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Latest newsUS Congress approves Awacs sale to Turkey
Washington, Usa - A USD 1.1m deal
The US Congress approved yesterday the sale of six Awacs (Airborne Warning and Control System) to Turkey. Under the terms of the contract signed last June, Turkey will buy 4 Awacs from Boeing in a USD... more
Latest newsTurkish soldiers take control of Iraqi airport
Ankara, Turkey - To insure themselves in case of US attack against Saddam
Turkish soldiers took control of Bamerna airport in northern Irak to insure themselves in case of US attack against Saddam. Turkey fears the area to fall under control of Kurdish rebels. For this reason... more
Latest newsAustria: USD 1,8bn contract for the acquisition of Eurofighters at risk
Vienna, Austria - Green party accumulated more than 625.000 signatures of protest
The USD 1,8bn worth contract for the acquisition of 24 Eurofighter combat aircraft by the Austrian government could face a sudden stop as in fact the Green Party was able to accumulate over 625.000 signatures... more
Latest newsUs fighters bombed Iraqi air defense facility
New York, Usa - The 25th attack since the beginning of this year
Us aircraft monitoring Iraq's southern no-fly zone bombed a military Iraqi site early Monday, U.S. Central Command said. Central Command said aircraft targeted an Iraqi air defense command and control... more
Latest newsTwo SAS'soldiers of New Zealand airlifted out of Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - They got injured in a road incident
Two soldiers belonging to the Special Air Service forces of New Zealand army in Afghanistan have been airlifted out of the country to a German hospital after having picked up by Us helicopters. As stated... more
Latest newsUs-led coalition bombed Afghan bunker complex
Kabul, Afghanistan - A storage for a "significant amount" of explosives
Today a number of aircraft belonging to the international coalition led by United States of America have bombed three Afghan bunkers located in the surrounding of Gian, close to the borders with Pakistan.... more
Latest newsRabat to strenghten its air compages
Rabat, Morocco - With the support of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Rabat is to strenghten its air force to face the loss of F-5s due both to incidents and to fightings against Polisario Front; to such a purpose it seems that Saudi Arabia will hand over some of its F-5Es.... more
Latest newsUs and British fighters bombed Iraqi civil posts
Baghdad, Iraq - Thousands protested in front of UN offices in Baghdad
According to Saddam Hussein'regime officials, Us and British combat aircraft attacked civil posts in southern Iraq. Tension raise between United States of America, Uk and Iraq especially now that the supposed... more
Latest newsSpain reconquers the islet of Perejil
Madrid, Spain - Fighters F18 supported the operations
Spanish forces have pushed Moroccan soldiers off the disputed Mediterranean islet of Perejil. Six Moroccans were taken prisoner and moved to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, just five kilometres (three miles),... more
Latest newsRieti (Italy) to host the 1st European Military Gliding Championship
Rieti, Italy - From July 19 to July 27 July
50 military pilots coming from 8 countries (Denmark, France, Germany, Uk, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and Hungary) will challenge themselves in the 1st European Military Gliding Championship,... more
Latest newsPentagon: JSF better than Eurofighter
Washington, Usa - Under secretary of Defense for acquisition said
"Our JSF will easily defeat your Eurofighter: there's no competition in the air markets". With these words, E.C. Aldridge, US under secretary of Defense for acquisition, commented Turkey's decision to... more
Latest newsOn the 40 Afghans killed by mistake by Us bombings: maybe the aircraft was an AC-130
Washington, Usa - And not a B-52 as previously believed
The 40 civilians killed few days ago by mistake by Us air forces, while they were attending to a wedding party in Central Afghanistan, may have been caused by a bomb released from an AC-130 and not, as... more
Latest newsUs wants to set up airbase in Qatar
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The largest US Air Base in the region is currently near Riyadh
The United States is focussing on developing the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar. This airbase could be of critical importance to the US in eventuality of any military option against Iraq deferred for the time... more
Latest newsU.S. planes bombed a village in central Afghanistan (2):Karzai asks Us to adopt measures to avoid civilians killings
Kabul, Afghanistan - After last 40 people invited to wedding party killing
Hamid Karzai, premier of the temporary government of Kabul, officially asked Us armed forces to adopt the necessary measures in order to avoid further killings of Afghan innocent civilians, as those 40... more
Latest newsU.S. planes bombed a village in central Afghanistan
Kabul, Afghanistan - Killing at least 40 people attending a wedding party
At least 40 people according to Pentagon, 120 according to Kabul officials, have been killed in the bombing Us military aircraft carried out last Sunday night in the surroundings of Uruzgan village, in... more
