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.
Fincantieri launches first next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Ugolino Vivaldi’ for Italian Navy programme
The first next-generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Italian Navy, “Ugolino Vivaldi”, has been launched at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Riva Trigoso.
Ericsson, Leonardo and Italian Navy complete 5G Standalone maritime connectivity trial at sea
Ericsson, Leonardo and the Italian Navy have completed a maritime connectivity test using an Ericsson 5G Standalone system.
Italy approves €8.77 billion funding for GCAP fighter programme with UK and Japan through 2037 – Reuters
Italy’s parliament has approved an almost €9 billion funding plan for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint fighter jet project with Britain and Japan whose projected early-phase costs have more than tripled from initial estimates.