Austria completes M-346FA jet acquisition to implement two fleet strategy and boost industry
Austria has completed the purchase of twelve Leonardo M-346FA jets, closing the capability gap created when the Saab 105 fleet retired in 2020.
U.S.–Italian training effort evaluates U.S. Air Force’s next phase of undergraduate pilot instruction
The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have begun a joint undergraduate flying training Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School at Decimomannu Air Base.
Italy hosts International Fighter Conference 2025 highlighting innovation and air power strategy
The 25th International Fighter Conference (IFC) concluded in Rome on 6 November, marking the first time the event was hosted in Italy.
Leonardo and Rheinmetall secure first contract to supply 21 armoured vehicles to Italian Army
Under the contract, the companies will deliver 21 tracked armoured vehicles, including five Rheinmetall Lynx KF-41 models equipped with the Lance turret.
Italy approves purchase of 29 Leonardo AW249 attack helicopters in €1.2 billion third batch deal
On 29 October, the Italian Ministry of Defence announced approval for the third batch purchase of Leonardo AW249 combat helicopters, which will be delivered to the Army Aviation branch.
Fincantieri unveils first integrated underwater drone system for dual civil and defence use
On 23 October, Fincantieri launched its first integrated underwater drone system, named "DEEP", at the Naval Support and Experimentation Centre in La Spezia.
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign strategic agreement to develop high-tech autonomous surface drones
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has signed a strategic agreement with Defcomm, an Italian startup specialising in unmanned maritime solutions, to co-develop advanced autonomous surface units.
Piaggio Aerospace secures first Turkish order for Avanti EVO jets under new Baykar ownership
Italian aviation company Piaggio Aerospace, recently acquired by Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar, has received its first aircraft order from Türkiye.
Thales Alenia Space opens cutting-edge Space Smart Factory in Rome backed by Italian Space Agency
Thales Alenia Space has officially opened its new Space Smart Factory in Rome, a major milestone covered by Aviation Week and described as one of Europe’s most advanced digital and reconfigurable satellite manufacturing facilities.
Italian Eurofighters succeed F-35 Lightning II jets in NATO’s enhanced Air Policing mission in Estonia
On 29 September 2025, after a two-month mission, the Task Group Lightning operating with Italian F-35 Lightning II aircraft officially handed over to Italian Eurofighter jets.
Italy and Greece sign preliminary naval agreement involving transfer of two Italian Navy ships
Italy and Greece have signed a preliminary agreement for the transfer of two Italian Navy vessels to the Hellenic Navy, with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri acting as the industrial partner.
MBDA signs production contract for new TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile for Italian Navy
MBDA has signed a production contract with Italy’s National Directorate of Naval Armaments for the TESEO MK2/E anti-ship missile, which is currently under development for the Italian Navy.