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Defense"Hotline" between China and Japan
Tokyo, Japan - To prevent sea and air intrusions
The Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, during his last weekend visit to Japan, entered into agreement with the Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe, in order to create a 24-hour "Hotline" aimed to allow a continuous... more
DefenseItalian Army: NATO General visits Brigata Aeromobili "Friuli"
Bologna, Italy - Particular interest in preparation activities of the Force
NATO General David Richard Bill (UK) has visited the Brigata Aeromobili "FRIULI" of Italian Army. After the arrival to the "Mameli" Barracks in Bologna, General has been welcomed by Brigata "FRIULI"... more
Defense"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi Integrati, an
Rome, Italy - A search project for the air traffic control
"System Wide Information Management Supported by Innovative Technologies (SWIM-SUIT)", a search and development project for the air traffic control, will be introduced in Rome on April 23rd by SELEX Sistemi... more
DefenseUkraine President Yushchenko rejects US anti-missile system
Kiev, Ukraine - An unshakable position
Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko rejected any discussion of deployment of US anti-missile systems to his country, ending months of waffling by leaders of the former Soviet republic. The Ukrainian... more
DefenseItalian Navy: ended "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign
Rome, Italy - Air and naval means have been engaged
Last week, with the return to Taranto of "Pelosi" submarine, "Medal-Index 2007" training campaign ended. This operation started on January 31, involved "Pelosi" submarine, "Bettica" deep-sea ship with... more
DefenseItalian Army: "MEDEVAC Exercise" for the Multinational Task Force South-East
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina - For improving the mutual cooperation among EUROFOR forces
The Multi National Task Force South East carried out in Mostar Air Base (Bosnia-Herzegovina) a medical evacuation training with Hely MEDEVAC (Medical-Evacuation) helicopter, used two aircraft: one Italian... more
DefenseItalian Army: inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police
Herat, Afghanistan - A project started on October 28th, 2006
On April 2nd, the inauguration of a Check-Point of Afghan Police took place in Karezak village, Enjil - Herat district, but only last Friday was made known. The project, started on October 28th, 2006,... more
DefenseNext April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon
Bolzano , Italy - To grant communication services among military forces responsible for the "Leonte" operation
Next April 9th, the 2nd Transmission Regiment of Bolzano will reach Lebanon to succeed to the 11th Leonessa Transmission Regiment of Civitavecchia. The regiment, under Colonel Camillo Sileo, will be... more
Defense41st Wing: the "Noble Manta 2007" starts
Sigonella, Italy - The exercise will take place from 11 to 23 April
"Next April 11 will begin the 'Noble Manta 2007', the greatest war exercise anti-submarine, organized annually by NATO. Some countries of the Atlantic Alliance will participate at it, besides Italy, with... more
DefenseAirport of Damascus crossroads for terrorists
Damascus, Syria - Mainly on Syrian Airways flights
Last April 2nd, the Israeli Website "Debka" reported an alarming news on the last weeks usage of the international airport of Damascus. According to the confirmations by the Israeli military intelligence's... more
DefenseMemorandum of Understanding between Syria and Iran
Tehran, Iran - Signed an agreement on military cooperation
The governments of Iran and Syria recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed to ensure a strict military cooperation between the two countries. The MoU was finalised during a private meeting... more
DefenseItalian Army: the Prefect Carla Scoz in visit to the Alpine Troops Command
Bolzano, Italy - A detailed briefing on the activities in progress
The Commandant of Alpine Troops, General Armando Novelli, yesterday received the visit by the Government Commissioner, the Prefect Carla Scoz. After the guard of honour, the Prefect attended to a detailed... more
DefenseItalian Army: the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment drills for the "Leonte" operation
