Parachutists respond to Littizzetto's words:

Paratroopers respond to Littizzetto's words: 'Do we shit? Here's what he doesn't know about us'

Luciana Littizzetto's recent statements during Che Tempo Che Fa have unleashed a wave of controversy. The comedian from Turin, talking about the European defence plan, ironised about Italy's military capacity, stating that 'we Italians are not capable of making war. We are shit at it'. A joke that, albeit in a satirical context, appeared to [...]

White Fox 2025: The Army and Arctic Capability - brigatafolgore.net

White Fox 2025: The Army and Arctic Capability

With the opening ceremony held on the afternoon of Monday 10 March in San Candido, Volpe Bianca 2025, the main international exercise in a snowy environment organized by the Alpine Troops Command of the Italian Army, officially opened. The event, which will continue until 15 March, will be part of a broader framework: the development […]

Plan for 40,000 reservists: Italy strengthens the Armed Forces - brigatafolgore.net

Plan for 40,000 reservists: Italy strengthens the Armed Forces

Rome - Italy is preparing for a new phase in its military strategy. The Defence General Staff is developing an ambitious plan to strengthen the operational capacity of the Armed Forces, with the recruitment of 40,000 new reservists ready to intervene in emergency situations and to feed a possible war effort [...].

The 8th Parachute Guerrilla Squadron Folgore and Underground Combat - brigatafolgore.net

The 8th Paratroopers Folgore and Underground Combat

The 8th Parachute Guerrilla Regiment "Folgore" represents one of the most specialised units of the Italian Army, with an advanced operational capability in underground warfare. Its preparation, operational doctrine and deployment in complex scenarios make it a fundamental asset for the Armed Force. The Role of the 8th Regiment in Capability Development The employment of the underground as [...]

Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo patrol the demarcation line between Kosovo and Serbia - brigatafolgore.net

Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo patrol the demarcation line between Kosovo and Serbia

The Paratroopers of the 183rd Regiment Nembo, engaged in the NATO Joint Enterprise operation, play a key role in patrolling the Administrative Boundary Line (ABL) that separates Kosovo from Serbia. The activity, entrusted to the 183rd Regiment as a framework unit of the Regional Command West (RC-W), involves the control of an area of approximately 8,000 square kilometers, […]

The 4 Pillars of the European Plan to Save Ukraine - brigatafolgore.net

The 4 Pillars of the European Plan to Save Ukraine

Europe stands at an historic crossroads in the conflict in Ukraine. The summit hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer marked a turning point, with a call to action to ensure a just and lasting peace. 'This is not the time for more talk, it is time for action,' Starmer declared. A limited truce and [...]

From El Alamein to the present: the 13th Parachute Company

From El Alamein to the present: the 13th Parachute Company 'Condor' is back in operation

The historic company of the 186th Parachute Regiment Folgore, part of the 5th Parachute Battalion El Alamein, was temporarily closed at the end of 2019. Today it is officially operational again. From the glory of El Alamein to Siena, passing through Livorno Born with the Parachute Division in the Royal Parachute School in Tarquinia, in July 1942, the XIII Company, framed in the 5th [...].

Resta aggiornato

Iscriviti alla newsletter di BRIGATAFOLGORE.NET e ricevi le ultime notizie direttamente nella tua casella email.