Italy provides continuous support to NATO’s Air Policing posture
Italian F-35 fighters continue their deployment at Malbork Air Base, Poland, supporting the enhanced Air Policing and NATO’s deterrence and defence mission on the eastern flank.
RAF and Italian Air Force sign implementation agreement
The Royal Air Force has signed a formal agreement with the Italian Air Force which paves the way for servicing and maintenance of each other’s Eurofighter Typhoon and F-35B Lightning aircraft.
Italian and French navies receive upgraded Aster 30 air defence missiles
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both France and Italy.
ELAC Sonar secures contract for Italian Navy’s U212 NFS submarine programme
ELAC Sonar, a German subsidiary of the UK-based Cohort, has been awarded a contract by Italy's Leonardo.
Italy to acquire Leonardo Astore armed drones
The Italian government has sought parliamentary approval to purchase four Leonardo Astore armed unmanned aerial systems and two ground stations for its air force.
Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands to buy Stinger missiles through NSPA
Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, three European NATO member states, are set to purchase Stinger Block I air defence missiles to replenish stocks transferred to Ukraine.
Fincantieri: steel cutting of the new hydro-oceanographic ship of the Italian Navy
The steel cutting ceremony of the new Hydro-Oceanographic Ship (N.I.O.M.) of the Italian Navy took place on December 19 at the Fincantieri's Riva Trigoso shipyard.
Near Future Submarine: third contract amendment signed
This third contract amendment marks a pivotal moment in the U212 NFS programme, reaffirming its commitment to flexibility, financial prudence, and technical excellence.
Allied Special Operations Forces Command validates Italian Special Operations
Allied Special Operations Forces Command and an Italian Special Operations evaluation team recently validated an Italian Special Operations Land Task Group and a Special Operations Air Task Unit in central Italy.
Italy receives approval to acquire 12 HIMARS launchers
On December 15, the U.S. State Department announced its approval of Italy's request to purchase Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS launchers.
UK, Japan, and Italy sign treaty for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP)
The UK, Italy and Japan have signed an international treaty for a Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) programme that aims to develop an innovative stealth fighter with supersonic capability.
Italian Air Force flies new MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from GA-ASI
On November 9, the Italian Air Force (ItAF) made its first flight of a new MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) built by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI).