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DefenseFrance: new nuclear missiles starting in 2010
Paris, France - The provision of an unclear number of M-51 guided rockets produced by EADS is scheduled
French Ministry of Defence started a modernization process for the national nuclear deterrence. French Government would have in fact recently requested to EADS the production of an unclear number of new... more
DefenseSouth Korea: the first American-made weapons purchaser in Asia
Seoul, South Korea - Some USD 3.7bn would have been invested in the 2000-2003 period so surpassing Japan, Singapore and Taiwan
South Korea is the major Asian importer of US-made weapon systems. It would be revealed by a report shown at the United States' Congress which would deal anyway in particular with the 2000-2003 period.... more
DefenseUSA's defensive shield to be partially combat ready by the end of this year
Washington, USA - It would have been ensured by Pentagon despite the unsuccessful recent test launch
Despite the failure of the recent test launch for an interceptor of the new American defensive shield (see for details AVIONEWS), Pentagon would have anyway decided to ensure even a minimum combat readiness... more
DefenseItaly to lead ISAF in Afghanistan from August 2005
Rome, Italy - The coordination activities for the stabilization force to last for six months but they are even likely to be extended
Italy will lead ISAF, the NATO international stabilization force currently deployed in Afghanistan, from August 2005. Such command and coordination activity is going to last six months but a hypothesis... more
DefensePresident of Italian Republic Ciampi's Christmas greetings addressed to Italian soldiers abroad
Rome, Italy - President underlined the important role played by Italian military personnel for the new Iraqi armed forces training
President of Italian Republic, Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, seized recently a chance to address his own Christmas greetings to Italian military personnel operating abroad during peace-keeping and stabilization... more
DefenseItalian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: an analysis of the Italian military personnel's effort abroad
Rome, Italy - Rising national security, improving international role of the country and medium-long term economic advantages
Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs analysed recently the Italian international effort concerning the peace-keeping and stabilization missions currently carried on by military personnel. There are some... more
DefenseBerlusconi: "A progressive withdrawal from Iraq is possible in exchange of a proper training for the new Iraqi armed forces"
Rome, Italy - In the meantime, US military base in Mosul experienced an attempt which would have killed some 20 persons
Italian Premier, Silvio Berlusconi, focused recently on the Iraqi situation. According to Berlusconi, the hypothesis of a progressive withdrawal of the Italian forces re-deployed in the country is a reasonable... more
DefenseTen countries gathering in order to increase the Mediterranean security
Paris, France - The meeting "Mediterranean Initiative 5+5" is occurring in the French capital today and also Italian Minister of Defence Martino is attending
Ministers of Defence coming from ten states attending to the so called "Mediterranean Initiative 5+5" are gathering in Paris today. It deals with a meeting aimed to encourage the creation of a real opportunity... more
DefenseItalian Minister of Defence Martino-unions meeting on civilian personnel employed in the Ministry
Rome, Italy - They gathered to analyse the issues regarding remuneration, qualifications and the relations with the defence modernization exigencies
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, met the trade unions' representatives yesterday in order to analyse the situation related to civilian personnel employed in the Ministry. The Italian defensive... more
DefenseIris-T: the new air-to-air missile's mass production started
Rome, Italy - The new guided rocket is devoted to the Eurofighter, the Gripen, the F-16 and the F/A-18
The countries promoting the Iris-T missile programme provided their green light for the mass production of the new weapon system. Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Greece and Sweden agreed definitively on... more
DefenseUSA about to cut defence spending
Washington, USA - The conflict in Iraq would have produced excessive costs and USAF and USN could suffer for the worst economic effects
Bush-led Government would intend to lower the defence spending significantly in the United states during next years. Such decision would be a consequence of the cost afforded by the country during the... more
DefenseAn American aerial strike was simulated during the Cuban military exercise
Havana, Cuba - Fidel Castro would consider such a threat as quite likely to occur and he decided to perform the same exercise again every four year
Cuban military exercise ordered by Fidel Castro aiming to enable the country to face a prospective invasion by the US armed forces ended yesterday (see for details AVIONEWS). The event was characterized... more
DefenseDi Paola visited Italian Army in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Kabul - The Head of the Italian Defence came to Camp Invictia accompanied by the general Filiberto Cecchi
The Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, Commander-in-chief for Italian Defence, visited yesterday the Italian military in Kabul. Di Paola, accompanied by the Commander Filiberto Cecchi, wanted to greet and thank... more
DefenseUSA-Japan: collaboration agreement on anti-missile defence
Tokyo, Japan - The two countries to develop a new defensive system to face the double threat represented by North Korea and China
The United States and Japan achieved an agreement for the production of an anti-missile defence system devoted to protect the Japanese land. Such an effort would be justified, according to Tokyo, in the... more
DefenseAmerican defensive shield test failed
Washington, USA - The interceptor would not have succeeded in leaving from its silo and now the system's combat readiness could even be postponed
The missile test of the new US defensive shield failed. The interceptor located at the Kwajalein Atoll in the Pacific Ocean, would not have succeeded in leaving from its launch silo on last Wednesday.... more
DefenseMartino: "We must be careful about Iraq's election boycott"
Rome, Italy - A warning signal called by Italian Minister of Defence with reference to the elections scheduled for January 30 in the Arab country
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, focused on the next Iraqi elections scheduled on January 30 2005. Despite the attempts performed by rebels and terrorists as they resorted often to bomb-cars... more
DefenseAVIONEWS interviewed Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, with reference to the national land protection against missile attacks
Rome, Italy - "The terroristic threat must not be understimated and the hypothesis of a protection ensured by the US missile shield will be appraised if circumstances entail it"
AVIONEWS interviewed Italian Minister of Defence, On. Antonio Martino, with reference to the national land protection against missile attacks on the occasion of the meeting with press representatives occurred... more
DefenseAustralian effort for the training of the new Iraqi armed forces
Sydney, Australia - A commitment based on stabilization and training missions by air, sea and ground forces
The Australian effort in the Iraqi territory is increasing, so showing again that Australia still proves one of the major ally for the United States in the management of the situation in the Arab country.... more
DefenseCuba: a military exercise to be ready to face a prospective US invasion
Havana, Cuba - This would be the purpose of the military exercise currently on going according to what stated by Fidel Castro himself
An impressive military exercise is on going in Cuba and Fidel Castro himself would have defined it as basically intended to show the United states that a prospective invasion of the country by the American... more
DefenseItaly: "Strengthening the anti-missile defences and increasing the special forces' capabilities"
Rome, Italy - These would be the priorities of Italian defence according to Italian Chief of General Staff
Italian Chief of General Staff, Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, commented recently on the situation of Italian defence and the role played in Iraq in order to ensure stability in the country. As far as it... more
DefenseTension between Congo and Rwanda is increasing (2): the aircraft in service in the two countries
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo - Congolese armed forces prove better equipped though with old aircraft
A self-evident imbalance exists in terms of military equipments concerning the aerial vehicles available for the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. The current crisis between... more
DefensePolish armed forces' weapons for Iraq?
Warsaw, Poland - According to not official sources, armoured vehicles and military helicopters are likely to be delivered by the next three months
After the announcement by Iraqi Minister of Defence of the intention for purchasing Italian-made weapon systems among which helicopters and armoured vehicles (see for details AVIONEWS), a news would have... more
DefenseItalian draft in Iraq left "White House" to the local military
Nassiriya, Iraq - The passage of delivery was effectuated yesterday at the presence of the Italian commander Enzo Stefanini and of the Iraqi one Amer Hamid Hedad
Italian draft in Iraq, based at "White House" (Nassiriya), abandoned yesterday their temporary base which they occupied since July 2003 leaving it in the hands of Iraqi. The ceremony during which was effectuated... more
DefenseAnti-missile shield: various delays for the test launch