Lugo di Romagna, Italy - From April 4th to 20th at "Francesco Baracca" airport
From April 4th to 20th, 130 units of the "Savoia Cavalleria" Regiment (that presently will participate to the "Leonte" operation in Lebanon) will operate at "Francesco Baracca" airport, 5° AVES "Rigel"... more
DefenseLockheed Martin awarded $260 million for Aegis Weapon Systems
Moorestown, USA - For Australian and Spanish ship programs
U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin $260 million for Aegis Weapon Systems to equip three Australian Air Warfare Destroyers (AWD) and one Spanish F-100-class frigate. The four will be next-generation... more
DefenseMangusta and Dardo for the Italian troops in Afghanistan
Rome , Italy - Council of Defence meeting
The first news about the results of the yesterday Council of Defense meeting, in the presence of Italian President of Republic Giorgio Napolitano, seem to confirm the strengthening of the national troops... more
DefenseMeeting between the UN Secretary General and the Italian UNIFIL Force Commander
Naqoura , Lebanon - Hard days coming
Last week-end, Major-General Claudio Graziano, UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Force Commander, met in Naqoura, Lebanon the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, just arrived from Beirut.... more
DefenseA Colonel of Russian Military Force sentenced for espionage activities
Moscow, Russia - He revealed reserved information to an unknown European intelligence service
Last week, the Colonel of Russian Military Force Valentin Shabaturov was condemned for espionage activities and stripped of his medals and rank by Moscow District Military Court . The reason was his... more
DefenseDefense: former Italian Chief of Staff recalls the government to its duty
Rome, Italy - Soldiers currently operate in unsafe conditions
Giulio Fraticelli, Chief of Staff of Italian Army until 2005, has just released important declarations about the Italian troops conditions during their missions, stressing the urgency of new updates aimed... more
DefenseItalian Army: in memory of 78 Italian soldiers shot in Germany in 1945
Padova, Italy - A memorial was placed at the Temple of Terranegra
78 Italian soldiers prisoners in Germany and shot in Kassel in 1945 have been remembered for the first time in Padova, at the Tempio Nazionale dell'Internato Ignoto of Terranegra. In that day, the Italian... more
DefenseItalian Army: AIDO Meeting to the 2° FOD
San Giorgio a Creman, Italy - "Informing to know. To present"
Tomorrow, on Wednesday April 4th, 2007, at 9:30 am in the "Cavalleri" barracks in San Giorgio a Cremano, 2° Comando delle Forze di Difesa headquarters will take place the meeting "Informing to know.... more
DefenseSeven new athletes in Italian Military Aviation
Vigna di Valle , Italy - They will be supported by AMI Sporting Center
Seven important Italian athletes have signed up for the Italian Military Aviation (AMI). By March, 26th, after completing the exam procedure requested, they are officially volunteers in quadrennial service... more
DefenseIndia tests for the fifth times the Dhanush ballistic missile
New Delhi, India - The first test occurred on April 2000
India has test-fired a nuclear-capable surface-to-surface missile from a defense base off the coast of the eastern Indian state of Orissa. The 8.56-meter-long Dhanush (which means bow) was launched... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Folgore" Parachuter Brigade in Lebanon
Livorno, Italy - In place of "Pozzuolo" Brigade
A press conference on the presentation of the new task of "Folgore" Brigade has been presented to the media at "Folgore" headquarter in Livorno. The new tasks assigned by 1701 UN Resolution to UNIFIL... more
DefenseSpace shield (3): the denial of Moscow
Moscow , Russia - No offering to host the structures
No offering by Moscow to host the structures of the space shield in the field of the American project against a common threat. Russian Foreign Ministry has affirmed it denying the news disclosed last Saturday... more
DefenseSpace shield (2): the "Hot Line" reopens for the Iran affair
Washington, USA - Moscow expresses its trouble for the American project
Russian Premier Vladimir Putin expressed to Bush his trouble for the USA project as regards to install an anti-missile system in Central Europe. The Kremlin announced it. During a call, two leaders... more
DefenseSpace shield: also Italy will be covered from the Strategic Defense Initiative
