Italy to buy up to 380 new tanks and over 1,000 infantry fighting vehicles
At the International Armoured Vehicles 2025 conference in Farnborough, new details emerged about Italy's ambitious plans to modernise its armoured forces.
Italy signs EUR 280 million deal for Rheinmetall’s Skynex air defence systems
The Italian Army has chosen Rheinmetall’s Skynex air defence system to strengthen its national defence infrastructure.
Ukraine and Italy explore use of frozen Russian assets for air defence procurement
Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine, Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko, recently held discussions with a delegation from the Defence Industry Agency of the Italian Ministry of Defence.
Italy orders additional 14 HIMARS rocket artillery systems
The Italian defence procurement agency has finalised the acquisition of 14 additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the Italian Army.
Cohort’s ELAC secures EUR 16.4 million contract amendment for Italian Navy submarine sonar
British defence group Cohort has announced that its German subsidiary, ELAC Sonar GmbH (ELAC), has secured a EUR 16.4 million contract amendment to supply another sonar system for the Italian Navy.
Italian Army evaluates Lynx KF41 in advanced combat vehicle trials
The Italian Army has taken a significant step in its modernisation programme with the arrival of the Lynx KF41 armoured infantry fighting vehicle at the Army Multipurpose Testing Centre.
Iveco – Oto Melara Consortium signs contract to supply 76 VBM PLUS vehicles to the Italian Army
The Iveco – Oto Melara Consortium (CIO) has signed a contract with the Direzione Armamenti Terrestri (DAT) of the Italian Ministry of Defence to deliver 76 VBM PLUS armoured vehicles.
Baykar Technologies acquires Italian aviation giant Piaggio Aerospace
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar Technologies has successfully acquired Italy’s Piaggio Aerospace, following approval from the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.
Italy signs new Eurofighter Typhoon contract as part of EUR 7.4 billion programme
Eurofighter and NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have signed a major contract to supply up to 24 new Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Italian Air Force.
Iveco Defence Vehicles signs contract to supply 1,453 tactical trucks to Italian Army
Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) has signed a landmark contract with the Italian Army for the supply of 1,453 tactical-logistic trucks.
Italian parliament approves EUR 7.47 billion purchase of Eurofighter jets
The Italian Parliament has approved a EUR 7.47 billion deal to acquire 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for the Italian Air Force.
Piaggio Aerospace delivers three P.180 Avanti EVO+ aircraft to Italian Armed Forces
Piaggio Aerospace has delivered three P.180 Avanti EVO+ aircraft to the Italian Air Force, following successful test flights.