Rome, 8 May 2025 - The Catholic Church has a new pontiff: Robert Francis Prevost has been elected Pope and has chosen the name Leo XIV. He is the 267th Pope in history and the first American to ascend the throne of Peter, an event that marks a historic turning point in the landscape of global Christianity.Born [...]
The international exercise 'African Lion 2025', one of the most significant annual military events organised under the aegis of the US Africa Command, ended on 30 April in Tunisia. The exercise was attended by over 10,000 soldiers from more than 20 nations, including forces from Italy, the United States, Tunisia and other African countries. This [...]
On 6 May 2025, China took a significant step forward in the modernisation of its navy with the unveiling of the new Electromagnetic Launch System (EMALS) installed on the aircraft carrier Fujian. The aircraft carrier Fujian, also known as the Type 003, is the Chinese Navy's newest and most technologically advanced aircraft carrier. Its introduction into the fleet [...]
In recent days, the Gold Medalist for Military Valour, Gianfranco Paglia, visited the Italian contingent engaged in the KFOR mission in Kosovo, an important opportunity to reaffirm the strong link between the Italian Armed Forces and national institutions. The visit was part of the celebrations for the Italian Army Day, offering a unique opportunity to [...].
Poland, which holds the rotating presidency of the European Union for the first half of 2025, is strongly promoting a new intergovernmental project intended to strengthen the continent's strategic autonomy: the European Defence Mechanism (EDM). According to a recent report published by the Belgian think tank Bruegel and commissioned by Warsaw, [...]
On 6 May 2025, the island of Pantelleria experienced a frightening moment during a performance by the Frecce Tricolori. The aerobatic display, which had just started, was interrupted by an unexpected in-flight accident. During one of the manoeuvres, two aircraft touched, causing them to lose altitude in a dangerous manner. Fortunately, the [...]
In the heart of the Vatican, in a place full of spirituality and mystery, one of the most important and solemn events of the Catholic Church takes place: the conclave. This age-old ritual is activated every time the Apostolic See becomes vacant, i.e. when the Pope dies or renounces the papacy. During the conclave, the cardinals of the Church [...]
Joint Stars 2025 represents one of the most significant events for the Italian Armed Forces, a major national exercise involving all military components, but distinguished by its exceptional multi-domain approach and its inter-institutional dimension. Planned and conducted by the Comando Operativo di Vertice Interforze (COVI), this exercise will be held from 8 May [...]
These tests are only a first step towards the validation of a system that could revolutionise the way air combat is conducted, reducing the risk for pilots and enhancing the offensive capability of the armed forces. The YFQ-44A, in particular, is set to fly this summer, while GA-ASI's YFQ-42A is being tested [...]
The 52nd 'Torino' Land Artillery Regiment, on PZH2000, recently carried out the Flaming Sunrise 25 exercise in the military compound of Persano, a strategic area in Campania, near the Sele River. This training was conceived with the objective of achieving Full Operational Capability (FOC) of the 2nd Obici Battery, one of the Regiment's flagship units. [...]