Washington, USA - Due to bad weather conditions and to a technical problem affecting the communications system
The test launch of one of the interceptors of the new US anti-missile defence system scheduled for last weekend (see for details AVIONEWS) was postponed four times, and it is not known when the test is... more
DefenseRussia: "We do not fear European embargo against weapons export towards China"
Beijing, China - It would have recently been stated by Russian Minister of Defence who would have added he is not worried about European products competition
Ministries of Defence from China and Russia seized recently a chance to meet in Beijing in order to analyse the future cooperation opportunities in the military sector between the two countries. First... more
DefenseTwo new air carriers for France
Paris, France - The "Mistral" and the "Tonnerre" to be designed by also resorting to the latest innovations stemming from civil naval technology
Two new air carriers/landing ships are under development in France and they will have to operate together with the French Navy's admiral naval unit, the "Charles de Gaulle". It deals with the "Mistral"... more
DefenseRussia upgrades its non-conventional defensive system
Moscow, Russia - Intercontinental missiles, ballistic missile-launcher submarines and strategic bombers under testing and acquisition
Russia started a significant upgrading programme for its nuclear and strategic defensive capabilities. According to what recently reported by Russian press, Russian Ministry of Defence intends to make... more
DefenseSouth America and Iraq: the new markets Russian defence industry is aiming to
Moscow, Russia - Several touches for combat planes would have already been kept with Venezuela and Brazil, while Russian Government cancelled a 90%
The next market goals for the Russian-made weapon systems export in the view of Moscow are South America and Iraq. It is what the analysts of the sector would think, in particular in the United States,... more
DefenseUSA: a new test for the missile shield to occur soon
Washington, USA - It is aimed to verify the protection degree provided to the American territory by the interceptor rockets located in Alaska
While waiting for making the first missiles of the new US defensive shield enter the service by the end of the current year (see for details AVIONEWS), Washington ordered to perform a test of the system... more
DefenseCOFS: Italy got the special forces interoperability started
Rome, Italy - The new Command recently created will coordinate the various Italian special forces for particularly hard missions
Italy has got a new coordination instrument for its armed forces: it deals with the COFS (Special Forces Command), whose designing needed one year development. It was recently announced by Italian Chief... more
DefensePakistan: a new missile test has been performed
Islamabad, Pakistan - The Hataf IV Shaheen 1 surface-to-surface guided rocket, able to carry also a nuclear warhead, was succesfully tested
A new missile test was performed by the Islamabad's regime. The Pakistani armed forces announced they launched a medium-range surface-to-surface guided rocket, able to carry both conventional and nuclear... more
DefenseEADS to provide the equipment for the "Infantry of the future" programme destine to the German armed forces
Berlin, Germany - A contract worth EUR 70m to equip some 2000 soldiers to be deployed also during NATO's operations
EADS achieved the sign of a contract being worth EUR 70m and awarded by German Government for the provision of equipment related to the "Infantry of the future" programme, developed for the Germany's armed... more
DefenseGermany: criticism against the decision to favour the cancellation of armaments embargo affecting China
Berlin, Germany - The announcement would have been made following the showing of a Government's report pointing out the rise of German weapons export
German Government intends to contribute in Europe to the cancellation of the embargo affecting China with reference to armaments. A quick critic reaction by some political parties in the country and even... more
DefenseRussia accepts the theory of the preventive strike
Moscow, Russia - Russian Air Force would have unveiled it is ready to hit terrorists even abroad if considered as necessary
The strategic theory based on the preventive strike was consolidated in the United States after the terroristic attacks occurred on September 11, 2001. The idea that one has to resort to an armed action... more
DefenseItalian Modena Military Academy to train some of the first Iraqi officers
Modena, Italy - It was announced by Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral Di Paola
Italian Chief of General Staff Admiral, Giampaolo Di Paola, unveiled that some among the first officers of the new Iraqi armed forces will be properly trained at the Modena Military Academy, within the... more
DefenseIs Japan about to see the dawn of a new strategic policy?
