Fincantieri will build the third NFS submarine for the Italian Navy
The U212NFS submarines will be highly innovative, with significant design modifications which will all be developed independently by Fincantieri.
Elettronica Group enters a new domain with SCORPIO intelligence payload
Elettronica has successfully launched its first payload, SCORPIO, into space for electronic intelligence (ELINT) activities.
Air defence: SAMP/T system fully operational in Slovakia
The Italian Army SAMP/T surface-based air defence system deployed to Slovakia has officially been declared fully operational.
Italy considers the procurement of 250 Leopard 2A7 tanks
Italy intends to procure 250 Leopard 2A7 main battle tanks produced by German defence company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
Leonardo: contract with Armaereo on the upgrade of the Italian Air Force’s C-27J fleet
Leonardo and Armaereo have signed a contract which represents an important step in the Italian Air Force’s C-27J Spartan fleet upgrade.
OCCAR signs contract to launch a global production of SAMP/T NG systems
The Director of the OCCAR Matteo Bisceglia and the Managing Director of Eurosam Eva Bruxmeier signed the contract for the production of the new generation of medium range air defence systems (SAMP/T NG) for France and Italy.
Air defence: France and Italy order the Aster missiles
The OCCAR, on behalf of the French and Italian defence procurement agencies, has signed a contract with Eurosam (a joint venture company of Thales and MBDA) for the production of the Aster air defence missiles.
Italian industry signs contract for next development phase of 6th generation air system
The team of Italian companies have signed a contract to support the Italian Ministry of Defense in the GCAP programme’s new concept & assessment phase and related demonstration activities.
Boeing to continue supporting the Italian KC-767A tanker fleet
Boeing has provided integrated fleet support for the ItAF’s refueling tankers since 2011.