Thousands of black pens from all over Italy parade through the streets of Biella in an emotionally charged event. A unique opportunity to relive the history, pride and sense of belonging that have always characterised the Alpini. Follow the live coverage with us and experience the excitement of this extraordinary event up close!
The Soviet probe Kosmos 482, originally designed to explore Venus, ended its 53-year-long journey with an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere. Launched in 1972 during the Cold War, the mission had high ambitions: while its sister spacecraft Venera 8 managed to reach Venus and transmit scientific data, Kosmos 482 did not [...]
The Garda Air Show, one of the most spectacular and eagerly awaited events of the year, is about to take flight in Desenzano, on the shores of Lake Garda, from 16 to 18 May. The event, which will involve the Italian Air Force and the 6th Ghedi Wing, is a unique opportunity to admire aerobatics of the highest level and take part in a series [...].
New scandal engulfs the Royal Navy, the United Kingdom's navy. Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, First Sea Lord and highest commander of the British fleet, has been forced to resign following an internal investigation involving him for an alleged affair with one of his subordinates within the general staff. It is [...]
At the end of last March, along the bank of the Locovaz canal, in the municipality of Monfalcone (GO), a number of chemical war relics were found. At the request of the Prefecture of Gorizia, a unit of the Army's 3rd Engineer Guastatori Regiment carried out an initial identification and cataloguing operation on 27 March: they [...].
The Italian Army Aviation (AVES) today celebrated the 74th anniversary of its establishment, an event that underlines the evolution and important role that this Specialty plays in modern military operations. The blue berets, the symbol of this armed force, gave life to a solemn ceremony, which was attended by civil, military and religious authorities, [...].
Today, during the Council of Ministers meeting, important appointments regarding the leadership of the Ministry of Defence will be decided, as reported by the Sassate website. Air Squadron General Antonio Conserva has been chosen as the new Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force (AMI), replacing General Luca Goretti. Conserva, who has an established career, [...]
A textbook operation, conducted with surgical precision and absolute discretion: this is how Operation Guacamaya ended, the mission that led to the liberation of four - and not five, as initially reported - Venezuelan opposition members who had been refugees for over a year in the Argentinean embassy in Caracas. Behind this extraordinary success lies an unexpected but [...]
Army Corps General Carmine Masiello proudly welcomed the athletes of the Army Sports Group, who distinguished themselves at the recent Italian Absolute Swimming Championships in Riccione. On this occasion, it was VFP4 Lance Corporal Sara Curtis who stole the show, achieving two extraordinary Italian records and earning the respect of all [...]
Yesterday, the Quirinale Palace was the stage for a crucial meeting for national security, the Supreme Defence Council, chaired by the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella. The meeting was attended by the main institutional leaders of the Italian government, including the Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, and the Minister of Defence, Guido Crosetto, [...].
