From Folgore to Space: David Avino leads Italy towards orbital autonomy - brigatafolgore.net

From Folgore to Space: David Avino leads Italy towards orbital autonomy

Italy accelerates on the road to strategic autonomy in space. It has done so by presenting a feasibility study three months in advance for a new satellite constellation dedicated to national security and defence. An orbital network of at least 100 satellites, ready - according to the estimates of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) - within five [...]

General Stefano Mannino leads the understanding between Defence and University: signed the agreement between CASD and the University of Bari - brigatafolgore.net

General Stefano Mannino leads the agreement between Defence and University: signed the agreement between CASD and the University of Bari

At a time in history when cooperation between seemingly distinct worlds is becoming increasingly necessary, an important framework agreement between the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro' and the Centro Alti Studi Difesa/Scuola Superiore Universitaria (CASD/SSU) was signed at the Rector's Office of the University of Bari 'Aldo Moro'. The agreement was signed by the Rector, Prof. Stefano [...]

Security Decree: PA's obligation to cooperate with the Secret Services is dropped - brigadefolgore.net

Security Decree: PA's obligation to cooperate with the Secret Services is dropped

The Council of Ministers has approved the Security Decree Law, transforming the previous bill (Ddl) into an emergency measure. This is a strategic and political choice, which also introduces significant changes to the original text, including the elimination of the obligation for public administrations and universities to cooperate with the Secret Services. This is [...]

Historic triumph: the Challenge Trophy returns to Modena... to stay - brigatafolgore.net

Historic triumph: the Challenge Trophy returns to Modena... to stay

The Modena Military Academy has written another memorable page in its history, winning for the third consecutive edition the prestigious 'Challenge' Trophy in the XXXII edition of the Tournament of Military Academies. Thanks to top-level performances in the disciplines of swimming, athletics, volleyball and precision pistol shooting cal. 0.22, the team made up of the [...]

Europe renews defence by focusing on steel, historic growth engine - brigadefolgore.net

Europe focuses on green steel for the defence of the future

For generations, the steel mills of the Ruhr, Silesia and Lorraine were the beating heart of European heavy industry. Those smokestacks, now largely converted or decommissioned, were for decades symbols of the continent's economic and industrial power. But today, in a world shaken by geopolitical crises, energy transition and new technological challenges, [...]

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 [...]

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