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.
Italian Air Force begins training to fly MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper
The Italian Air Force began training its first cohort of pilots and sensor operators to fly its new MQ-9A Block 5 Reaper Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS).
Italy in advanced negotiations for Leopard 2A7/2A8 tanks
According to Italian media, negotiations with Germany regarding the purchase of Leopard 2A7/2A8 main battle tanks produced by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW).
Thales strengthen its partnership with the Italian Navy
Thales will be the Italian Navy's privileged partner for the maintenance of sonars installed on minesweepers and frigates.
Fincantieri begins construction of the second U212NFS submarine
At the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano, the cutting of steel plates for the construction of the second U212NFS submarine for the Italian Marina Militare began
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.