'The Fatherland calls, the Parachutists answer present'. With these unwritten words, but engraved in the heart of every Paratrooper, one of the most extraordinary - and all too often forgotten - operations in Italian military history takes shape: the first war jump of the Italian Paratroopers, which took place exactly 84 years ago, on 30 April 1941, on the Greek island of [...].
On 8 and 9 May 2025, Rome will host the second edition of the AeroSpace Power Conference (#ASPC2025) at "La Nuvola", an event that promises to be one of the most significant moments on the international aerospace scene. Organised by the Air Force in scientific collaboration with the Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI), ASPC2025 will have as its central theme 'Fighting and Winning in the Sky [...].
In the ever-changing landscape of defence technologies, ARX Robotics emerges as one of the most promising start-ups. The young German company recently signed an agreement for an impressive EUR 31 million in funding to strengthen the production of its autonomous battle robots. This capital injection, which includes among [...]
The Italian Army is preparing to celebrate a historic milestone: the 164th anniversary of its constitution. An occasion to reflect on the decades of commitment and sacrifice that this Armed Force has dedicated to the defence of the Nation and the support of Italian communities. The celebrations will take place from 1 to 4 May 2025 in Bari, in Piazza Libertà, [...].
Recognition of soldiers, particularly during wartime operations or out-of-area missions, is a key aspect of ensuring their identity and dignity. In emergency situations, such as accidents, imprisonment or death, the ability to quickly identify a soldier and gather vital information can make all the difference. In the context of [...]
On 28 April 2025, the Italian Army took a significant step forward in the modernisation of its helicopter fleet. In a ceremony held at the hangar of the 28th 'Tucano' Squadron Group in Viterbo, the first UH-169D LUH (Light Utility Helicopter) multi-role helicopter was delivered, a model that marks an important evolution in the Italian Army's [...]
The mortal remains of General Enrico Celentano, former Commander of Folgore between 1997 and 1999, who passed away yesterday 28 April 2025 at 6.30 p.m. after the exacerbation of a long illness, will be on display at the mortuary of 'Le Scotte' hospital in Siena. It will be possible to pay homage to him from 12 noon today, 29 April 2025, until [...].
Over the past few days, Italian paratroopers from the 183rd Regiment "Nembo", a historic regiment of the Parachute Brigade "Folgore", have conducted an important monitoring activity in southern Kosovo, as part of the international KFOR (Kosovo Force) mission. This operation is part of Italy's broader commitment to the security and stability of the Western Balkans, once again confirming [...]
Today, 28 April 2025, at 6.30 p.m., Lieutenant General Enrico Celentano took his final leap into the sky. Born on 18 September 1943 in Rome's Rione V 'Ponte', Enrico Celentano belonged to a family with deep ties to the world of the air force: his father had in fact served as a conscripted paratrooper [...].
The Hypershell Pro X is a state-of-the-art exoskeleton that has attracted considerable interest in the field of hiking, trekking and, more generally, in all activities that require intense physical exertion. Lightweight, powerful and equipped with artificial intelligence, this device offers an extra edge for those wishing to tackle difficult terrain or hiking [...].