Tokyo, Japan - The approval of a new missile programme by Government could put the national strictly defensive policy to an end
A surface-to-surface long-range missile: this is the most important military programme currently under analysis by Japanese Government and that, if approved, could really put the national strictly defensive... more
DefenseUSA's anti-missile shield to be combat ready by the end of this year
Washington, USA - US Government announced the American territory will be protected against the nuclear threat
After the positioning of the first six missiles of the new US defensive shield in the respective launchers in Alaska (see for details AVIONEWS), also the first of the two guided rockets to be installed... more
DefenseDi Paola is in the midst of his three visit day at Asmara
Asmara, Eritrea - The aim of it, as the Chairman of Chiefs of staff said, is "To visit Italian military of Unmee"
The Italian Chairman of chiefs of staff, the Admiral Giampaolo Di Paola, arrived yesterday at Asmara for his three day visit at Italian Military in Eritrea: the Eritrea's Chairman of chiefs of staff, Sebhat... more
DefenseIsrael: Patriot missiles against the Hezbollah's drones
Tel Aviv, Israel - A battery of guided rockets would have already been redeployed in the Haifa area to prevent new violations of the Israeli air space
After the overflight over the Israeli territory performed by a remote-controlled aircraft claimed back by the armed Islamic movement Hezbollah, Israel threatened to resort to drastic solutions progressively... more
DefenseItaly-Portugal: together for Eurogendfor and the Amphibious Battle Group
Rome, Italy - The two countries ensured a remarkable contribution for the European Militar Police and for the rapid reaction special unit
Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino, and his Portuguese homologue, Paulo Sacadura Cabral Portas, met in Rome on last Friday, in order to hold talks on matters regarding European defence. The development... more
DefenseRussia and India: new cooperation chances in the defence sector
Moscow, Russia - The would be a possibility for starting a joint programme for a new fifth generation fighter
The representatives from Russia and India confirmed the two countries intend to reinforce their relations in the aerospace and defence sectors, during a recent diplomatic meeting. Russia would have promised... more
DefenseNATO: the prescription for an increasing political role by the Atlantic Alliance
Brussels, Belgium - Improving the capabilities of acting abroad, favouring the political stability of states and encouraging the joining by new members
NATO intends to modify not only its military but also its political role remarkably, in order to face the new threats represented by international terrorism and by the weapons of mass destruction proliferation.... more
DefenseChina: investments in the defence sector increasing to face Taiwan
Washington, USA - Many military analysts would be convinced of it in the United States
The various hypotheses put forward by the military analysts in the United States with reference to the possibility of a conflict between China and Taiwan appear more and more contradictory (see for details... more
DefenseItalian Navy: the modernization process is ongoing
Rome, Italy - However, Italian Navy Chief of Staff Biraghi would have reminded that new funds will be necessary for medium-long term programmes
Italian Navy Chief of Staff, Admiral Sergio Biraghi, put recently into evidence the current efforts aimed to favour the modernization of Italian Navy. The new "Conte di Cavour" air carrier is supposed... more
DefenseSouth Korea: the USA deployed Patriot missile batteries
Seoul, South Korea - And the North Korean regime reacted by positioning some Rodong missiles and accusing the USA they are ready for war
Tension between Seoul and Pyongyang rises again. The United States' Government decided (and performed it) to deploy some Patriot PAC-3 anti-missile missile batteries in the South Korean territory, in order... more
DefenseItalian-made helicopters for the new Iraqi armed forces?
Rome, Italy - The hypothesis would have been pointed out by Iraqi Minister of Defence during an official visit
Iraqi Minister of Defence, Hazem Shalan, had already announced it during the first stage of the official visit in Italy and following the meeting with Italian Minister of Defence, Antonio Martino: Iraq... more
DefenseTomahawk missiles for Holland
Amsterdam, Holland - But parliamentary opposition rejected such project
Dutch Ministry of Defence proves about to start a significant programme for the strengthening of the naval forces by the purchase of US-made Tomahawk surface-to-surface cruise missiles. But political opposition... more
DefenseRussia: a new anti-missile weapon system has been tested
Moscow, Russia - The programme would be part of the investment dedicated to defence to enable the country to stand out in the missile sector
Russia announced it has performed the test launch of a new anti-missile missile named, according to what indicated by analysts, A-135. Such surface-to-air guided rocket would have been fired from a shooting... more
DefenseThe Iraqi Minister of Defence's visit in Italy
Rome, Italy - He appreciated the Italian role for the training of the new Iraqi armed forces and prospective orders for Italian equipments would exist
Iraqi Minister of Defence, Hazem Shalam, visited Italy yesterday and seized a chance to meet Italian Defence Minister, Antonio Martino, in order to treat a series of issues, related to the future of the... more
DefensePakistan: a new missile test
Islamabad, Pakistan - According to Indian authorities, it would deal with a weapon system developed by Chinese and North Korean technologies
Pakistani Army unveiled today that a new missile test was performed last night. The surface-to-surface ballistic guided rocket tested on such occasion would be the Ghaznavi, provided with a range of about... more