Rome, Italy - Current agreement for the sharing of technologies linked to the shield construction
The commandant of Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency, General Henry Obering, stated last week-end the missile defense that USA wants to realize in Europe will cover "All the European States that lie in... more
DefenseItalian Army: EOD squads of Engineers Corps in action in Pesaro and Rovereto
Rome, Italy - Blasting of a World War II's bomb
On Monday April 2nd, 2007, two EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) squads of Engineers Corps, 2° Wrecker Engineers Corps Regiment and 8° Wrecker Engineers Corps "Folgore" Regiment respectively, will make e... more
DefenseItalian Army: students visit the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto
Grosseto, Italy - Historical explanations and practical demonstrations
Yesterday the students of "A. Scriattoli" junior high school of Vellatra (Viterbo province) visited the Veterinary Military Centre of Grosseto. The students attended a briefing in which the historical... more
DefenseItalian Army: today the opening of "Security Expo 2007"
Galatina, Italy - A display to present the security and defense themes
Also Italian Army will be present at the "Security Expo 2007", the exposition for Europe and Mediterranean countries on security and defense that will take place from today to March 31th (see AVIONEWS). The... more
DefenseAgreement between the Ministry of Defense and the Bolzano Autonomous Province
Bolzano, Italy - For the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory
Defense Minister Arturo Parisi met in Palazzo Baracchini the president of Bolzano Autonomous Province Luis Durnwalder to talk about the reorganization of the barracks on the provincial territory. Through... more
DefenseItalian Army: the World Food Program's officers teach to the "Folgore"
Pisa, Italy - On the problems with reference to the movement and survival in context to high-risk factor
A stage organized at the Brigata paracadusti "Folgore", and to which 24 officier of UN World Food Program (WFP) participated, will end tomorrow March 29th. This course inserts in the field of the several... more
DefenseAfghanistan: approved the refunding of ISAF Italian mission
Rome, Italy - The total ayes were 180
Italian Senate approved yesterday evening the bill on the refunding of ISAF Italian mission in Afghanistan. The majority groups and UDC (party of right alliance) voted for the motion, while the senators... more
DefenseUS Navy demonstration in the Gulf
Washington , USA - More than 10,000 US personnel involved
Yesterday, the US Navy demonstration in the Gulf began, the largest since the invasion of Iraq, 2003. The exercises include air attacks simulation, finding mines and hunting enemy submarines, for a... more
DefenseEUFOR: Italian Force donates vaccines for children of Mostar
Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina - In the field of ALTHEA operation
The Italian Force, inserted in the EUFOR MNTFSE (Multinational Task Force South-East) in the field of the operation “ALTHEA” in Bosnia-Herzegovina, has donated vaccines for children to two hospitals of... more
DefenseItalian Army: drill for the 132^ "Ariete" Armoured Brigade
Pordenone, Italy - Cooperation between armoured and motorized units
A drill has been carried out near the Cellina Meduna (Pordenone) Polygon and the "Ariete" tanks of 132^ Reggimento carri and the "Dardo"tanks of 11° Reggimenti Bersaglieri of "Ariete" Armoured Brigade... more
DefenseAfghanistan (5): Marini does not approved the UDC demand
Rome, Italy - The Senate UDC leader Francesco D'Onofrio makes known it
Senate President Franco Marini does not approved the UDC demand according to which it wants to introduce an order of the day. A similar action should have risked to break the Unione alliance on Afghanistan... more
DefenseAfghanistan (4): the caveats of Italy
Rome, Italy - To privilege the no war sights of the ISAF mission
Since the war in Afghanistan risks to be lost, because today is in a cul-de-sac, several States withdraw and begin to prefer the no war sights of the ISAF mission, and for that reason different European... more
DefenseRadars at Russian embassies around the world
Moscow, Russia - According to a declaration of the Commander of Russia's Space Forces
