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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 - Pentagon confirms "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 newsSecond attack of the day to a Us helicopter
Kabul, Afghanistan - Dark day for the Us troops in Afghanistan
After the Chinook CH-47 shot down this morning, another Us helicopter has been hit today. Fortunately this time the aircraft was able to come back to the military base. One soldier died for the injuries.... 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