Latest newsUN aircraft with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of Iran's earthquake landed in Teheran
Teheran, Iran - After taking off from Italy
An Ilyushin 76 of the United Nations took off last night at 10pm (Cet) from Brindisi airport, southern Italy, with 36 tons of relief goods for the victims of the dramatic earthquake which recently hit... more
Latest newsF-22 enters critical phase
Washington, Usa - US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production
The next few months will be crucial to the future of the F-22 stealth fighter, as US Air Force officials try to counter a Pentagon drive to cut production and also focus on preparing the aircraft for operational... more
Latest newsUs-British air raids against Iraqi posts
Baghdad, Iraq - 4 dead and 10 injured
Last Thursday, Us and British combat aircraft carried out jointly air raids against Iraq civil posts in the Meisan province (south-east of Baghdad), killing 4 people and causing 10 injured. After the attack,... more
Latest newsIsraeli Apaches launched missiles in southern West Bank
Tel Aviv, Israel -6 dead
6 people on board two cars in the surroundings of Rafah (southern West Bank) have been killed this morning by some missiles shot by Israeli Apaches helicopters. For Palestinian authorities the attack,... more
Latest newsIraqi anti-aircraft artillery fires against Anglo-American fighters
Washington, Usa - Fighters fired back
Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery fired against Anglo-American fighters in the northern no-fly zone of the country. Fighters fired back and hit radar facilities, according to US Force Command in Europe. According... more
Latest newsIsraeli military aircraft violated again Lebanon skies
Beirut, Lebanon - Breaking several times the sound barrier
According to Lebanese police sources, this morning Israeli military aircraft violated once more Lebanon air space. Tension raises as Tel Aviv Air Force air raids increase (last occurred 4 days ago, editor's... more
Latest newsItaly signs agreement on "Combat Sar"
Rome, Italy - Military crew rescue to improve
Italy signed an agreement on "Combat Sar" with the other six members of Eag - European Air Group. The agreement provides to improve Air Forces' operational capacity to rescue aircraft crew members shot... more
Latest newsIsraeli fighters violated, once more, Lebanese air space
Beirut, Lebanon - And breaking several times the sound barrier
Israeli Air Force combat aircraft violated this morning Lenabese air space, breaking several times the sound barrier. According to United Nations these Israeli air raids in Lebanon represent violations... more
Latest newsLebanese Hezbollah shot against Israeli fighters
Beirut, Lebanon - No damages nor victims
According to officials, yesterday morning some Israeli air forces' combat aircraft have been targeted by missiles launched by Lebanese Hezbollah because they violated Lebanon air space. The attack fortunately... more
Latest newsPakistan anti-aircraft artillery shot down an Indian spy plane
Islamabad, Pakistan - Just few days away from Donald Rumsfeld arrival
Just when tension between India and Pakistan seemed to fade, the shot down of an Indian Air Force spy plane by Pakistani anti-aircraft artillery occurred last Friday night risks to let tensions rise again.... more
Latest newsItalian Air Force give maintenance of AB212 engines to FiatAvio
Rome, Italy - Contract signed with AMI logistic command
Fiat Avio recently signed a contract with Italian Air Force for AB212 helicopter PT6-6 engine maintenance, which will be performed in FiatAvio facilities and in 10 Air Force airbases, on a guaranteed 6000... more
Latest newsUS Air Force officer relieved of his duties after criticizing President Bush
San Francisco, Usa - A law dating back to 1776 forbids "contemptuous words"
An Air Force officer has been relieved from duties at the Presidio of Monterey after publication of his letter to a newspaper accusing President George W. Bush of having advance knowledge of the September... more
Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attacked Jenin
Jenin, West Bank - In retaliation against this morning Palestinian terror attack in Galilea
In reply to Palestinian terror attack that this morning in Galilea caused tens of dead and injured, a couple of hours ago Israeli military helicopters attacked targets in Jenin, West Bank. Among the buildings... more
Latest newsMilitary aircraft's components on sale on web
Rome, Italy - US Air Force sets up an inquiry
Parts used of SR-71 spy aircraft SR-71 and F-16 fighters F-16, are on sale on web. The promoter of this auction sale, Norb Novocin, affirmed he had bought the parts in Jacksonville, Fla., for USD 244... more
Latest newsStarts today the new Osprey test serie
Washington, USA
After about two years of grounding, flight tests on the V-22 will resume today for the first time since the helicopter-airplane hybrid was grounded in 2000 following two fatal crashes. A crash in December... more
Latest newsUs combat aircraft hit Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery
Washington, Usa - In northern Iraq no-fly zone
In retaliation to recent Iraqi attacks actions against allied air reconnaissance missions over northern and southern no-fly zones of Iraq, yesterday Us fighters shot against Saddam Hussein regime anti-aircraft... more
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