Following the announcement of a new and more powerful anti-missile weapon system (see AVIONEWS), a new sensational declaration comes from Moscow. Colonel General Vladimir Popovkin, Commander of Russia's... more
DefenseAfghhanistan (3): UDC will present an order of the day before the voting
Rome, Italy - An action that risks to break the majority
Before the voting of this evening for the refinancing of the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, Ferdinando Casini, leader of UDC, wants to introduce an order of the day, a parliamentarian act that retains the... more
DefenseAfghanistan (2): the Casa delle Libertà will abstain from the voting
Rome, Italy - Because of the demands not approved
Forza Italia leader Silvio Berlusconi makes known the Casa delle Libertà (Italian Right alliance) will abstain from the today afternoon vote on the refunding of Afghanistan mission. "We have made a... more
DefenseAfghanistan: today the vote in Senate
Rome, Italy - An uncertain voting with a quorum fixed to 161
Today the Italian Senate will vote for the refinancing of the mission in Afghanistan, an obstacle that Prodi's government will have to exceed in order not to run into a second defeat. An uncertain ballot,... more
DefenseLebanon: General Claudio Graziano meets high-ranking Lebanese and Israeli officers
Naqoura , Lebanon - To discuss the 1701 Resolution
Last March 21th, Major-General Claudio Graziano, Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), met high-ranking LAF and Israeli officers at UN base of Ras Al Naqourar, at the... more
DefenseAfghanistan (2): hit an Italian soldier in Farah
Farah , Afghanistan - A raider of Army, member of 9° Reggimento d'Assalto Paracadutisti "Col Moschin"
An Italian soldier was injured from a gunshot fired against a squad in Farah area. According to official military sources, the squad was engaged in a reconnaissance mission. Suddenly, several people... more
DefenseAfghanistan: inaugurated a new medical center
Herat, Afghanistan - A structure that will receive about 20,000 people
The PRT (Provincial Reconstruction Team) of Herat, under the leadership of Italian Force, built a new medical general consultancy in the village of Tourghoundy, Western Afghanistan, and was inaugurated... more
DefenseCombat Lifesaver Course
Rome, Italy - For the Italian soldiers engaged in Afghanistan before long
The "Combat Lifesaver Course", destined to 18 soldiers of Comando Truppe Alpine and 9 soldiers of Comando Forze Operative Terrestri, is in progress at 5° Regimento AVES "Rigel". It is a unique course... more
DefenseItalian Army: "Galatina Secutiry Expo"
Lecce, Italy - For Italy there will be the materials and the means of Brigata corazzata "Pinerolo" and Scuola di cavalleria of Lecce
Italian Army will participate from March 29 to 31, 2007, to the "Security Expo", the exhibition for the European and Mediterranean State for the public security and defense that will take place in Galatina,... more
DefenseThe delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry visits Italy
Rome, Italy - To receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian military
A delegation of Albanian Defense Ministry participated yesterday to a meeting with the representatives of the Italian General Staff in order to receive ideas to improve the condition of women in Albanian... more
DefenseBrussels: a NATO high officer pro-Italian militaries in Afghanistan
Brussels, Belgium - "If they were not, it should be very difficult replace them"
"We hope that Italian militaries remain in Afghanistan for a long time. If they will reinforce their presence so much the better, but we can underestimate their role. 2000 soldiers are important, if they... more
DefensePalazzo Marina opens the doors
Rome, Italy - On Saturday March 24th and Sunday 25th from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
FAI (Italian Environment Fund) in the order of its activities proposes the XV Edition of "The FAI Spring Day" with the extraordinary opening of 500 monuments in 200 Italian cities. In Rome, Palazzo... more
DefenseItalian Army to VIII Regional Meeting of Civil Defense
Vicenza, Italy - An information point able to provide all the novelties on the possibilities for the voluntary enlistment
On March 17 and 18, 2007, the VIII Regional Meeting of Civil Defense took place in the city of Lonigo, near Vicenza. Also the Italian Army participated to this event with a promotional stand attended with... more