A silent war is being fought in the Red Sea with drones, ballistic missiles and electronic countermeasures. Episodes such as the shooting down of a Houthi drone by a French FREMM frigate, armed with an Italian Oto Melara gun, are now frequent. But while Western forces show their technological superiority, it also strikes [...]
The 'Carlo Pisacane' barracks in Livorno was the scene of a twofold and heartfelt celebration: the 80th anniversary of Operation Herring and the 25th anniversary of the re-founding of the 185th Parachute Reconnaissance Target Acquisition Regiment 'Folgore', known as RRAO. Two anniversaries intertwined in a narrative of courage, military excellence and historical memory, elements that define the identity [...].
The Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici e per l'Aeronavigabilità (DAAA) recently took a significant step towards modernising the operational capabilities of the Italian Armed Forces by issuing the Preliminary Report and Determina a Contrarre (Contract Determination) for an ambitious inter-force programme. The project directly involves the Army General Staff, the Navy and the Inter-Army Operations Command [...]
The bridge over the Strait of Messina, often at the centre of the national political debate, is now back in the limelight as an infrastructure that is not only road but also strategic-military. The Meloni government has officially defined the work as 'imperative for the public interest', emphasising its importance in both the civil and defence spheres. It is not only a great work [...].
A shower of medals, broken records and outstanding performances. At the Italian Absolute Swimming Championships, just concluded in Riccione, the athletes of the Army have written an extraordinary page of sport and national pride. As many as 36 times the champions with stars climbed the podium, bringing home a haul that speaks for itself: 22 medals [...].
Brussels, 18 April 2025 - At NATO Headquarters, Lieutenant General Enrico Barduani, former Commander of the Savoy Cavalry Regiment, presented his mid-term report as Commander of Kosovo Force (KFOR) before the Atlantic Alliance Military Committee, the highest military authority of the Organisation, responsible for the implementation of strategic and political decisions taken [...]
PISA - A new generation of Paratroopers joins the glorious 'Folgore' Parachute Brigade. In a ceremony full of meaning, 141 young Volunteers in Initial Service received the long-awaited Amaranth beret, a symbol of honour, belonging, spirit of sacrifice and absolute dedication to the service of the Homeland and the common good. The solemn [...]
After years of delays and controversies, Italy has officially announced that in 2025 it will spend 2% of its GDP on defense. A symbolic threshold, certainly, but one that has enormous political weight, especially in relations with NATO and the United States. The Minister of Economy Giancarlo Giorgetti announced it in Parliament, […]
Every year, on Holy Thursday, a rite that goes far beyond folklore and tradition is renewed in Spain. Today, as per a century-old custom, this sacred, intimate and collective moment took place, in which the Spanish Legion pays homage to the Cristo de la Buena Muerte, its Sagrado […]
In the European defense landscape, Italy is increasingly determined to become a leading player. Not only as a buyer of advanced technologies, but as a strategic hub for training and production. The new goal of the Italian government is ambitious: to create a national center for the training of F-35 pilots, confirming the role […]
