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

Latest newsIsraeli attack in Lebanon

Beirut, Lebanon - In retaliation for the rockets shot by the Hezbollah

After some Lebanese guerrilla-men shot rockets against Israeli posts, Tel Aviv air forces aircraft attacked targets in the surroundings of Kfar Chouba village, in southern Lebanon. "Israel doesn't want... more

Latest newsIsraeli fighters flew over Bethlehem skies

Bethlehem, Palestina - Tel Aviv to occupy the Palestinian city

In the night between Monday and Tuesday, Bethlehem has been flew over by Israeli fighters. This air operation, which started from midnight and went on for 45 minutes, is probably a signal of the next... more

Latest newsIs Us airbase in Saudi Arabia to be transferred to Qatar?

London, Uk - News comes from 'The Guardian'

According to the British daily newspaper 'The Guardian' this Us decided-by manoeuvre could precede an attack against Iraq. Transferring the air base could be in fact caused by Saudi Arabia worries of... more

Latest newsU.S. Warthogs fight terrorism at Bagram

Bagram, Afghanistan - A-10 aircraft are ideal for this kind of operation

At least four of A-10 Thunderbolt II jets could be seen at Bagram air base, in Afghanistan. This plane is specially designed to provide air support of ground forces. it can survive direct hits from armor-piercing... more

Latest newsThe Wessex helicopter ends duty in North Ireland

London, Great Britain - The Wessex was in service since 30 years

10 Royal Air Force Wessex helicopters flew out of their base at Aldergrove airport for the last time yesterday after three decades of service in Northern Ireland.The Wessex, the workhorse of the RAF, is... more

Latest newsUnidentified F-16 hits Kurds Rebel encampments near Iraq border

Tunceli, Turkey

Warplanes from an unidentified country have hammered Turkish Kurdish guerrilla encampments in northern Iraq, killing about 25 rebels. The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), which administers northern... more

Latest newsU.S. Army don't think to substitute the C-130 with convertiplanes

Washington USA - Is the conviction of Army officials

According to U.S. Army officials, there is no indication that the C-130 Hercules will be substituted by rotorcrafts, to provide the tactical airlift for the Army's Future Combat Systems. According Claude... more

Latest newsU.S. Coast Guard renews its HU-25 sensors and avionics

USA

U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a major sensor and avionics upgrade for a large portion of its fleet of HU-25 Guardian maritime patrol aircraft, about 20 aircraft, that represent a variant of the well-known... more

Latest newsArgentina will train Colombian army helicopter pilots

Buenos Aires, Argentina - It’s a measure to fight terrorism in Latin America

Miguel Angel Toma, Argentina low chamber Defense committee president, stated that Buenos Aires government is ready to train helicopter pilots of Colombian army involved in the struggle against terrorism.... more

Latest newsItalian reporter killed yesterday in Ramallah came back to Italy

Milan, Italy - Raffaele Ciriello body landed in Milan-Linate airport

This morning the body of Raffaele Ciriello, the italian fotoreporter shot yesterday by an Israelian tank machine-gunner in Ramallah (Middle East), landed at Milan-Linate airport. The body was transported... more

Latest newsWar against terrorism to reach Eastern Africa

Nordholz, Germany - German warplanes ready to take-off to Kenya

Three German reconnaissance aircraft will depart tomorrow and Thursday to reach Kenya, where they will be employed in surveillance and patrolling operations in Eastern Africa territories, within the international... more

Latest newsUs troops keep on with Gardez siege

Gardez, Afghanistan - Front reinforced

More attacks on Gardez, where Us aircraft kept on bombing both Talibans and Al Qaida supporters hidden in bunkers and caves in the mountains close to Gardez, Afghanistan. Front against rebels has been... more

Latest newsAnaconda Mission still running

Gardez, Afghanistan - Al Qaida hunted down by Us troops

"We'll keep on going on in the area until we'll be able to drive Al Qaida extremists and talibans from their hole", stated major Bryan Hilfery of the Us Army. Fighter-bombers B52 and anti-tank A-10 took... more

Latest newsAlgerian air force bombs Salafite Group posts

Algeri, Algeria - The operation "hot zone" are into Cabilia mountains area

In the zone of Yourdyoura, the Algerian air force is bombing since several days the posts of Salafita Group led by integralist chief Hassan Hattab. This is one of the worst and more ferocious integralistic... more

Latest newsNew Israeli raid in Bethlehem

Jerusalem, Israel - F-16 shot against Olp buildings

New Israeli air attack in Bethlehem last night, when F-16 fighters bombed Olp local buildings. Always yesterday two Palestinians have been killed in fightings in northern and central Gaza Stripe.... more

Latest newsAnaconda operation continues

Afghanistan - Heavy bombing reported in east of the country

Despite accident of the last days, the Anaconda operation goes ahead. Heavy bombing by U.S. aircrafts have been reported in the East zone of the country, also near Khost, in proximity to the front of the... more

Latest newsIsraeli air attack in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, West Bank - F-16 bombed Force 17

