea cut its last communications channel with Seoul and barred South Koreans from traveling to a shared industrial complex, as the regime protested U.S.-South Korea joint military exercises. The... more
DefenseItalian Army, Herat: command and control technology
Herat, Afghanistan - RC-W operations room equipped with "Data Wall" system
The operations room of Regional Command West (RC-W), pulsing heart and neuralgic center of multinational inter-force operational command, has been equipped with a modern "Data Wall" system able to show... more
DefenseUK-Italy-Canada common exercise held in Great Britain
Rome, Italy - Near Westminster Land Warfare Center
One of Italian "Ariete" logistic squads participated to a common Uk-Italy-Canada exercise with the 3rd British Division near Westminster Warfare Center, in England. The activity concerned the 101st... more
DefenseIndia today tried again launch of BRAHMOS supersonic missile
New Delhi, India - After the failure of last January 20
After the failure of last January 20 due to a problem in software recorded to the guide system, today India tried again the launch of Block II version of BRAHMOS, the supersonic missile. DRDO (Defence... more
DefenseNATO "Noble Manta 09" completed
Naples, Italy - Six submarines, ten ships and 13 aircraft from February 13th in the Ionian Sea
From February 13th to 27th, eight NATO countries took part in the world’s largest anti-submarine exercise, "Noble Manta", which will also focus on defence against terrorism. Six submarines, ten ships a... more
DefenseA USS built with Wolrd Trade Center steel
New Orleans, Usa - The ship named after the city of New York
Congressmen, generals and the shipbuilder christened the USS New York yesterday in Northrop Grumman shipyard in Avondale, Louisiana. The ship has been built using 24 tons of scrap steel from the World... more
DefenseAfter the space India aims to conquer the seas with an aircraft carrier
New Delhi, India - The building works officially started on Saturday
India is taking giant steps towards its technological and industrial development and after conquering the space, with the launch of its first satellite, moved it's aims to the seas with the construction... more
DefenseIsrael: the new weapons used during the operation "Cast Lead"
Tel Aviv, Israel - IDF Ground Forces disclosed these information
IDF Ground Forces released information about new weapons that were used for the first time by forces during operation "Cast Lead". For the past two years, the development process took place and new weaponry... more
DefenseEADS delivered the worldwide first air traffic control network
Cologne, Germany - To the flight safety branch of the German Air Force
EADS Defence & Security (DS) has delivered to the flight safety branch of the German Air Force the worldwide first air traffic control network based on the latest EUROCONTROL standard Mode S. This Mode... more
DefenseLockheed Martin to upgrade ship defense system on Turkish Navy Frigates
Marietta, USA - The US Navy recently awarded LM a contract
The U.S. Navy recently awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to upgrade the MK 92 Fire Control System on Turkey’s G-class guided missile frigates. The system upgrade will support the introduction of the E... more
DefenseRosoboronexport: Russia has a portfolio-orders for USD 20bn
Moscow, Russia - Nikolai Dimidiouk, Director of special programs of Russian Agency, said it
Russia would currently dispose of a portfolio-orders for military armaments equal to about USD 20 bn, half of them concerning the supplying of helicopters and military airplanes, according to a declaration... more
DefenseRussia-India: the interest by Moscow passes through the win of tender for IAF, between development and joint projects
Bangalore, India - And Rosoboronexport, almost sure to win, protects the national product
Summing up and announcing the winner of a tender to supply 126 multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) to the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be one of the high points in military-technical cooperation between India... more
DefenseMedvedev-Morales: agreement for military supply
Moscow, Russia - Helicopters and technical-military cooperation
Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev, met yesterday Bolivian President, Evo Morales, in Moscow and said that Moscow was planning to supply a large number of helicopters to Bolivia. During the talks in Moscow,... more
DefenseItalian 41st Wing of Air Force: the "Noble Manta 2009" drill began last Friday
Sigonella, Italy - Air naval means of various kind employed: airplanes, ships and helicopters
"The 'Noble Manta 2009' drill, organized annually by NATO, has begun last Friday with the participation, besides Italy, of other Atlantic Alliance's Countries: USA, Germany, Great Britain, France, Spain,... more
Defense"Noble Manta", NATO exercise in the Ionian Sea
Naples, Italy - From February 13th to 27th
From February 13th to 27th, eight NATO countries will take part in the world’s largest anti-submarine exercise, "Noble Manta", which will also focus on defence against terrorism. Six submarines, nine s... more
DefenseRussia denies Black Sea Fleet poised for emergency action
Moscow, Russia - "Such reports could have been put out to deliberately fan tensions in the region"
The Russian Navy dismissed on Thursday media reports claiming that the Russian Black Sea Fleet, based in Ukraine, had been put on alert and was preparing to urgently go to sea. "I've been authorized... more
DefenseItalian Navy: Capt. "Bettica" patroller departs towards Indian Ocean
Rome, Italy - It has a crew of 78 seamen and an AB-212 helicopter
"The Capt. 'Bettica' deep sea patroller departed today from Augusta (Sicily) to carry out a naval campaign in Indian Ocean. The ship will reach the Red Sea waters, Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf, in the... more
DefenseJoint air defense for Russia and Belarus
Moscow, Russia - Signed a Memorandum of Understanding
Moscow and Minsk signed on Tuesday an agreement on the joint protection of the Russia-Belarus Union State's airspace and the creation of an integrated regional air defense network. The Kremlin said the... more
DefenseItalian Navy: NATO's naval units stop in Civitavecchia
Rome, Italy - From February 7-9
"The ships of the Standing Nato Maritime Group 2 will have a stop in Civitavecchia's port, from February 7-9. The maritime force, led by rear admiral Giovanni Gumiero, is composed of 'Zeffiro' Frigate... more
DefenseRussia: the Defense in deep crisis
Moscow, Russia - Experts count the ships at anchor
The Russian Defense would seem to live the worst moment of its history. The analysis comes from the International Institute for Strategic Studies according to which the Russian cashes would be empty, also... more
DefenseGiusto Catania: NO to the NATO AGS surveillance system in Sigonella Air Force Base
Palermo, Italy - "It will be used in the air spying in the Mediterranean area and Middle East Countries
About the installation at Sigonella Air Force Base of the NATO Air Ground Surveillance (AGS) command and control system centre, Giusto Catania, a member of the European Parliament, expressed his negative... more
DefenseBeretta obtains a maxi-order by US Army
Washington, Usa - USD 220 million as worth
The greatest order from the end of WWI, specifies Beretta Usa in a press release, that obtained by US Army: until 450,000 guns model 92FS from 9mm, for a value estimated of around USD 220 million, spare... more
DefenseChina: issued the "White paper on national defense 2008"
Beijing, China - Particular attention to the relationships between US and Taiwan
China on Tuesday issued a "White paper on national defense 2008", in which it committed itself to peaceful development and military modernization. Vowing to strengthen the military by means of science... more