Thales Alenia Space Italy to lead design of new lunar habitat for Artemis programme
Thales Alenia Space Italy has signed a contract with the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to design the Multi-Purpose Habitation (MPH) module for the lunar surface.
L3Harris and ELT Group to open intelligence and surveillance sensor test facility in Italy
L3Harris Technologies has entered into a strategic partnership with ELT Group to establish a multi-sensor test facility in Italy for commercial, military and government programmes.
L3Harris secures $300 million contract to bolster Italy’s airborne electronic warfare capabilities
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $300 million contract by Italy to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for advanced electromagnetic warfare operations.
BAE Systems awarded $12 million contract to support Italian Air Force electronic attack aircraft conversion
BAE Systems has secured a $12 million contract from L3Harris to support the conversion of two Gulfstream G550 aircraft into airborne electronic attack (EA) platforms for the Italian Air Force.
Italian Army takes delivery of first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank
The Italian Army officially received the first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank during a ceremony held at the Cecchignola Military Compound.
Leonardo unveils new 120/L55 gun and VULCANO munition for Panther main battle tank
Italian defence company Leonardo has officially unveiled two new developments: the 120 mm L55 calibre gun – designated 120/L55 – and the new 120 mm VULCANO munition.
CAE secures contract with Italian Air Force for advanced MQ-9A Reaper training system
CAE has announced it has been awarded a contract by the Italian Air Force to deliver the MQ-9A Block 5 Predator Mission Trainer Plus (PMT Plus).
Near Future Submarine: OCCAR and fincantieri sign new contract amendment
Italy has taken a further step in the development of its underwater fleet with the signing of Amendment No. 7 to the U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) contract with Fincantieri S.p.A.
Italian Air Force reactivates 101st Flight Group with F-35B jets at Amendola Air Base
On 1 July, the Italian Air Force officially reactivated the 101st Flight Group at Amendola Air Base, equipping it with the fifth-generation F-35B STOVL (Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing) fighter aircraft.
Baykar completes acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, setting stage for European expansion
Baykar has finalised its acquisition of Piaggio Aerospace, the historic Italian aviation company, at a signing ceremony in Italy on 30 June.
EUROJET secures contract to deliver EJ200 engines for Italian Eurofighter fleet renewal
EUROJET Turbo GmbH has signed a new contract with the NATO Eurofighter & Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) to supply up to 54 EJ200 engines to the Italian Air Force.
Fincantieri to build two new PPA combat ships for Italian navy under €700m contract
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has secured a new contract for the construction of two PPA-Multipurpose Combat Ships for the Italian Navy.