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).
Italian Air Force makes major contribution to NATO deterrence and defence in Baltic region
Italy supports NATO's Air Policing in Baltic Sea region with two Air Task Forces.
Slovenia orders six Leonardo AW139M multi-role helicopters
The purchase of six AW139M multi-role helicopters will provide the Slovenian Armed Forces with a state-of-the-art helicopter built to the latest safety standards.
Fincantieri: the ninth FREMM-class frigate for the Italian Navy launched
The launching ceremony of the Spartaco Schergat frigate, the ninth of a series of 10 FREMM vessels – Multi Mission European Frigates, took place on November 24.
Ukraine: five Italian companies joined the Alliance of Defence Industries
Five Italian companies whose representatives participated in the meeting joined the Alliance of Defence Industries.
Leonardo plans to enter the Leopard 2 tank production programme
The Italian group Leonardo intends to join the German company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (a company of KNDS) in the program to purchase Leopard 2 tanks for the Italian Army.
Italy’s new defence plan: nuclear readiness exercises, new german tanks and billions in expenditures
Rome is set to buy an estimated amount of 133 Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks (MBTs) in a 14-year investment of up to EUR 8 billion.
Italy: Fincantieri launches the sixth PPA ship for Marina Militare
On October 6, the technical launch of the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA) “Ruggiero di Lauria” took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano.
Italy: deliveries of NH90 helicopters for Marina Militare completed
The Italian Navy achieved a major rotorcraft capability enhancement milestone with the completion of deliveries of its NH90 helicopters combined with a dedicated simulation centre for its NH90 crews.
Multinational training drills enhance air integration in Baltic region
The third Ramstein Alloy exercise in 2023 took place in Estonia on September 25 and 26 and saw participation of Spanish and Italian Eurofighters.