Israeli fighters F-16 attacked Force 17 headquarters in Bethlehem this morning before the dawn. At least two missiles hit president Arafat security corps buildings, thus bombed once again after last Tuesday... more

Latest newsSudanese government helicopter attack killed 17 people

Sudan - An U.N. relief food location has been under attack

A Sudanese government helicopter attack killed seventeen civilians and injured many more at a U.N. relief food distribution location in the oilfield area of Bieh, Western Upper Nile, southern Sudan. The... more

Latest newsIsraeli raid on the city of Gaza

Gaza, Middle East - At least three injured

Tel Aviv government F-16 fighters attacked this morning Palestinian security buildings in the north of the city of Gaza. Three people have at least been injured in the raid. (m/cesn) more

Latest newsUs helicopter crashed this morning (2)

Kabul, Afghanistan - It was shot down

According on what Us defense officials told Nbc News, the Us Army helicopter crashed this morning in eastern Afghanistan was shot down. Of the combat troops aboard the Chinook CH-47, 6 soldiers have been... more

Latest newsIsraeli helicopters attack refugee camp

Nablus, West Bank - Palestinian sources report one slight injured

Israeli helicopters attacked a refugee camp near Nablus, West Bank, following a suicide attack to a control point. Palestinian sources report one slight injured. (Gio/B) more

Latest newsColombian peace talks broken

Bogota, Colombia - Air Force bombs 85 strategic points of the FARC

According to a Colombian president Andres Pastrana public announcement, the peace process between the government and Revolutionary Colombian Armed Forces (FARC) has been interrupted yesterday, when a FARC... more

Latest newsSudan fighter bombed humanitarian aid center

Rome, Italy - A 9 years old boy was killed

A Sudan government fighter bombed a humanitarian aid center in Akuem, East Aweil county. The airplane attack killed a nine years old boy, Akuc Tong Duan, and caused 7 injured. The incident occurred at... more

Latest newsNew look for the Us Air force

Washington, Usa - September 11th on the fuselage

"Spirit of September 11th", "Let's roll" and other similar phrases are to be written on some of the Us Airforce aircraft fuselage. In remembrance of last September tragedy, american military aviation... more

Latest newsPoland to reduce its fighters acquisition

Warsav, Poland - 4 new warplanes instead of 16 "second hand" ones

According to what stated by the Polish Defence Ministry, Jerzy Szmajdzinsky, Poland will reduce from 60 to 48 the number of fighters Warsav government is going to buy. Three are the main competitors remaining... more

Latest newsNo medals for William Raney

Trento, Italy - Us Embassy in Italy officially denies

No award for 31 years old captain William Raney, one of the Prowler crew members that last February 3rd 1998 caused 20 deaths in the Cermis tragedy. "No medal has been given to captain William Raney for... more

Latest newsPredator spy plane launching missiles in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan - Against a group of men

A spy plane RPV Predator monday has launched a Hellfire air-to-ground missile against a group of persons in the eastern part of Afghanistan. The supposed guerrilla members came there with a group of trucks... more

Latest newsTel Aviv immediate retaliation to suicide attack

Jerusalem, Israel - Air attack during the night

After the Palestinian suicide attack caused 4 deaths last night in the Jewish colony of Hamra, Israelian fighters bombed military plants in the surroundings of Nablus, south of Jerusalem, in retaliation.... more

Latest newsRAF in pilot shortage

A GBP 50.000 worth strategy to keep pilots way from civil aviation

The most famous Air Force in the world, the British RAF, tries to persuade its pilots not to switch to civil aviation with a lump sum up to GBP 50.000. The decision was born in order to reduce increasingly... more

Latest newsIsraeli planes enter lebanese airspace, hezbollah opened fire

Anti-aircraft fire had no positive results

Two Israeli Air Force jets violated airspace in the southern Lebanon, over an area since a long time controlled by hezbollah party. Airspace violations are very frequent, but the sciite extremists always... more

Latest newsISRAELI AIR ATTACK

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, According to Israeli air force sources, today have been performed several air attack, using F-16 aircrafts, against buildings of the governator of Tulkarem, answering to the terroristic... more

Latest newsTHE THIRD ITALIAN C-130 LANDED AT BAGRAM

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN, Around 10.30 a.m., Rome time, the third Lockheed C-130 of the Italian Air Force landed at Bagram airport, north of Kabul, offloading another part of the ISAF Battle Group. As the two... more

Latest newsNATO AWACS IN USA

BRUSSELS, Nato council approved the proposal to send other two Awacs aircraft to Usa, to strengthen the group of five planes already operational since October 2001. Awacs have been requested by US government.... more

Latest newsTHE SECOND ITALIAN AIR FORCE C-130 LANDED AT BAGRAM AIRPORT

KABUL, The second IAF Lockheed C-130 landed today at Bagram airport, north of Kabul, at 10.10 a.m. Rome time. The aircraft took off from Abu Dhabi (U.A.Emirates) carrying two vehicles, freight and 11 army... more