Norway will almost double the number of its K9 howitzers with an investment of around $534 million - brigadefolgore.net

Norway strengthens its artillery: 24 new K9 Thunder howitzers on the way

In an increasingly unstable international context, characterised by rising tensions in the Baltic and Arctic area, Norway has announced a major new investment to strengthen its defence capability. In fact, the Norwegian government has proposed the purchase of 24 new 155 mm K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers, manufactured by the South Korean company Hanwha Aerospace, for a [...]

The 163rd 'Loyalty' Course commemorates 40 years since appointment as Second Lieutenant - brigadefolgore.net

The 163rd 'Loyalty' Course commemorates 40 years since becoming a second lieutenant

Forty years of history, values and esprit de corps. Today, at the historic headquarters of the Army's Officers' School in Turin, the Italian Army's 163rd 'Loyalty' Course celebrated the 40th anniversary of its appointment as Second Lieutenant, in an event full of emotion, memories and deep meanings. The ceremony was attended by the Chief of Staff [...].

For the first time, Hegseth will not attend the multinational meeting on support for Ukraine - brigadefolgore.net

Ukraine, first Contact Group summit without the US

For the first time since the creation of the Contact Group for the Defence of Ukraine, the US will not participate in the 50-country meeting scheduled for 11 April in Brussels. The absence of US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth marks a significant change in the leadership of the coalition, which until now has played a central role in coordinating [...].

Greece promises $27 billion investment in defence modernisation focused on technologically advanced warfare - brigadefolgore.net

Greece launches 'Achilles Shield': 25 billion for high-tech defence

Greece has announced a ten-year, EUR 25 billion plan to radically transform its defence system, focusing on advanced military technologies and greater strategic autonomy. This was stated by Defence Minister Nikos Dendias, explaining the pillars of the programme dubbed 'Achilles' Shield' in Parliament. Modern defence against historical tensions The initiative [...]

Italy and Leonardo lead GCAP: the future of military fighter jets - brigadefolgore.net

Italy and Leonardo lead GCAP: the future of military fighters

The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), born out of the strategic alliance between the UK, Italy and Japan, is one of the most ambitious projects for the future of air defence. The objective: to develop a sixth-generation fighter aircraft that can guarantee technological and operational superiority in the decades to come. In this context, Italy plays a leading role [...]

Beyond Panic: How Sweden Prepares Citizens for Crisis and War - brigadefolgore.net

Beyond Panic: How Sweden Prepares Citizens for Crisis and War

Sweden has sent all households a bright yellow 64-page booklet, simple in appearance but powerful in content: a practical guide to dealing with wars, blackouts, cyber attacks and misinformation. The title, Om krisen eller kriget kommer-'If a crisis or war comes,' is clear and direct. Although at first glance it may seem [...]

80 years later, Rosignano remembers Operation Herring - brigadefolgore.net

80 years later, Rosignano remembers Operation Herring with the 185th RAO Folgore

Today, eighty years after the last wartime airborne mission on European soil, Italy remembers with solemnity and gratitude Operation Herring, one of the most glorious - and at the same time least known - pages of our military history. A daring, risky and deeply patriotic action that saw 226 volunteer paratroopers from the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron "Folgore" [...].

Sweden promises new aid to Ukraine worth $1.6 billion, including air defence - brigadefolgore.net

Sweden, new $1.6 billion maxi military aid to Ukraine

Sweden announced a new military aid package to Ukraine worth SEK 16 billion (about USD 1.6 billion), the largest to date from the Stockholm government. The contribution responds to Ukrainian requests in strategic areas such as air defence, artillery, satellite communications and maritime capabilities. [...]

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