Italy might join the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) initiative
The MGCS aims to develop a future land warfare system that includes a Main Battle Tank (MBT) around 2040.
Italy may soon join the MGCS programme
The French daily La Tribune reported on the efforts of the French authorities to include Italy in the MGCS (Main Ground Combat System) programme.
Italian Air Force complete their eight month NATO Air Policing mission in Romania
Italy’s Task Force “Gladiator” completed their eight-month enhanced Air Policing mission in Romania.
Fincantieri, CABI sign agreement on underwater vehicles
Fincantieri, one of the world’s leading shipbuilding groups, and CABI Cattaneo, a leading Italian company in the design, development and supply of underwater vehicles for Naval Special Forces.
Italy modernizes Ariete main battle tanks under EUR 850 million deal
The Italian Ministry of Defence signed a contract with CIO (Iveco – Oto Melara Consortium) for the upgrade of 90 Ariete main battle tanks to C2 standard.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs contract for new Italian Navy OPVs
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali has signed a contract forthe construction of three next generation patrol vessels, with the options for a further three units.
Fincantieri secures order for third NFS submarine
OCCAR has exercised the construction of the third new generation submarine related to the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) program for the Italian Navy assigned to Fincantieri.
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali signs contract for the maintenance of Italian warships
Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) has signed the framework agreement for maintenance of Cavour aircraft carrier and the Andrea Doria and Caio Duilio Horizon-class destroyers of the Italian Navy.
Air defence: OCCAR contracts Eurosam for additional SAMP/T NG systems
The European long-range air and missile defence system has been choosen by Italian air Force.
Italy selects Rafael’s Spike LR2 anti-tank guided missiles
The Italian armed forces selected the Rafael Spike weapon systems for some of its combat units.
Italy selects Leopard 2 main battle tank for its land forces
The exact number of Leopard 2 tanks to be purchased for the Italian Army is unclear.
Italy joins Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon (FC/ASW) programme
The FC/ASW programme, initiated by France and the UK in 2017, aims to replace the aging Exocet, Harpoon, and Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles.