Italy begins delivery and acceptance of SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defence systems for army modernisation
Italy’s Ministry of Defence has announced the start of the delivery and acceptance process for the SAMP/T NG and GRIFO air defence systems.
Italy weighs €9 billion Global Combat Air Programme investment as future successor to F-35 and Eurofighter fleets
According to Euronews, Italy is preparing for a parliamentary decision on whether to invest around €9 billion in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) over the coming decade.
FREMM EVO programme completes Critical Design Review, clearing path to production phase for Italy
The FREMM EVO Programme has successfully completed its Critical Design Review across the Platform, Combat System, and Whole Warship and Integrated Logistic Support domains.
Third COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation satellite launched, strengthening Italy’s radar Earth observation system
The third satellite of the COSMO-SkyMed Second Generation constellation has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
Fincantieri delivers Atlante, second logistic support ship built for the Italian Navy fleet renewal
Fincantieri has delivered “Atlante”, the second Logistic Support Ship for the Italian Navy, during a ceremony held at its Castellammare di Stabia shipyard.
Rheinmetall delivers first Skynex air defence system to Italian Army under €73 million order
Rheinmetall has completed the handover of the first Skynex air defence system to the Italian Army, with the transfer taking place on 18 December 2025 at the Comando Artiglieria Controaeri base in Sabaudia.
Leonardo to develop four next generation radars for Italy’s long range ballistic defence programme
Leonardo has signed a contract with Italian TELEDIFE for the development and delivery of the first four next generation radars designed to counter long range ballistic threats of up to 3,000 kilometres.
Eurosam confirms SAMP/T NG performance with new firings and outlines system capabilities in Europe
Two successful firings of the SAMP/T NG long-range air defence system were performed in France and Italy, demonstrating once again the system’s high level of performance.
KNDS and Leonardo agree to jointly develop new mobile artillery system for Italian Army procurement
KNDS Deutschland and the Italian defence company Leonardo have agreed to jointly develop a new mobile artillery system, formalised through a Letter of Intent signed in Amsterdam, the headquarters of KNDS.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri starts construction of fourth U212NFS submarine
On 12 December, Fincantieri held the first steel cut ceremony for the fourth submarine of the U212NFS programme for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, within a programme managed by OCCAR.
Italian Special Forces showcase air-to-land integration to advance NATO’s ACE and C-A2AD goals
The Italian Air Force concluded its flagship special operations exercise “Artiglio 2025” in late November, demonstrating close integration of Special Forces with 4th and 5th Generation air assets.
Leonardo announces successful Italian SAMP/T NG air defence test using KRONOS Radar in Michelangelo Security Dome programme
Leonardo has announced the first major achievement for its Michelangelo Security Dome less than ten days after the official launch of the integrated defence programme.