For the first time in history, the United States Air Force has chosen a NATO partner nation to provide pilot training, the Italian Air Force announced.
Fincantieri has delivered the multi-role frigate Emilio Bianchi to the Italian Navy, marking the completion of the tenth unit in the FREMM (European Multi-Mission Frigates) programme.
Leonardo has signed an agreement to acquire Iveco Defence, a division of the Iveco Group, for a total enterprise value of €1.7 billion.
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 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 Technologies has been awarded a $300 million contract by Italy to supply two Gulfstream G550 aircraft equipped for advanced electromagnetic warfare operations.
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.
The Italian Army officially received the first upgraded Ariete C2 main battle tank during a ceremony held at the Cecchignola Military Compound.
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 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).
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.
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.
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