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Jan- 2024 -

30 January

Air

Global Combat Air Programme Might Include More Countries

Italy, Japan, and the UK are considering opening up the Global Air Combat Programme jet fighter initiative to other countries.

2 January

Sea

A 3D rendering of the Coastal Motor Transport and Lighthouse Servicing (MTC/MTF) ship. The image shows some of the major components of the vessel: the hull painted mostly in gray except for the bottom part which is red, the heavy machinery cranes colored in yellow, and the shipping containers on the dock colored orange.

Juster Domingo

Italy Taps Shipbuilder T. Mariotti for Two New Auxiliary Ships

Italy's Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with shipbuilder T. Mariotti to construct two new ships for auxiliary maritime operations.

Dec- 2023 -

19 December

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

US Greenlights Sale of 21 HIMARS to Italy

The US State Department has approved a sale of 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to Italy.

15 December

Air

A grey stealth fighter jet is seen flying in front of a shoreline during sunset. A lighthouse close to the white cliff face is seen over the horizon. The sky is a warm orange color.

Juster Domingo

Italy, Japan, UK Sign Deal Bolstering Sixth-Gen Stealth Fighter Program

Italy, Japan, and the UK have agreed to further strengthen their shared goal of developing the next generation of stealth fighters.

8 December

Europe

Joe Saballa

Italian Air Force to Train Swedish Fighter Pilots for 10 Years in Nordic First

The Italian Air Force will train Swedish fighter pilots over the coming decade as part of a recent agreement between the two allied nations.

Nov- 2023 -

30 November

Air

Joe Saballa

Slovenia Buys Six Italian AW139M Multi-Role Helicopters for $205M

The Slovenian military is modernizing its helicopter fleet with the acquisition of six AW139M multi-role choppers from Italy.

2 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Rojoef Manuel

Milrem Robotics Unveils Unmanned Ground Vehicle With AI-Guided Weapon

Estonian company Milrem Robotics has introduced a tactical unmanned ground vehicle featuring an artificial intelligence-guided weapon system.

Oct- 2023 -

31 October

Air

Joe Saballa

Polish Army Receives First AW-149 Multi-Role Helicopters From Italy

The Polish Army has received its first AW-149 multi-role helicopters from Italian defense firm Leonardo.

20 October

Europe

Three tanks, facing left, all have its main gun pointed upwards at a 45-degree angle. The rightmost tank, which is also closest, is in the process of firing ammunition. Smoke is seen shooting out of the gun, with the blurred ammunition in front.

Juster Domingo

Italy’s Budget Outlines Massive Defense Upgrades

Italy will boost its military with new tanks, drones, and anti-ship weapons, increasing its defense procurement budget by 43 percent by 2025.

4 October

Air

Italian Navy’s final NH90 helicopter at Maristaeli Luni Base

Rojoef Manuel

Leonardo Completes NH90 Helicopter Order for Italian Navy

The Italian Navy has received its final NH90 military helicopter from Leonardo under a contract signed in June 2000.

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