16/10/15 | History
16 OCTOBER 1916: Air attack on Punta Salvore and Rovinj
Four Italian and three French seaplanes take off to perform an offensive action towards Pula. Unable to reach the goal due to conditions ...
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16/10/15 | History
16 October 1916: Delivered the first submarine class "H"
Monday - In Montreal the submarine H 1 of the “H” class on eight units, under the command of the lieutenant captain Ugo Perricone, is delivered to the Royal Navy. Built by Electric ...
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15/10/15 | Letters to the Director
Defense: and if the change was dangerous?
Dear director, as a faithful reader of Online Defense, it seems to me that I have not read anything about the change at the top of one of the most significant seats of our defense ...
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15/10/15 | Military world
Iran: aircraft carrier, super-cover and James Bond secret bases
It would look like a set from a James Bond movie. And the setting is definitely reminiscent of the movie "Agent 007 - You only live twice", the fifth feature in the series which has ...
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15/10/15 | Missions
Iraq: the carabinieri conclude a course for local police forces
A few days ago, at the training center of the Iraqi federal police, the graduation ceremony of the 19th "Carabinieri Course" took place, carried out by the military ...
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15/10/15 | Military world
Syria, ISIS earns $ 1,5 million a day from oil, but the US has never hit the plants. Because?
Despite fighting against Syria, Russia, Iran, Hezbollah and Cuba (in the last few hours), the Islamic State manages to produce between 34 and 40 thousand barrels of crude oil ...
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15/10/15 | Venturi Times
America in Africa. Project or fear?
On October 14 President Obama informed Congress that US military 300 have begun to deploy in Cameroon. The deployment of forces would fall within the framework of ...
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15/10/15 | Military world
Syria: counter-offensive started to free the city of Homs
The Syrian army's counter-offensive north of the city of Homs began at 5,30 this morning. It is the third major offensive of loyalist forces since the beginning of ...
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15/10/15 | History
Submarines of October
The cold war as a synonym of balance, understood in the mental exercise essential to not wanting to be the first ...
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15/10/15 | Military world
Syria, Cuba arrives: special forces in Damascus in support of Assad, the US sends troops to Cameroon
Cuban paramilitary and special forces are in Syria in support of Bashar al-Assad. General Leopoldo Cintra Frias ...
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15/10/15 | History
15 October 1863: Gold medal for Maria Adelaide and Vittorio Emanuele from the King of Portugal
Thursday - In Lisbon, staff of the frigates Maria Adelaide and Vittorio Emanuele participate in the afternoon at ...
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15/10/15 | Terra
Feast of the parà. The relay from Tarquinia starts.
The paratroopers' party is not a specialty event, but a tribute to value. Contingencies do not count. What ...
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14/10/15 | Military world
Syria, strange statement from the Russian Defense Ministry: "We intercept surprising American aircraft"
"Hunting, drones and amazing aircraft". Beyond the current Syrian tactical situation, the statements of a few ...
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14/10/15 | Missions
Lebanon: The "Taurinense" Alpine Brigade takes command of UNIFIL's Sector West
In the afternoon today, the "Taurinense" Alpine brigade has taken over the "Friuli" aircraft brigade, driving the ...
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14/10/15 | Missions
Afghanistan: The 5 ° rgt infantry "Aosta" assumes responsibility for the security of the Herat base
In recent days, the Task Force Arena, based on 5 infantry regiment "Aosta", has assumed the responsibility of ...
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14/10/15 | Terra
Swearing-in ceremony at the Military Academy of Modena
At the Military Academy of Modena, the second lieutenants of the Sanitary Corps and the Corps of Engineers of the 195th course "...
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14/10/15 | Seaside
Navy: Call for recruitment for 1500 VFP1
The call for recruitment for 1500 VFP1 is online. With a few clicks you can fill in the online application and participate in the ...
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14/10/15 | Missions
Lebanon: The Italian contingent inaugurates a soccer field
The last project inaugurated by the Italian contingent of the Sector West of UNIFIL, based on the Brigata Friuli, before ...
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14/10/15 | Military world
Syria, offensive for the reconquest of Aleppo imminent: Iran and Hezbollah on the ground, Russia from the air
The battle of Aleppo, in northern Syria, is about to begin. The Earth offensive will include a coalition formed ...
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14/10/15 | Terra
The genius railway workers in training with British counterparts
The bilateral exercise called "Turnout 2015" was concluded, which involved the genius regiment ...
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Backchannels and fireworks: US mediation behind Iranian retaliation on Israel?
As announced by the Iranian regime, the announced retaliation for the (unannounced) attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on 1 April 2024 which led to the death of...
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Letters to the Director
Letters to Defense Online: "Carabinieri and sinking of the Garibaldi"
Mine is not meant to be a sterile controversy but after more than thirty years of wearing the uniform I consider it a "fair" controversy. Decisions regarding the size and composition of forces...
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