In the context defined by the Strategic Concept 2022, the Atlantic Alliance has reaffirmed the need to strengthen its technological edge as a key element for deterrence and collective defence. To this end, NATO has embarked on a profound digital transformation process, culminating in the approval, in February 2025, of the Data Strategy for the Alliance [...]
In an atmosphere of great participation and commitment, the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari hosted an extraordinary event, the 'Values in Music' concert, organised by the Italian Army to mark the 164th anniversary of its foundation. The initiative, promoted in support of the Umberto Veronesi ETS Foundation, saw an exciting fusion of art and solidarity, combining the beauty [...].
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth recently made a major decision to reorganise the Pentagon, ordering the elimination of at least 20% of active four-star general and admiral positions in the armed forces, and 10% of general and admiral positions throughout the Department of Defence. The initiative comes following [...]
Against the backdrop of global challenges and growing competition with powers such as the People's Republic of China, the Pentagon has launched the Replicator Initiative, an ambitious project that aims to equip the US military with autonomous and attractive large-scale capabilities. The goal is to rapidly develop and deploy autonomous systems capable of operating [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) promised to revolutionise the battlefield, improving the efficiency of systems and weaponry, reducing the human presence in military operations, and accelerating decision-making. After years of theoretical development and research, AI has finally become an operational reality in 2024. Recent military operations in various conflict areas, [...]
In the heart of the spectacular Jordan rock formations, north of Amman, special forces and police units from around the world are preparing for one of the most prestigious competitions in the field of special operations. The KASOTC (King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre) hosts the 14th Annual Warrior Competition, an event that [...]
The use of drones in warfare is well established, but a recent innovation is changing the rules of the game. These are fibre-optic drones, which, thanks to a fibre-optic cable attached to the pilot, are able to evade electronic interference, a common problem for traditional drones. Drones piloted via [...]
The Italian government has presented a bill that introduces powerful new rules of engagement for the Navy, giving Italian naval and submarine assets the authority to intervene with force against anyone who threatens the security of strategic submarine infrastructure, such as cables and gas pipelines. The amendment to the Code of Military Order allows forces [...]
Anduril Industries, a US company specialising in advanced defence technologies, announced the start of large-scale production of its Roadrunner-M interceptor drone, marking a breakthrough in the field of protection against airborne threats. The decisive step came with the award of a major contract by the US Department of Defence, from the [...]
The 2e Régiment Étranger de Parachutistes (2e REP) is one of the French Army's most prestigious and decorated units. Founded in 1948 under the name 2e Bataillon Étranger de Parachutistes (2e BEP), this formation represents the only parachutist unit of the Foreign Legion, a branch of the Armée de Terre that receives volunteers from all over the world. Its history [...]
