Finland hosts Imminent Field 26 highway exercise with Italian F-35B fighters to train NATO Agile Combat Employment
Finland is hosting Imminent Field 26, a highway-based air exercise focused on dispersed flying operations and NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept.
Italy, Lockheed Martin and Leonardo highlight Cameri hub’s role in European F-35 sustainment
The Italian Ministry of Defence and F-35 industry partners Lockheed Martin and Leonardo hosted a senior-level visit to the Cameri Trivalent Industrial Hub in Italy on March 31.
Italy signs €1.39 billion contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT tanker aircraft
Italy has signed a contract with Airbus for six A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft, beginning the replacement of the Italian Air Force’s current aerial refuelling fleet.
Italian Air Force 6th Wing Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters Reach 5,000 flight hours
The Italian Air Force’s 6th Wing has surpassed 5,000 flight hours with its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the unit’s transition to fifth-generation air operations.
Fincantieri to lead upgrade of Italian Navy PPA vessels to Full Combat System configuration under new contract
Fincantieri will lead the upgrade of PPA-class multipurpose combat ships to the Full Combat System configuration under a newly signed contract.
Turkey advances SAMP/T air defence system talks with Italy, seeking acquisition and industrial participation
Turkey is continuing discussions on acquiring and co-producing SAMP/T air defence systems, according to media reports.
Italian Eurofighters conclude NATO Baltic Air Policing mission in Estonia after two consecutive rotations
The NATO has confirmed the conclusion of an Italian Air Force deployment supporting Baltic Air Policing operations in Estonia.
Rheinmetall and AID sign agreement to upgrade Italian Army MATS anti-tank mines and improve capability
Rheinmetall and Italy’s Agenzia Industrie Difesa (AID) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to upgrade the Italian Army’s MATS anti-tank mines to a new MATS MK2 standard.
Danish Army selects BAE Systems OneArc platform to modernise military simulation training
The Danish Army has selected BAE Systems’ OneArc platform as the basis for its next-generation enterprise virtual training environment.
Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
Navantia and Fincantieri to establish joint venture for European Patrol Corvette programme
Navantia and Fincantieri have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) project.
Avio to build $500 million solid rocket motor production facility in Virginia, creating over 1,000 jobs
Italian company Avio S.p.A. announced that Avio USA will establish a new solid rocket motor facility in Hurt, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.