Italy and Somalia, a bond never dissolved, characterised by deep historical ties despite differences - Copyright book 'Il Volo dell'Ibis'
The Italian government has written a new page in the history of the Armed Forces by appointing Army General Carmine Masiello as the new Chief of Staff of the Army. The appointment marks the first time in 83 years, since 1941, that an officer from the specialty of paratroopers has reached the highest position in the Italian Army. [...]
In a solemn international context, the paratroopers of the Folgore Parachute Brigade handed over command of the Italian contingent in Hungary to the 'Aosta' Brigade. This handover marks the end of six months of Italian command within the NATO mission "eVA-enhanced Vigilance Activity", under the leadership of the 183rd Parachute Regiment "Nembo" from Pistoia. The handover ceremony [...]
In a touching and meaningful ceremony, Lieutenant Alberto Garau's grandchildren, Alberto and Patrizio Rinaldi, presented the silver medal for military valour and other decorations belonging to their grandfather in the hands of the Commander of the 'Sassari' Brigade, General Stefano Messina. The prestigious honour, a symbol of heroism and sacrifice, will now find its [...]
During the 74th edition of the Sanremo Italian Song Festival, the Italian Army played a significant role, testifying to its commitment not only in the defence and security of the country but also in contributing to the national culture and spirit. This year, the Army's presence stood out through two representative entities: Radio Esercito and the [...]
In recent years, technological evolution has led to a significant change in the way wars are conducted and nations are defended. Central to this transformation is the rise of cyber attacks in the military context, which have become one of the most significant and insidious threats to global security. These attacks, which range from theft [...]
During Operation Airone, the Folgore Parachute Brigade deploys almost 1,000 men - Copyright Italian Army
At a time when digitisation is deeply penetrating all aspects of daily and professional life, cybersecurity has become an unavoidable priority. Acknowledging the crucial importance of educating and preparing its personnel for the challenges posed by cyber threats, the Italian Army General Staff has taken a significant step by launching a new App [...]
The tenth Annual International Airborne Commanders Conference (AIACC) was recently held at the prestigious Citadelle de Québec in Canada, an event of international importance attended by military delegations from thirteen countries. Among the participants, the presence of the 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade representing Italy stood out, confirming the strategic importance and [...]
According to Wikipedia under the heading Paratrooper "... the paratrooper is a particular unit of many armies trained to drop behind enemy lines in order to carry out both air assault and interdiction and sabotage operations." . Being a military paratrooper is undoubtedly the dream of many young people who are entering or want to [...].
