Fincantieri delivers Domenico Millelire multipurpose combat ship to Italian Navy, advancing Italy’s government-backed fleet renewal
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri delivered the PPA multipurpose combat ship Domenico Millelire to the Italian Navy on 24 September at its Muggiano yard in La Spezia.
Fincantieri-Leonardo venture signs €3.7 billion Italian Navy destroyer deal to strengthen defence against ballistic and hypersonic missiles
A Fincantieri-Leonardo joint venture has signed a contract worth approximately €3.7 billion for two new Italian Navy destroyers, setting in motion one of Italy’s largest naval defence programmes in recent years.
The Italian job in Vienna: What happened to Leonardo’s €400 million offset promise for Austrian industry?
More than six months have passed since Austria signed its agreement to acquire M-346 Block 20 aircraft. Although Italian manufacturer Leonardo pledged to deliver offset projects worth a combined €400 million, not a single agreement involving Austrian industry has yet been concluded.
Italian defence minister says Eurofighter Typhoon hit in overnight Houthi missile and drone strike on Saudi airbase near Mecca
An Italian Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon was hit during an overnight missile and drone attack on King Fahd Air Base in Saudi Arabia, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said.
MBDA completes TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile trial for Italian Navy, clearing path to production and first delivery in 2028
MBDA has completed a validation firing of its TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, clearing one of the final stages before the programme moves into production.
Italy and Greece sign implementing agreement for transfer of two FREMM frigates to Hellenic Navy with Fincantieri support
Italy and Greece have signed an implementing arrangement for the transfer of two Italian Navy FREMM frigates to the Hellenic Navy through Fincantieri.
Italy orders two more General Atomics MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers to strengthen Mediterranean surveillance and NATO operations from 2027
Italy has ordered two MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to expand its surveillance fleet.
TKMS and Fincantieri aim to establish underwater partnership by year-end and jointly pursue international naval contracts
TKMS and Fincantieri have agreed to deepen their cooperation in submarines and underwater technologies, with the two shipbuilders aiming to establish a formal partnership framework by the end of 2026.
U.S. clears potential $364 million sale of 5,031 APKWS II guidance units for Italian Eurofighters to counter airborne threats
The U.S. State Department has cleared a potential $364 million sale of 5,031 APKWS II guidance units to Italy.
Leonardo CEO says Italy is set to sign new A2CS and Panther-based main battle tank contracts in the coming months
Leonardo expects its partnership with Rheinmetall to secure two further Italian Army land-system contracts in the coming months.
Indonesia orders 12 Leonardo M-346F Block 20 aircraft as air force expands broad multi-source combat fleet modernisation programme
Indonesia has ordered 12 Leonardo M-346F Master Block 20 light combat aircraft as part of a wider modernisation of its air force.
Fincantieri strengthens U212 NFS programme with €317 million deal for new technologies, advanced support and faster deliveries
Fincantieri and OCCAR have signed an eighth contract amendment to Italy’s U212 Near Future Submarine programme, adding new technology, expanded support and a faster delivery schedule.