The exercise "ERMES 1/24", coordinated by the Operational Forces Command North and oriented to the preparation of the next deployment units in the NATO enhanced Vigilance Activity (e-VA) mission in Bulgaria, has ended. In particular, the 132nd land artillery regiment "Ariete" conducted the activity at the Cellina Meduna training area. During the exercise, a Command Post was simulated [...].
Army Parachutist General "Aquila 1" Carmine Masiello is officially in command of the Army. On a day marked by profound respect and solemnity, the 'Abba' barracks in the 'Cecchignola' military district was the setting for the important change of leadership of the Italian Army General Staff. General Pietro Serino handed over the baton to his parigrade Carmine [...].
Folgore paratrooper in combat on 10 June 2009 near Bala Morghab, Afghanistan
In the solemn setting of the Great Hall of the Milan Teulié Military School, a lectio magistralis of particular importance was held, focusing on ethics and artificial intelligence, offering educational value and reflection in a military training context. The protagonist of the meeting was Professor Paolo Benanti, an eminent figure from the academic and religious world, as well as President [...].
July 2000: Parachutists of the 186th Regiment on patrol near Lake Shkodra, Albania
After three years of service, Lieutenant General Pietro Serino concluded his term as Chief of Staff of the Italian Army. In a farewell ceremony, General Serino met with the military and civilian personnel of the Summit Commands and Departments where he had served over the years. During these [...]
In the context of the major cyber exercise, Defence Cyber Marvel 3 (DCM3), the 9th Cyber Security Regiment "ROMBO" of the Italian Army demonstrated its capabilities by achieving an honourable third place out of 46 participating teams, and second place among European teams. The exercise, which involved 46 teams from 19 different countries, offered an opportunity [...]
On 19 February, the municipality of Faenza was the scene of a delicate operation, the clearance of a remnant of war dating back to the Second World War. The specialists of the 8th Engineer Paratrooper Regiment 'Folgore' of the Italian Army handled the operation with professionalism and precision, underlining the importance of civil security in post-war contexts. The discovery was due to a [...]
On an emotionally charged day, the Parachute Training Centre in Pisa hosted the closing ceremony of the 85th Parachute Course on Friday 16 February, marking a significant moment for 177 new parachutists, including 154 Volunteers on Initial Ference (VFI), who received the prestigious amaranth beret, a symbol of courage, skill and dedication. [...]
Ukrainian troops have left Avdiivka, a key eastern city besieged for months by Russian forces. The decision, taken to safeguard the soldiers' lives, marks a significant turning point in the conflict that sees Ukraine opposing the Russian advance. The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced the withdrawal, emphasising the choice as necessary to protect the lives [...]
